Wills and Estates
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A properly drafted Will ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes and provides peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Our team can help you create a clear, legally valid Will tailored to your needs.
At our firm, we assist with:
Creating Your Will: Drafting Wills that reflect your wishes, including specific gifts, guardianship for children, and setting up trusts for beneficiaries.
Addressing Complex Estates: Providing solutions for blended families, business interests, and vulnerable beneficiaries.
Updating Wills: Reviewing and updating your Will to reflect major life changes like marriage, divorce, or new family members.
Minimizing Disputes: Structuring your Will to reduce the risk of challenges or disputes.
Executor Advice: Helping you choose the right executor and explaining their responsibilities.
Let us simplify the process and ensure your Will protects your family and your legacy.
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A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf. Whether you need help managing financial matters or planning for future incapacity, a POA ensures your affairs are handled according to your wishes.
At our firm, we assist with:
Drafting Powers of Attorney: Preparing documents for financial, personal, or medical decision-making, tailored to your needs.
Choosing the Right Attorney: Providing guidance on selecting a trustworthy and capable person to act on your behalf.
Enduring Powers of Attorney: Ensuring your POA remains effective even if you lose capacity to make decisions.
Revoking or Amending a POA: Assisting with updates or cancellations if circumstances or preferences change.
Advice on Legal Obligations: Explaining the responsibilities and limitations of an attorney to avoid misuse or disputes.
A POA gives you control and peace of mind, knowing your affairs will be managed by someone you trust. Let us help you create a document that protects your interests and aligns with your intentions.
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An Appointment of Medical Treatment Decision Maker (AMTDM) allows you to choose someone to make medical decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so. This ensures your healthcare preferences are respected and your best interests are prioritized.
At our firm, we assist with:
Drafting AMTDM Documents: Preparing legally binding documents that clearly appoint your chosen decision-maker.
Guidance on Choosing a Decision Maker: Helping you select someone you trust to act in your best interests.
Clarifying Responsibilities: Explaining the role and authority of the decision-maker in making medical treatment choices.
Updating or Revoking Appointments: Assisting with changes if your preferences or circumstances evolve.
Aligning with Advanced Care Directives: Ensuring your AMTDM aligns with any specific treatment preferences outlined in an Advanced Care Directive.
This document provides peace of mind by ensuring your medical decisions are handled by someone who understands and respects your values. Let us help you prepare an AMTDM that protects your healthcare choices.
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Support in preparing Advanced Care Directives, allowing you to document specific medical treatment preferences for future situations.
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If your circumstances or preferences change, you may need to remove or replace someone you’ve appointed under a POA or AMTDM. It’s important to do this correctly to ensure your wishes are clear and legally enforceable.
At our firm, we assist with:
Revoking Appointments: Helping you cancel a POA or AMTDM with legally valid documents.
Making New Appointments: Assisting with appointing a new person to handle your affairs or make medical decisions.
Notifying Relevant Parties: Ensuring people like banks, healthcare providers, or the previously appointed person know about the change.
Avoiding Disputes: Advising on how to handle challenges or conflicts that may arise during the process.
We make the process simple and ensure everything is handled correctly to protect your rights and wishes.
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Assistance with obtaining a Grant of Probate, enabling executors to administer the estate of a deceased individual in line with their Will.
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Support in obtaining Letters of Administration when a person passes away without a valid Will, ensuring proper distribution of their estate.
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Guidance for executors and administrators in managing and distributing estates, including resolving any disputes that arise.
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Representation for beneficiaries or other interested parties in challenging a Will due to issues such as undue influence, lack of capacity, or unfair provisions.
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Support for executors or beneficiaries in defending the validity of a Will against disputes or challenges.
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Advice on establishing trusts and creating comprehensive estate plans to protect your assets and provide for future generations.
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Assistance with legal issues related to aging, including disputes regarding capacity, guardianship, and financial abuse prevention.
Please contact us regarding any of the above services or if you have any special requests regarding Wills and Estate matters.