Rule of Law: Government in all of its actions is bound by rules fixed and announced beforehand - rules which make it possible to forsee with fair certianty how authority will use its coercive powers in given circumstances and to plan one's individual affairs on the basis of this knowledge.
(F.A. Hayek) The Road to Serfdom

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

 

“Ozymandias” and the Wisdom of Estate Planning: What Will Your Legacy Say?

In Percy Bysshe Shelley’s poem Ozymandias, a once-great king boasts, “Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!”—yet all that remains centuries later is a shattered statue in the desert. His empire, power, and achievements vanished, leaving behind nothing but a warning: Without foresight, even the greatest legacies fade.

Estate planning serves as the modern answer to that timeless truth. While most of us don’t rule kingdoms, we all leave a legacy—through our families, our businesses, and the values we pass on. Without a plan, that legacy can quickly become scattered, lost, or subject to conflict and court intervention.

A well-crafted estate plan ensures:

  • Your wishes are clearly preserved

  • Your family is protected from legal and financial uncertainty

  • Your legacy reflects your intentions—not the state’s default rules

Where Ozymandias left ruins, you can leave clarity, peace, and purpose.

At our office, we don’t just prepare documents—we help you build a legacy that endures.