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Preserving Your Family’s Wealth for Future Generations<

Whether you’re planning the parameters of your future medical care or establishing support for loved ones upon your death, Werner & Wood can can help with all aspects of Trusts and Estates issues, including:

  • Estate Planning
  • Estate Tax Issues
  • Choosing the Appropriate Fiduciary
  • Guardianships
  • Living Wills
  • Living Trusts
  • Wills

Securing Your Legacy

You work hard for your family, so knowing that you have planned for their long-term well-being and financial security can bring you comfort. Attorney Kenneth R. Werner thoroughly analyzes your Estate and strategizes the best means of transferring your assets, minimizing taxes, establishing guardianship for your children, caring for your pets, supporting personal philanthropic causes and protecting your loved ones.

Draft your Living Will and Last Will & Testament

A Will is essential at every stage of your life. Your Living Will sets the parameters for medical intervention should you become incapacitated. This assures that, when you are most vulnerable, your wishes will be honored. Your Last Will provides the opportunity to distribute your property, establish care for your children and otherwise express your wishes upon your death. A Will is necessary if you intend to leave property to a person or entity other than a family member, such as a domestic partner, a friend or a charity. If you die without a Will, the law determines how your property is distributed and who cares for your children.  These decisions may not reflect your desires.

We can draft Wills that ensure your intentions are honored.

Changing Your Will

As your life changes, so might your Estate Plan. You may need to update your Will throughout your life. We draft Codicils or revise your current Will that address changes in your financial situation, marital status, number of children, philanthropic interests and general lifestyle decisions.

Appointment of Guardianship

If you have minor children, your Will allows you to make decisions about their future care. This is especially crucial if you are a single parent or if both parents die in a common incident. If you do not name a Guardian, the Court will appoint a Guardian for your children and can make decisions which may be adverse to your ultimate parenting goals. You can also make arrangements for your pets’ care in your Will, including naming someone to take responsibility for your pets.

Contact an Estate Planning Law Firm You Can Trust, Werner & Wood

For Estate Planning services in West Chester and throughout Chester County, call Werner & Wood at 610-692-2900 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.