PRACTICE AREAS

Estate & Trust Administration

In terms of estate planning, Gentles Law Guide can help you develop a comprehensive plan for how your assets will be distributed after your death. This can include creating a will, establishing trusts, and minimizing estate taxes. We can also provide guidance on how to plan for incapacity or disability, and ensure that your wishes are legally protected.

In terms of trust administration, we can assist with all aspects of managing a trust, including ensuring compliance with legal requirements, making distributions to beneficiaries, and managing trust assets. We can also provide guidance on how to resolve disputes among beneficiaries or between beneficiaries and trustees.

In addition, Gentles Law Guide can help review and modify existing estate plans or trusts to ensure that they still reflect your wishes and are in compliance with current legal requirements.

Estate planning, Life Estates

Living Wills
& Health Care Directives

When creating a Living Will or Health Care Directive, Gentles Law Guide can help you understand the legal requirements and implications of each. We can also assist with drafting the document and making sure it is properly executed.

In addition, Gentles Law Guide can help review existing Living Wills or Health Care Directives to ensure that they are still valid and reflect your current wishes. We can also advise on how to modify or revoke these documents if necessary.

If you become incapacitated or unable to make decisions about your own health care, Gentles Law Guide can assist with ensuring that your wishes are being followed in accordance with your Living Will or Health Care Directive. We can also provide guidance to family members and health care providers on the legal implications of these documents.

Powers of Attorney

When creating a Power of Attorney, Gentles Law Guide can help you understand the different types of powers that can be granted, as well as the legal requirements and implications of each. We can also assist with drafting the document and making sure it is properly executed.

In addition, we can help review existing Powers of Attorney to ensure that they are still valid and reflect your current wishes. We can also advise on how to revoke or modify a Power of Attorney if necessary.

If you are acting as an agent under a Power of Attorney, Gentles Law Guide can provide guidance on your legal responsibilities and obligations. We can also assist with any legal issues that may arise during the course of your duties as an agent.

Revocable & Irrevocable Trusts

Gentles Law Guide can provide valuable assistance in creating, managing, and administering both Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts.

For Revocable Trusts, also known as Living Trusts, we can assist with the initial creation of the trust document and provide guidance on how to properly fund the trust. We can also help with making any necessary changes or amendments to the trust over time, and advise on how to manage the assets held within the trust.

For Irrevocable Trusts, Gentles Law Guide can help with the creation and funding of the trust, as well as provide guidance on how to navigate the complex legal requirements associated with this type of trust. We can also assist with administering the trust, making sure that all obligations and responsibilities are being met in accordance with the trust agreement.

WILLS

When creating a will, Gentles Law Guide can help you understand the legal requirements and implications of each provision in your will. They can also assist with drafting the document and making sure it is properly executed.

In addition, we can help review existing wills to ensure that they are still valid and reflect your current wishes. We can also advise on how to modify or revoke a will if necessary.

If you pass away, Gentles Law Guide can assist with the probate process, which involves administering your estate and distributing your assets in accordance with your will. We can also provide guidance to your executor or administrator on their legal responsibilities and obligations.