Estate Planning

Nothing is more important to you than taking care of your loved ones. Whether building a life with a partner, spending hours researching car seats and schools for children, or helping aging parents, you work hard to honor and protect the people you love.

Creating an estate plan is one of the most meaningful ways you can take care of your family. Not only can you plan ahead to make sure the needs of your loved ones are met in the future, but you can ensure that your wishes are clear. If the time comes that you can’t speak for yourself, your family knows what you want and has the tools in place to help you easily and cost-efficiently. By planning ahead, you give them the loving gift of clear guidance on your wishes, the tools to do the job, and peace of mind.

Over the years, we’ve had the honor of helping hundreds of clients with estate planning matters. As experienced probate and guardianship attorneys, we’ve witnessed firsthand how the lack of an estate plan or a poorly-drafted one can create confusion and conflict and add to a family’s stress during a difficult time. We’ve also seen how a well-drafted plan can serve as a lighthouse to light the family’s way through difficult waters and give them comfort and direction.

Estate planning and probate/guardianship are the upstream and downstream sides of the same coin. Our substantial experience and expertise helping families deal with the death or incapacity of a loved one enhances our ability to create stronger, thoughtful plans for your future. 

You can read more about why estate planning matters here or about the key components of estate planning here.