Parma Estate Planning Attorneys

Creating Effective Estate Plans for All Types of Situations

Many people believe that estate planning is only for very wealthy people or the elderly. In reality, every adult in the Parma, Ohio, area can benefit from having an estate plan. The type and extent of the estate plan you should have will depend on many factors, including your age, economic situation, family situation, and more. It is important to discuss your options with our experienced Parma estate planning attorneys. 

The office of Niekamp, Weisensell, Mutersbaugh & Mastrantonio, LLP, helps clients in all types of situations plan to protect their estate, their family members, and their own well-being. Please do not wait to contact our office to discuss how the right estate plan can help in your situation. 

Estate Planning Services

While it is important for every adult to have a will, a comprehensive estate plan can consist of many additional documents and legal tools. Some estate planning services we offer include the following:

• Drafting a will 
• Creating a living trust
• Financial power of attorney
• Healthcare power of attorney
• Living will
• Guardianships
• Transfers of wealth and asset protection
• Special needs planning
• Medicaid and long-term care planning
• Business succession issues
• Estate and trust administration

There are many factors to consider when designing the estate plan that will most benefit you and your family. We review many considerations, including:

• Do you own a family business?
• Do you have high assets and complex property?
• Do you want to make charitable gifts?
• Do you have children with special needs who need to qualify for government benefits?
• Have you engaged in any long-term planning?
• Do you want to help your family avoid probate?

By closely examining many aspects of your family, estate, and future goals, we can help create an estate plan that will best benefit your situation.

End-of-Life Planning

Most people believe that an estate plan is only for after you pass away. While this is an important part of estate planning, you also need to consider what will happen before your death if you become incapacitated. If you can no longer make your own decisions or handle your affairs, who will do so?

Part of our estate planning services is helping you put plans in place to protect your well-being if you become incapacitated by illness or injury. We can help you draft documents that designate individuals to serve as your power of attorney for your financial and legal matters, as well as for your healthcare needs. You want to ensure your affairs are in the hands of someone you can trust. This is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of estate planning.

Consult with Our Parma Estate Planning Attorneys to Learn More

The legal team at Niekamp, Weisensell, Mutersbaugh & Mastrantonio, LLP, is dedicated to helping clients put together a thorough estate plan that addresses all of their concerns for the future. We also will regularly review your estate plan to see if any amendments or updates are appropriate. It is never too early in your adult life to consult with our Parma estate planning attorneys, so please contact us today to set up a consultation.