Probate & Estate Administration

Estate planning and will administration can have a profound impact on families, both now and for generations to come. Jaime can help you understand the sometimes complex legal issues that you must navigate in order to ensure that your plans for the future—even those after you’re gone—are secure. We are dedicated to providing

hands-on guidance through the preparation of wills, durable powers of attorney, medical powers of attorney, living wills (directives to physicians), probate, estate asset management and disposition, and trust and estate administration and settlement. Estate planning is essentially three things: (1) transferring assets from your estate to the chosen beneficiaries or recipients of your assets; (2) minimizing estate taxation; and (3) ensuring that your family remains a cohesive unit even after your passing by avoiding conflicts arising from asset distribution. How to accomplish this is tailored to each client's unique goals and circumstances.

When you meet with Jaime, she will listen to your needs and ask the right questions to help determine the best options regarding your assets, liabilities, and family dynamics. Combining this information with your personal preferences, needs, perspectives, and our legal expertise, Jaime will make recommendations that align with your goals, and we you decide which option best fits your plan.

When the time comes to handle your loved ones’ affairs, the responsibilities that arise during a time of grieving can be overwhelming. Jaime’s compassionate guidance throughout the process will allow you to feel confident that you loved one’s final wishes are being carried out the right way, so you can focus on healing. Contact Jaime at The Kercheval Law Firm for a consultation regarding probate or estate matters.