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Wills & Trusts Ms. Raxter is available to assist with the development of comprehensive Estate Plans which often include Wills, Trusts, Medical Directives, Powers of Attorney, and Designations of Guardianship, among other documents. Estate Planning While planning for the inevitable is never an easy task, having a competent estate planning lawyer to provide advice and […]

Probate When a person leaves a Last Will and Testament, the individual’s Will must be presented to a court to assure the estate assets are distributed as directed by the terms of the Will. This process is called “probate.”   When a person dies without leaving a Will, they are said to have died “intestate” and the…

Planning for special needs and public benefits will prepare you, your family and your estate if medical expense is necessary so that the person needing medical care is more likely to qualify for benefits, while providing enough for a spouse and children, protect a business, and other assets. The critical questions that are often asked:…

Illness or accident can strike without warning, leaving even the most capable and resourceful person disabled or incapacitated to the extent that the individual is unable to make responsible decisions for him or herself. Under such circumstances, guardians are often appointed through a court proceeding to act on the disabled person’s behalf. Additionally, guardianship may be necessary…