Lexington Avoiding Probate Attorney
Probate is the court process of assessing the full extent of a deceased party's estate assets, paying any creditors and taxes owed, and then distributing the remaining assets to the named heirs and beneficiaries if there is a valid will; or if there is no will, then distributing the assets according to state statutory provisions. Probate can be a lengthy and complex process, sometimes taking longer than a year. Estate planning by Joel A. Bernstein & Associates in Lexington, Massachusetts, can help your family and loved ones avoid having to go through the probate legal process and the resultant stress and expense.
Joel Bernstein is an attorney who looks at the full picture of the integration of wealth management, the estate documents and full assets to plan for the most orderly and advantageous transfer of assets at the time of death. Joint property ownership, with the designated right of survivorship to the surviving owner, allows the survivor to take ownership of the property without having to go through the probate process to transfer the property.
Boston Living Trusts Attorney
Living trusts allow great flexibility to use the trust assets according to the terms of the trust, which can be changed as the need arises. At your death, the trustee will be able to pass your assets to your beneficiaries without the involvement of the state probate court. This is the advantage of consulting a knowledgeable, skilled and creative estate planning lawyer who can help you avoid probate.
Contact Our Firm
If you have questions regarding estate planning and post-death administration of trusts and wills call lawyer Joel Bernstein at 781-325-1921, toll free at 888-811-7692 or fill out the online form on this website for a free, initial phone consultation. We will review your case and your options with their respective benefits and drawbacks, and any alternatives to the legal process that you may have. We look forward to assisting you and will provide the individual attention and personalized service that you deserve.
