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Estate Planning
Your assets are not just a ledger of your accounts and belongings, they are your legacy. They are what you leave behind to your loved ones, family, and institutions you support.
When you imagine your future, perhaps thoughts like these come to mind:
Why would I need a Will when I’m still young?
Why worry about my estate when I don’t have many assets?
A family member can automatically make medical decisions for me if I cannot, right?
So many people have these misconceptions. The truth is, estate planning is for everyone. It’s not just about leaving millions to your heirs or favorite charities, it’s about ensuring your wishes are followed when you are not able to express them.
Attorney Nicci Unsicker knows that spending time on these topics is probably not at the top of your list of enjoyable activities. She makes the process as positive as possible for her New Mexico, Navajo, and Colorado estate planning clients. She offers packages so you know the cost before you get started, and the documents are created to grow with you.
Estate Planning
Your assets are not just a ledger of your accounts and belongings, they are your legacy. They are what you leave behind to your loved ones, family, and institutions you support.
When you imagine your future, perhaps thoughts like these come to mind:
Why would I need a Will when I’m still young?
Why worry about my estate when I don’t have many assets?
A family member can automatically make medical decisions for me if I cannot, right?
So many people have these misconceptions. The truth is, estate planning is for everyone. It’s not just about leaving millions to your heirs or favorite charities, it’s about ensuring your wishes are followed when you are not able to express them.
Attorney Nicci Unsicker knows that spending time on these topics is probably not at the top of your list of enjoyable activities. She makes the process as positive as possible for her New Mexico, Navajo, and Colorado estate planning clients. She offers packages so you know the cost before you get started, and the documents are created to grow with you.
Peace of Mind for Today and Tomorrow
Family Estate Planning
No matter what kind of assets you may accumulate, making a Will ensures family members do not end up fighting over your minor children or assets. And, if you feel your children may not be ready to inherit at age 18—which they may do if you pass away without planning—Nicci can create instruments that will protect them until they are more mature.
In fact, children are the best reason to make an estate plan. A will names a guardian in case both parents should die, and a trust details how your resources can be used to care for them.
Planning for Seniors
Nicci will create custom plans based on your estate and heirs. She will help you understand how Wills and Trusts function so you can select the instruments that best serve you. Nicci will also help you create meaningful Powers of Attorney and Advanced Healthcare Directives so you can advocate for yourself when your health no longer allows it.
Wills with Tribal Assets
Nicci has developed a unique Will that can serve both New Mexico and Navajo clients who have tribal assets to protect. Her lifelong affinity for the culture and traditions of the first people here enable her to understand nuances that may escape other attorneys.
Probate
When a loved one passes away, Nicci walks you through the necessary steps as simply as possible. She is compassionate and understands that paperwork and court proceedings can be daunting in these moments. A death in the family can bring out the worst in some family members and Nicci is ready to help.
Be ready for the future
For many in New Mexico, Colorado, and the Navajo Nation, estate planning requires just a few documents to assure the future is settled. Others may need options for real estate transfer, long term care planning, vulnerable adult protection, and more. Nicci will listen carefully to learn about your family and your goals, and she’ll help you make key decisions.