Plan for the Future with Whitcomb and Selinsky.
Almost everyone has an estate that they want to pass on to their family. These estates can have everything ranging from property to stocks, motor vehicles, life insurance, bank accounts, and even collectables. Whitcomb and Selinsky can help you plan how to distribute your estate when the time comes. As your estate planning attorney in Colorado, we understand the challenges you will face when it comes to estate planning, and we are fully prepared to assist you from start to finish.
We will review your legal documents, financial records, and other documents to make sure everything is in order and map out a plan that suits your needs best. We are more than happy to help adjust your plan when circumstances change. At the end of the day, our priority is to give you the peace of mind you deserve.
What is estate planning?
At Whitcomb Selinsky, PC, we are committed to helping you protect yourselves and your family through proactive estate planning. Our experienced national estate planning attorneys can evaluate your needs, provide legal advice, and walk you through the tools available. We review your legal documents, explain how estate law impacts your assets, and assist with creating a sound plan. Additionally, we will discuss your trust & estate process with your financial advisor.
We will review any financial or retirement accounts, such as life insurance policies, accidental life insurance benefits, bank accounts, pensions, and disability benefits, to ensure each account is assigned a beneficiary designation. In addition, we are available to help you adjust your plan as your goals and circumstances change. Our priority is to give you peace of mind.
What is the difference between estate planning and a will?
A will is a single, legally binding document that instructs how assets should be distributed after a person’s death. On the other hand, estate planning is a comprehensive strategy that can include wills, trusts, and other documents that can be used to manage a person’s estate during their lifetime and after their death. In essence, a will is considered an important part of a broader estate plan.
What is the difference between estate planning and probate?
Estate planning and probate refer to two different stages of the process of handling someone's assets. As we’ve mentioned above, estate planning is the process of managing and protecting a person’s assets while they are alive. Estate planning is a proactive step to counter the inability to make decisions due to incapacity and death.
Conversely, probate is the court-supervised legal process that takes place after the person’s death. The probate process involves steps such as validating wills, settling debts, and distributing assets. Probate alone can be a costly and time-consuming process, and estate planning is the best way to counter and remedy these issues.
What is the difference between estate planning and a trust?
A trust is a fiduciary legal arrangement where the ownership (legal title) is transferred to a ‘trustee’ who agrees to hold and manage the asset on behalf of the ‘beneficiary.’ A trust is often created to transfer assets, control wealth, minimize taxes, and protect assets from creditors. Similar to a will, a trust can serve an important part of a broader estate planning effort.
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