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Reading Estate Planning Attorney

Thinking about a time when you are no longer here is difficult. For some people, the emotional nature and morbidity of this reality can result in an avoidance of planning for the future and creating an estate plan. While thinking about death is difficult, what may be more difficult is knowing that you don’t have a plan for your assets, property, medical care, and providing for your family at the time that a serious injury or health event occurs. At the law office of van der Veen, Hartshorn & Levin, our Reading estate planning attorneys cannot overstate the value of an estate plan.

Call us today to start creating your estate plan and preparing for your future.

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The Person Who Sees The Whole Picture Meet Michael T. van der Veen

From local business owners, to the President of the United States, we fight for everyone's best interest. As founder of the firm, Michael T. van der Veen effortlessly combines accessibility, experience, negotiation, collaboration, and compassion to achieve results. He is the rare trial attorney who excels in both civil litigation and criminal defense. Known for his unwavering commitment to serving as the voice of the victim and advocate for the accused, he has established his reputation by winning multimillion-dollar jury verdicts in State and Federal Courts, as well as winning major criminal trials across the country.

Elements of an Estate Plan

A strong estate plan is comprised of various different legal tools and documents. These include:

Last will and testament. Also known simply as a “will,” a last will and testament is used to leave assets to beneficiaries and organizations, name an executor/administrator of your estate, specify how you want debts to be paid, and name a guardian for any minor children. A will is a foundational element of an estate plan.
Living will/advanced directive. Another important element of an estate plan is a living will, also called an advanced directive. This type of document outlines your wishes for healthcare and end-of-life care should you be incapacitated to the point where you cannot communicate these wishes yourself. For example, an advanced directive can be used to inform your doctor of your preferences related to the use of feeding tubes, resuscitation, palliative care, organ donation, and more.

A trust is a financial tool that is used to leave assets to beneficiaries. Assets are placed in a trust which is then managed by a trustee. The trustee is responsible for distributing assets to beneficiaries per the terms of a trust. Forming a trust may be a smart part of an estate plan, particularly because assets in a trust may be protected from liability, do not have to go through the probate process, and may also yield tax mitigation benefits.
Powers of attorney. Finally, your estate plan should include powers of attorney. A power of attorney is a legal document that gives someone else the authority to make decisions on your behalf if you are incapacitated to the point where you are not able to make those decisions for yourself. There are two common power of attorney types: a healthcare power of attorney and a financial power of attorney.

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We invite you to reach out to us today to schedule a free consultation with a member of our team. Call (215) 610-3440 or contact us online to learn more.

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"this law firm has afforded low income people of Philadelphia a relationship with an attorney that they can come and meet. To have a the intuition to give a damn about the little people, and then give them that same kind of respect and consideration is unmatched." -Melvin
"He represented me in multiple criminal cases, and I had a lengthy criminal record. He never judged me, and treated me like anybody else, he never looked at me different. He's a real good guy, professional, very honest. When I say I never went to another attorney...he's the best." -Tiffany
"He gives you the impression there’s a person you can count on, a person that you can rely on in terms of having some representation. He kept me informed, he kept me up to date with everything that was going on throughout the process. What doctor, what appointments, who I have to see…I was always very well informed." -Sam
"I love that I have Mike on my side, whenever I question what am I supposed to do? I used to call my dad and after my dad passed, even for things that aren’t always law related, I know I could still call Mike, and I love that about him. He’s just amazing, and I know that if I send somebody here that they’re going to be represented a hundred percent." -Jamie

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