ESTATE PLANNING

The attorneys at Anderson & Burgett have the ability to draft estate plans so that the property you want to give to specific people or organization will get to them. We hope this information is helpful to you before you come to visit with an attorney at Anderson & Burgett for your estate planning needs.

"Business" Power of Attorney

A business Power of Attorney is a statutory document which allows you to appoint someone to complete specific duties for you. These duties include: real estate transactions; tangible personal property transactions; bond, share and commodity transactions; banking tranactions; business operating transactions; insurance transactions; beneficiary transactions; gift transactions; fiduciary transactions; claims and litigation; family maintenance; benefits from military services; and records, reports and statements. This duties can be designated specifically or all together.

The power of attorney document also allows you to determine if the attorney-in-fact (the person appointed by you) may transfer property to himself/herself and if an accounting is required. In addition, the document allows you to determine if you want your attorney-in-fact to have these powers if you become incapacitated or incompetent.

Health Care Power of Attorney

A Health Care Power of Attorney allows you to appoint someone to make health care decisions for you when you are unable to speak for yourself. The designated person, your attorney-in-fact, should be well acquainted with your wishes regarding health care concerns and procedures and/or your wishes regarding extra-ordinary measures for sustaining life. This document can be drafted to included specifics, if you wish.

Health Care Directive

A Health Care Directive allows you to give specific instructions to your Health Care attorney-in-fact and/or your doctor regarding the kinds of health care that you wish to be receive when you cannot make decisions for yourself.

Trusts

There are various types of trusts which you and your attorney can discuss for your estate plan that can be of benefit to you or your family in the distribution of your assets during your lifetime or at your death.

Additional Information

Your attorney may have other ideas for your estate plan and transfer of your assets to the beneficiaries whom you have chosen and/or your heirs.

Please bring all your questions to your appointment.