Protecting Your Future Through Wills and Trusts
Nobody likes to think about his or her death, and as a result, far too many people pass on without a proper estate plan in place. This puts critical decisions regarding the distribution of assets and designation of caregivers for minor children in the hands of the court. With a simple will or trust, however, you can ensure that your wishes regarding these important matters are honored.
At the Wilmington, North Carolina, office of Shipman & Wright, L.L.P., our estate planning lawyers help people of all ages create a will or trust designed to achieve their goals for the future. Whether our clients want to designate assets to a family member, a charitable organization or something else, we can help make it possible.
Contact us to learn more about wills, trusts and the other estate planning tools available to you.
Would a Will or Trust Better Serve Your Needs?
Whether you draft a will or create a trust depends largely upon the size of your estate and your financial goals. In some cases, you may want both. Under the guidance of attorney Hugh Currin, Jr., we will listen to your needs and help you decide which estate planning tool is best for your situation.
Which Trust is Right for You?
Many of our clients with significant business assets or property choose to establish a trust for chosen beneficiaries. This allows them to pass down their assets while avoiding the cost and time of the estate administration process ¾ a necessary step when a loved one dies testate (with a will). A trust can also help protect assets from nursing homes and maintain the trust creator's eligibility for Medicaid. But which type of trust is right for you?
We assist our clients in creating a variety of trusts designed to meet their exact needs, including:
- Revocable living trusts: A simple trust that can be altered throughout the creator's lifetime
- Special needs trusts: Allows someone to put aside money for a disabled loved one without compromising much-needed government benefits
- Charitable trusts: Used to pass down assets to a beloved charitable organization
- And more
Contact Us
In the past 25 years, we have built a reputation for providing honest, effective and informative estate planning services. Contact our firm at 888-332-1241 to schedule an appointment to discuss the creation of a will or trust with an experienced attorney.