Family Agreements to Protect Assets: Rather than leaving all of their assets within their estate to be divided upon death, some planners devise sales of property to heirs prior to death, structuring the deals in way that enhances options in financial and estate planning. For example, you may decide that one of your family members could use certain property today, but you do not want to short-change other family members by an unequal division of property. Sometimes, well crafted sale agreements to family members is the route to go to achieve all of your goals in a way that leaves everyone satisfied. We can help you assess your situation to see if this avenue is the correct one for you.