Proper estate planning is essential.
At Normand|Higham, we work with out clients to create unique estate plans that fit your individual needs. We take a holistic approach to estate planning to ensure that your estate plan addresses your needs well into the future
We work with your trusted family members, financial advisors, accountants, stockbrokers and insurance agents whenever necessary to help us create the most appropriate estate plan for you and one that addresses your unique financial needs.
While a simple Last Will and Testament is frequently adequate for many of our clients, we will also discuss with you the benefits of a Revocable Trust or an Irrevocable Trust, which can assist you and members of your family during your lifetime and beyond.
During your lifetime, the following documents are very helpful to you and your family:
A Statutory Durable Power of Attorney allows a trusted individual, whom you select, to handle your financial affairs when you ask them to or when you are not able to handle your own affairs.
An Advance Care Directive allows a trusted individual, whom you select, to know your medical wishes in advance of your becoming sick or incapacitated and allows that individual to work with your medical providers to make the right medical decisions for you.
A HIPPA Release allows as many individuals as you choose to speak directly with your physicians to provide information and receive information that can assist with your on-going medical needs.
Designation of Guardianship form allows a trusted individual, whom you select, to manage your medical and financial affairs, with oversight from the Court, in the event that you become incapacitated and a legal guardian is required.
Without these documents in place, a New Hampshire Court Judge will select an individual to handle your medical and financial affairs if the need arises and the laws of the State of New Hampshire will decide how and to whom your assets will be distributed after you die.
