Estate Planning

Having a complete estate plan gives you great peace of mind. Putting it all together on your own, however, can be overwhelming. That’s where PETRUSHA LAW comes in. You won’t have to wonder if you covered everything, because estate planning is what we do. We’ve got you covered.

Our approach begins with good communication. At your initial consultation, we’ll have an in-depth conversation about your family circumstances, values, priorities and goals. It is our job and our privilege to learn about your life and create the estate plan that is best for you. Our comprehensive plans include pre-made arrangements in the event of your temporary incapacity, and your preferences for end-of-life issues such as dementia and life support decisions. We’ll show you how to protect your children’s inheritance, provide for family pets, make charitable gifts, and maximize the legacy you pass on to those you love.

Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy.  In fact, if you have limited means, it’s even more important to make sure your assets aren’t stuck in the court system for months and that they aren’t eaten away by taxes or fees that could have been avoided. In addition to stating who should receive your estate assets, you can also increase the value of what they receive by taking tax-reducing steps and creating trusts. If you have minor children, it is important to appoint a guardian for their care in the event you become unable to care for them, even temporarily..

Life is full of surprises.  Marriages, divorces, births, deaths, financial status, health conditions, and family dynamics are all areas of change that can affect your estate plan. If you’ve already created a will or trust, that’s great. But when was the last time you looked at it? We encourage you to review your estate plan every few years and make sure it still aligns with your life. PETRUSHA LAW provides a complimentary review and consultation every 3 years for clients with our Wealth Guard Plan. An estate plan review may identify assets that need to be transferred to your trust, people who should be added or removed, and more. If you are a California resident and want to learn more about creating your estate plan, contact PETRUSHA LAW today.

NEW CLIENTS: Please download and complete our confidential Estate Planning Worksheet and return it prior to your initial consultation. Please be sure to download the PDF to your computer so the editable PDF will save your changes.