Do You Have Your Estate Planning Documents in Order?
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Do You Have A Will, and the Other 5 Essential Documents EVERYONE Needs?
With everything we have been through in the past year and a half, we all have reason to Review our Estate Planning Documents.
With everything we have been through in the past year and a half, we all have reason to Review our Estate Planning Documents.
THERE ARE SIX ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE!
These SIX simple documents can help you avoid financial disasters, protect your family and loved ones, assure you can afford care if you become disabled or incapacitated, and leave behind your assets so that your loved ones can benefit from them after your death.
Don’t leave your loved ones left to struggle with indecision if they are absorbed in the emotional impact of an accident or illness.
- A Will,
- A Financial Power of Attorney,
- A Health Care Power of Attorney with HIPPA,
- A Community Property Agreement,
- A Health Care Directive, and...
- A Mental Health Directive
These SIX simple documents can help you avoid financial disasters, protect your family and loved ones, assure you can afford care if you become disabled or incapacitated, and leave behind your assets so that your loved ones can benefit from them after your death.
Don’t leave your loved ones left to struggle with indecision if they are absorbed in the emotional impact of an accident or illness.
Do You or a Loved One Need These Essential Estate Planning Documents?
It's reported that more than 70% of American adults do not have a Will, let alone the other essential documents that make up a basic estate plan. The big question is why? There are many answers, but some of the most common answers are:
“I don’t have time"
"It's too expensive"
“I’m still young”
“I don’t have much so what does it matter”
None of these answers are real answers, they are just excuses. The truth is most people don't understand why these simple documents are So Important! They think "estate plans" are only for the "rich" or only necessary after you die - when in truth these documents are for Everyone and Even More Important while you are alive, young, and planning for a happy and relaxing retirement some day.
Can You Answer YES to Any of these Questions?
If so these Six Simple Documents are Vitally Important for you Right Now:
It's reported that more than 70% of American adults do not have a Will, let alone the other essential documents that make up a basic estate plan. The big question is why? There are many answers, but some of the most common answers are:
“I don’t have time"
"It's too expensive"
“I’m still young”
“I don’t have much so what does it matter”
None of these answers are real answers, they are just excuses. The truth is most people don't understand why these simple documents are So Important! They think "estate plans" are only for the "rich" or only necessary after you die - when in truth these documents are for Everyone and Even More Important while you are alive, young, and planning for a happy and relaxing retirement some day.
Can You Answer YES to Any of these Questions?
If so these Six Simple Documents are Vitally Important for you Right Now:
- Are You Over the Age 18?
- Do You Have A Car, Bank Account, or Home/Property?
- Do You Have Any Savings or a 401K (Retirement Plan) and Want to Keep It?
- Do You Have Any Children or Grandchildren?
- If you have Minor Children, do you Care Who is Appointed the Guardian of Your Children if you die or become incapacitated?
- Do You Want to Be In Charge of all Medical Decisions for Yourself?
- Do You Want to be in Charge of all Financial Decisions for Yourself?
- If you were to become ill or incapacitated, Do You Have the Financial Means to Pay for All Expenses Without Losing your Home or Savings?
- Do you care who gets your property if you die?
- Do you care who gets your money if you die?
Why have a Local Attorney Prepare Your Documents?
All documents are NOT created equally and are only as good as the words in them. An experienced elder law attorney such as Bob Michaels, knows what must be included for your specific circumstances, knows what's required in the state of Washington, and ensures you are covered. Additionally, if you or your loved ones ever need to update or initiate any of the documents - you will have someone local you can trust who can assist you!
We understand that using a DIY website to draft a will can save money and time, and in a pinch it’s better than nothing, but often they can lead to expensive and unpleasant estate planning mistakes and disastrous results! One of the biggest reasons you should avoid online wills or other estate planning documents, is that the forms cannot be tailored to your specific needs. In other words, unless you are an attorney and can understand what the form says, how do you know if it’s accurate?
Keep in mind DIY estate-planning websites are not specific to you or your unique situation. They typically offer “packages” with the same document labeled with three different names. Worse, the packages are often missing key estate planning documents. This is a bulk product offered to make make money on a large scale - not a local person who knows you and your situation.
