An estate plan is one of the best ways to help assure that, after your death, your assets will be handled as you intended. The estate planning process typically involves working with your financial, tax, and legal advisors. This process may lead to:

• Creating a will, trusts and other related instruments
• Purchasing one or more types of insurance
• Developing a strategy for making lifetime and charitable gifts

One of the toughest questions you will ever have to answer is, “Will my family be provided for if something happens to me?” The ability to answer with certainty may depend on how well you plan now for life’s unexpected events. By considering your personal goals and circumstances, an estate plan can offer you options for, and control over, your financial affairs.

SmithReed does not offer legal advice. The information presented is intended to provide general information about estate planning and is not meant to be all-inclusive or to provide specific advice. You should consult your attorney and financial advisor regarding your personal circumstances.

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