Estate Planning

Protect What Matters Most

Estate planning is for everyone – not just the wealthy. At Willet Law Office, our goal is to give you peace of mind by creating a plan that protects what you’ve worked hard for and ensures your loved ones are cared for in the future. We’ll help you make decisions now to secure your family’s future, guiding you through the process with thoughtful questions and clear, casual conversations.

Estate Planning

We work with a variety of clients, including:

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Young Families

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Blended Families

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Unmarried Couples

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Unmarried Individuals

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Same-sex Couples

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LGBTQ+ Community

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Newly Divorced People

Our Approach to Estate Planning

Thinking about estate planning can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to make the process as easy as possible. Our approach is both holistic and proactive. We believe in building lasting relationships with our clients and we’re committed to helping you create documents that evolve with your family over time.

We provide a step-by-step process that breaks down complex topics into smaller, more manageable steps. 
The documents we prepare are customized to your specific situation and goals, and include:

  • Wills and revocable living trusts
  • Guardianship for minors and custodianship for pets
  • Living wills and health care surrogate documents
  • Power of attorney documents
  • Third-party special needs trusts


We also include emergency planning documents and organizational materials to help you get started.

Our Approach

Our Process

We offer flat fees for our estate planning services so you never have to worry about a bill growing with every email or phone call. The process is designed to be straightforward and stress-free.

Initial Consultation

You can schedule a virtual or in-person initial meeting, which is automatically followed by a client intake questionnaire. During this one-hour meeting, Nicole will discuss your goals and advise you on recommended documents and who to appoint as representatives.

Becoming a Client & Homework

If you decide to move forward, we’ll send an engagement letter and a deposit invoice. Your “homework” is completed through our client portal and involves naming your representatives and making other key decisions.

Drafting Documents

Once we receive your completed information, our office will draft your documents and send them to you for review.

Review Meeting

Nicole will walk you through each document, explaining its purpose and answering any questions you have. This meeting ensures the documents align with your goals.

Signing

We handle all the details, including providing the two witnesses and notary required by Kentucky law for signing your self-proving will. The final payment is due at this time.

Estate Planning FAQs

At Willet Law Office, we offer comprehensive estate planning packages that include healthcare surrogates, durable POAs, authorization forms to treat minors, wills, revocable living trusts, and special needs trusts. Every client is unique, so we tailor the estate plan to your individual needs.

A trust and a will work together. A “pourover” will works in tandem with your trust. A pourover will directs assets that are probated to be transferred to your trust and administered accordingly

Depends, but we offer a flat fee for estate planning services so that you can communicate with us and ask as many questions as you need without worrying about a higher bill, and the initial consultation is free. Flat fees vary depending upon marital status, beneficiaries, client goals, and complexity. 

We offer a minimum of three meetings. Initial meeting, review, and signing.

Estate planning documents are state specific and should be comprehensive and customized to your particular situation and goals. Speaking with someone in our office allows us to customize documents to your particular goals. We will also build a relationship with you and you have someone to call in an emergency. 

Estate planning is for everyone, regardless of wealth or circumstances. It is best for you to make the decision as to who should receive your assets once you pass and who you want making decisions on your behalf. 

Without a will, the courts distribute your assets and property according to the Kentucky intestate statute. Additionally, if you do not have a will, the court will decide who will become the guardian of your minor children in the event that both natural parents are no longer living.

  • You want to change your beneficiaries.
  • You want to change your trustee, personal representative or guardian.
  • Divorce, marriage, or children.
  • The estate tax laws have changed.
  • Your assets have significantly increased or decreased in value.

SECURE YOUR FAMILy's FUTURE

Protect what you’ve worked for and secure your family’s future. Schedule a meeting with Willet Law Office today to get started on your estate plan.