Estate Planning

New statistics show that two-thirds of Americans die without a valid will or trust. The consequences of what is called dying intestate (without a will) can be dyer, costing the decedent's family significant attorney and court costs and leaving valuable assets and sentimental items in limbo for months or years after death.

At Robbins Law LLC, we encourage all clients to, at minimum, have a last will and testament in place to ensure that their wishes regarding assets and property are carried out upon death. But for many clients, much more can be accomplished to successfully plan for end-of-life scenarios, including the execution of a living will or healthcare directive, appointment of a power of attorney, and creation of a trust, which can protect estates of substantial assets far more than a last will and testament.

Call today to create an estate plan custom to you and your family's needs.

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In addition to planning, we can assist you in transferring assets and property and closing out the probate process if one of your loved ones has passed away without a valid will or trust. The duties and responsibilities of a personal representative can be overwhelming and we are here to help guide you through the process.

Ask about our wills packages, which include a last will and testament, living will, and power of attorney for one low, fixed price.

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Common estate-planning terms

Last Will and Testament

A will is a document that defines and identifies the assets, beneficiaries, and executor of a person's estate, and gives instructions regarding the transfer and disposal of the decedent's property. This final version of a will supersedes any and all previous versions.

Trust

A trust agreement is a probate avoidance document that allows the grantor, or person creating the trust, to transfer their assets to a trust that names another person as a beneficiary. Upon the grantor's death, the assets in the trust automatically transfer to the beneficiary without passing through probate.

Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is a legal instrument that authorizes another person to act as an agent or attorney-in-fact of the person granting the power with regard to specified dealings, such as property transfers, banking, or insurance.