What We Do
Estate Planning Services
We assist individuals and families by creating estate plans to meet our clients' needs and wishes. Some common estate planning issues and documents include:
- Last Wills and Testaments
- Testamentary Trusts
- Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
- Durable Powers of Attorney
- Health Care Directives or "Living Wills"
- Community Property and Property Status Agreements
- Pre-Nuptial Agreements
- Disposition of Remains and Burial Instructions
- Medicaid Issues
- Litigation and Disputes about Inheritances
- Federal Estate Tax issues
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Probate Services
When a family member or friend dies, it can be a stressful time for all involved. We can help ease this burden by:
- explaining procedures in clear, understandable language
- preparing Court documents to begin a Probate
- coordinating with accountants, appraisers, trustees, property managers, real estate agents, and other experts
- corresponding with heirs, government agencies, creditors, and other third parties
- tracking the status of Court files and obtaining Court documents
- litigating, when necessary, including Will contests and TEDRA proceedings
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Trust Services
Trusts can be used to manage your property and to protect children or disabled persons. We can help you by:
- discussing whether a Trust would benefit you or your heirs
- preparing a Revocable Living Trust, to transfer property directly to a beneficiary without a probate
- preparing a Testamentary Trust, which takes effect through your Will to manage property distribution
- preparing a Special Needs Trust, to protect assets for a disabled person
- providing advice to Trustees on their roles and responsibilities
- representing beneficiaries in disputes concerning Trusts
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Guardianship Services
If someone has become unable to manage his or her affairs, complex legal procedures may be necessary in order to help them. We can assist by:
- explaining procedures in clear, understandable language
- preparing Court documents to begin a Guardianship
- coordinating with accountants, appraisers, trustees, property managers, real estate agents, and other experts
- corresponding with Guardians, government agencies, creditors, and other third parties
- tracking the status of Court files and obtaining Court documents
- litigating, when necessary, including contested Guardianship proceedings
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Real Estate Services
A home purchase is probably the biggest investment most of us will ever make. We can help you negotiate the maze of real estate transactions by:
- preparing offers to purchase or sell residential and commercial real estate
- reviewing purchase offers and counteroffers
- reviewing title documents and advising on title issues
- reviewing closing papers
- preparing and negotiating commercial and residential lease agreements
- preparing Tenancy-in-Common, Joint Tenancy, and Partnership Agreements
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Corporate and Business Law
We can help you by:
- preparing Limited Liability Company Agreements, Employment Contracts, and Partnership Agreements
- preparing incorporation documents, By-laws, Articles of Incorporation, and Annual Minutes
- reviewing business contracts and leases
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Fees and Costs
All work is billed at an hourly rate, depending on the type of case and the attorney responsible. An advance fee deposit (sometimes called a retainer) may be required. The deposit amount varies from case to case. One of our attorneys can provide you with more information. After your initial meeting, our attorneys can also help you determine a budget for your case.
For your convenience, we accept both Visa and MasterCard. We will discuss additional details regarding fees with you on the telephone. We are generally unable to accept cases on a contingency basis.
