Patricia De Fonte is the Founder and Owner of De Fonte Law PC, an estate planning firm based out of San Francisco, California. Through her relationship-based approach, Patricia works with clients to create highly personalized value-based estate plans tailored to protect and provide for their loved ones. She is an Estate Planning Attorney highly regarded within the ProVisors community.

What do you need to start estate planning? Which documents and professionals do you need to protect your estate and loved ones?

In estate planning, there are three key areas to consider — you, your assets, and your dependents. Have you considered who will care for you in case you become incapacitated? For your own peace of mind, it is crucial that your dependents are protected and well taken care of. Writing down a list of names is not enough. According to Patricia De Fonte, an Estate Planning Attorney, 33% of people who inherit assets lose them within three years. It is, therefore, critical to ensure the person entrusted with your assets can take good care of them to prevent losses and fights among your family and friends.

In this episode of the Pillar6 Podcast, Roman Polnar sits down with Patricia De Fonte, Founder and Owner of De Fonte Law PC, to share top tips and strategies for estate planning. Patricia explains what estate planning involves, the right time to start the process, and the value of working with financial advisors. Stay tuned.

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