Estate Planning
Protecting Your Family Starts With a Plan
Estate planning is about more than legal documents.
It is about protecting the people you love, preparing for the unexpected, and creating clarity for your family’s future.
At LMC Law, we help Vermont individuals and families create thoughtful estate plans that reflect their values, protect their loved ones, and provide peace of mind for the future.
Whether you are planning for young children, preparing for retirement, supporting aging parents, or simply wanting to make things easier for your family someday, we are here to guide you through the process with compassion and clarity.
Estate Planning Does Not Need to Feel Overwhelming
Many people delay estate planning because they are unsure where to start or because thinking about difficult “what if” situations can feel uncomfortable. That is completely understandable.
Our goal is to make the process approachable, understandable, and tailored to your family’s unique needs.
During your initial consultation, we take time to get to know you, your family, and the concerns that matter most to you. We discuss your goals, assets, wishes, and priorities so we can create a plan designed specifically for your life and future.
Depending on your needs, your estate plan may include:
Wills
Trusts
Advance Health Care Directives
Financial Powers of Attorney
Guardianship Planning for Minor Children
Beneficiary Planning
Long-Term Planning Strategies
We explain each step clearly and help you make informed decisions without overwhelming legal jargon.
Planning for Life’s Unexpected Moments
We often think we have more time.
But unexpected situations can happen at any stage of life — whether it is a medical emergency, an accident, or the sudden loss of a loved one.
Estate planning helps ensure:
Your wishes are clearly documented
Your children are protected
Your loved ones know what to do
Important decisions can be made without unnecessary confusion or conflict
Your family has guidance during difficult times
Even young adults heading off to college can benefit from basic planning documents that allow parents or trusted loved ones to assist in emergencies.
Having a plan in place provides clarity and peace of mind for the people who matter most.
Wills
Creating Clear Instructions for the Future
A will allows you to outline your wishes, name guardians for minor children, and provide direction for how your assets should be handled after your passing.
Without a will, important decisions may be left to the court system rather than the people you trust most.
A thoughtfully prepared will can help reduce confusion, provide guidance to loved ones, and ensure your wishes are clearly documented.
Trusts
Protecting Your Loved Ones and Preserving Your Legacy
Trusts can help families avoid probate, maintain privacy, protect assets, and simplify the transfer of property and resources according to your wishes.
Depending on your goals, trusts may also help:
Provide ongoing support for children or beneficiaries
Protect loved ones with special circumstances
Support charitable giving
Create more efficient management of assets
Reduce stress for surviving family members
We help determine whether a trust is appropriate for your situation and explain your options in a clear, understandable way.
A Personalized Approach to Estate Planning
No two families are exactly alike.
That is why we take a relationship-centered approach focused on understanding your values, priorities, and concerns before recommending legal solutions.
At LMC Law, we believe estate planning should feel:
• Compassionate
• Clear
• Collaborative
• Thoughtful
• Personal
Our goal is to help you move forward with confidence knowing your loved ones are protected and your wishes are clearly documented.
The Best Time to Plan Is Before Your Family Needs the Plan
Creating an estate plan today can provide peace of mind, clarity, and security for the future. We are here to help you navigate the process with guidance you can trust and support every step of the way.
Kind words
“I cannot say enough good things about Lisa Campion. She made the will/trust/estate planning/health directive process as stress free and easy as possible. While nobody wants to think about any of this, for themselves or for their families, it is so important to have these decisions made well before they are necessary. Lisa worked with us every step of the way, with a few gentle nudges, to complete the tasks needed to complete our will and trust and the health directive. It is complete peace of mind for my husband and I and our families to know when we get ill or when we pass, decisions can be made in a timely manner and of our choosing. If you want this peace of mind, call Lisa now; do not wait.”
— ROSANN