Sometimes the sites claim to have attorneys on staff, but access to specific help for your personal documents is rarely available. If personal advice is offered, it will typically cost a great deal more than the “package” and is done through emails or online chats. For this to be even somewhat helpful, you will need to know the exact questions to ask.
All documents are NOT created equally and are only as good as the words in them. An experienced elder law attorney such as Bob Michaels, knows what must be included for your specific circumstances, knows what's required in the state of Washington, and ensures you are covered. Additionally, if you or your loved ones ever need to update or initiate any of the documents - you will have someone local you can trust who can assist you!
We understand that using a DIY website to draft a will can save money and time, and in a pinch it’s better than nothing, but often they can lead to expensive and unpleasant estate planning mistakes and disastrous results! One of the biggest reasons you should avoid online wills or other estate planning documents, is that the forms cannot be tailored to your specific needs. In other words, unless you are an attorney and can understand what the form says, how do you know if it’s accurate?
Keep in mind DIY estate-planning websites are not specific to you or your unique situation. They typically offer “packages” with the same document labeled with three different names. Worse, the packages are often missing key estate planning documents. This is a bulk product offered to make make money on a large scale - not a local person who knows you and your situation.
Sometimes the sites claim to have attorneys on staff, but access to specific help for your personal documents is rarely available. If personal advice is offered, it will typically cost a great deal more than the “package” and is done through emails or online chats. For this to be even somewhat helpful, you will need to know the exact questions to ask.
What Does It Cost?
We have 3 Packages Dependent on Your Needs. Packages #1 and #2 are for those who only want the 6 Essential Documents. However, if you are interested in building a more Custom Estate Plan, you may want to consider Package #3.
Not sure What's right for you? Contact Us!
For a Limited Time Only, We Are Offering a Special Rate for Our Estate Planning Packages!
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Package #1:
6 Essential Documents for Single Person Regularly $1,500 Special Rate: $1,300 Essential for Everyone! |
Package #2:
6 Essential Documents for Couples Regularly $2,000 Special Rate: $1,700 |
Package #3:
Living Trust Package (6 Essential Documents Included) Regularly $4,500 Special Rate: $3,500 For those who want to take a custom approach. Learn More About Trusts HERE. |
Ready to Get Started?
Click on any of the Topics below to Learn More About Estate Planning Packages:
What Are the 6 Essential Documents?
Why Are They So Important?
Who Needs Them?
Why Not Get Them Online?
What Do They Cost?
How Do I Get Them? Contact Us!
Click on any of the Topics below to Learn More About Estate Planning Packages:
What Are the 6 Essential Documents?
Why Are They So Important?
Who Needs Them?
Why Not Get Them Online?
What Do They Cost?
How Do I Get Them? Contact Us!
Facing mortality and the difficult conversations that come with it, are obstacles we deal with every day as we help our clients build their life plan.
The Time to Protect Yourself and your Loved ones is NOW! The life you save might well be yours.
Bob Michaels, Attorney at Law
The Time to Protect Yourself and your Loved ones is NOW! The life you save might well be yours.
Bob Michaels, Attorney at Law
Why Us?
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ONE-ON-ONE Approach
Bob Michaels will work directly with you and or your family to make sure you get the special attention you deserve. If you need assistance in other areas besides legal services, he can provide excellent and trusted resources.
PASSION FOR CLIENT'S RESULTS
Bob is extremely passionate about providing the best possible legal experience for his clients and it shows through the amount of time he devotes to each case.
PERSONAL TOUCH
Bob takes the time to provide the personalized attention that you need by promptly returning phone calls and emails or even meeting closer to your home or office, if necessary.
COMMITMENT TO cOMMUNITY
As an Elder Law Attorney, Bob Michaels, believes in providing the best quality service to his clients. Which is why he works with a wide variety of organizations and professionals in the surrounding area, to help his clients in every aspect of their planning. Learn more about Smith Alling, PS.
COST EFFECTIVE
We are committed to providing quality and professional services at a price you can afford. This special package provides everything you need so you can rest assured you and your family will be prepared no matter what life brings.
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Why Estate Planning is for Everyone
Who Needs a Will?
Estate Planning for Single Folks
Financial Planning
Long-Term Care Planning
Health and Aging
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Why Estate Planning is for Everyone
Who Needs a Will?
Estate Planning for Single Folks
Financial Planning
Long-Term Care Planning
Health and Aging
More Resources
