Wills

A will controls the distribution of the assets of your estate.  If you die without one, assets may not be divided as you intend because the State writes your will for you.  We help clients draft wills that can prevent surviving family member disputes and ensure young children are properly cared for through testamentary trusts.  Call today for a free in-office initial consultation.

 Powers of Attorney

A power of attorney authorizes someone to make legal decisions on your behalf.  It may authorize someone to have access to your bank accounts to pay necessary bills, or as an advance medical directive (living will) it authorizes how specific medical decisions should be made in the event you are incapacitated.  Call today for a free in-office initial consultation.

Probate/Estates

Probate is the legal process by which a deceased persons’ property (the “estate”) is transferred to his or her heirs, with or without a will, and legatees (people named in the will).  Probate only controls property owned by the decedent in his or her individual name alone.  Property held jointly, in living trusts, life insurance and retirement accounts with beneficiaries, pass automatically at death and are not included.  We assist with selling real estate and guiding Executors on paying bills and in distributing assets to the estate beneficiaries.  The more duties the Executor performs, the lower our fees become.  Call today for a free in-office initial consultation.