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It’s Never too late to Plan for Your family Print E-mail
Written by THOMAS P. CHRISTOPHER, ESQ   
    We have been taught all our lives that “an ounce of prevention saves a pound of cure” and that “a stitch in time saves nine.”  The fact is that a little preventive maintenance can avoid unexpected financial disasters.  Never is this sage advice more applicable than when answering the question Do I need an estate plan?   

    Many seniors in California, believe that they “only own a home” or that they “don’t have enough assets” to make an estate plan necessary.  Many seniors don’t have Power of Attorney documents in place in the event that something happens to them and they can’t manage their own affairs.  Many have not made their preferences know about who will make medical decisions for them if they can not make their own decisions. 

    In California, if you don’t have an estate plan when you die, the government will have one for you and you are not going to like it.  

    Without an estate plan:

*          The government decides who will get your property;

*          The Government decides who will be the guardians of your children;

*          All Estates in excess of $100,000 end up in Probate;

*          Probate proceedings tie up property for 1-2 years on average;

*          Families and Businesses must still pay mortgages & bills during Probate;

*          Probate proceedings make your private information public record;

*          The Court determines who will act as your Conservator.

The good news is that it’s not too late to make a plan.  I founded Christopher Law Group, Inc. to provide an easy, comfortable and convenient way to create an estate plan.  An attorney will meet you in your home at no cost to discuss your estate planning options.  We will do the same for you if you have a plan already but want it reviewed amended or updated.  Please call my office today at (877) 254-8282 to schedule a complimentary meeting in your home.  End the procrastination today and gain peace of mind.  Have a Plan!      

  Thomas P. Christopher, Esq., Christopher Law Group, Inc., 11260 Wilbur Ave., Suite 100, Porter Ranch, California 91326.
 
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