Last Updated: November 25, 2024
There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing, a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 NIV
These verses, often read at weddings, funerals, and during the holiday season, are a balm for the soul when the world or just your personal life is in flux. Whether the changes you face are good or bad, it is comforting to believe that each moment of your life is part of a greater whole.
Helping to put the obstacles and opportunities you face into perspective and smooth the transition from one life season to the next is what Palmer & Slay’s estate planning attorneys strive to do. And it is never too early for us to begin that journey with you.
It’s Never Too Early To Make An Estate Plan
Although there is no right or wrong age to make a will, set up a trust, or execute power of attorney documents, most people in the Brandon, Mississippi area only do so when they hit a big life milestone. Going away to college, starting a job that offers some retirement benefits, getting married, having kids, buying a home, preparing for medical procedures, and retiring are all big steps that cause people to evaluate their path.
- Young adults who are living on their own for the first time can really benefit from executing power of attorney documents that clarify who can step in to manage their affairs and make medical decisions if they become incapacitated.
- Starting a job that offers retirement benefits or buying a home are great reasons to talk to an attorney about how trusts work and what benefits they provide.
- Every newlywed and new parent should consider creating or updating their will to ensure their spouse and children are protected.
While these big life changes are often the reason people seek us out, they are not prerequisites for speaking to the Palmer & Slay team. Estate planning is important no matter what your age, or what you have going on in your life.
Preserving Your Wealth. Protecting Your Loved Ones.
The Palmer & Slay team is happy to help anyone in the Brandon, Mississippi area who is beginning their estate planning process, or ready to make changes to existing documents. No matter what season of life you are in, we can help you craft a plan that fits your needs. Please contact us today to schedule a meeting.
Palmer & Slay, PLLC, assists clients within Mississippi, including Scott County, Rankin County, Brandon, Flowood, East Jackson, and beyond.