Brooks Wealth Management

Estate Planning

Top 10 questions we help solve for.

  • 1.Do I actually need a trust, or is a will enough for my situation?
  • 2.Are my beneficiary designations set up correctly across all of my accounts, including retirement accounts and life insurance?
  • 3.If something happened to me tomorrow, would my spouse or family actually know what to do and where everything is?
  • 4.How are my accounts titled, and does it matter for what happens to them when I pass?
  • 5.I have a blended family. How do I make sure the right people are protected and the wrong assumptions are not made?
  • 6.What is the step-up in basis and how does it affect decisions about which assets I hold and which I give away?
  • 7.How do I coordinate my financial plan with my estate attorney so nothing falls through the cracks?
  • 8.Is there a smart way to give money to my kids or grandkids now rather than waiting until I pass?
  • 9.Do I have the right documents in place, including a power of attorney and healthcare directive, if I become incapacitated?
  • 10.How do I make sure my estate plan stays current as my assets grow and my family situation changes over time?
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