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Wills & Estates
Often people don't give serious thought to wills and estate planning until later in life. Since life doesn't come with guarantees, this can be risky. Without a will or estate plan, the courts will make these decisions for you. At Cali Law, we provide experienced representation in assisting our clients to prepare for the future, preserve their assets, and plan for the unexpected.
Overview
Often people don't give serious thought to wills and estate planning until later in life. Since life doesn't come with guarantees, this can be risky. Without a will or estate plan, the courts will make these decisions for you. At Cali Law, we provide experienced representation in assisting our clients to prepare for the future, preserve their assets, and plan for the unexpected.
Our experienced attorneys serve clients throughout Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wyoming, Susquehanna, Bradford, Wayne, Pike, Monroe, Carbon and Northampton counties.
Services
- Estate Planning
- Wills
- Trusts
- Probate & Estate Administration
- Living Wills / Healthcare Directives
- Power of Attorney
Estate Planning
You don't have to be a high-net-worth individual to benefit from estate planning. Whether you have substantial or limited assets, an estate plan will aid in the distribution of those assets as you direct, protect your loved ones, and provide for the care and continued support of your family members when you no longer can.
Cali Law estate planning and administration attorneys craft an estate plan unique to your situation, advise on ways to reduce taxes and preserve assets, address challenges such as guardianship or conservatorship, and ensure your documents comply with current laws.
Wills
Your Will is a key component of your estate plan. It spells out how you wish your property to be distributed and how any minor children or other dependents will be cared for in the event of your death. Your attorney will work with you to make sure that your Will clearly reflects your wishes and that it is legally sound.
Trusts
A trust can be established for many reasons: reducing inheritance or estate taxes, asset preservation, ensuring assets are distributed according to your wishes, avoiding the time and costs associated with probate, or helping a family member manage their financial affairs.
Probate & Estate Administration
Whether or not someone has a will or a trust, anyone who dies has an estate, which includes assets, debts and expenses. When a loved one dies, a Cali Law estate administration attorney can ensure assets are protected and distributed according to their last wishes, notify legal heirs and creditors, transfer property, and file final taxes.
Living Wills & Healthcare Directives
When you are not able to make medical decisions for yourself, a living will and healthcare directive state your wishes and name the person you trust to speak for you.
Power of Attorney
A power of attorney authorizes someone you trust to handle financial and legal matters on your behalf. Our attorneys prepare durable powers of attorney tailored to your circumstances.
FAQs
Wills & Estates questions we hear often
Without a will or estate plan, the courts determine the guardianship of minor children and the distribution of your assets.
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