Another Baby Milestone: Your First Estate Plan

It’s three a.m. The baby’s crying, you’re not sleeping, and the laundry baskets – all of them – are overflowing. Hey, this is the perfect time to start planning your estate! Seriously – becoming a parent is thrilling and you want to remember every moment (even if you don’t get to sleep much). So why do you need to devote any thinking time about something that’s decades away from happening? Even if you haven’t hit 30 yet, and even if your kids aren’t even in daycare yet, it’s a really smart idea to start making some plans. Wills, advance health care directives, naming of guardians and powers of attorney, maybe even trusts. Big picture, you’re planning for your child’s future with love and thoughtfulness. Short term, you’re giving yourself a little more peace of mine, like childproofing the kitchen cabinets. Advising you on all these issues and more is what I do, and I am ready to get down to business when you are. The sooner you get started, the better you’ll sleep…when it’s your turn to sleep! If you would like help with new-parent legal issues or for any other estate planning questions, please contact us at 818.956.9200.