Probate, Estate Planning & Guardianships

Probate, Estate Planning & Guardianships

Probate Administration

Navigate the legal process of settling an estate efficiently – we can help you in dealing with creditors, Medicaid recovery, transferring assets, estate taxes (if any) and more.

Estate Planning

• Create a clear roadmap for your legacy, ensuring your wishes are followed and your loved ones are cared for. A will can do many things – it can give you peace of mind, demonstrate your values and passions, and extend your legacy through impactful gifts that can benefit generations to come.
• The bottom line is that having a will is important for everyone, and it can be useful regardless of the size of your estate. It is the main means of supporting the people and causes most important to you, ensuring that your wishes are known and followed, and the best way to save your loved ones from the stresses and costs of intestate probate proceedings. With a will – it may even be possible to avoid probate proceedings altogether!
• Additional documents are often a crucial element of estate planning, and can be tailored to suit your needs – these include Powers of Attorney; Advanced Health Care Directives; Pet Trusts; Instructions for Digital Assets/Legacies, etc.

Guardianships and Conservatorships

Why would this ever be necessary is a question many wonder – it is to help “incapacitated” person(s).
If you are concerned that a family member or friend is incapacitated, meaning they cannot take care of themselves and /or manage their daily living responsibilities (cooking, eating, bathing, getting healthcare, managing money and property), you may consider filing a petition for guardianship with the court.

Should you find yourself in a position to ensure the well-being of a loved-one who can no longer do so themselves, we can help you from the first steps of filing a petition, to the last.

Don’t leave things left in the air to chance and unknown - Contact Franich Law Office today to discuss your specific needs and explore how we can help you secure your future and protect your loved ones.