estate planning and probate

Estate Planning

Everyone - single and married, whether they have children or not, and regardless of level of wealth - needs an estate plan to insure that their assets are handled the way they would have them handled after their death. Attorney Benjamin Papa assists clients with preparing a number of documents that insure that clients' wishes are properly documented so that their family and property are well taken care of. Estate planning tools available to our clients include:

• Wills and Trusts
• Living Wills
• Durable Powers of Attorney for Healthcare and Finances
• Appointment of a Health Care Agent
• Advance Care Plans

Estate Mediation

The days and weeks following the death of a loved one are almost always emotional. Unfortunately, they are also often ripe for conflict related to the deceased person's estate and how it is distributed. The attorney-mediators at Forward Focus are highly trained and well prepared to help families work through disputes related to wills, trusts, property distribution, and any other estate-related matters without the expense and cost associated with litigation.

Probate

Probate refers to the legal process where the estate of a deceased person is administered. The process includes collecting assets, paying taxes and other expenses owed by the estate, and distributing property to the heirs. At Forward Focus, Attorney Benjamin Papa assists clients through every step of the probate process to insure that everything goes smoothly. He makes sure his clients and their families can rest assured that the estate is being handled appropriately.