Estates, Trusts & Elder Care

Probate.   Avoiding probate, especially its hassles and costs, is critical to everyone!  Ironically, probate avoidance can be done quite simply and inexpensively.  Regardless of your estate value, probating an estate can be expensive, frustrating and time consuming for everyone.  Most probate avoidance tools can be implemented through our office for little or no expense. 

Trust and Estate Planning.   Many clients benefit from the peace of mind they get by establishing a Trust, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Directive and a Living Will.   Regardless of your asset base, a trust can offer you and your heirs' peace of mind through potentially difficult times.  In certain scenarios a trust can also significantly reduce your family's potential estate tax burden.  Through our network of local attorneys we can assist you in preparing your family's legal documents.  We are also in a position to assist you with trustee selection and appointment.  Many people underestimate the importance of professional trust administration.  Don't let yourself fall into that trap! 

Elder Care.  You have saved for yourself and your family over your lifetime.  But now you worry that long term care or other significant medical expenses could be financially devastating.  Through our network of legal specialists we can assist you in establishing a comprehensive plan that may help protect your family’s nest-egg from catastrophic medical expenses.