SERVICES
BRINGING CONFIDENCE AND CALM TO THE PLANNING PROCESS.
With a warm, modern approach and a commitment to meaningful connection, we help you safeguard your legacy and ensure your loved ones are cared for -today and for the future.
Following are Services provided by Clarity Law PLLC.
Please CONTACT our office with questions or to schedule a free consultation.
ESTATE PLANNING
Estate planning is the process of organizing your personal, financial, and legal affairs so your wishes are clearly honored during your lifetime and after.
It typically includes creating documents like wills, trusts, and powers of attorney that protect your assets, provide guidance for loved ones, and ensure important decisions are made by the people you trust. At its heart, estate planning helps you secure your future, safeguard your family, and bring clarity and peace of mind to life’s most important moments.
HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTS
Advance Health Directive - an advance healthcare directive allows you to outline your preferences for medical care if you become unable to communicate your wishes. This document guides your loved ones and medical team on decisions such as life-support measures, pain management, and end-of-life care. It brings clarity and comfort in difficult moments by ensuring your values directing the choices made on your behalf.
Healthcare Power of Attorney (Medical Power of Attorney) - A healthcare power of attorney lets you appoint a trusted person to make medical decisions for you if you can’t make them yourself. This agent works with your doctors, interprets your preferences, and advocates for your best interests. It’s an essential safeguard when you cannot speak for yourself.
HIPAA Authorization - A HIPAA authorization gives selected individuals permission to access your medical information. Without this, privacy laws may prevent your loved ones - even your healthcare agent - from receiving updates or speaking with your care providers. This document ensures the right people can communicate with your medical team and stay informed during critical times.
ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
Estate administration is the process of carrying out a person’s wishes after they pass away, ensuring their assets are managed, debts are resolved, and property is distributed according to their will or state law. It involves gathering information, working with financial institutions, handling legal filings, and supporting loved ones through a complex time. At its core, estate administration brings order, guidance, and clarity to settling an estate with care and respect.
FINAL REPOSE PLANNING
Final repose planning gives you the opportunity to express your wishes for the care of your body and the way you’d like to be remembered after your passing. This may include preferences for burial or cremation, funeral or memorial arrangements, religious or personal rituals, and any special directions that reflect your values, culture, or legacy. By documenting these choices in advance, you ease the emotional and logistical burden on your loved ones and ensure your final arrangements are handled with respect, clarity, and intention.
POWERS OF ATTORNEY
A power of attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone you trust to make important decisions on your behalf if you’re unable to do so yourself. This can include managing finances, handling legal matters, or making medical choices depending on the type of power of attorney you create. By choosing a trusted decision-maker in advance, you ensure your affairs are handled smoothly and according to your wishes, providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
TRUSTS
Following are common types of Estate Planning Trusts to consider:
Revocable Living Trust - A revocable living trust allows you to maintain full control of your assets during your life while providing an efficient way to pass those assets to loved ones after death without going through probate.
Irrevocable Trust - Once created, an irrevocable trust generally cannot be changed. Because the assets are no longer considered yours, this type of trust can offer strong protection from creditors, potential tax advantages, and strategic long-term planning benefits.
Testamentary Trust - A testamentary trust is created through your will and takes effect only after your death. It’s often used to manage inheritances for minor children, dependents with disabilities, or beneficiaries who may need guidance handling assets.
Special Needs Trust - A special needs trust provides financial support for a disabled beneficiary without jeopardizing their eligibility for essential government benefits. It offers long-term protection and ensures resources are available for care, enrichment, and quality of life.
Charitable Trust - Charitable trusts, such as charitable remainder trusts and charitable lead trusts, allow you to support causes you care about while potentially receiving tax benefits. They can also provide income to you or your beneficiaries during your lifetime.