Estate Planning

Planning for the inevitable is not something any of us relish, but proper thought and preparation is essential to ensuring that your individual goals and desires are accomplished when you are not around. Whether it is setting up a basic will, health care directive, power of attorney, transfer on death deed, or a complex multi-faceted trust-based planning approach, the attorneys at Kretsch Law are here to guide you through the planning stages and ensure that your goals and dreams are realized. Get Started Now.

Trusts

Trusts are a flexible and often vital component of planning for many. From revocable trusts to more specialized cabin trusts, charitable trusts, and irrevocable life insurance trusts, a trust can be an indispensable addition to your planning portfolio. The attorneys at Kretsch Law are familiar with creating, amending, and administering a variety of trusts in Minnesota and Florida and, if necessary, have the experience to litigate your trust matter in court in both jurisdictions.

Wills

Your Last Will and Testament, often referred to only as your Will, is an indispensable piece of any estate plan and something all people should have. This document spells out how you want your possessions distributed, who you want to manage those distributions, any powers or limitations you want to impose, and can even address who should be your child’s guardian. While a necessary component of any estate plan, the specific provisions of any Will will vary based your unique situation. The attorneys at Kretsch Law have experience in drafting Wills from the basic to far more complex documents and always take the time to listen to your needs and desires to ensure your legacy is planned to perfection.

Powers of Attorney

A power of attorney can range from highly limited documents for specific situations such as allowing your spouse to sign sale documents for your home when you are unavailable to close to durable and broad based to allow your chosen attorney in fact to act on your behalf even after you lose capacity. The attorneys at Kretsch Law can assist you with determining what powers and provisions are suitable for your specific situation.

Health Care directives

A health care directive allows you to provide guidance on how you want your medical decisions to be handled when you aren’t able to communicate those decisions. It also allows you to designate who you trust to make those decisions when the need arises. A vital component of any estate plan, a health care directive can be highly customized to meet your specific desires regarding your medical decisions.

While we can’t control the future, with proper planning and the assistance of capable counsel, you can ensure your dreams are protected and your loves one taken care of. Whether you are looking to create an estate plan from scratch, amend an existing plan, or just add a single new component, the attorneys at Kretsch Law are able to assist you in determining what documents and provisions are best suited for your situation and to provide the advice you need to ensure your future is Planned. Get Started Now.