Services

Our estate planning packages include the following documents:

  • Your will:

    • specifies where you want your money and your belongings to go when you die;

    • nominates your executor (the person who will wrap up your financial affairs for you when you die); and

    • provides for an independent administration of your estate, which saves time, money, and hassle for your loved ones.

  • The statutory durable power of attorney (also known as a financial power of attorney) allows you to nominate an agent to manage your financial affairs. You can choose to have this power go into effect when you sign the document or only if you become incapacitated.

  • The medical power of attorney allows you to nominate an agent to make medical decisions for you if you become incapacitated.

  • The advance directive (also known as a “living will”) allows you to choose whether you would like to be kept comfortable or placed on life support if you are diagnosed with a terminal or irreversible condition.

  • The HIPAA Authorization allows you to authorize specific people to have access to your health care information. Unlike the medical power of attorney, this document does not authorize anyone to make decisions for you.

  • This declaration allows you to appoint two types of guardian for yourself in case you are no longer able to take care of yourself:

    • the guardian of the person will manage your daily living activities and healthcare; and

    • the guardian of the estate will manage your finances.

  • This declaration allows you to appoint two types of guardian for your minor children in case you are no longer able to care for them:

    • the guardian of the person will manage your child’s daily living activities and medical care; and

    • the guardian of the estate will manage your child’s finances.

  • The final disposition authorization allow you to:

    • express your wishes regarding burial, cremation, and organ or body donation;

    • express your wishes regarding a funeral or celebration of life; and

    • appoint a representative to carry out these wishes.

  • There are several different kinds of trusts. We prepare testamentary trusts (included in your Will to provide for young or incapacitated beneficiaries), revocable living trusts (standalone trusts for probate avoidance, out-of-state property, and incapacity planning), pet trusts (to provide for pet care after your death), and special/supplemental needs trusts (for family members with special needs).

  • Deeds are used to transfer real estate at life or at death. We prepare Transfer on Death Deeds (“TODDs”), Enhanced Life Estate Deeds (“Lady Bird Deeds”), and General Warranty Deeds.

The Law Office of Eileen Lawrence does not offer probate services at this time.