Estate Planning
Quad Cities Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning Services We Provide in the Quad Cities
Our Rock Island estate planning attorney can assist you with:
- Trusts. A revocable living trust is similar to a will and can be used to quickly transfer assets to heirs. Property placed in trusts is not subject to probate and thus skips the process entirely. Irrevocable trusts cannot be changed once implemented but are used for other purposes, such as limiting the impact of estate taxes.
- Powers of Attorney. To prepare for the possibility of incapacity, you should consider using a power of attorney document to authorize another person to act on your behalf. You can dictate that your agent’s powers will only activate should you become unable to communicate, and you determine the scope of their abilities.
- Advance Directives. If you have specific preferences for the types of medical care you wish to receive or not receive in the event you become incapacitated, you can define them in your advance directive. Your agent with powers of attorney will typically rely on the instructions in your advance directive to advocate for you.
Why Choose Greenwood Law?
-
Curiosity, Ethics, and JudgmentCapable counsel takes all three in equal measure. We bring thoughtful guidance you can rely on, not clever lawyering or empty reassurance.
-
Veteran Owned BusinessFounded and led by those who've served, we bring the same discipline, integrity, and commitment to our clients that we carried in uniform. When the stakes are real, you deserve counsel that stands its ground.
-
Security When the Future Feels UncertainThe law, at its best, is a tool for security. We give families, businesses, and individuals the clarity and protection they need to move forward with confidence.
-
Plain Language, Always.We don't hide behind jargon or overpromise results. We speak plainly, tell the truth, and help you understand both the opportunities and the limits in front of you.
Our Staff Meet Your Legal Team
Good legal work requires three things in equal measure: intellectual curiosity, ethical behavior, and sound judgment. Our attorneys hold themselves to all three, because you deserve not only capable counsel, but thoughtful guidance you can trust when the stakes are real.
Estate Planning Services We Provide in the Quad Cities
Our Rock Island estate planning attorney can assist you with:
- Trusts. A revocable living trust is similar to a will and can be used to quickly transfer assets to heirs. Property placed in trusts is not subject to probate and thus skips the process entirely. Irrevocable trusts cannot be changed once implemented but are used for other purposes, such as limiting the impact of estate taxes.
- Powers of Attorney. To prepare for the possibility of incapacity, you should consider using a power of attorney document to authorize another person to act on your behalf. You can dictate that your agent’s powers will only activate should you become unable to communicate, and you determine the scope of their abilities.
- Advance Directives. If you have specific preferences for the types of medical care you wish to receive or not receive in the event you become incapacitated, you can define them in your advance directive. Your agent with powers of attorney will typically rely on the instructions in your advance directive to advocate for you.
