Wills

Estate Planning to Protect Your Intentions

A will is a document that informs the court and your family about the intentions you have about your estate. It is a necessary tool for any person to utilize. Far too many families fail to understand the importance of a will. If you do not draft a will, the court will decide your intentions for you. Protect your decisions at a reasonable cost, by contacting the Law Office of Joseph A. Livesay, Sr., in Memphis, Tennessee.

Too many people lack the necessary motivation to draft a will. A will is important, especially for young families. A will memorializes your intentions in writing. It can direct the court about the distribution of your assets, beneficiaries, guardians for your children, funeral arrangements, and healthcare decisions. Lawyer Joseph A. Livesay, Sr., will draft an appropriate will given your estate goals.

Some of documents our firm will draft include:

  • Wills: These documents are instructions to the court about the distribution of your estate property at the time of your death.
  • Ancillary documents: We will draft other documents related to the protection of your estate.
  • Durable Power of Attorney (for non-health issues): These documents grant a person power to make important financial decisions for you after your incapacitation or death.
  • Durable Power of Attorney of Healthcare: To appoint someone to make decisions about your healthcare when you are unable to do so, consider creating a durable power of attorney.
  • Living Wills (medical directives): These documents, define what types of medical treatment you wish to receive, and how long you would like to prolong your life.
  • Determining a guardian for children: Choose whom you want to care for your minor children after your death by naming a guardian in a will.

At the Law Office of Joseph A. Livesay, Sr., we work closely with our clients to ensure that a will reflects their true intentions. It is so important to create a document that defines your wishes appropriately.

To learn more about the importance of a will, contact us to set up a free initial consultation. We draft wills for families throughout Tennessee, including for people in Germantown, Bartlett, and Arlington.