ESTATE PLANNING

As unpleasant as the task is, estate planning is one of the necessities of life. Knowing your hard-earned assets will be dealt with in the manner you choose provides peace of mind.

For business owners, a plan for succession of ownership is essential. We can guide you through the process of providing for business continuity.

The executor and trustee of a will are required to perform a number of duties. At Smith Sharpe & Abbott we are experienced in estate planning and can guarantee no deviation from the succession plan for your assets.

The areas in estate administration that we can assist with include:

• Meeting to discuss objectives for your estate
• Confirming assets — Valuations, inventories, and appraisals
• Court approval for a grant of administration
• Documentation involved in estate planning
• Protecting the assets
• Paying taxes and debts
• Estate distribution