Turn To Our Trusted Estate Planning Lawyers For Guidance On Wills, Trusts And More
At Trevillian Law, you have access to experienced estate planning attorneys as well as all related services. From our office in Severn, our lawyers work with clients throughout the surrounding areas to help them choose the right paths for their futures.
For over 30 years, we have been providing legal guidance to countless individuals and families. Our attorneys help them create and administer wills and trusts, developing, executing and generating optimal results. Our team includes accomplished, passionate and results-focused professionals who’ve helped many clients avoid the probate process. Our legal counsel will account for your needs and wants and will work to ensure that your finances and assets get into the right hands.
Understanding Your Estate Plan
Estate plans protect you, your family, legacy, finances and assets before and after you pass away. During planning, you will learn how to specify who will receive your assets and financial benefits after you die and who should oversee your estate at that time. You can also name one or more powers of attorney – people who would take care of your health care decisions and/or your financial assets in the event of your incapacitation.
The plan includes your wishes for your estate. During this phase, you’ll select the person or persons you want to have in charge of ensuring that your wishes and demands are met. Some of these choices are simple for clients, but they can be difficult for others.
Our Severn Attorneys Will Help You Choose And Prepare The Estate Documents You Need
Our team can advise you on what types of estate documents you will need to accomplish your final wishes. These documents may include:
Our lawyers are confident that, in an in-depth initial consultation, they can give you enough information to enable you to choose which documents you need. They can get started crafting those for you without delay and ensure that you understand how they will work upon your death or incapacitation.
About Trusts
A legal trust is a document specifying how a person’s financial assets will be distributed and managed after their death. It designates a trustee to oversee these assets and ensures that they are distributed correctly. Trusts offer asset protection, avoid probate and can have tax benefits. There are three primary types of trusts: Revocable living trusts, testamentary trusts created in a will and special needs trusts for individuals with medical needs.
Choosing the right trust involves considering asset protection, trustee reliability, family dynamics, desired privacy and the option to make changes during one’s lifetime. At Trevillian Law, we have provided tailored trusts to meet individual needs for over three decades, and our lawyers are ready to help you create trusts that are just right for your purposes.
What Should Your Estate Plan Include?
Our team can help you choose elements of your estate plan based on your answers to questions such as the following:
- Who do you want to receive your assets after you pass?
- Who do you want to oversee your estate?
- Are you a young spouse with young children?
- Are you an older parent with grown children?
- Are you single or without children?
- Do you want friends, family or charitable organizations to receive your inheritance?
- What terms and conditions do you want in your plan?
Both wills and trusts offer different advantages for clients. However, some considerations may help you decide whether either or both will meet your needs.
How To Find An Estate Planning Attorney
Selecting the right estate planning attorney is one of the most important decisions you will make for your family’s future. The attorney you choose will be responsible for crafting legal documents that protect your assets, reflect your wishes and provide security for your loved ones. Taking time to research and evaluate potential attorneys helps ensure that your estate plans are properly executed and legally sound.
When searching for an “estate planning attorney near me,” consider these essential evaluation criteria:
- Reputation and standing: Look for attorneys with established credibility through consistent ethical practice, professional recognition, peer endorsements and active community involvement
- Proven track record: Review case studies, client testimonials and examples of successful estate planning outcomes including probate avoidance and tax minimization strategies
- Strong online presence: Well-maintained websites, informative content and positive online reviews often indicate commitment to accessibility and client communication
- Relevant experience: Seek attorneys with specific experience handling cases similar to your situation, whether you need basic wills, complex trust structures or business succession planning
- Communication style: Evaluate whether the attorney’s approach aligns with your preferences for formal or collaborative relationships during sensitive discussions
Don’t be afraid to ask detailed questions during initial consultations about important practical matters such as:
- The attorney’s background and years of experience in estate planning
- Typical timelines for completing various estate planning documents
- Fee structures and payment arrangements for different services
- Communication practices and availability for ongoing client support
- Approach to updating estate plans as life circumstances change
Consider whether the attorney’s personality and working style fit your needs, since estate planning involves personal and sensitive topics that require comfort and trust. Some clients prefer traditional, formal approaches while others value more casual, collaborative relationships.
Evaluate practical considerations that affect the long-term attorney-client relationship:
- Office location and convenience for in-person meetings
- Availability and scheduling flexibility for consultations
- Quality and professionalism of support staff who handle routine communications
- The attorney’s long-term stability and succession planning for continued service
Finally, remember that estate planning lawyers often maintain relationships with clients for decades as life changes require document updates and modifications. Choose an attorney who demonstrates commitment to ongoing client relationships and provides confidence in their long-term availability and professional stability.
The right attorney becomes a trusted adviser who understands your family’s evolving needs, adapts strategies as circumstances change and ensures your estate planning documents remain current and effective throughout your lifetime.
Protecting You And Your Loved Ones With Well-Thought-Out Estate Planning
At Trevillian Law, our attorneys aim to protect your wishes, terms and demands while informing you on how to make the right decisions for every person involved. They understand the complexities of estate laws and the many thoughts, feelings and emotions that estate planning touches on.
During your planning sessions with our attorneys, they will be sensitive and assertive, determined to ensure that your assets will get to the right people when it is time for probate and estate administration.
Let Us Hear From You
Our lawyers have more than 85 combined years of experience. Our clients choose our team to alleviate the stress and strain of creating wills and trusts. Our services help provide them with peace of mind both now and when it is time to execute their testamentary documents.
To start the conversation about your estate plan, call us at 410-609-9987 or send an email inquiry.
