Trusts & Will Attorney

Serving Hamburg, Orchard Park, & West Seneca, NY

As your wills and trusts attorney at law in Hamburg , West Seneca , & Orchard Park, NY , my purpose is to help your voice be heard. One of my specialties is preparing wills and performing estate planning. Perhaps you find yourself in a situation where you need to contest a will, or you want to ensure that your assets are divided according to your wishes and not the will of the court. Come to me in these cases for my experience in protecting your rights. I can also help with the preparation of trusts which will help secure funding to care for underage children or any disabled adults in your care. I look forward to serving as your trusted will and trusts attorney.

Why You Should Hire A Will Attorney

When it comes to estate plans, everyone needs one. No matter your age or health, a will ensures that your assets will be distributed in the way you want. An estate plan is a set of legal documents to prepare for your death or disability, and a will is one of the necessary legal documents included in your estate plan. As the bedrock document of every estate plan a will is a little more complicated than other documents.

Hiring our Hamburg area will and trusts attorney to draft a thorough estate plan can help alleviate an enormous amount of stress. A will attorney can help you create your will as well as draft other legal documents as a part of your estate plan and make sure that it is legally sound and valid. When it comes to wills, one wrong word or one missing signature can change the entire intent of the document.

An experienced attorney will be able to draft and revise your will as needed as well as provide a voice of reason and unbiased advice.

What to Consider When Drafting Your Estate Plan

When drafting your estate plan, there are many things you'll want to consider. Individual decisions will depend on your unique circumstances, family situation, and assets; however, most estate plans include the following provisions:

Decision Makers: In the event that you become ill or incapacitated, it's important to designate someone to make decisions on your behalf if you cannot. These designations will include a durable power of attorney to make medical and financial decisions for you; this person can be a spouse, a family member, or a trusted friend or relative. No matter who you decide to designate, it's important that it be someone you trust and who knows your wishes.

Long Term Care: As our lifespans increase in duration, more and more of us will require long term care at some point. It's important to make plans and decisions in advance in case something unexpected happens. Our attorneys can help you make sure that you cover everything as you make your plans.

Beneficiaries: A beneficiary is someone who you designate to receive all or some of your assets upon your death. You can name whomever you want as a beneficiary; usually spouses choose to name each other, though it is not required. However, in New York State, spouses might be entitled to contest your will if you choose to leave them a smaller portion of your estate. An experienced attorney can help you navigate your options.

Get Your Affairs in Order With Help From Our Will & Trusts Attorney

When it comes to wills and trusts, you may have a lot of questions. The team at Walter L. Rooth III, Attorney at Law is ready to help answer your questions and guide you through the process. By enlisting a professional will and trust attorney to help get this documentation in order ahead of time, you will be saving your family a lot of stress and headaches during a very difficult time. You can ensure that everyone who means the most to you is properly supported. Schedule an appointment to discuss your estate and needs by calling a knowledgeable wills and trusts lawyer serving the Hamburg, Orchard Park, and West Seneca, NY areas today.

296 Buffalo Street, Hamburg, NY 14075 | Phone: 716-351-3878 | Fax: 716-649-0291