Attorneys Helping With All Your Estate Planning Needs
If something happens to you or your business, are you prepared? Taking the time to plan for your future today can save you, your family and your business precious time and money in the future. At the Wilmington, North Carolina, office of Shipman & Wright, L.L.P., our lawyers will help you develop wills, trusts and other estate planning tools tailored to your needs.
Serving the greater Wilmington area for more than 25 years, we understand how to create a comprehensive and effective estate plan. Contact us to schedule a consultation.
Estate Planning is for People of All Ages
No matter your age or your concerns, we are dedicated to building long-term relationships that will help you achieve your goals. As your concerns grow and evolve, we will be there to help you with any problems or challenges as they arise.
We help clients create the following estate planning tools:
- Wills and trusts : Don't let the court decide where your assets go after your death. With a will and/or trust, you determine the beneficiaries of your estate and the disposition of your assets.
- Guardianships: Establish a guardianship to ensure proper care for your children or a loved adult in the event of your death.
- Advance health care directives: Also called living wills, advance health care directives allow you to express your wishes regarding medical care in the event you become incapacitated.
- Power of attorney: These tools give a designated person the ability to make financial decisions on your behalf in the event you become incapacitated.
Start Your Estate Plan Today
Many people do not start estate planning until it's too late. We work with many business owners and professionals who understand the benefits of creating the right estate plan as early as possible. We will make sure you always have the appropriate plan that best suits your needs at the appropriate time.
Estate Administration
In addition to helping people come up with the right estate plan, using wills, trusts and other instruments, we guide families through the estate administration process. After losing your loved one, there are many things to keep in order. We will help you streamline the process, honoring your loved one's wishes and looking out for the best interest of your family, so you and your family can focus on the emotional aspects of your loss.
Contact Us
Proper estate planning ensures that your wishes regarding your assets, your children and other important matters are honored upon your death. Please contact our law office at 888-332-1241 to discuss your estate planning needs with one of our experienced attorneys.