ESTATE PLANNING

WILLS

Developed over three decades, our process for drafting wills is time-tested, thorough, and effective. We start by meeting with you to determine precisely what you need and want to ensure your affairs are in order. This can include appointing an individual to settle your affairs, choosing how to distribute your assets, and making decisions regarding the raising of your children.

Once our team has worked with you to gain a thorough understanding of your wishes, we carefully prepare and draft a legal document which will serve as your last will and testament.

At Barks Law Firm, we appreciate that wills are among the most important legal documents for an individual, regardless of your current age or health status. We also know from experience that the drafting of your will is a very personal matter. It is with this understanding that we take extraordinary efforts to provide the absolute best service from start to finish.

TRUSTS

At Barks Law Firm, we work closely with each of our clients to determine exactly how and when certain assets are distributed to a given beneficiary. Many of our clients come to us to create a trust that will manage their wealth and protect their legacy. We prepare revocable living trusts for those clients who can benefit from them.

The process starts by working closely with a member of our legal team to make a full list of your assets. This includes documentation or other relevant records. From there, we’ll work with you to help you choose your beneficiaries.

Because a trust serves as a critical document, our clients appreciate the care and attention to detail we bring to each stage. Our extensive experience in forming trusts enables our team to expertly guide each and every client through this process.

POWERS OF ATTORNEY

Our legal team at Barks Law Firm understands that the process of assigning power of attorney is an extremely serious matter. Our priority is ensuring that you and your loved ones have peace of mind.

Once power of attorney is assigned, that individual can make decisions on your behalf based on the powers and restrictions you define in this document. Our team will guide you through some of the most common aspects of a power of attorney document. We’ll also work closely with you to determine any special circumstances or complexities that might be involved.

To meet with a member of our legal team, or to get answers to questions about the process of assigning power of attorney, please feel free to reach out to our office.

HEALTHCARE SURROGACY

A healthcare surrogate is empowered to make medical decisions if you become unable to do so. We are here to ensure that the appropriate legal measures are taken to assign tasks related to making healthcare decisions to the person of your choice.

Many times, setting up a healthcare surrogacy document is part of a larger effort to protect your assets and your legacy. Our law firm can work closely with you to determine your exact needs.

LIVING WILLS

A living will specifies your desired wishes regarding end-of-life medical care in the event that you become incapacitated.

Our experienced legal team can help you become familiar with many of the common types of medical challenges and procedures. From there, we’ll work closely with you to draft a document that will protect your wishes in the event you become unable to do so.