Welcome to the end of 2014!
We hope your 2014 was full of memories, triumphs, and lessons learned. As you turn to the New Year and begin to list achievements you will accomplish in 2015, have you thought about creating your current Estate Plan?
This may not seem like a typical item to place on your do-to list, but think about it this way. You have had up through 2014 to build your family and finances, why not take 2015 to build a plan just in case you are no longer here to care for those you love?
Without proper planning, all that we worked toward during our lives can end up being a source of heartache and strife for those we leave behind. The spouse left behind may not know what bills need to be paid, and when. The children, who seemed to get along during their adult years, unfortunately slip back into those adolescent, childhood rivalries without you around to keep the peace. Those people you asked to be God-parents to your children won’t really have any legal authority to raise them unless you create a legally binding document.
So, face your fears and build a plan that will allow your family the time to appropriately mourn you and not leave them to worry about what to do after you pass. Tell them what to do, they will thank you for it.
Remember, just because you create a plan in case you pass away, does not mean that you will actually do so this year.
Jeppesen Law can provide you with a comprehensive Estate Planning. With our Free Initial Consultation we help our clients explore their own situations and plan for their futures. If you have more questions, we'd love to help! Contact Jeppesen Law now, 208-477-1785.
We wish you all the best.
