Estate Planning and Probate

We provide our clients peace of mind regarding the well-being of their family and the handling of their estate through personal planning.  We can help a family avoid probate court and we can develop safeguards to assure that assets reach intended beneficiaries.  There are instances where our assistance can avoid or reduce taxes and still accommodate the estate planning objectives of a client.  We are often appointed by courts to review guardianships and conservatorships.  Our attorneys are also often appointed to act as Guardian Ad Litem for minors.

Our services include:

Creation of Family Limited Liability Companies

Durable Powers of Attorney

Elder Law

Estate and Trust Administration

Gifting Plans

Guardianships and Conservatorships

Juvenile Court Proceedings

Medical Power of Attorney

Mental Division Proceedings

Patient Advocate Designations

Planning for Medicaid Qualification for Medicare

Preparation of Wills and Trusts, including:  revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, special needs trusts, life insurance trusts, charitable annuity trusts, private annuities

Probate Litigation