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The estate planning questions you will be asked by your lawyer

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Creating an estate plan is necessary to ensure that your assets are distributed and handled on your terms upon your death. Your Niagara Wills and Estates lawyer will help you to create the documents necessary to implement those wishes. The questions that you will be asked during your meeting with an estate planning lawyer will be tough, so it is  important to be prepared.  You will need to understand your personal and financial objectives and be honest about how your decisions will affect your family members and associates after your death. Establishing your estate plan When you meet with an estate planning lawyer to develop your plan, you will be setting out your estate planning goals and objectives, including how you will provide financial security for your family, the distribution options and determining who will be your children’s legal guardian in the event of premature death. In order to create your estate plan, your lawyer will ask you questions that establish your objectives an

What to expect from your first meeting with a Family Law Lawyer

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In your initial meeting with a Family Law lawyer, the goal will be to understand your specific circumstances and your legal needs. During this meeting, you and the lawyer will address a number of topics including how the process of a Family Law case works, issues related to your minor children, potential support arrangements, asset and liability resolutions, and the possible fees and costs. In order for the lawyer to address all of these matters, you will need to come prepared. Being prepared for your first meeting will enable the Family Law lawyer provide you with comprehensive information and to advise you about what to do next.  Click here to learn how to prepare for your first meeting with a family lawyer . Expect to review your potential issues   The  Niagara Family Law lawyer  will review with you the issues relevant to your circumstances and will make assessments based on the information that you have provided. You will discuss the process for your specific case as it pertains t