The Importance of Estate Planning

There’s a common misconception among the general public that estate planning is only necessary for the elderly or the ultra-wealthy.In fact, this misunderstanding often goes so far as to scare people away from planning—because they feel that even thinking about mortality might somehow bring it closer.

As a tax attorney, I’ve often heard Benjamin Franklin’s famous quote: “...nothing is certain except death and taxes.”If death is such a certainty, why avoid even the conversation about what would happen if you were no longer around to care for your family and loved ones?

At Skyline Law, our focus isn’t so much on death—it’s on life.Because it’s the life you create for yourself and your loved ones that estate planning is truly designed to protect.And beyond financial assets, there are deeply personal and intangible elements that are often ignored in traditional estate plans—but we make sure to include them. For instance, who our clients are as people—their values, their beliefs—can be preserved and shared with their loved ones if they’re no longer here.Disability or death can keep a parent from being present for some of the most meaningful moments in their child’s life.

Anticipating these events and leaving behind personal messages is a powerful way to reinforce the love your family felt while you were alive—not to mention the financial support that most estate plans also include.

These are just some of the ways an estate plan prepared by Skyline Law ensures that your most important assets—you and your family—are protected and honored through thoughtful, intentional planning.

Whether you’re in your twenties or nearing retirement, it’s never too early to protect your loved ones and your legacy.