Areas in which the law firm can assist its clients include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Avoidance of Probate. How to save your family the expense and delay of court supervised proceedings.
• Living Trusts vs. Alternatives. A Living Trust has certain advantages over a Will. Understanding the differences can help you make the right decision for your family. Avoidance of Guardianship. You can avoid "living probate."
• Living Trust vs. Power of Attorney. Which is best for your situation?
• Living will and healthcare surrogate. What steps are necessary to avoid financially crippling and unwanted medical procedures?
• What is your estate and how is it measured?
• What is the applicable exclusion amount? ( $2,000,000 in 2006)
• What is the gift tax and when does it apply?
• What changes can be expected in the Gift/Estate Tax?

These are only some of the many topics that must be considered in planning your estate. Death and taxes are the two things in life that are seemingly uncontrollable. Although we cannot completely avoid them, consultation with an expert can insure that you and your family do not overpay and that the inconvenience of the transfer process is minimized.

John Clark Adams and Susan Strickroot Adams
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