ESTATE PLANNING, WILLS & PROBATE
Estate Planning & Wills
Estate Planning & Probate Lawyer in Windham, ME
Let Us Help You Plan For The Future
Protect your family's assets with extensive estate planning. The skilled wills lawyers and estate planning attorneys at the Law Office of Gregory W. Files of Windham, ME
will help you organize the proper documents by considering your goals and concerns. We can help with establishing living wills, health care proxies, powers of attorneys, trusts, the probate process and more. With our estate planning attorney's assistance, you will leave behind any worrying about the future and have peace of mind.
When Should You Begin Estate Planning?
If you haven't taken the time to consider what will happen to your belongings and assets after you pass, it's probably a good time to work with a professional estate planning attorney to make a plan. By paying attention to certain life milestones, you can get an idea of when will be a good time to work with our wills lawyers and probate lawyers to make arrangements for your estate. No matter what your age, the following life occurrences are good signs to begin making your estate plan - or to update your existing plan with an estate planning attorney.
Home or Property Ownership
- If you've purchased a home or other property in the Windham, ME area or beyond, it's a good sign to begin planning your estate. This helps you avoid lengthy probate court proceedings.
Opened a Savings Account
- If you have opened a savings account, you should designate where those funds go in the event of your death. This will ensure that your account can be passed to a loved one or a cause of your choosing.
Marriage/Remarriage
- If you are combining assets at all, you should update your estate plan. Discuss what happens when one or both spouse die with your trusted estate planning attorney.
Children/Grandchildren
- If you have a child at all, you need to consider what happens to them in case something happens. Think about guardianship and financial security for your children to make sure they are taken care of just in case. This also applies to grandchildren or other new births in your family.
Inheritance
- If you have come into money in any capacity, you should update your estate plan with an estate planning attorney to reflect the most current state of your assets.
Will Preparation & Writing
As we age, preparing a will becomes more and more important. If you want part of your estate, such as a vacation home, residential house, or small valuable items, to go to a loved one, be sure to name him or her in your will. Our wills lawyer can help you prepare your will any way you’d like, declaring whom you wish to become the guardian of your children or whom you want to receive specific items. It’s best to prepare a will and revisit it at times of major life changes.
During the probate process, your loved one's last Will and Testament is authenticated. if there is no will, then the probate process is used to administer assets from the estate. Estate planning, writing a will and the probate process may seem complex, but choosing the right estate planning attorney or probate lawyer to represent you through this time can make all the difference. Having a reliable attorney when any unforeseen circumstances arise can help you make educated legal decisions. For those in the Windham, ME area, the estate planning attorneys and probate lawyers at the Law Office of Gregory W. Files are the ones to trust.
Experienced & Professional Probate Lawyer Proudly Representing Residents of Windham, NE
Our estate planning attorney will help you prepare your will and keep it updated for as long as we need to. If you’re considering a will or trust, or you simply want to ask questions and get an idea of what your estate planning needs might be, don’t hesitate to contact
our experienced probate lawyers serving Windham, ME to discuss your will, trust or other estate planning issue.
How our Probate Lawyer Works for You
Pre-planning
- From general questions to laying out specific plans before the drafting of the will or estate begins, our probate lawyer is dedicated to your needs from the beginning.
Drafting of the will
- This may not seem difficult, but one singular mistake can make the document voided or changed in court after death.
Assists family to ensure wishes are carried out
- Your probate lawyer will finalize your last will & testament and ensure that your wishes are carried out exactly how you want them.
Aids in legal proceedings
- If there is a need for court proceedings or a full case, our probate lawyers are with you every step of the way and will fight on your behalf in front of the court.
Our probate lawyer can make any necessary updates
- If you want to change your will or estate in any way, our wills lawyer can happily meet and make the necessary changes as you see fit.
We welcome the opportunity to serve you and offer flexible appointments for all our clients. Our office is conveniently located in Windham, ME.
When you need a reliable and experienced probate lawyer, wills lawyer, or estate planning attorney, choose the Law Office of Gregory W. Files. Contact us today.