San Jose Estate Planning Law Firm

Estate planning can be a difficult subject to consider, especially at a young age. Yet that is exactly the time when estate planning can be most important. When people rely on you for care and support—a spouse, minor children, elderly parents, or disabled relatives—a comprehensive estate plan can provide them with some security and certainty should the unexpected occur.

The San Jose estate planning law firm of Temmerman, Cilley & Kohlmann, LLP maintains a staff that includes recognized authorities in the field of estate planning. Our attorneys include several estate planning specialists certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization as well as Fellows of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. We are recognized and respected among estate planning law firms in San Jose as leaders in our field.

When should you start considering an estate plan?

You should start constructing an estate plan sooner than you may expect. While many people may think you do not need to worry about an estate plan until late in life, the fact of the matter is that you should construct an estate plan as soon as you start to accumulate significant assets. This is especially true if you have a spouse, children, or if you care for elderly parents. An estate planning law firm in San Jose can construct a comprehensive plan that shields against the unexpected and provides protection for those most important to you.

Why do you need an estate planning lawyer?

Many companies offer form wills and contend that you can prepare an estate plan yourself without the help of an attorney. But a good estate plan is more than just a will. In order to provide the maximum benefit to loved ones and to achieve favorable tax consequences, San Jose estate planning law firms will construct estate plans that include specially drafted wills, trusts, life insurance policies, advance medical directives, and more. A good estate plan is complicated and involves many individual components working together to achieve the best results.

Additionally, a good estate planning law firm in San Jose can provide continued advice even after your original estate plan is in place. Estate plans must be periodically updated after major life events such as marriage or divorce, the birth of a child, or major property transactions. An estate planning lawyer who is already familiar with your plan can advise you when such changes become necessary and make the required changes effectively and efficiently.

Consult an experienced San Jose estate planning law firm today

The experienced San Jose estate planning lawyers of Temmerman, Cilley & Kohlmann, LLP specialize in creating comprehensive estate plans for our clients throughout central California. Our attorneys are available to consult with clients at our offices—located at 2502 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose, California 95128—or at any other convenient location. Contact our office by phone at 925-529-3999 or  contact Temmerman, Cilley & Kohlmann online today.