Estate Planning and Probate
- Wills
- Establishment and administration of trusts
- Asset Protection
- General and specific powers of attorney
- Advance directives for health care
- Probate Administration
- Adult and Minor Guardianship
Thoughtful estate planning is essential to ensuring that you and your loved ones are protected in the event of death or disability. Our attorneys will help identify your goals and needs and craft an estate plan that suits your family.
The Estate Planning and Probate attorneys at Bergeron, Paradis & Fitzpatrick, LLP are prepared to help you address the needs of aging parents or vulnerable relatives. Preparation of Durable Powers of Attorney, or establishment of guardianship can be important tools to ensure your loved one lives with dignity in their elder years. Our estate planning services are primarily billed on a flat fee basis so that your costs are predictable and transparent.
Additionally, we provide representation and consultation to Executors and Administrators in Probate Court and can help you navigate and understand your rights and responsibilities in the administration of your loved one’s estate. In addition to ensuring that the legal paperwork is completed properly, our attorneys work closely with trusted professionals to assist with tax preparation, cleanout and sale of the home, etc. Lastly, our attorneys can serve as executors or administrators if a neutral third party is needed.
Sometimes it is necessary to seek guardianship of a child or adult to ensure their physical or financial safety. Guardianship is a process whereby the court appoints a guardian to provide protection for an individual who cannot independently manage their financial and/or physical needs. Our attorneys can help you understand what to expect, and how to prepare for, a guardianship proceeding.
Contact the law firm of Bergeron, Paradis & Fitzpatrick today at 802-879-6304.
