ESTATE PLANNING LAWYERS IN ST. GEORGE, UT
Preserve Your Legacy. BMO Law Firm has one of the largest and most successful estate planning legal practices in Southern Utah and South Eastern Nevada. As Estate Law grows continually complex, our estate planning practices are equally diverse in assisting clients with their matters. Begin planning your legacy today. Reach out to Barney, McKenna, & Olmstead, estate planning lawyers in St. George, Utah.
Whether you need assistance writing a will, need to decide whether a trust might be a better solution for your estate planning needs, or need assistance planning for incapacity with powers of attorney and living wills, the estate planning attorneys at BMO Law Firm in St. George, Utah are here to help. We also help individuals and families with the probate process. If a loved one has passed away and you are facing going through probate, the estate attorneys at BMO Law Firm in St. George, Utah may be able to assist you.
In addition, many people believe their circumstances aren’t enough to warrant an estate plan, which could not be further from the truth. Most of our estate clients are average people, looking to protect their legacy for their business or family. Even if you have a small estate, a will and power of attorney can make clear your wishes to family and loved ones, and help your family, should you become too ill to make medical decisions on your own behalf.
If you pass away without a will, intestate laws will divide your estate. This means that state law decides who gets what, not you. The estate planning lawyers at BMO Law Firm in St. George, Utah can assist you with your estate planning needs, whether your estate planning needs are modest, or more complex and require financial planning instruments like a trust.
What an Estate Lawyer Can Do For You in St. George, Utah
What can an estate lawyer do for you and your family? An estate planning law firm can review your estate, take a close look at your unique situation, and determine the best course of action given your estate planning needs. Proper estate planning can not only save your family unnecessary litigation and stress after you pass away, it can also possibly reduce your estate tax burden. While it may be possible to write a will using online tools, not every person’s needs are simple, and templates may not always address all your needs or take into account your family’s unique requirements. Furthermore, a will alone is often not always the best solution for some estate plans. In some cases, a trust, or a trust and will combination, would be a better estate plan for your family. An estate planning law firm in St. George, Utah can assist you with this.
An estate planning law firm can also assist you with end-of-life planning. If you or someone you love has a terminal illness or has a progressive illness, proper end-of-life planning is essential. With proper end-of-life planning, you can put in place powers of attorney that offer guidance for your loved ones regarding medical care you would and would not like to receive. Proper end-of-life planning also includes provisions for how loved ones and family members can help manage your financial affairs should you become too ill to make decisions for yourself.
It is never too soon to begin estate planning. BMO Law Firm is an estate planning law firm in St. George, Utah that may be able to assist you. We are here to help. Here are some ways we help families and individuals plan their estates:
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Comprehensive and Diverse Estate Plans
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Wills, Trusts: IRA Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Living Trusts, Special Needs Trusts.
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Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives
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Business Succession Planning
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Guardianships and Conservatorships
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Asset Protection and Tax Savings
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Retirement Planning
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Fiduciary Appointments
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Elder Law
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Lifetime Gift Planning
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Probate Procedures
