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We strive to make the process of estate planning and estate administration as simple and straightforward as possible. At American Wills and Estates we speak to our clients in plain English, and we are sensitive to the fact that many of our clients are still grieving the loss of a loved one. Our number one goal is to put our clients at ease and to reassure them with competency and compassion in their times of need.


Power of Attorneys are Extremely Important, But Make Sure You Understand What You Are Signing

A well drafted Durable Power of Attorney is an extremely important part of most of our clients overall estate plans, but make sure you understand the significance of the power that you will be granting. This article that appeared in the N.Y. Times does a nice job of explaining the importance of these documents, but also how they can lead to fraud and abuse if given to the... Read More

Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes

Here in America we can never seem to get enough celebrity news.  The nastier the better, right?  Well, when it comes to estate planning, it would seem that many of our favorites celebrities make the same kind of mistakes that so many of us seem to fall into.  Here are some of the top celebrity estate planning blunders from the past few years and the things that could have... Read More

FINDING A TRUSTED PROBATE ESTATE ADMINISTRATION ATTORNEY

FINDING A TRUSTED PROBATE ESTATE ADMINISTRATION ATTORNEY

If you’ve recently lost a loved one and have been named to serve as the Executor or Personal Representative of their estate what should you do? Well, first and foremost, take enough time to allow both yourself and the rest of the family to grieve. Too often we see folks in a rush to get the estate administration... Read More

PROBATE ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

HOW TO FIND A QUALIFIED PROBATE ATTORNEY

HOW TO PICK A PROBATE LAWYER

If you’ve recently lost a loved one and find yourself tasked with being the Executor or Administrator the estate, you probably have a lot of questions. There are many, many attorneys out there, but who can you trust and how do you find someone that you feel comfortable working with. A good starting point is to conduct an online search for and “... Read More

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