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Indianapolis, IN Attorney Handling Wills and Trusts
“Everyone should have a will.” You have no doubt heard this statement, and assumed that you would put a will in place “someday.” A will is a useful tool for a smooth transition of assets from one generation to the next in accordance with a decedent’s wishes.

Contact an experienced estate planning lawyer at our firm in Indianapolis, IN or Mesa, Arizona, regarding the preparation, review or administration of a last will and testament.

Most people assume that they will grow old and die naturally at a ripe old age. Reality, however, tells a different story. Premature deaths are a reality for many people as a result of such causes as heart disease, cancer, cerebrovascular disease, motor vehicle and other accidents, suicide and homicide. Preparing a will offers the opportunity for thoughtful asset protection both before and after death.

A will may deal with other issues besides finances. For example, a will can be used to name guardians for minor children, and to distribute property such as real estate and motor vehicles. It can name the executor or executrix (personal representative) who will administer a complex or simple will. Trusts and conservatorships can be stipulated in the last will and testament.

In estate planning law, experience counts.
Responsive service and effective representation since 1985
Discuss your estate planning intentions, goals and needs with an experienced, knowledgeable and caring estate planning lawyer at the law offices of Larry PleasantsP.A. Contact us if a family member has died and you wish for advice on how to interpret the will and administer the estate.
Indianapolis, IN Attorneys Who Handle Full Array of Trusts
If you are in need of a clear, personalized explanation of trusts and how they can help you protect your family and business assets in Arizona, contact the law offices of Larry PleasantsP.A. Our lawyers are experienced and attentive. We take the time and effort necessary to listen to our clients’ concerns and help them decide what kinds of testamentary documents are most applicable and useful according to their particular life circumstances.

Schedule an appointment to discuss options that include:

• ABC trusts
• Life insurance policy trusts
• Educational trusts
• 529 plans
• Roth IRA trusts
• Revocable trusts
• Irrevocable trusts
• Living trusts
• Special needs trusts

ABC trusts are particularly relevant for married couples whose estate will total about $2.0 million. In a nutshell, ABC trusts involve trusts in the names of the individual spouses, followed by a family trust to be set up when one spouse passes away, followed by a life insurance trust to pay the estate taxes when the second spouse passes away.

Educational (529) trusts are designed to pay for higher education—typically for one’s children, one’s grandchildren, or oneself. Tax savings are realized since any earnings of an educational trust using a 529 plan are tax-free.
Discuss which estate planning tools are most suitable for your circumstances, your family and your business with a lawyer from Larry Pleasants,P.A.

In estate planning law, experience counts.
Responsive service and effective representation since 1985
The results of in-depth work with a dedicated and knowledgeable estate planning attorney at our firm can be a comprehensive estate planning strategy that will make the most of your family’s assets for years and even generations to come.
Contact us by phone or e-mail to schedule a consultation.

Indianapolis, IN Estate Administration Lawyer
When the time has come to administer an estate in Arizona with or without a will, consult with an experienced estate administration attorney at the offices of Larry Pleasants, P.A. Contact us by phone or e-mail to schedule an in-depth initial consultation.

Among the actions we will take if you retain our law firm to help you administer your family member’s estate are the following:

• Evaluation
• Assess and estimate the net value of the estate
• Ascertain the identity and location of beneficiaries and heirs
• Administration
• Determine how best to ensure that funds and estates are managed appropriately
• Asset protection
• Advise fiduciaries and beneficiaries as to how to get the greatest return from the estate, avoiding estate taxes (also known as “death taxes”) wherever possible
• Advise fiduciaries (personal representative or executor) on ways to accomplish all phases and facets of estate administration, including steps to take to avoid estate taxes
  

In estate planning law, experience counts.
Responsive service and effective representation since 1985
Estate planning, probate and estate administration are key areas of practice at our Arizona law offices. Having an experienced attorney on your side helps you deal with issues related to estate administration. Larry Pleasants, P.A. is committed to providing its clients with effective representation and personal service.

We are ready to apply time-tested legal solutions that will help you protect your family’s assets so you can rest assured that you are fulfilling your loved one’s wishes.