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Estate Planning

Estate PlanningWills, Trusts and Estates
If you don’t have an estate plan in place, it’s likely your state government will determine how to disburse your assets after your death. That’s why it is important to have a plan that clearly details how your estate will be protected during your lifetime and allocated upon your death. Somekh & Associates provides the guidance you need so your loved ones can be protected, and may even avoid lengthy and costly probate.

Sound estate planning provides you with several options that promote growth and protection. A properly drafted estate plan can also reduce estate taxes, and distribute your assets effortlessly. We encourage you to take advantage of our complimentary consultation offer and let us review your current plan. We’ll also provide an assessment of your current and future needs. After this free visit and upon your request, we can recommend the best methods and tools for achieving your goals. We even provide legal assistance if you need to select an estate administrator and advise estate executors.

Powers of Attorney, Living Wills and Healthcare Proxies
Creating documents that detail your healthcare and end-of-life decisions is a loving example of how much you care about your family. Attorneys Somekh & Associates are compassionate attorneys who provide legal assistance during the drafting of these documents to help you provide your loved ones with a clear expression of your wishes, as well as the authority to carry them out. Whether you need a living will, healthcare proxy, or durable powers of attorney, our philosophy is to explain all your options clearly so you can decide which solution fits your needs best. With a little help from your friends at Somekh and Associates, medical and end-of-life decisions can be made with dignity for all involved.