HV Legal | Preserve Your Legacy

Securing Your Legacy through Comprehensive Estate Planning

Our estate planning services are designed to provide individuals and families with peace of mind by helping them plan for the future and protect their assets. We understand that estate planning is not just about distributing assets, but also about ensuring that your loved ones are taken care of, minimizing tax implications, and preserving your legacy. With our team of experienced estate planning attorneys, we offer personalized and comprehensive solutions tailored to your unique needs and goals. Whether you are just starting your estate plan or need to update an existing one, we are here to guide you through the process, answer your questions, and ensure that your wishes are carried out with utmost care and efficiency. Your estate plan is an investment in your family’s future, and we are committed to helping you make informed decisions and achieve peace of mind in matters of estate planning.

Will Preparation

We assist individuals in creating legally binding and comprehensive wills that reflect their wishes regarding the distribution of assets, guardianship of minor children, and appointment of executors. Our attorneys guide clients through the entire process, ensuring that their wills meet all legal requirements.

Trust Establishment

We provide guidance on establishing various types of trusts, such as revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, and special needs trusts. Our attorneys help clients determine the most suitable trust structure for their needs and goals, and assist with the proper funding and administration of trusts.

Estate Administration

Our firm offers estate administration services to executors and personal representatives after the passing of a loved one. We handle the legal aspects of the probate process, including asset valuation, creditor claims, distribution of assets, and estate tax filing.

Power of Attorney & Advanced Healthcare Directives

We assist clients in establishing power of attorney documents, enabling them to appoint trusted individuals to make financial and healthcare decisions on their behalf in the event of incapacitation. We also provide guidance on advance healthcare directives, outlining clients’ medical treatment preferences.

Estate Tax Planning

Our attorneys offer strategic estate tax planning services to help clients minimize potential tax burdens on their estates. We analyze individual situations, advise on available tax-saving strategies, and assist in the implementation of techniques such as gifting, charitable giving, and generation-skipping transfers.

Business Succession Planning

For business owners, we provide comprehensive estate planning services that address the seamless transfer of business ownership and management to the next generation. Our attorneys assist in creating succession plans that protect the business and ensure a smooth transition.

Estate Plan Review and Updates

We emphasize the importance of regularly reviewing and updating estate plans to ensure they remain current and aligned with clients’ evolving circumstances and goals. Our attorneys offer periodic estate plan reviews and assist in making necessary modifications to accommodate changing needs.

Charitable Giving and Philanthropy

We advise clients on incorporating philanthropic goals into their estate plans through charitable giving techniques, such as charitable trusts, foundations, and donor-advised funds. Our attorneys assist in creating a legacy that aligns with clients’ charitable objectives.