Plan Your Legacy Today
To Protect Your Loved Ones Tomorrow

Estate planning documents can be incredibly complex. Work with a Tyler, TX, estate planning attorney who makes them simple

Attorney John G. Payne sits down with you to talk about your goals and avoid potential problems. He uses his four four decades of estate planning experience to create a plan for you.

From crafting easy to understand wills and trusts to finding smart ways to protect your assets, Mr. Payne makes sure everything is legally sound and accomplishes your wishes.

Estate Planning Services Include

  • Wills and Trusts
  • Living Trusts
  • General Powers of Attorney
  • Medical Powers of Attorney
  • Directives to Physicians
  • Marital Property Agreements
  • Retirement Plan Beneficiaries
  • Life Insurance Beneficiaries
  • Estate Tax Planning
  • Business Entities
  • 501(c)(3) Organizations



How Our Trust & Will Attorney in Tyler, TX, Helps

Wills and Trusts: With our estate planning attorney, you can ensure your beneficiaries are cared for just the way you intended. Trusts add an extra layer of extra layer of control, protection and privacy.

Living Trusts: Craft a living trust now to safeguard your assets during your lifetime and transition them to your loved ones later. Avoid probate delays, maintain confidentiality, and retain flexibility in managing your assets, during lifetime and after death.

General Powers of Attorney: These legal documents grant someone the legal power to manage your affairs if it is more convenient or you are incapacitated.

Medical Powers of Attorney: These legal documents designate a trusted individual to make medical choices on your behalf and outline your treatment preferences if you’re unable to communicate your wishes.

Directives to Physicians: Also known as living wills or advance healthcare directives, these documents outline your preferences for medical treatment and end-of-life care. 

Marital Property Agreements: These agreements define who owns your compensation and assets during your marriage and how things will be distributed in the event of divorce or death.

Life Insurance & IRA’s: It is important to name beneficiaries for life insurance and IRA’s which coordinate with overall estate planning goals and strategies.

Estate Tax Planning: Our estate planning attorney uses strategies like trusts and charitable contributions to lower taxes, so more of your estate goes to your family, friends, or favorite charities.

Business Entities: Establishing the right business entity, whether it’s an LLC or corporation or partnership, can provide legal protections and tax advantages. Our attorney guides you through the process to ensure your business is structured correctly.

501(c)(3) Organizations: Our attorney can help you create a 501(c)(3) entity. This includes preparing and filing the necessary documents to obtain tax-exempt status and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.


How To Know If You Need An Estate Planning Lawyer

If you’re unsure whether you need an estate planning lawyer, talking with Mr. Payne can help determine your estate planning needs.

You Have Complex Assets: If you own numerous types of assets, assets with multiple owners or out-of-state assets, an estate planning lawyer can help ensure they are properly managed and distributed according to your wishes. 

You Own A Business: If you own a business, an estate planning lawyer can help with succession planning to ensure a smooth transition of ownership and management after your passing.

You Have Dependents: If you have minor children, elderly parents, or family members with special needs, an estate planning lawyer can help set up trusts or special provisions to protect their interests and ensure they are cared for according to your wishes.

You Have Complex Family Circumstances: If you have a blended family with second spouses, stepchildren, or non-traditional relationships, an estate planning lawyer, an estate planning lawyer helps navigate the complexities of inheritance. 

You Want to Avoid Probate: To avoid the time-consuming and potentially costly probate process, an estate planning attorney helps you set up trusts and other legal arrangements that bypass probate.

You Have Health Concerns: If you have concerns about incapacity or end-of-life care decisions, an estate planning lawyer can help create advance directives, powers of attorney, and other documents to ensure your wishes are followed.

You Want Privacy: Estate planning can help maintain privacy by keeping your affairs out of public record. It’s especially important if you prefer to keep details about your estate and beneficiaries confidential.


Begin The Estate Planning Process Today

Even if your situation seems straightforward, consulting with an estate planning lawyer in Tyler, TX, helps give you peace of mind that your affairs are in order and your wishes will be carried out.

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