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Lotus Estate Planning & Elder Law
Service · Estate Planning

A plan that speaks for you when you can't.

Trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives, drafted in plain language, designed to keep your family out of court and in step with your wishes.

Multi-generational family
Who This Is For

If any of these sound like you.

You have minor children and no plan for who would raise them.

You own a home, a business, or multiple pieces of property.

Your existing will or trust is more than five years old.

You've remarried, divorced, or had a child since your last plan.

A family member has special needs that require lifelong care.

You want clarity now so your family doesn't have to guess later.

What's Included

The full core estate plan, in eight documents.

These documents form the complete estate plan that we tailor to fit each individual client's needs.

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Document
Purpose
01
Last Will & Testament
Names guardians for minor children, appoints your executor, and catches anything left outside your trust by routing it back in.
02
Revocable Trust
Keeps your estate out of probate, private, and under your control during life.
03
Deeds
Transfers your real estate into the trust so it stays protected and passes outside of probate.
04
Durable Financial POA
Lets the person you trust handle finances if you can't, without a court appointment.
05
Healthcare Power of Attorney
Designates the person who'll make medical decisions if you're unable to speak for yourself.
06
Living Will / Advance Directive
Spells out your wishes around end-of-life care so no one has to guess.
07
HIPAA Authorization
Allows the people you choose to access your medical information when needed.
08
Personal Property Memorandum
A simple, updateable list for who receives which heirlooms, without re-doing the will.
Will vs. Trust

Two tools, two different jobs.

Wills and trusts solve different problems, and a complete plan often uses both. The right balance for your family depends on details we'll walk through together.

What a Will does

Directs how your possessions are distributed and who fills key roles after you're gone.

  • Names guardians for minor children
  • Appoints the executor who carries out your wishes
  • Distributes property not already held in trust
  • Takes effect after death, through the probate court

What a Trust does

Holds and manages your assets during life and after, without court involvement.

  • Keeps your estate out of probate
  • Stays private, never on public record
  • Manages assets if you become incapacitated
  • Distributes to heirs without court delay
  • Coordinates property across multiple states

Not sure which mix you need? That's what the first meeting is for — we'll figure it out together.

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We thought we were here for paperwork. We left realizing we'd never actually told our kids what we wanted. Lotus made room for that conversation.
Karen & Robert M.
Comprehensive estate plan
Frequently Asked

Estate planning, answered honestly.

How much does a complete estate plan cost?+
Most comprehensive trust-based plans run $3,200–$5,200 depending on complexity (blended family, business interests, multi-state property). Will-based plans run $2,000–$3,000. We confirm a flat fee after your initial consultation, no hourly surprises.
Do I need a trust if I don't have a lot of assets?+
Not always. Trusts make sense for privacy, incapacity planning, blended families, or to skip probate. If those don't apply, a strong will-based plan can be perfect. We'll tell you honestly which fits.
Can I just use an online template?+
For very simple estates, a template can technically work, though execution requirements and state-specific quirks trip many people up. The bigger gap is that templates can't ask you the questions that surface what you really want.
How often should I update my plan?+
A good rule of thumb is a review every few years, and any time there's a significant life event, marriage, divorce, birth, death, major asset, or move to a new state. When something changes, reach out and we'll take a fresh look.
What happens if I die without a plan?+
Your state writes one for you, called intestacy. It's blunt: a fixed formula, no nuance, often not what you'd choose. Probate is required, the court appoints fiduciaries, and unmarried partners and step-children receive nothing.
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