Wills & Estate Planning

Let Our Office Help You Design a Plan to Prepare for the Unexpected

Planning for the end of your life is a profoundly unsetting process for most people, but due to the turmoil and uncertainty we see today, it is a necessary step everyone should take. Whether you’re looking to create a will or need to update your existing document, the team at Jarvinen & Balch in Madison and Huntsville, AL, offers a wide selection of estate planning services designed to help ensure family and loved ones are taken care of should the worst occur. Please schedule a consultation to discuss your end-of-life plans with our team by calling 256-542-9004 for services throughout the Madison, Huntsville, and North Alabama area.

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Estate Planning Services

Wills

Wills are one of the most well-known estate planning tools. In short, a will is a legal document that dictates who shall receive your estate and assets at your death. Along with your assets, it can dictate other aspects of how you would like your estate to be handled.

Trusts

Like a will, a trust also dictates how your assets will be distributed upon passing. Where it differs is that when a trust is created, you must appoint a trustee to maintain and manage the assets to ensure they are being disbursed according to your instructions.

Medical Directives

Medical directives, commonly known as living wills, are one of the most important documents every adult should have. They lay out your medical wishes and requests should you ever find yourself incapacitated and unable to communicate.

Power of Attorney

Power of attorney is also an important document that many will have to consider. Whether you or a loved one is getting older and unable to make legal decisions granting someone power of attorney can allow them to make decisions regarding matters if you are not physically or mentaly able to make.

Probate

Probate is the legal process of transferring your property with or without a will. Your property and assets are recorded and used to ensure bills and expenses are paid off, with the remainder being distributed as instructed.