Estate Administration

[vc_row padding_top=”0″ padding_bottom=”0″][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1683642944692{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]Estate administration is unfortunately inevitable.  The only things guaranteed in life are  death and taxes (see Estate Tax Returns), as the saying goes.  Estate administration is the unsexy to-do list that needs to be taken care of when someone passes away.  A good funeral home will take care of many items.  But there are some legal and non-legal things that our clients ask for guidance on.  Social security or the decedent’s job needs to be notified, pensions, retirement accounts, life insurance policies, homeowners’ insurance, condo association, the car, credit cards, online accounts, the list can get quite extensive. In short, it involved wrapping up all assets of the decedents and making sure they get to the correct person(s).  Sometimes it means notifying social security and closing a bank account.  Sometimes you need to get Letters of Authority from the Probate Court.  There is a lot of work that goes in to handling one’s estate – whether or not you have to go through the Probate process.  Dying is a lot of work!

We can help you navigate this process from simple guidance creating the to-do list to all the way through a formal probate matter!  Call or email us to schedule an appointment.  

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What’s the difference between Wills in a Week and a private consultation?

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You Need Estate Planning Help If:

  • You’re a new parent. Creating a will is an opportunity to clarify your wishes for your children. Specifically, your will should include the names of the people you’d like to become guardians in the event that something happens to you while your children are still minors.
  • Your estate is growing. The more assets you have, the more complicated the probate process will be if you don’t do estate planning now. If you’d like to arrange for your estate to make charitable gifts after your death, for example, making these plans is important.
  • You or a loved one is in declining health. Creating healthcare proxies and durable powers of attorney are part of the estate planning process. These legal documents allow you to name the person you’d like to handle your affairs and make decisions on your behalf, if you’re unable to do so.
  • You haven’t done estate planning yet. Some people mistakenly believe that only wealthy people or parents with young children need to do estate planning, but that’s not the case. Even if you’re a single person with limited assets, drafting a will and making your final wishes known is important. It’s not something you’re likely to regret.

Couples and individuals of all ages can benefit from having an estate plan designed for their specific needs.  At the Ladimer Law Office, we achieve our clients’ goals by listening and developing trusting relationships, no matter how basic or how complex the estate plan.

We are able to both create a new estate plan as well as review an existing plan to make any necessary updates based on changes to the laws or your personal situation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row padding_top=”0″][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]

Service Offerings:

  • Basic Wills
  • Pour-over Wills
  • Healthcare Proxy
  • Durable Power of Attorney
  • HIPAA Release
  • Release of Digital Assets

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  • Declaration of Homestead
  • Life Estate Deeds
  • Charitable Bequests
  • Avoiding Probate
  • Revocable Trusts
  • Trust Funding

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  • Beneficiary Reviews
  • Pet Trusts
  • Revocable Trusts
  • Trust Funding
  • Beneficiary Reviews
  • Pet Trusts

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