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What is Estate Planning?

Estate planning is the process of arranging the management and disposal of a person’s estate during their life and after their death. This process helps minimizing gift, estate and generation skipping transfer taxes. Proper planning has the potential to minimize income taxes for the beneficiaries. Estate planning includes the bequest of assets to heirs and the settlement of estate taxes. Estate documents are prepared with the help of an experienced attorney.

Estate Planning, Estates & Trusts: Secure Your Legacy

At Stanaland, Dodson & Associates, LLP, we understand the importance of careful estate planning to ensure that your assets are protected and passed on according to your wishes. With 39 years of experience in assisting clients with their estate planning needs, our team offers guidance in managing and planning for the future of your estate.

What are Estates and Trusts?

  • Estates refer to everything comprising the net worth of an individual, including all land, possessions, financial securities, cash, and other assets the person owns or has a controlling interest in. An estate may also include life insurance proceeds if policy ownership is not correctly addressed.
  • Trusts are fiduciary arrangements that allow a third party, or trustee, to hold assets on behalf of a beneficiary or beneficiaries. Trusts can be arranged in many ways and can specify exactly how and when the assets are passed to the beneficiaries. There are many benefits with using a trust as a part of an estate plan. This can include maximizing the life time estate exemption to allowing professional management of assets for future generations.
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Benefits of Working with a CPA in Estate Planning

Experienced Guidance on Complex Matters: Estate and trust planning involves several complex legal, tax, and financial aspects. Our team bring a depth of knowledge in tax law and financial planning which is crucial for maximizing estate value and minimizing taxes.

Tailored Estate Strategies: Every estate is unique, and we can work with your attorney to tailor strategies that meet your specific financial situations and future goals. This personalized approach ensures that your estate plan reflects your wishes accurately.

Peace of Mind: With our professional team being a part of your estate planning, you can have peace of mind knowing that your estate will be managed according to your wishes. This can relieve the burden of uncertainty for you and your heirs.

Efficient Asset Management: We also serve as an independent sounding for your asset management. While we are please to work with your advisors we sell no financial products
assuring our independence when providing advice. This can help efficiently manage and protect assets during your lifetime and beyond.

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Our Experience

With nearly four decades of experience, Stanaland, Dodson & Associates, LLP has been at the forefront of estate planning, providing trustworthy and comprehensive services to our clients. Our team of dedicated CPAs and estate planning professionals are equipped to handle every aspect of estates and trusts, including advising in the document drafting process to the actual probate of your estate,

Our long-standing commitment to excellence and our understanding of the intricacies of estate and tax law ensure that we provide the highest level of service and advice. Let us help you secure your legacy and provide for your loved ones with the care and precision they deserve.

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Jessica Cordero

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As a New York native, Jessica earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from SUNY Old Westbury. Growing up, she watched her parents run their businesses which fostered her passion for helping the small business owner. She has over 15 years of experience working with small business owners, assisting in reviewing financials and finding new ways to streamline costs and save money. She enjoys being able to assist clients with their accounting and tax needs while they work on building their business. When not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters and two dogs.