More individuals have contact with law firms through the execution of a will or the handling of an estate then almost any other matter.  Fortunately many individuals have realized the importance that a well drafted will plays in their overall legal health.  Our firm has handled literally thousands of clients and have worked with them as they draft wills and estate plans in order to, not only safeguard their estates for their children, grandchildren and beneficiaries, but also to provide peace of mind to the individuals as they go about their daily lives.  A well drafted will simplifies and streamlines the ultimate probate process at the time of death but, more importantly, allows individuals to plan now for the ultimate care of children and assets while they are able to calmly and rationally plan in a non-stressful way.  Every family should have a will, even those with modest means and our firm encourages all individuals to prepare or update a will accordingly.

             Estate planning is a continual process throughout one's life that allows for the ultimate disposition of one's assets and, hopefully, the reduction of taxes paid by careful and appropriate planning in the present.  Estate planning also allows one to think through issues such as guardianship, trusts and other important matters working with an experienced professionals such as insurance agents, financial planners, accountants, etc.  The utilization of powers of attorneys for spouses and children, living wills, trusts and other appropriate arrangements are clearly identified through our estate planning process when we meet with our clients.

             The handling of estates is an important service provided to families by the Turo Law Offices.  When a loved one passes on there are several legal obligations placed on the executor or executrix, or in the case of a person who dies without a will, the administrator of the estate.  Our firm actively represents many estates and the families involved in their finalization.  We are knowledgeable of the requirements and filings in order to probate the estate, collect all assets, publish the appropriate advertisements, contact financial institutions and insurance companies, pay all appropriate legal obligations, prepare and file inheritance tax returns and ultimately provide distribution to the beneficiaries named in the will or as required by law.  Such assistance provides comfort and ease of mind to families who are faced with a series of legal obligations of which most have little or no experience.  Competent counsel is essential at such a time and the Turo Law Offices is prepared to assist in whatever way we can.