Wills / Trusts / Estates

Estate Planning Services

THE ELAN LAW FIRM provides estate planning services to ensure that clients' wishes are honored when they pass away. This includes creating wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and other documents that ensure their wishes are carried out according to their instructions. The firm also assists clients in navigating probate court proceedings as needed and provides advice on topics like asset protection and tax planning strategies. Additionally, THE ELAN LAW FIRM offers clients guidance on setting up living trusts which allow them greater control over their finances both during their lifetime and after death.

As a result, the firm has established itself as one of the leading law firms in the state and enjoys a growing client base with clients from all walks of life. With innovative technology, staff expertise, and an eye for detail, THE ELAN LAW FIRM provides its clients with quality legal representation that is tailored to their individual needs. Whether a client is facing a death penalty, bed bugs, or any other form of litigation, the firm works hard to ensure that each case is given its due diligence and achieves justice for the client. Through proactive problem solving, specialized research efforts, and aggressive negotiation techniques THE ELAN LAW FIRM can navigate the complex legal landscape with a mix of tenacity, precision and professionalism.

The firm's dedication to excellence is evidenced in its willingness to take on challenging cases that many other firms may turn away. To ensure the best possible outcomes for its clients, the firm works closely with their legal counsel team to provide them with up-to-date advice and strategies while always keeping their client's best interests in mind.

At THE ELAN LAW FIRM, we believe that every person deserves access to effective legal representation regardless of their circumstances. We strive to provide our clients with the highest quality legal services available, while also working to make sure that their goals and objectives are met. We understand that every case is unique and will provide tailored advice and strategies to meet our clients' specific needs.

Wills and Trusts

A will is a legal document outlining how a person's property should be distributed after death. It also names guardians for any minor children and appoints someone to manage the estate's distribution process. A trust is similar in that it allows you to keep control of certain assets even after death by placing them in the hands of another person or organization (the trustee). These entities are responsible for managing the assets according to the rules outlined in the trust agreement.

The critical difference between these two documents is that wills only go into effect after death, while trusts often have immediate effects. A trust can be used to manage assets while the person is still alive, whereas a will only occurs after death. Additionally, trusts provide more flexibility in terms of who the beneficiaries are and how they are managed than a will. Finally, trusts can help avoid expensive probate costs associated with wills because they allow for direct distribution of assets without the court's involvement.

All in all, trusts are a great way to ensure that your assets are managed according to your wishes, both during life and after death. They can provide greater control, flexibility and privacy than other estate planning documents.

• Greater control over asset distribution during life and after death
• Flexibility in naming beneficiaries and setting terms
• Avoidance of expensive and time-consuming probate court
• Enhanced privacy compared to wills which become public record
• Immediate effect — no waiting for death to manage assets