(openPR) - Newport Beach, CA, Oct. 12, 2011 – Estate Planning and Probate attorney Darlynn Morgan of Morgan Law Group announced today that she is joining her colleagues at WealthCounsel in a public relations campaign to showcase National Estate Planning Awareness Week, October 17-23, 2011.

According to a 2010 industry trends survey of estate planners conducted by WealthCounsel, nearly 70% of the respondents indicated that Americans fail to plan because they lack awareness as to why they should. Morgan is passionate about building awareness of the importance of thoughtful planning and is committed to educating the public about the negative consequences of what can happen to one’s loved ones when the proper documents are not in place.

Orange County estate planning attorney Darlynn Morgan noted that estate planning is one of the most overlooked areas of personal financial management. More than 120 million Americans do not have proper estate plans to protect themselves or their families in the event of sickness, accidents, or untimely death. This costs many families wasted dollars and unnecessary hardship that can be minimized with proper planning.

In 2008, the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils (NAEPC) worked with Congress to pass a resolution proclaiming the third week in October as National Estate Planning Awareness Week. The resolution noted that “Many Americans are unaware that lack of estate planning and financial illiteracy may cause their assets to be disposed of to unintended parties by default through the complex process of probate.”

“Estate planning is a thoughtful process and not merely a single legal transaction,” said Morgan. “As a member of WealthCounsel, my firm has access to a state-of-the-art document drafting system, a network of experienced colleagues throughout the country with whom I can collaborate, and superior educational resources to help me stay on the leading edge of knowledge,” Morgan stated.

For more information on estate planning and Newport Beach attorney Darlynn Morgan, please visit her press page at www.morganlawgroup.com/in-the-press or call (949) 260-1400.

ABOUT DARLYNN MORGAN – California Will and Trust Attorney
Darlynn Morgan is a California Will and Trust attorney, and speaker. Darlynn makes it easy for your family to talk about and plan for tough subjects like money, death and taxes. Visit www.MorganLawGroup.com for more estate planning resources on how to make sure your family would avoid probate if the “unthinkable” happens to you.

Morgan Law Group is an estate planning firm in Newport Beach, CA.

Morgan Law Group
1500 Quail, Ste 540
Newport Beach, CA 92660