Estate & Succession Planning

We understand that many people don't like the thought of planning the end of their life or distribution of their assets after their gone, but many families tell us that after they have finalized their estate plans, there is a sense of peace and relief knowing that their families will be taken care of, their assets are protected and their wishes will be followed. 

To pass without a will or trust in place will mandate that your estate be probated through the court system - even if you have very little. The probate process is a legal process that takes place in the courts to distribute a person's assets after he or she passes away, and will also assign guardianship for the minor or disabled children of the deceased. The courts may not distribute your assets as you want or assign the guardian that you intend for your children. In order to make sure your assets are distributed to the people you love, and your children are taken care of by the people you trust,  you need an estate planning and probate attorney who understands the process.

Estate planning is one way to remove any uncertainty to your end-of-life preparation questions. Through a series of documents, you will ensure that your wishes are memorialized in a legally sufficient and binding way. Don't wait to put your estate in order, do it for yourself and your family members today.  

We can help prepare the following among other estate planning needs:  

- Asset protection

- Revocable Living Trust

-  Wills and Pour-over Wills

- Guardianship issues

-  Durable Power of Attorney

- Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care

- Distribution of Assets

- End of Life Directives

Vitello Law Firm provides a wide array of estate & succession planning services. Our firm has represented individuals and families dealing with contested wills, trusts, probate and guardianship matters.