Estate Planning, Hickory, NC

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It is never too early to get started with your estate planning, but it can become too late.

From the moment you have assets and/or dependents, estate planning is something that you should be considering. This is true so that if something were to happen to you, your loved ones are not dealing with wondering what you want done or getting tangled in a messy legal battle over your assets. They will be dealing with the grief of your passing, which is enough to contend with. At Vanderbloemen, Fleischer & White, PLLC, we can assist you with estate planning whether you haven’t yet had any documents prepared or you need to make changes to them as your situation changes throughout your life.

Estate Planning, Hickory, NC

There are various things to be considered during estate planning and with our experience and desire to assist you, it won’t be the arduous task that you might fear. We’ll walk you through the process of selecting a responsible administer, listing your assets, liabilities, and heirs, and drafting a will that outlines your final wishes. We can also go over other important documents, such as a living will, general power of attorney, and medical power of attorney.

There is only one challenge to estate planning, namely avoiding procrastination in getting it done. Failure to do so, however, could result in hardships for your loved ones. Let us help you get this important task off your to-do list so that you can have peace of mind that your family will be able to grieve without worrying about your estate. Call our Hickory, North Carolina office today to schedule a consultation to get started.

FAQs About Estate Planning Attorneys

Here at Vanderbloemen, Fleischer & White, PLLC, some of the most common questions we receive have to do with the estate planning process. There’s a lot of misinformation and myths about creating an estate plan out there, so we’d like to do our part to explain what an estate plan is, why it’s important for you to create one, and why you should always consult with an attorney when doing so. Below, we’ve responded to a few frequently asked questions to help you begin your estate planning journey on the right foot.

What is an estate plan?
An estate plan clearly outlines what you’d like to happen to your belongings and assets after you pass away. A standard estate plan can include a will, a living will, a list of beneficiaries, trusts, and any other relevant documents.
Why do I need an attorney to help me create an estate plan?
Although there are plenty of resources out there to help you create a basic estate plan on your own, an attorney must review it to ensure it’s legally sound and compliant. If you pass away and it’s determined that your estate plan isn’t legally binding, then your wishes might not be fulfilled how you would like, which can cause undue stress and hardship for your loved ones.
What’s the difference between a will and a living will?

A living will, also referred to as an advanced healthcare directive, describes the medical treatments you’d like to receive if you’re unable to make decisions for yourself. For instance, if you don’t want to be intubated in case of a severe injury or illness, you can include this information in your living will. A will, on the other hand, only specifies how you want your assets to be distributed after you pass away.


At Vanderbloemen, Fleischer & White, PLLC, we offer estate planning services to those in Catawba, Claremont, Connelly Springs, Conover, Denver, Granite Falls, Hickory, Hiddenite, Hildebran, Hudson, Lenoir, Maiden, Morganton, Newton, Rhodhiss, Sherrills Ford, Taylorsville, Valdese, and Vale, North Carolina.