Estate Planning & Probate
Estate planning and probate demand both compassion and precision. You need a responsive team that offers personal guidance while preparing wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Just as important is having experienced counsel that ensures every detail is clear — and works proactively to help you avoid future disputes.
Laying The Foundation For Your Lasting Legacy.
Leaving a lasting legacy is important to those who have built substantial estates and holdings. Even when family members are aligned, it’s smart to retain a qualified attorney who can help you clearly document your wishes and guide your loved ones through the complexities of probate.
The estate and probate attorneys at Cherry Johnson Siegmund James assist clients with every stage of estate planning, from drafting wills, trusts, and powers of attorney to preparing the full set of documents needed for a smooth and orderly transfer of assets. Should disputes arise, we help families understand their rights and resolution options, and, when necessary, litigate to protect your intentions and the integrity of your estate.
Our estate planning and probate services include:
- Business succession planning
- Legal documents such as Medical & Durable Powers of Attorney, Directives to Physicians, & Lady Bird Deeds
- Mediation & negotiation of disputes among heirs, family members, & business partners
- Probate litigation, including court representation & evidence preparation
- Probate services including Independent Administrations, Determination of Heirship, Small Estate Affidavits, & Affidavits of Heirship
- Will & trust preparation & administration