A Father’s Day Message to Protect Your Children

Happy Father’s Day to all Fathers and Grandfathers! There are many gifts a child can give to their father, but the gift dads cherish the most is time. The ultimate gift a father can give to his children, or an adult child can give to their dad, is the time to create, update or communicate an estate plan. 

A father’s job is to protect his family. Your estate plan is planning for a future that you can you can continue to influence even when you are gone. While no one likes to think about their death, updating your own estate plan or talking to your elderly father about his estate plan is a gift of time today, and peace of mind about the future.

Long-term protection can safeguard your children in the future. A well-designed estate plan and necessary legal documents will protect your legacy and keep your loved ones safe after you have passed on. Whether your family is a traditional 2 parent family, or you are a single dad or you are raising your children with your partner, you can plan for the unexpected and your family’s future by making an estate plan today.  

ADULT CHILDREN OF ELDERLY FATHERS 

Sadly, a lack of communication and poor planning can result in additional stress on families when a beloved father dies. Adult children can assist their dads and help them talk about the difficult subject of finances, estate planning and end-of-life decisions openly and honestly.

• Has your father updated the will he made many years ago?

• Does he have an advanced health care directive?

• Have your dad’s beneficiaries changed due to births, deaths, divorce and other circumstances?

Helping your father preserve his legacy by discussing his final wishes and goals is a Father’s Day gift that will give you both peace of mind.  

SmithTaire Legal Estate Planning Services  

Estate planning does not have to be complicated, or expensive. Our legal services are designed to assist people in times of great need. We listen to our clients and create an estate plan to address their matters and advise on their best interests.

• Last Will and Testament

• Adult and Minor Guardianship/Conservatorship

• Trusts

  • Family Trusts

  • Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts

• Power of Attorney

• Advance Healthcare Directives 

Fathers have unique concerns in estate planning. Prepare for the future of your children by contacting your trusted legal partner, the team at SmithTaire Legal. Our virtual office is open and we can help you via telephone, email, FaceTime, Zoom, DocuSign and tools. Schedule an appointment with us today to discuss your situation.