Winston-Salem Estate Planning Lawyers
At Wood, Rabil & Peake, LLP, we think everyone should have an estate plan, even a simple will that instructs loved ones on how to distribute personal property and assets. Business owners should also consider the future of their companies with a business succession plan that takes into account the possibility of a desire to retire early or the need to have assistance with the business should they become disabled. For over three decades, our attorneys have been helping clients create a smooth transition and distribution of property.
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We offer assistance in estate tax planning, and gift planning for large, medium, and small estates. We invite you to contact our office for all your estate planning needs.
- Medicaid/Medicare: There are some important legal problems to be avoided when planning for future medical insurance needs. Look to our skilled estate planning lawyers to help you and your family avoid those pitfalls.
- Elder Law: Besides Medicaid and Medicare issues, retirement planning should take into account the possibility of needing to have long-term care either at home or in a nursing home. We stay abreast of all state and federal regulations that could affect your plan for the future. If you had a will or trust drafted years ago, let us review it to ensure that its provisions have kept up with the current law. We can also provide you with appropriate healthcare powers of attorney as well as DNR (do not resuscitate) forms should you desire to have them.
- Special Needs Trusts: If you have a relative who may need special assistance when you are no longer able to provide for him or her, a special needs trust may create a way to ensure that they are well taken care of.
- Prenuptial Agreements: Some people think that planning for divorce or separation before the marriage even happens may be bad luck. We think that it just makes good sense. Especially if you are entering into a second marriage, a premarital agreement can help avoid problems and arguments even if you decide to stay married forever.
Probate and Estate Administration
For your information, our office also handles the administration of estates including complex estate litigation in those cases in which a family member has passed away without leaving detailed instructions for the payment of debts and the distribution of property.
Please review our Practice Areas Overview page for a brief survey of all our practice areas.
