Many people work hard to build wealth, but devote too little time to considering how best to preserve and pass it on. Some dismiss estate planning as necessary only for the very rich, failing to realize that without it even modest family assets may become tied up in probate or be subject to taxes that could easily have been avoided.

Advances in medical science mean that many of us are living longer, oftentimes with reduced faculties or reduced mobility. Accidents can happen anytime, anywhere. For these reasons a durable power of attorney and some basic estate planning is necessary at every stage of life. At Danziger Shapiro & Leavitt we understand, however, that there is much more to estate planning than making out a will. It can also include preparations for funeral and burial arrangements, the establishment of family trusts, the preparation of deeds for charitable bequests and the provision of long-term care in the event you become incapacitated.

Danziger Shapiro & Leavitt is a Philadelphia-based law firm. Because our attorneys do not work on commission, they are able to put your interests first when considering wills, trusts, guardianships, powers of attorney, tax strategies and other estate planning services. Call our Philadelphia office to set up a consultation and begin the process of preserving your wealth.