Medina Wills and Estates Attorney

The drafting of a final will and testament and estate plan is one of the best things that you can do for your family’s future. In addition to solidifying your wishes for your estate, a will and estate plan provides security and assurance that your loved ones will be taken care of in accordance with your wishes after you are gone. The knowledgeable wills and estates attorney at Kryszak & Associates appreciate the many benefits that come with drafting an estate plan and can help you with all of your legal needs. Helping clients throughout the Medina area with their wills and estates, our lawyers can answer all of your questions regarding your final legal documents. Call the office or contact us today to schedule a consultation about your will and estate needs.

Wills and Other Estate Planning Documents to Consider

There are many estate planning instruments available to Ohio citizens to ensure that your final wishes and needs are met at the end of your life. These include documents that provide for your legal, financial, and medical needs as well as the distribution of your estate. Our experienced Ohio wills and estate attorneys have expertise in all aspects of estate planning and can answer any questions or concerns that you may have about the drafting of your estate plan. Some of the most common instruments included in an Ohio estate plan include the following documents:

Final Will and Testament

A final will and testament dictates how you wish your estate to be distributed to your family and loved ones after your passing. This also includes the appointment of a personal representative, or executor, to your estate who will handle the final administrative matters such as paying final taxes and handing out assets according to your wishes.

Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is a powerful form that gives legal and financial authority to another person to make decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated or otherwise unable to do so for yourself. This includes paying bills, making decisions on investments, and more. You should only appoint someone as your power of attorney whom you trust completely.

Living Will

A living will is an instrument that dictates your wishes for medical treatment if you become unable to communicate your wishes on your own, and it is also known as an advance directive. This includes whether you wish to have a Do Not Resuscitate form, what medical treatments you approve of, life support, medications, and more.

Health Care Proxy

A health care proxy is similar to a power of attorney but makes medical decisions on your behalf if you are incapacitated or otherwise unable to do so on your own. If you have a living will, the health care proxy is bound by your wishes in that document. Otherwise, the health care proxy will make decisions in your best interest for your medical well-being.

To Learn More, Contact Our Office Today

While it is never comfortable to consider our mortality, crafting an estate plan ensures that your family is cared for and protected after you are gone and protects your interests as you enter your twilight years. To learn more about wills and estates from an experienced professional, call or contact the wills and estates attorneys at Kryszak & Associates in the Medina area today.