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Why Work with an Experienced Estate Planning Attorney? - _ Not working with an experienced estate planning attorney is a risky business._ Some people are risk-takers. They enjoy the thrill of adrenaline pumping through their veins as they push the limits. Extreme examples include those who free-climb mountains or skydive. Others are more cautious and calculated. They prefer understanding and controlling as many variables as possible to support their security. Many people fall into the risk-taker category unbeknownst to them regarding estate planning. How so? The odds of dying are 100 percent for all people. Even so, many fail to prioritize estate planning. [An estate planning attorney provides security around estate planning.] Estate planning without an estate planning attorney is a high-risk activity. Why would estate planning be important? Estate planning involves intentionally preparing for the fate of wealth accumulated over a lifetime and the legacy one wishes to leave behind. Unfortunately, people often misunderstand how it affects legal protections and personal finances. In my career over the past 30+ years, I have heard numerous tales of the negative impact of insufficient or nonexistent estate planning. These tragic tales underscore the need for an experienced estate planning attorney to get effective documents in place. While many believe estate planning is simply drafting a last will and testament, this is far from accurate. Although preparing fo...
