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Your life's work and achievements deserve a thoughtful plan that reflects the legacy you want to leave behind. Legacy means something different for everyone. The look, feel, and goals vary from person to person, but one thing is certain: every individual leaves a legacy. Estate planning is an essential part of passing on everything that defines your life and impact, helping to ensure you continue to influence even after you're gone. We aim to give you the peace of mind of knowing where your assets, possessions, and unfinished business will go. Let our caring team help you to pass on your wealth in a way that’s right for you.

Continue Your Impact

Your life's work and achievements deserve a thoughtful plan that reflects the legacy you want to leave behind. Legacy means something different for everyone. The look, feel, and goals vary from person to person, but one thing is certain: every individual leaves a legacy. Estate planning is an essential part of passing on everything that defines your life and impact, helping to ensure you continue to influence even after you're gone. We aim to give you the peace of mind of knowing where your assets, possessions, and unfinished business will go. Let our caring team help you to pass on your wealth in a way that’s right for you.

Right for Every Stage of Life

You know how a lack of planning can create chaos in the lab, business, or everyday life. The same applies to your estate. Without a solid plan, your loved ones could face unnecessary stress, confusion, and financial burdens.

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For Reflection

Reflect on your achievements, confident in knowing you’re having a positive impact on the world.

Young Families

Designate guardians for your children and help ensure they’re taken care of after you’re gone.

Values + Traditions

Help ensure your values, philanthropy, and established foundations carry on for years to come.

Peace of Mind

End the cycle of worrying about life’s unpredictability and “what if’s.”

Lessen the Burdens

Take potential stressors away from those who mean the most to you.

Components We Assist With

In estate planning, it’s critically important to ensure that your beneficiaries are accurately designated and regularly updated. Failing to do so can lead to significant complications, particularly in cases where life circumstances have changed, such as after a divorce. If there is one thing you should prioritize in your estate planning, it's making sure your beneficiary designations are correct and up to date. Summit can help with this and more.

  • Beneficiary Designation: Assets go directly to chosen beneficiaries to potentially avoid probate and legal delays.

  • Asset Protection & Control: Implement trusts, directives, and tax-efficient strategies to protect assets, including intellectual property and special items like digital wallets or heirlooms.

  • Power of Attorney: Authorize a trusted person to manage your financial decisions if you're unable to, crucial for ongoing business management.

  • Healthcare Directives: Document your medical care preferences in case of incapacity to help ensure your wishes are followed.

  • Wills & Trusts: Securely manage and distribute assets according to your wishes, preserving your legacy.

  • Business Succession Planning: Plan for the future of your business, including ownership transfer, valuation, and continuity strategies for private practices or ventures.

Our firm is dedicated to helping you navigate the estate planning process by providing guidance on the key documents you should consider to protect your assets and ensure your wishes are carried out. However, it is important to note that we do not provide legal advice, nor do we draft legal documents.

Our role is to assist you in understanding your estate planning needs and to support you in creating a comprehensive plan. If you require legal documents, we are happy to refer you to qualified legal professionals who specialize in estate planning and can draft the necessary documents tailored to your situation.

The Summit Approach to Estate Planning

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Comprehensive Review

Summit typically begins estate planning when clients have questions about passing on their wealth. We review financial data and current conditions. This thorough assessment lets us see the big picture before we focus on the details to create an action plan that meets your needs and prioritizes your concerns.

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Collaborative Planning

If needed, we can meet with or connect you to an attorney or insurance agency to collaborate on creating the necessary documentation, such as wills, powers of attorney, trusts, and insurance policies.

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Tax Efficient Strategies

We evaluate potential tax implications and efficiencies based on your goals and wishes, implementing strategies aimed at minimizing tax impact.

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Proactive Review

We offer proactive, periodic reviews to verify that the plan and its corresponding documents remain relevant and compliant with state laws and regulations. We guide plan development, but attorneys or appointed legal representatives execute the plan after the client passes.

Let’s Discuss Your Legacy

Reach out to Summit Retirement Advisors for your estate planning needs.

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