Estate Planning

Wills, Probate, Powers of Attorney, Medical Directive

Estate planning is not just for the rich or old.  Protect your assets and ensure your exact wishes are honored.  Wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, medical powers of attorney, medical directives, and other estate planning documents can be created to prepare for the expected and unexpected events in your life.  Clarifying your wishes now will help your family through a difficult time.

The foundation of an estate plan is the legal will.  In general, a will lets you clearly state how you wish your assets to be distributed upon your death.  Do not underestimate the significance of helping your family avoid future conflicts.

The estate plan includes other necessary documents.  The creation of powers of attorney deal with the handling of financial and medical decisions.  In Texas, a durable power of attorney lets you designate someone to make financial decisions on your behalf.  A medical power of attorney allows someone to act on your behalf to make medical decisions.  If you are incapacitated, your specific wishes about your medical treatment can still be communicated to physicians and family (or surrogates) by use of a medical directive.  A declaration of guardianship in preparation of a future need, anatomical gift designation, and determining disposition of remains can also be prepared.  Attorney Lynn Johnson will help you determine what documents best fit your needs.

Sadly, when most families are least capable to handle major decisions, the legal issues of probate must be addressed.  The Law Offices of Q. Lynn Johnson will guide you through the process of probating the will.

Remember - the State of Texas will make your estate planning decisions for you, if you do not.  Unfortunately, the state’s decisions will probably not be what you wanted.

Contact Attorney Lynn Johnson to discuss wills, powers of attorney, estate planning and what is best for you.