Wills / Powers of Attorney

Wills & Trusts: We prepare Wills and Trusts for our clients, to help them:

• Ensure that, at death, individuals of their choosing receive the estate
• Appoint a suitable person to be in charge of the estate (the “personal representative”)
• Provide for the needs of spouses, partners and children
• Appoint a suitable guardian for a minor or disabled child or family member
• Ensure proper management of a child’s or disabled person’s inheritance through the appointment of a trustee
• Minimize estate, gift and income taxes
• Preserve the estate against nursing home and long term care expenses

Special Needs Trust: Ensure that a disabled family member is able to enjoy an inheritance while maintaining public benefits such as MaineCare (Maine Medicaid) and SSI, through the establishment of a Special Needs Trust.

• Advise clients regarding appropriate beneficiary designation on retirement plans and life insurance
• Ensure efficient and orderly administration of the estate, including, if appropriate, avoiding probate.