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Legal Services
Medical Powers of Attorney
Financial Powers of Attorney
Financial Powers of Attorney
A Medical Power of Attorney allows you to designate one or more trusted people to make medical decisions on your behalf in case you are unable to do so yourself. Left alone, the "next of kin" will be given that authority, but family members do not always agree on who that would be or may not know what to do. In the mean time, the clock is ticking. Therefore it is of utmost importance for anyone over 18 to designate a medical proxy and provide clarity in a time of chaos.
Financial Powers of Attorney
Financial Powers of Attorney
Financial Powers of Attorney
A Financial Power of Attorney allows you to designate one or more trusted people to make financial decisions and transactions on your behalf in case you are deemed unable to do so for yourself. Due to privacy laws, financial and all other accounts are not accessible to ANYONE without the authorization from the account holder. A Financial POA created ahead of time will avoid damage to your financial standing or credit scores and will prevent any default in payments.
Will and testament
Financial Powers of Attorney
Will and testament
Writing a will is a MUST DO as a parent. If you have dependents, children or adults, you need to have a plan in place for their care in the event you are no longer able to do so. Without this plan in the form of a legal document (i.e. a will), your dependents will become wardens of the state. This means that the state will decide where your children or adult dependents will end up. In the same document you also need to choose a person who will look after your dependent's finances.
Trusts
Document Updating
Will and testament
A trust is a document that is often used as a secure and easy way to transfer your belongings to another person, called the beneficiary. Everything in this trust, from your life insurance, to your car title or IRA account will still be yours to do with whatever you wish, but at the time of transfer it does not have to go through the courts to reach the beneficiaries.
Trusts also allow you to keep the beneficiaries from making bad financial decisions upon receiving the estate.
Family Mediation
Document Updating
Document Updating
Not everyone can agree on what should happen in the event a person becomes incapacitated or who should be assigned the power of attorney for medical or financial matters. Especially in blended families, these decisions can become stressful. This is why we encourage families to seek a neutral counselor who can guide the family members through the types of decision making that will create satisfactory results and peaceful solutions.
Document Updating
Document Updating
Document Updating
Life constantly changes. Babies are born; people get married, divorce, remarried; your assets increase or decrease in value; your preferences for your power of attorney agents may change - all these changes may affect the contents of the documents you have created last year or two decades ago. Document updating is therefore a natural and important part of estate planning. We can update your documents regardless of where they were created in the first place.
Probate
Formation of LLC
Deed Transfers
Probate is the process through which a person's financial affairs are being completed upon passing. A case needs to be opened in Probate Court and a Personal Representative (a.k.a. Executor or Administrator) will receive the proper documentation from the court to fulfill the probate duties. These duties consist of notifying all heirs, taking care of all of the decedent's financial accounts and distributing any left over funds from the estate. We will guide you through this entire process one step at a time.
Deed Transfers
Formation of LLC
Deed Transfers
Real property is one of the most cherished assets we own and we want to make sure it goes to the ones we love and is protected from having to go through probate court. This can be achieved by creating a real property deed with an additional person on it, by transferring the deed in the name of your Trust, or by creating a Transfer of Death deed. Each family situation deserves an individualized assessment of the type of deed best suited for that family. We give you that personalized attention and create the best document for your needs.
Formation of LLC
Formation of LLC
Guardianships for Adult Children with Disabilities
If you own a rental unit, creating an LLC is crucial in order to protect your assets. If an LLC is not in place and a tenant sues you, both your rental unit and your personal assets are at risk of being taken in the event that the lawsuit is successful. We can not only implement an LLC to protect your personal assets from lawsuits, but we also create operating agreements tailored to LLCs. These agreements specify who will receive your LLC when you pass away. This protects your business assets from falling into probate court, which makes this service critical for any rental property or small business owner.
Guardianships for Adult Children with Disabilities
Guardianships for Adult Children with Disabilities
Guardianships for Adult Children with Disabilities
Transitioning from having a child with significant needs to having an adult child with continued significant needs can be a daunting process for parents. Once the child has turned 18, all care providers, educational institutions, and social services require a court-order showing the parents’ legal standing to continue their role as advocates for their children. Our office has seen the challenges faced by parents and guardians of significantly disabled children. We understand the importance of obtaining guardianship for all matters involving the care of adult children with continued needs.
Special Needs Trusts
Guardianships for Adult Children with Disabilities
Special Needs Trusts
When adult children who receive Social Security Insurance receive money from an inheritance or settlement, they can lose their benefits. A Supplementary Needs Trust prevents that from happening. This special Trust allows your child to continue to receive all the benefits and services he/she is entitled to, and also receive the benefits from the money they received from you. Our office works closely together with the family to ensure the needs and wishes for your child are accurately reflected in the language of the Trust.