Santa Rosa Estate Planning Lawyer

SANTA ROSA, CA ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY

An estate plan is an excellent recipe for financial peace of mind. When an estate plan is designed correctly, it gives legal significance to your future wishes and protects your loved ones after you are gone. The Carroll Law Office is here to guide you through every stage of the estate planning process. We can tell you all about the strategies you can take to prepare for a brighter future.

Wills

A will allows you to choose exactly what should happen to your estate after you pass away, instead of leaving the decision up to state law. Who receives a portion of your property, and how much? Who will raise your minor children? Our Santa Rosa estate planning lawyer can ensure your will benefits your loved ones, meets your wishes, and protects your legacy.

Trusts

After you pass away, your estate typically must go through probate, which involves having the court supervise the process of paying your debts and distributing your property to inheritors. Trusts enable you to skip probate with certain types of property, allowing your loved ones to receive their inheritance more quickly without paying extra court fees. We can walk you through the process of transferring property to a trust and make the most of your estate plan in Santa Rosa.

Conservatorships

When adults become incapacitated due to injury or illness, they legally become unable to handle their own financial affairs. A conservator or guardian essentially gains the ability to make decisions about finances and day-to-day care for the incapacitated person. Because conservators are appointed by the courts, Carroll Law Office does not currently handle conservatorship cases. If you need assistance finding a Santa Rosa estate planning attorney that does please contact us for a referral.

Guardianships

When a parent becomes unable to care for a child for any reason, legal custody of the child may be transferred to a different guardian. Guardianships can be used either as short-term or long-term solutions in the event of death or incapacity, although they are less permanent than adoptions. Our knowledgeable Santa Rosa estate planning lawyer can assist you in the process of nominating a guardian. We also assist relatives in obtaining guardianships of children whose parents are unable to properly care for their children, and we defend parents if someone is attempting to take guardianship of their children against their will. Contact us today if you have questions about establishing or ending a guardianship, or even have questions about visitation if the children are in a guardianship

How do you know what types of estate planning documents you need and which ones you don’t? The choice is entirely yours. Our attorney will get to know you, your wishes, and your family’s needs to assist you through the decision-making process. Contact the Carroll Law Office to start planning ahead. We will help you set the stage for financial security—and a better future for your loved ones.