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Secure Your Legacy & Protect Your Loved Ones

Estate Planning & Probate Representation

Ensuring Your Legacy & Wishes Are Honored

Planning for the future is essential to ensure your assets are managed and your loved ones are cared for after you’re gone. Our firm offers comprehensive estate planning and probate services to help you create a legally sound plan that reflects your wishes and protects your beneficiaries. Whether you're establishing a will, trust, or navigating the probate process, we provide the guidance you need for peace of mind.

Common Estate Planning & Probate Cases We Handle

Wills & Trusts

We help clients draft wills and establish trusts to ensure their assets are distributed according to their wishes while minimizing probate and tax liabilities.

Probate Administration

Our team assists families with the often-complex probate process, ensuring that the estate is administered efficiently and according to the law.

Medicaid Planning

We provide strategic Medicaid planning to help clients qualify for benefits while protecting their assets for their family’s future.

Health Care Directives

We help clients create health care directives and living wills to ensure their medical wishes are honored in the event of incapacity.

Power of Attorney

Establishing a power of attorney ensures that someone you trust can make financial and legal decisions on your behalf if you’re unable to do so.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What’s the difference between a will and a trust?

    A will outlines how your assets should be distributed after your death, while a trust can hold assets during your lifetime and distribute them according to your wishes, potentially avoiding probate and minimizing taxes.



  • How can I protect my assets from being used for Medicaid expenses?

    Medicaid planning strategies, like establishing a trust or gifting assets within the appropriate time frame, can help protect your assets while ensuring you qualify for Medicaid benefits.



  • What happens if someone dies without a will?

    If someone dies without a will, the state's intestacy laws determine how their assets are distributed, which may not reflect their wishes.



  • How long does the probate process take?

    Probate can take anywhere from a few months to over a year, depending on the complexity of the estate and whether there are any disputes.

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