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Practice Areas
Estate Planning -- Our firm handles estate planning matters, which is the area of the law dealing with the distribution of an individual's property at his or her death, taking into account wills, taxes, insurance, property, and trusts so as to gain maximum benefit of all laws and, at the same time, carry out the person's wishes. We also prepare powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney, and living wills.
Estate Administration -- Probate is the court proceeding through which a will is proved to be valid and the estate of a decedent is administered. The process, generally, includes collecting a decedent's assets, liquidating liabilities, paying necessary taxes, and distributing property to beneficiaries or heirs. State laws and procedures vary greatly, so it is important to consult a firm with expertise in this area of the law to ensure that the deceased's assets are distributed correctly.
Elder Law -- The area called Elder Law includes estate planning and estate administration, plus many other matters that affect the lives of an aging population. We have experience in asset protection planning and applications for government benefits such as Medicaid and Veterans Affairs. We counsel clients in such bioethics areas as nursing home care, abuse of the elderly, and guardianships in cases of incompetence.
Business Law -- Our firm assists clients with all stages of their business, from forming new business entities to developing an orderly business succession plan. Our counsel is specific to the client's needs, taking into consideration the degree of liability protection needed and the sophistication of the client. With experience in drafting contracts and collections matters when things go wrong, we offer full service care for your business.