Stone & Gerken has handled estate planning for our clients since our founding. While our firm’s primary focus is on business, local government, and real estate law, we provide estate planning services including wills and trusts, business succession planning, and probate administration. Estate planning helps to clarify how your assets should be distributed, designates guardians for dependents, and can provide for tax efficiencies, minimizing the burden on heirs after your death. These services can also protect your wishes regarding healthcare decisions, ensuring that your preferences are respected even if you become unable to communicate them. The importance of estate planning cannot be overstated.