ESTATE PLANNING
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Establish your estate plan today and enjoy the peace of mind knowing your family is taken care of—always!
Why Estate Planning
Too many people put off estate planning only to be caught off-guard and unprepared when the unexpected happens. As an attorney, I have seen the stressful and destructive results caused by a lack of an estate plan. I have witnessed families torn apart over money, homes, personal property, and much more.
I get it—no one likes to think about those unpleasant "what-if" situations, but that's why so many families find themselves unprepared when that time comes. Don't wait. Put your own mind, and those of your family, at ease with a personal, convenient, and affordable estate plan.
An estate plan is one of the most thoughtful and considerate gifts you can give yourself and those you love.
When you set up your estate plan with Carson Law, you receive direct, prompt access to, me, attorney Eric Carson. I’m here to answer your questions, provide legal advice, and assist throughout the entire process—with no billable hours and at no extra charge. So let's get started and get your family, estate, and assets protected so you can have peace of mind today.
—Eric R. Carson, Esq.
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• Helps reduce income, gift, and estate tax burdens
• Keeps your assets out of the probate process
• Enhances privacy regarding your financial holdings
• Ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes, even after death
• Prevents conflicts, disputes, and the risk of legal battles over your estate among members of your family and others
• Provides for general and healthcare powers of attorney
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Estate planning is the process of preparing for the management and distribution of an individual's estate during their life and after death. It involves making strategic decisions to ensure that one’s assets are preserved, efficiently managed, and distributed according to their wishes. A comprehensive estate plan can provide clarity and control, helping to minimize conflict among heirs and reduce tax liabilities.
Key components of estate planning include:
Wills: A legal document that outlines how an individual's assets will be distributed upon their death. It can also appoint guardians for minor children.
Trusts: Legal entities that hold assets for the benefit of designated individuals or organizations. Trusts can be used to manage assets during one’s lifetime and specify conditions for distribution after death.
Durable Power of Attorney: A document that designates someone to make financial decisions on behalf of an individual if they become incapacitated.
Healthcare Power of Attorney: A legal directive that allows a designated person to make medical decisions on behalf of an individual when they are unable to do so.
Living Wills: Documents that communicate an individual’s wishes regarding medical treatment and end-of-life care.
Beneficiary Designations: The naming of individuals to receive assets such as life insurance policies, retirement accounts, and other financial assets directly, bypassing the probate process.
And more …
Effective estate planning takes time and careful consideration of individual circumstances and goals, making it essential for anyone looking to protect their assets and provide for their loved ones in the future.
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Asset Protection: Trusts can shield your assets from creditors, lawsuits, and divorce settlements.
• Avoiding Probate: Trusts bypass the lengthy and expensive probate procedure that often applies to wills.
• Privacy: Trust details remain private, while wills become public records.
• Flexibility: Some trusts, like revocable trusts, allow changes during your lifetime, offering more flexibility than a will.
• Tax Efficiency: Trusts can facilitate the tax-efficient transfer of assets.
• Beneficiary Access: You can control when and how beneficiaries access their assets.
• Charitable Giving: Trusts can support charitable causes, allowing you to leave a legacy.
• Special Needs Care: Trusts can ensure continued care for loved ones with special needs.
• Protecting Family Wealth: Trusts help protect family assets from potential legal claims or creditor actions.
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ERIC CARSON, ESQ.
Eric has been practicing law since 2013, focusing in transactional work, including estate planning, business planning and formation, contracts, and mediation.
Prior to law school, Eric graduated Magna Cum Laude from BYU-Idaho with a degree in Communication and Business and worked for Thermo Fisher Scientific. While in law school, Eric served as Editor for the Nevada Law Journal and was the recipient of the UNLV Boyd School of Law Dean’s Honor List as well as performance-based academic scholarships.
Eric has served the community as a certified mediator, and by volunteering at the Southern Utah Community Legal Center and the Clark County Legal Aid Center. He has also served as Vice President of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society and as an academic success mentor for the Boyd School of Law.
Eric enjoys spending time with his wife and four kids, traveling, braving “authentic cuisines”, playing sports, summiting mountains (and enjoying the outdoors in general), collecting shoes, serving his community and church, and providing outstanding service to his clients.
Clicking on the “Get Started” button will take you directly to our estate planning questionnaire so you can jump right into protecting your family and estate. Once completed, Carson Law will contact you about details, begin drafting our estate plan, and schedule a final signing at your home for your convenience.
Have questions before jumping right into the questionnaire? Reach out directly to attorney Eric Carson via phone, email, text message, or the website message submission form right here.
eric.carson@carsonlawutah.com
(435) 890-2438