Estate Planning

Death or disability are topics that most people do not want to discuss. One of the most important steps that you can take to protect your family and yourself is to plan your estate. The Law Offices of Lesly R Devereaux, PLLC’s goal is to introduce an estate planning process which is efficient, painless and interactive. You choose who has authority to assist you during your life, administer your estate when you have passed and to ensure that your wished are fulfilled.

The Law offices of Lesly R Devereaux PLLC can assist families with the following estate planning documents:

• Power of Attorney (including Major Gifts Rider)
• Health Care Proxy & Living Will / Medical Power of Attorney
• Last Will and Testament
• Burial Information
• Revocable Living Trusts

Why You Need to Plan

At every stage of life and regardless of the value of your assets, every individual should have, at a minimum, a Will and basic set of Advance Directives. Our basic Will Package includes:

• Will
• Durable Power of Attorney
• HIPAA Authorization
• Designation of Pre-Need Guardian
• Designation of Pre-Need Guardian for Minor
• Designation of Healthcare Surrogate
• Living Will

Final Result

Once your estate planning documents are completed, you will come in to the office to execute them and go over any questions you might have. You will receive your original documents, a paper copy, and an electronic copy. Your estate plan should be easy to understand and should set your mind at ease that this important task is complete!

How We Can Help

The Law Offices of Lesly R Devereaux, PLLC provides affordable, flat fee packages to fit your budget and needs. Other options include revocable living trusts, testamentary trusts, pet trusts, or specials needs trusts (to name just a few) that may be appropriate based on your individual circumstances.

Whether your primary planning concern is to name guardians and trustees for your minor children if anything should happen to you and/or your spouse, or you are concerned with minimizing taxes in your estate, we are here to help you. Our goal is to provide the utmost in service for our clients and to support you through each step of this process, which often involves difficult decisions and can be extremely emotional for the family members involved.

There will be no fee for an initial phone or video consultation. We will meet with you to assess your needs and desires, then recommend a plan and quote a flat fee for the work involved. Once you have signed the engagement letter and submitted the necessary retainer, we will draft your documents.