Occasionally we have clients come into our office who know exactly how they want their estates distributed, know exactly how they want their healthcare decisions to be made, and know exactly who should raise their minor children if something happens to them. There is just one thing missing – the...
If there is anything absolute in life or in the law, it is this statement: If you have minor children, you must have an estate plan. There are many reasons why this is true, but they begin and end with understanding what would happen if you did not come home one night. Children are not legally...
One of the most common mistakes when it comes to estate planning is assuming that you never need to think about it again once your plan is in place. Many times, after the meetings with the attorney are over, the plan is drafted, and all of the documents are executed, the entire process is forgot...
We have all heard the fascinating cases on the news when people are engaged in furious battles over the estates of celebrities. What is important to realize is that these fights don't just happen because there is a lot of money at stake; there is usually a very real legal reason why the estate or...
Many times, while meeting with people about their estate plans, we are told that a son or daughter or friend has already been put onto a bank account. The reasons are innocent enough, and usually involve a fear that the son or daughter or friend will not be able to quickly access the money if som...
It was not uncommon during the 90's for married couples to have a type of trust called an “A-B Trust” or even an “A-B-C Trust”. Because the amount of money that a deceased person could pass on to heirs was relatively low in past years these trusts became very popular. Using these trusts, when on...
People who put off estate planning because they believe that they don't have a large enough estate to worry about it may be missing an important point. That is, that estate planning isn't always just for the people who are left behind when someone passes away. More and more, the law firm of Lope...
This is not your old-school law firm. The firm of Lopez & Wilmert, LLP understands that the only reason we exist is to take care of our clients better than anyone else.
The traditional way of practicing law often falls short of that goal, so we often do things differently than what you would expect. For example, we only charge an hourly fee as a last resort if that is what the client wants. Most of the time we are able to determine and agree on fees right at the start. No surprises. No fuss.
We also work hard to build a trusted relationship with you, one in which you do not have to be afraid to call for help or advice in the middle of your case.
Best of all, we have built a diverse team of attorneys and support staff who can cover a wide range of overlapping legal issues, so that your problems get addressed under one roof, with one point of contact.
