Estate planning is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family’s future and ensure your wishes are carried out after you pass away. Whether you’re creating a will, establishing a trust, or planning for incapacity, our experienced estate planning attorneys are here to guide you through every step of the process.
Estate Planning Services
Wills
Express instructions for property disposition after death, nominate guardians, and appoint an executor to manage your estate.
Revocable Trusts / Living Trusts
Avoid probate, maintain control of your assets during your lifetime, and transfer them seamlessly to your beneficiaries.
Probate
The court-supervised process for transferring a deceased person’s assets to their beneficiaries in an orderly and legal manner.
Trust Administration
The steps required after the death of a trustor to comply with the law and transfer assets to beneficiaries according to the trust agreement.
Advanced Healthcare Directive & Power of Attorney
Appoint trusted agents to make medical and financial decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated.
Joint Ownership
Co-ownership with right of survivorship to avoid probate and ensure smooth asset transfer to your co-owner.
Conservatorship
Court appointment of an adult to manage the financial and personal affairs of an incapacitated person.
Guardianship
Court appointment of a guardian to care for and manage the affairs of children whose parents cannot provide for them.
Get Started With Your Estate Plan
Don’t wait to get your affairs in order. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced estate planning attorneys. Call us at (530) 742-7371 to discuss your needs and learn how we can help protect your family’s future.
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