WILLS AND TRUSTS
The first move you need to make, to address these issues and concerns, is to come and talk to us about your estate plan. In your initial consultation with us, we will show you ways to title your assets, and point out alternatives for the transfer of your assets, either during your lifetime, or through an estate plan, which transfers everything after your death.
When we have assessed your situation and goals, we draft the legal documents and establish the legal relationships you need for the success of your estate plan. We also work closely with any investment and financial planners you may have or plan to consult with, to establish the investments which fit your special, unique situation. You may have grandchildren you wish to provide college funds for, adult children with special needs, or a spouse who needs income in your absence. Your Elder law Attorney is always a vital part of your team, along with your financial planning and investment advisors and tax accountant, to assist you in coping with the particular challenges of this stage of your life.
We urge you to take advantage of our expertise, and come in for a will consultation. For a majority of clients, a Will or a Trust will be the backbone of their estate plan. Wills provide the directions for your heirs after your passing, concerning who you are leaving your assets to, and in what proportions. A will must be properly prepared, in the clearest possible language, and understood thoroughly by the client, to be effective. Our estate planning attorneys spend much time with the clients, asking questions and familiarizing themselves with clients’ wishes, in order to recommend the best plan to accomplish their goals.
Especially looking at the future consequences of our actions, and of not planning and investing carefully and prudently. Even though no one can control all of the variables in your financial situation, still, you can face the future with knowledge that you have made all of the moves you could to protect your loved ones.
For clients with more complex or high value estates, or needs such as providing for a disabled child, a Trust may be a more appropriate instrument for the passing of assets after death. There are many types of trusts available to be utilized for these purposes, both during life, or inter vivos trusts, and those which take effect after death, or testamentary trusts. We can advise and assist you in establishing any type of trust which best suits your estate planning needs.
When clients wish to plan ahead to preserve their assets for their spouses, or for their heirs, and want to avoid losing everything to the cost of nursing home care, which may become necessary in their lives, establishing Trusts which qualify to shelter your assets, can protect much of a client’s net worth.
When there is a disabled family member, a Special Needs Trust can hold assets of the individual without decreasing their eligibility for vital financial assistance they may be able to receive under Social Security, or Medicaid. Our Elder Law attorneys can accomplish these goals for you and your family.
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The Law Offices Of
Amideo Nicholas Guzzone & Associates, P.C.
ESTATE PROBATE
The Law Offices of Amideo Nicholas Guzzone & Associates has been practicing in the area of probate and administration of estates for over fifty years. In that time, we have had many clients who have utilized us for their estate planning services, knowing that, when the time comes, we will be there for their families and loved ones to provide legal assistance to the estates of our clients, or their family members. We are always accessible to provide the stability and legal expertise which is so necessary when dealing with the death of a loved one.
When someone who dies made a will during their lifetime, we assist in the probate of that will. When there is no will, a similar process is used to appoint an administrator of the estate. We have extensive experience in the Surrogate's Court, which oversees the process of transferring the assets of a deceased person to their rightful heirs. We can also assist you in the event you need to object to the admission of someone's will, or if you are going to act as the executor or administrator of someone's estate.
We take pride in guiding people through these processes with sensitivity. Many difficulties may arise after someone passes away, whether with paying their last bills and expenses, or when family members disagree about what should happen to the deceased’s assets. Our estate attorneys provide expert legal counsel when heirs fight each other, and steer the estate through the courts, whether by settling the issues amicably, or by conducting court proceedings.
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The Law Offices Of
Amideo Nicholas Guzzone & Associates, P.C.