October is National Estate Planning Month, an annual reminder of how important it is to plan ahead for your family’s future. In honor of the month, we asked Heather D. Royer, a Shareholder with the firm, what made her want to do this kind of law. Heather works with individuals and families to build estate plans that protect what they’ve worked for and give them peace of mind. She also frequently leads seminars on why estate planning matters for everyone, no matter the size of their estate.
“Being a lawyer is, at its core, helping people through their hardest moments. Few moments are harder than losing a loved one. I enjoy helping people navigate the overwhelming ‘business side’ of death: the paperwork, the deadlines, the decisions they never wanted to make. I wanted to be the person who could carry that weight for them.
On the estate planning side, it’s not about a crisis situation, but rather peace of mind before it ever reaches that point. Helping clients plan ahead means their families can face the inevitable with confidence instead of fear. A well-written estate plan is one of the last gifts a family can give to their loved ones.
Why I continue to do estate work, though, is the relationships I develop with families over time. Those connections last for generations, and that’s the real reward of being an estate lawyer.”
If Estate Planning Month has you thinking about your own plan, we’re here to help. Contact any of our offices in Lemoyne, Lancaster, Lewistown, or Wyomissing to schedule a consultation with Heather or another member of our estate planning team.