Estate Planning and Document Preparation
Many people have non-traditional family arrangements and they too want to ensure that their loved ones are provided for in the event of their death or disability. Our staff can create a plan for your unique situation to assure your loved ones will be provided for in the manner you desire.
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Probate, Estate Administration & Guardianships
When a loved one passes away or is incapable of attending to their own affairs (declared legally incompetent), the probate court requires that certain documents be prepared to protect the best interest of the estate or guardianship. Depend upon our experienced team to ensure that the probate process runs as smoothly as possible for you.
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Help settling loved ones estate
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Handling of financial issues
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Protecting the well being of family members and loved ones'
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Developing strategies to minimize estate taxes
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Adoption Support
We are experienced in adoption law and know how to deal with the issues involved with helping you build your family and keep your family intact.
Adoption assistance may be needed in these situations:
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Interstate Adoptions
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Re-adoptions
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Stepparent Adoptions
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Grandparent Adoptions
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Agency Adoptions
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Federal Gift and Estate Tax Inflation Adjustments for 2009
The Treasury has released inflation adjustments that may affect you in 2009. Although there are several changes, here are the two that are the most relevant when doing gift and estate planning:
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The annual Federal gift tax exclusion amount is now $13,000. The lifetime gift tax exclusion for 2009 remains at $1,000,000.
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The Federal estate tax exclusion amount is now $3.5 million. The tax experts speculate that this exemption will be frozen at $3.5 million after the new president takes office.