May Is a Month to Celebrate Family—And Secure Their Future

By Travis Gasper, Estate Planning Attorney at Gasper Law PLLC

As May unfolds—with Mother’s Day, graduations, and the unofficial kickoff to summer—it’s a time we naturally reflect on family. We celebrate the people who’ve shaped us, and the ones we’re raising to shape the future.

But there’s another important way to honor your family this month: protecting their future through intentional estate planning.

Here’s something you may not know: The super-wealthy don’t stay wealthy just because they earn more. They stay wealthy because they plan differently.

They set up thoughtful legal structures—like trusts—to protect what they’ve built, guide how it’s used, and ensure it grows for the next generation. These tools help shield assets from lawsuits, divorces, or poor financial decisions. They create roadmaps for using money wisely—whether it’s for education, a home, or launching a businsess. And they prevent inheritances from turning into burdens or missed opportunities.

But here’s the good news: You don’t need to be a millionaire to use the same tools.

Whether you're planning to leave $10,000 or $100,000, a strategic estate plan can transform that gift into a launchpad for your child’s future—not just a lifeline.

Too often, everyday families feel like this kind of planning is out of reach. It's not. At Gasper Law, we believe that every child deserves protection, and every family deserves peace of mind—no matter their income.

This May, I encourage you to think like the wealthy—not because you aspire to be them, but because your children deserve the same level of care and intention. Estate planning isn’t about how much you have. It’s about what you want to do with it.

Let’s make sure your love for your family lasts longer than a holiday card or graduation speech. Let’s build something that lasts.

If you're ready to take the next step, we’re here to help—compassionately, affordably, and without judgment.

Wishing you a joyful May,

Travis Gasper