{"id":24,"date":"2018-01-25T16:59:40","date_gmt":"2018-01-25T22:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpswp.com\/mjmassociatesmoney\/?page_id=24"},"modified":"2018-03-21T07:58:56","modified_gmt":"2018-03-21T13:58:56","slug":"legacy-planning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gpswp.com\/mjmassociatesmoney\/legacy-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Legacy Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"lead\">It can be a common misconception that legacy planning is only necessary for the wealthy, but this simply isn\u2019t true. There are plenty of reasons why you should do legacy planning, regardless of your net worth. For one thing, this can help define who inherits your assets. It may also determine who will be the guardian of your minor children or any dependents with special needs. The components of legacy planning usually include a will, a durable power of attorney, and a medical power of attorney.<\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"embed-responsive-item\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/35775977\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Essentially, creating an optimal strategy for your legacy is more than just managing estate taxes: it\u2019s about organizing your assets so they pass to your family, loved ones, or a charity in the manner you wish. It\u2019s about attempting to maximize how much you leave behind, while potentially ensuring that your financial needs are taken care of for the rest of your life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Establishing a Trust<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In order to ensure your family receives the assets you have accumulated during your life, it\u2019s critical to develop a legacy plan.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of how much money you have, we feel legacy planning is the best way to protect the financial interests of your family when you are no longer there to do so.<\/p>\n<p>A trust is a key instrument to use during the legacy planning process because it can help you minimize your estate taxes and avoid probate. It could be worth a lot to you and your heirs to plan ahead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recordkeeping<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another key facet of legacy planning is recordkeeping, not just of your assets, but also of documents that describe your wishes. For example, not only should your will outline who you want to inherit your assets after you die, but also who you\u2019d like to manage your finances or make medical decisions for you in the event that you are incapacitated. These documents are helpful because they reduce the time and expense of estate settlement, which makes it easier on your heirs.<\/p>\n<p>If you have worked with someone in the past, and you THINK your legacy is properly structured, it may not be.\u00a0It\u2019s likely that your situation has changed dramatically since you last examined this part of your financial picture, and it\u2019s important to make sure your plan still reflects the legacy you want to leave behind.<\/p>\n<p><em>Michael McCullough does not provide legal advice, but will work with your attorney or legal advisor. In the event that you do not have your own attorney, we will partner with local firms to provide legal services. Michael McCullough provides tax and accounting services through Michael J. McCullough, LTD. Michael J. McCullough, LTD. is not affiliated with Gradient Securities, LLC.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It can be a common misconception that legacy planning is only necessary for the wealthy, but this simply isn\u2019t true. There are plenty of reasons why you should do legacy planning, regardless of your net worth. For one thing, this can help define who inherits your assets. 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