Practice Areas
Estate Planning
A well-organized estate is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can leave your family. Upon your death, your grieving loved ones will be faced with the task of sorting through your possessions and financial affairs. You can help make this emotional process smooth and conflict-free by organizing your affairs so that there is no question as to how you wished your assets to be dealt with upon your death.
A well-rounded estate plan will also include end-of-life legal documents that clearly express your desires for medical treatment and who will have the power to make medical and financial decisions for you should you become incapacitated.
An additional benefit to creating an estate plan is the opportunity to make sure your minor children will be taken care of in the event of your untimely death. This includes designating whom you wish to serve as guardian of your children, as well as clearly stating how those children will be cared for financially. For this reason, many people find that shortly after their children are born is a great time to begin creating an estate plan.
We offer affordable estate planning packages that include a Last Will and Testament, along with other important end-of-life documents. Each package can be tailored to your individual needs.
Probate Issues
Being a named executor or beneficiary in a will often comes with questions about what to do next. “Probate” is the court process that determines what happens legally to a person’s property after they’ve died. There are a variety of ways a will can be properly probated - the best option will depend on a variety of factors, including the size of the estate, the amount of assets and debts, and whether any beneficiaries or heirs want to contest the contents of the will.
Additionally, should a loved one die intestate (meaning they died without leaving a will), a court process called a Determination of Heirship is usually required to determine the legal heir(s).
We offer advice and representation to help you settle your loved one’s estate in the simplest way possible.
Other Legal Areas
We also consult on and represent clients in other legal matters, such as Family Law, Contracts, and Real Estate. Please contact our office for more information.