At this time of year, many people are taking a moment to reflect on the people and things that they are most grateful for in their lives. What is most important to you? No doubt family is at the top of your list. You may also have a special sense of pride for the things you’ve been able to accomplish and acquire through a lifetime of hard work. But what have you done to provide for the ones you love or to protect the things you’ve worked hard to gain?

An estate plan is the best way to make sure that the things you are most thankful for will be passed onto the friends and family that you want to provide for. Seeking the advice of an estate planning attorney is the easiest way to make sure that you have all your bases covered and that your wishes will be honored when you’re not there to see to it.

While thinking about the inevitability of one day passing along your estate to your loved ones is not necessarily easy to contemplate, this time of year is an excellent time to make your wishes known. With family and friends gathering together, it can be the perfect time to have a relaxed, candid conversation about these important matters. Then, if you haven’t already, make an appointment with your estate planning attorney at France Law to get those wishes in writing and make them a legal plan. The peace of mind that results from having a properly formulated estate plan is something else to be thankful for!