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It is never to soon to begin to think about and plan for your future. While some people may feel uncomfortable thinking this subject or believe that they can or should wait until later in life to begin to put a plan in place, the reality is that you never know when a major life event is about to happen. A proper estate plan takes away the worry about what happens to your assets and whether your loved ones will be taken care of following your passing or incapacitation.
An estate plan is as individual as the person for whom it is prepared. We take the time to understand your goals, needs, and wishes, and prepare a comprehensive approach to ensure that those are carried out. This can be done through a Last Will and Testament or through a Trust (or a combination of the two). While simpler, a will still requires your assets to go through Probate, whereas a properly established Trust avoids Probate and can provide a greater degree of control and options for the disposition of your assets.
Going through this process alone can be overwhelming. Our experienced attorneys are well-versed in estate planning, and we can help you navigate complex legal matters and provide personalized solutions tailored to your specific needs and goals.
Contact Ernst, Brown & Draper today for a 1-1 consultation and let us help you prepare for your future.
Joshua Ernst is a named partner of Ernst, Brown & Draper, PLLC. In private practice at a large Phoenix firm, Joshua represented clients in complex commercial litigation cases, including breach of contract, fraud, misappropriation of trade secrets, and insurance subrogation claims. In addition, Joshua has also represented parties in wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, and defensed employers against EEOC charging letters. Joshua has practiced in Maricopa County Superior Court, Arizona District Court, the Arizona Court of Appeals and the Arizona Supreme Court, including drafting a successful Petition for Review to the Arizona Supreme Court, ultimately leading to a successful decision in his client’s favor.
For the past five years, Joshua has served as in-house litigation counsel for Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District. While there, Joshua defended multiple personal injury, property damage, and wrongful death claims, as well as unique antitrust and other statutory issues. Joshua’s time in-house deepened his appreciation and ability to get to a workable solution that takes into account the relevant risks, benefits, and importantly, costs to achieve his client’s desired results. While at SRP, Joshua regularly met with executive-level management to provide practical legal advice and provide recommendations on how various business groups might accomplish their goals. Joshua understands that running a business requires a certain level of risk, and he takes pride in partnering with business owners to minimize those risks where possible and defending his clients’ interests when necessary.
Joshua is heavily involved with his family and church, and enjoys spending time with his wife and five children.
Arizona – 2012
District of Arizona – 2013
Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law – 2012 Summa Cum Laude
