As difficult as it may be to think about getting older and our eventual deaths, it becomes increasingly important as we age to prepare for our future, whether it’s determining who will have the authority to make health care decisions or where our assets will go when we die.
Making an estate plan that fits you and your family’s needs is not an easy undertaking in some situations. Business holdings and complex estates can easily complicate things beyond the knowledge of most people. In order to prepare the right estate plan that will stand the test of time – as well as administration and probate – you should turn to a lawyer with experience managing all areas of estate planning.
For more than 60 years, Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C., has guided people throughout Oakland County, Southeast Michigan and Rochester, MN through a variety of legal matters, including drafting estate plans. We have experience utilizing a variety of tools to meet the needs of you and your family, such as:
We can walk you through the process of drafting an estate plan, making modifications to an existing one, handling administration of an estate plan and navigating probate. We have considerable experience with intestate succession cases and, thanks to our family law practice, we can also help individuals update their wills after divorce.
We care about your legal needs and will make sure you have the information you need to make the right decisions about you or a loved one’s estate plan, which is why we will make ourselves available to address any question or concern you may have.
If you need help getting your affairs in order, start planning for the future with help from Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. Our attorneys are here for you with caring support you can trust. Call our office near Rochester Hills at 248-651-4114 to schedule your free 30-minute consultation. We accept credit cards.
Choose an estate planning attorney by reviewing their experience, qualifications, and client reviews. Look for someone who specializes in estate law and understands your specific needs.
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