Making plans now for an uncertain future is why many people visit the Law Office of Fonda G. Fitzgerald, in Carrollton, TX. Clients know they need to protect their families, but they often don’t go to attorneys because: 1) they don’t know who to go to; 2) they don’t know exactly what type of documents they need; 3) they don’t want to take the time to gather their personal and financial details; and 4) they just often don’t get around to it because they think they will have plenty of time to do so. What people don’t realize is that the Estates Code of the State of Texas has a plan for you— it’s just a plan than most people would not choose for themselves and their families. People don’t realize that this plan is not a particularly good one, and that it leaves their family members to deal with these issues at a grief-stricken time. In addition, it costs their families more to legally take care of things at that later date, rather than if you had done it yourself.
It doesn’t matter how large or small your estate is today; it is never too early to do Estate Planning. By taking care of this now, you are protecting the future for yourself and your heirs. In addition, many of the documents that we routinely do nowadays involve outlining your attitude toward life-support, and naming individuals as persons to exercise medical or financial decision-making authority (if you are not capable of making those decisions yourself). You must prepare these documents while you are competent and of sound mind—in other words, when you are able to presently handle things.
Why talk about Estate Planning with the Law Office of Fonda G. Fitzgerald ?
Many people have questions about Estate Planning when they visit the Law Office of Fonda G. Fitzgerald. For some, creating a Will or Trust is the best way to distribute their property to their heirs and to protect their assets and property from future challenges. Other people want to avoid Probate issues that might arise at a later date between warring family members. In any event, all benefit from the peace of mind they have once these tasks are completed. Clients enjoy the security of knowing their property will be distributed to their heirs who will inherit in accordance with their wishes. Clients have the additional security of knowing that Physician’s Directives, HIPAA Releases, and Medical and Financial Powers of Attorney are in place if the client becomes sick or is hospitalized. Family members have the assurance that all necessary legal documents are in place, should life take an unexpected turn. In addition, those family members will not have to deal with additional legal problems (and their costs) at a grief-stricken time in their lives. Like purchasing life insurance, you get your estate planning documents prepared at a time when you are of sound mind and able to handle your affairs.
Attorney Fonda G. Fitzgerald
With nearly twenty-five years of legal experience, Attorney Fonda G. Fitzgerald practices what she calls real law for real people—the kind of law most people need. Her firm, located just 1 block north of the historic old downtown Carrollton square, has served people from Dallas, Denton, Collin, and Tarrant Counties of Texas in the primary areas of family law and wills and estate planning. Ms. Fitzgerald considers herself as a “family lawyer,” much like you would have a family physician. Our clients return to us each time they face a new legal matter, and we feel this is the ultimate proof that we have done an excellent legal job, and that our clients have felt supported and informed throughout the legal process. We value these relationships with our long-term clients and particularly appreciate the fact that they have entrusted us once again. We look forward to becoming your family’s “family lawyer….”
To learn how we can help you with Wills & Estate Planning, contact the Law Office of Fonda G. Fitzgerald, in Carrollton, TX. Call us now, at (972) 677-7727.
