Law Office of Neda Bolourchi

Estate Planning and Probate

Estate planning is a very important tool in protecting your future, because it provides peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones. We can help you setup a customized Trust so you can decide while you are alive, which people, organizations/charities, or even how your pet will be taken care of when you pass on. It is also a way to leave instructions for managing your care and assets if you become incapacitated, which means you are unable to make financial or medical decisions for yourself. Trusts have many benefits such as avoiding Probate, and providing you tax advantages. The  terms of your Trust are kept private, unlike a Will and usually it is more difficult for your beneficiaries  to contest a Trust.  

We can also help you navigate the complicated Probate process which consists of a court supervised  procedure to authenticate your Will and approve your named Executor. 

We recommend that you at least seek our help to draft a Will, that would be legally valid  so that your assets can be distributed according to your wishes, and instructions. This is crucial because if you die without a Will (die Intestate) a court will have to make those decisions on your behalf.

If you pass on without an estate plan,  your decision will have a long lasting and costly impact on your loved ones, that can lead into family strife and costly legal battles. Let us help you avoid these problems.  We are dedicated to providing you competent, professional  and courteous legal service. Let us work with you to create a comprehensive and customized plan to meet your needs, which can secure your wishes and preserve your legacy.