ESTATE PLANNING
Protect What Matters Most: Your Legacy, Your Loved Ones, and Your Future Care
You’ve dedicated your life to building your assets, your family, and your legacy. Now, it’s time to ensure that everything you’ve worked for is safeguarded and passed on according to your wishes, especially as you or a loved one face the complexities of cognitive decline. At Doggette Law Firm, we focus on dementia-related estate planning, providing a compassionate and personalized approach to address the unique needs of families affected by dementia.
What is Estate Planning?
Estate planning is the process of arranging and managing your estate during your life and after death. For individuals and families navigating dementia, this planning takes on added importance. It includes making crucial decisions about how assets will be distributed, who will manage your affairs if you become unable to, and ensuring that healthcare preferences are honored. Our goal is to ensure your wishes are respected, reduce potential disputes among heirs, and minimize legal and financial burdens on your loved ones.
Why is Estate Planning Essential, Especially for Those Facing Dementia?
Without a clear estate plan, your wishes may not be carried out as you intend. Dementia adds urgency to planning, as cognitive decline can leave individuals vulnerable to state decisions, unnecessary legal battles, or financial strain on families. Estate planning with a dementia focus ensures that your healthcare, financial decisions, and legacy are managed by trusted individuals, relieving family members from difficult decisions down the line.
Key benefits of dementia-focused estate planning include:
- Control: Ensure that your wishes for both financial and healthcare matters are followed, even if you lose the ability to make decisions.
- Protection: Shield your assets from potential creditors, lawsuits, or unnecessary medical costs.
- Peace of Mind: Know that your family is taken care of according to your carefully considered instructions.
How Jackson Doggette Will Assist You
As a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Jackson Doggette and his team understand the unique challenges that dementia presents to estate planning. We are dedicated to helping you create a plan that not only secures your legacy but also ensures your care and well-being as dementia progresses. Our goal is to provide peace of mind for you and your family by creating a legally sound plan that addresses both financial and healthcare needs.
Our Simple 4-Step Estate Planning Process
STEP 1
Initial Consultation:
We begin by understanding your goals, assets, and any specific concerns related to dementia or cognitive decline to create a plan that reflects what matters most to you.
STEP 2
Customized Plan Development:
We develop a comprehensive plan that aligns with your wishes, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and long-term care provisions tailored to the needs of those facing dementia.
STEP 3
Review and Revise:
As your life and health evolve, so should your estate plan. We will regularly review and update your documents to ensure they continue to meet your needs and protect your assets.
STEP 4
Support for Your Family:
When the time comes, we will provide your family with the guidance and support they need to honor your wishes and ensure your affairs are handled with care.
Please do not wait until it is too late to protect your legacy, your family, and your future care. Schedule your consultation with Doggette Law Firm today, and let us show you how we can help secure your estate and provide peace of mind for generations to come.