Wills

Pour-over and Living Wills Lawyer in Connecticut

A will, used in conjunction with various trusts, is an indispensable estate planning tool. A well crafted estate plan reduces the control of probate court while maintaining your privacy. A will can identify your intentions concerning the distribution of your property. It also protects your decisions regarding your end of life healthcare decisions.

For over 25 years, we at the law office of John M. Gasidlo, Esq. have been drafting wills for Connecticut residents. The point of any estate plan is to minimize an estate's tax consequences and reduce the cost and time associated with probate. If you have a question about a will, trust, or estate plan, contact us at our Westport, Connecticut, office for an appointment.

We commonly draft a spill-over or pour-over will in conjunction with various trusts to diminish a probate court's control of your estate and preserve your privacy. Upon a person's death, a spill-over will transfers all property that was not in your possession when you created your estate plan into a predefined trust. No assets transferred by a pour-over go through probate. This is important for people wishing to protect their privacy and the privacy of their heirs.

It is important to consult with an attorney who will not only protect you, but also update your wills and trusts periodically. After any major change in your life, it is important to evaluate your estate plan to determine if changes need to be made. We can draft codicils to fine tune your will without having to create a brand new document.

Any comprehensive estate plan will contain a living will, an appointment of a healthcare agent, a designation of a conservator, a healthcare directive, a HIPAA medical authorization, and a durable power of attorney. These documents are essential to ensure that your healthcare wishes are carried out by someone you trust.

At the law office of John M. Gasidlo, Esq., we draft wills and other necessary documents for people throughout Connecticut, including people in Norwalk and Fairfield. Contact us to learn more about the role of these documents in your estate plan today.