For most successful people, there is no good reason not to devise a comprehensive estate plan. Wills and trusts are tools to protect your assets upon your death. You worked hard to accumulate your estate and you should construct an estate plan in place to protect it.

The process of settling an estate is often difficult and emotional for families. Our qualified staff of sensitive and experienced professionals assists families with the processing of all the necessary documentation, tax returns, and related issues in the settlement of an estate. From the initial meeting through the conclusion of the estate, the family’s goals and objectives are accomplished throughout the administration process

Estate planning is important to minimize estate and income taxes, avoid probate, and preserve assets. Our attorneys guide families through the process and provide viable options. These options are presented to the client for final decision-making regarding issues to be addressed with a Will, Health Care Proxy, Power of Attorney or Homestead Declaration. In addition, consideration is given whether the estate is such that Charitable Trusts and more sophisticated techniques such as Family Limited Partnerships and Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts or Qualified Personal Residence Trusts should be involved. The attorneys at Bacon & Wilson work with financial advisors and accountants offering a team approach to the planning process.

At our firm, we create estate plans for clients to ensure that their intentions are known regarding future healthcare decisions, care of their children, and distribution of assets.

No matter the size and complexity of your estate, you should deal with estate planning issues proactively. Comprehensive estate planning can protect your estate from excessive tax liability. It will also protect your beneficiaries' interests in your estate.  We create estate plans that are customized to the specific needs of every client. We sit down with you to determine the best strategy to protect your interests and preserve your intentions.

• Wills and Testaments
• Trusts and Living Trusts
• Living Wills and Healthcare Directives
• Powers of Attorney
• Guardianships and Conservatorships
• Retirement Planning
• Long-Term Healthcare
• Asset Protection Planning
• Estate Litigation