Estate Planning

Estate Planning: Wills and Trusts

At the Irvine, California, law firm of Oswald & Yap, we provide estate planning services for individuals and families of all income levels. If you have a multimillion-dollar estate and need sophisticated estate and tax discounting devices, we encourage you to visit our page entitled Advanced Estate Planning.

If you are looking for estate planning services for an estate that is smaller in nature, this page will hopefully provide you with helpful information. If you need to speak with an estate planning attorney about a will, trust or other estate planning matter, contact our Irvine law office at 888.312.8923.

Who Needs an Estate Planning Lawyer?

Anyone who has any wealth whatsoever should have a basic estate plan. At the very least, an estate plan should typically include a living will. In addition, a basic trust with appropriate provisions that provide for the welfare of your family can be an indispensable asset.

The goals of estate planning are simple:

• Preserve wealth for your loved ones
• Transfer assets smoothly to their intended recipients
• Minimize exposure to unnecessary taxes
• Reduce family disputes and friction
• Ensure your wishes are honored and respected

Estate Planning Is More Than Just Wills and Trusts

When people think of estate planning, they often think of wills and trusts. But estate planning can include much more. Careful estate planning can include the creation of legal instruments which help families deal with an unprepared accident or illness. And, it generally extends and transcends mere lifetime planning.

An estate planning lawyer can draft powers of attorney on your behalf that authorize a person of your choice to make critical financial and medical decisions in the event of an unexpected injury or illness. Through the use of powers of attorney and other estate planning tools, people can plan for the unexpected and help families deal with difficult challenges in the future.

Contact Us

To schedule a complimentary initial consultation at our Irvine law office, call 888.312.8923, or contact us by e-mail.