Estate Planning

Pennsylvania and New Jersey Wills and Trusts Lawyer

For over 25 years, the lawyers and staff at the Law Office of Lawrence J. Avallone have been providing estate planning assistance to clients across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Our attorneys take the time to explain the benefits of drafting and updating wills and other estate documents. They will also listen to your wishes and objectives and work hard to ensure that your wishes are carried out upon your death or incapacitation. Because most people find death and mortality difficult to discuss, the firm approaches each case with patience and understanding.

The firm can help you with many different types of estate planning tools, including:

• Wills
• Trusts (revocable and irrevocable)
• Simple trusts (AB trust)
• Advance medical directive (living will)
• Charitable remainder trusts
• Living trusts
• Family limited partnerships

Many estate planning decisions have tax implications. The firm is skilled at assessing each client's specific needs and determining the need for consultation with tax professionals. If needed, we work with tax attorneys and accountants to ensure that all potential tax problems are addressed as efficiently and effectively as possible.

General Durable Power of Attorney

The firm assists clients in creating documents related to general durable power of attorney and designating a specific individual to act on the person's behalf. This document is to be enforced while you are still alive and gives the designated individual power to do certain things, such as buy or sell property, file legal actions, and distribute funds if the person becomes incapacitated. These powers extend throughout the incapacitated person's life.

For a free consultation to discuss your estate planning options, or to begin crafting your will, contact a wills and trusts lawyer at the Law Office of Lawrence J. Avallone today.