Estate Planning

When people postpone creating a will or trust, they risk creating problems for family members after their death. These problems can potentially range from incurring estate tax liabilities to disputes over who will receive the assets of the estate or care for the decedent's children.

Estate planning is an important area of law that enables you to settle your estate in a manner that maximizes the financial security of your loved ones. By planning for the unexpected, you can ensure that your wishes are carried out according to your preferences and the needs of your family.

At Dutel & Tomeny, L.L.C., we assist individuals in a variety of estate planning and succession matters, such as the following:

• Wills, including simple and complex wills: Our experienced attorneys can draft wills according to your specific preferences and concerns.
• Trusts, including complex trusts: Our attorneys have the expertise to create revocable and irrevocable trusts and other complex, tax-sensitive trusts to meet your estate planning needs.
• Probate Administration: We can assist you in the administration of the decedent's estate, and explain to you the advantages and disadvantages of the probate process.
• Powers of Attorney: We have safeguarded the wishes of many of our clients and provided a plan in the event of the incapacity of our clients through the creation of powers of attorney.
• Business Succession Planning: We help business owners develop plans to transfer their business interests upon retirement or death.

By creating an estate plan, you can designate who will care for your children, and identify specific family members whom you wish to receive assets after death. You can ensure that your family members receive your assets in the most expeditious manner possible, and limit the amount of estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes they will have to pay.

Our experienced estate planning lawyers can help you create a comprehensive estate plan that meets your particular needs and the needs of your family. For assistance with a range of estate planning and probate matters, contact Dutel & Tomeny, L.L.C. today to schedule a consultation.