Wills & Estate Planning Attorney

Piece of mind is the goal when setting up a will, or planning an estate. Family is so important in our lives and we know it is of great importance to our clients that their families are taken care of, and that is why estate planning is a necessity. Without a proper will/estate/trust, probate cases can begin and they are generally long and arduous processes. Effective estate planning, moreover, estate administration, will ensure a much quicker process and less stress for all parties involved, especially after the loss of a loved one. Estate planning laws and regulations change almost year to year, we have over 8 years experience in this area of law and offer services such as: Wills(simple, living, and/or health care instructions), powers of attorney especially in regards to healthcare options, Trusts(asset protection, tax planning, life insurance as well as supplemental needs, and irrevocable trusts).

Estate administration/probate, the unfortunate after death distribution of an estate’s assets to their heirs and/or beneficiaries is a way to have our firm help settle the estate without any bias or family squabbles that can develop in these situations. The goal is to avoid probate, where a judge/guardian decides the fate of assets and property. Additionally we can assist clients in these matters the following ways: Beneficiary statement for IRA’s/401ks/retirement accounts, life estates which focus on investments, social security spousal benefits, inheritance management or guardianship for minors, power of appointment, funerary arrangements, income/gift/estate tax planning, business transfers of ownership, and even digital asset recovery.

Without proper planning, the court will decide how a person’s wealth and property are divided. Without legal documentation such as a will or estate plan, you may leave your family without enough to live on, and that could have the potential to be devastating. Probate laws are strict and confining, and we want to go out of our way for our clients to make sure that their needs are met and their loved ones are taken care of, because family is what is most important, even after death. We do also provide probate services if indeed you are facing a case where an estate was not setup for your lost loved one. Contact us for a free consultation regarding your estate or will, and we will work hard to ensure that the proper documentation is made for your surviving family to not have to deal with probate cases.