Planning

McDowall Cotter has been in the business of developing personal estate plans for more than half a century, and in all that time no two have been alike—which of course stands to reason. By definition, an estate plan is highly individualized; it proceeds from the careful consideration of your personal values and goals, and results in powerful legal documents that maximize control over your assets, now and in the future.

A well-crafted personal estate plan enables you to contribute to future generations; to protect your spouse, your children and other loved ones in the event of your death; to take care of family members who have special needs; to distribute among beneficiaries your real property and other assets; to create a succession plan for your family business; and to ensure that your wishes are carried out, as expressed, if you become seriously ill or otherwise incapacitated.

Given the enormous responsibility embodied in the personal estate plan, there is no doubt that it should be developed and administered by legal professionals, specialists with the expertise and experience to guide you through its creation, as well as the wisdom and compassion to oversee its implementation during life-changing events. You'll find just such professionals at McDowall Cotter.