Redding, California, Estate Planning and Probate Assistance
Nearly everyone can benefit from sound estate planning. From middle-income parents with young children to people with multimillion dollar estates, estate planning can accomplish several important tasks. These include protecting your children by designating a guardian, expressing your healthcare decisions if you are temporarily or permanently incapacitated, and distributing your assets as you wish and with minimal taxation.
At the Law Office of James E. Kramer, we take a personal approach to your estate planning and probate needs. We can assist you in the completion of a comprehensive estate plan or offer guidance through the probate process after a loved one has passed away. We work diligently to ensure that your estate plan provides clear and concise direction for the future.
Contact us by e-mail or call toll free at 866-958-6890.
Make Your Wishes Clear
Taking the time to engage an attorney to draft a comprehensive estate plan now can save time, money, and family disputes in the future. There are many estate planning documents that can be drafted depending on your unique situation, including:
- Wills and pour-over wills
- Revocable and irrevocable trusts
- Advanced healthcare directives
- Durable powers of attorney
In addition, we can implement tax saving strategies to preserve the bulk of your assets to keep within your family. Estate planning can also help to avoid the time consuming and sometimes costly probate process after your passing, allowing your loved ones to focus on more important matters.
Probate and Estate Administration
Probate and estate administration proceedings are often routine examinations of wills and other estate planning documents by the courts to ensure validity. These proceedings, however, can get lengthy if an estate plan was not completed or if family members dispute what was expressed by the decedent in a will. Your lawyer can guide you through the administration process so that you can focus on your family.
Contact Us
Contact our office to discuss your estate planning and probate needs. With our assistance, you can gain the peace of mind you need.