{"id":27438,"date":"2024-11-11T01:14:41","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T01:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodlawfirm.com\/attorney\/?page_id=27438"},"modified":"2025-11-27T00:46:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T00:46:41","slug":"estate-planning-and-administration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.goodlawfirm.com\/attorney\/practice-areas-and-services\/estate-planning-and-administration\/","title":{"rendered":"Estate Planning and Administration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(224,153,0,0.27)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Estate Planning &#038; Administration&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Heading&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>We aim to <\/span>serve clients and families throughout the various stages of life. We offer a broad range of services within the realm of estate planning and administration <span>that can address your specific needs and help preserve your legacy.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can help you! Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodlawfirm.com\/attorney\/schedule-appointment\/\">click here<\/a> to schedule a consultation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #339966;\"><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #339966;\">Wills and Related Documents<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Without a well-drafted will, state law governs who shall inherit your estate and in what proportions. Wills offer <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">you the <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">opportunity to control the destiny of <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">your <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">assets and guide<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"> your l<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">oved ones through difficult decision-making. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Additional documents including a <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Healthcare Proxy, Living Will, and Power of Attorney, protect you and your loved ones by informing them of your preferences regarding important medical directives and sharing your specific personal wishes. \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #339966;\"><b><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #339966;\"><b><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.goodlawfirm.com\/attorney\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Estate-Planning-and-Administration.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Estate Planning and Administration&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Estate Planning and Administration&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|15px|15px|15px|15px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<b style=\"color: #339966; font-size: 15px;\">Trusts<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Trusts can serve as a useful mechanism for managing your assets both during and after your life. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">T<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">rusts <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">can help you<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">manage property during <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">your <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">lifetime, distribute property after passing, account for the needs of minors and other family members <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">requiring<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"> unique support, and organize charitable gifts. 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