How to prepare to meet with a Niagara Estate lawyer
One of the most important ways that you can prepare for the end of your life is to ensure that you have established an estate plan. In order to control what happens to your assets and property at the end of your life, you must have a plan. An estate plan may encompass a number of documents including wills, powers of attorney, personal directives, and trusts. Planning your estate will allow you to determine how your assets will be transferred when you die and can help your loved ones avoid negative consequences upon your death. When you meet with a St. Catharines estate lawyer, you will work together to decide which documents will need to be prepared in order to meet your wishes. To determine this, your estate planning lawyer will require you to provide documents that give information specific to your situation. Bring the following documents with you: Financial statements and a detailed list of assets and liabilities (bank accounts, mutual funds, pension plans, real estate, businesses