Knowledgeable Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney
One of the kindest things that you can do for your loved ones prior to your death is to put into place a comprehensive estate plan. If you decide who will receive your assets after your death, then there is less likelihood of conflict. You will also prevent confusion at a time of sorrow.
Attorney Jonathan G. Basham has over twenty years of experience helping clients with estate planning and elder law issues. His assistance can help reduce confusion after you have passed away. Some of the most common types of documents are wills and trusts.
Estate Planning
Wills. In a will, you state how want your assets to be distributed. You may also designate a guardian for your minor children. You may direct how your remains are to be disposed of. You may also establish a trust (within a will) to receive property. Processing a will must be done through the courts with court supervision.
Trusts. A trust is an alternative to a will. You may transfer assets into your trust. The trust will continue to own those funds after your death. Upon your death, you will be replaced as "trustee" by another person who will act as trustee. A major benefit is that assets placed in the trust are not subject to probate.
Trusts can also be helpful when dealing with the complexities of modern marriages and families. If you are remarried, but you want to make sure that your children from your former marriage receive your estate, you can fund a trust now, and its proceeds can be held for those children until they reach maturity.
Elder Law
Mr. Basham offers a number of services that can help you to prepare for the future and its uncertainties. These include:
- Durable powers of attorney (designate someone to handle your finances if you become incapacitated)
- Durable healthcare powers of attorney (designate someone to handle your medical care and enforce a healthcare directive)
- Healthcare directives (Let your doctors know what level of care you want to receive when you are no longer able to make those decisions yourself)
We can also help establish guardianships and conservatorships.
Whatever you estate planning or elder law needs. Mr. Basham has the experience, understanding and compassion to help you. Contact us today.
Jonathan G. Basham
745 Northwest Mount Washington Drive
Suite 308
Bend, OR 97701-1576
Phone: 541-385-0914
Fax: 541-385-0988
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