We work with clients to develop comprehensive, flexible, and effective estate plans. Regardless of your age, financial condition, family circumstances, or employment status, it is important to have an estate plan in place. During the estate planning process, we will help you explore all your options in preparing a will and using trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning tools to minimize your estate’s tax burden while ensuring that your final wishes are carried through. For more information about our Estate Planning services, please click here. You can also find relevant articles discussing various Estate Planning topics here.
We also represent clients in probate and trust administration. Whether you lost a loved one and have been named as a trustee or personal representative, or you simply want to make sure that your loved one’s estate plan is observed, we can assist as you resolve your loved one’s final affairs as quickly, cost-effectively, and amicably as possible.
Elder Law addresses the unique legal issues affecting you as you age. In addition to Estate Planning, it includes long-term care planning and asset protection as well as major life decisions, such as planning for future health-care needs. For instance, we ensure clients have a Living Will, Health Care Proxy, and Power of Attorney as well as take steps to protect your home and other assets if applicable. We find planning often involves family members, caregivers, and other loved ones and is multigenerational in its approach. We work to empower our older clients with the support and resources they need through a holistic approach to Elder Law. You can find relevant articles discussing various Elder Law topics here.
Our firm represents all parties to residential and commercial real estate transactions in the Adirondack Park. We can advise clients regarding purchase, sale, and lease transactions, as well as other real estate-related matters. We provide legal services for real estate closings as well. You can find relevant articles discussing various Real Estate topics here.
For small businesses, our services start with entity counseling and formation, and continue throughout the business lifecycle. We can assist you in choosing what business form makes sense for your company -- a corporation, limited liability company (LLC), or other legal entity -- and we can prepare the documentation necessary to properly establish your entity and limit your personal liability. We can also provide representation for business and commercial transactions, business succession planning, selling your business, and employment contracts. You can find relevant articles discussing various Small Business legal topics here.