Estate Planning for Any Family
Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney • Estate Administration and Probate Matters
Whether you have a high net worth or are of more moderate means, you should have a will and the other essential estate planning documents in place to provide for your family and guide their decisions in the event of your death or incapacity. Raphael, Ramsden & Behers, P.C. can establish both basic and sophisticated vehicles to efficiently pass assets to your heirs with minimum taxation, hassle and expense.
Our experienced attorneys offer comprehensive estate planning services in the Pittsburgh area, Allegheny County and surrounding counties of Western Pennsylvania. Many of our clients are professionals and business owners, and we are knowledgeable about their unique issues in asset protection and contingency planning. Call us toll-free at 866-790-9784 to arrange a consultation.
Estate Planning Essentials
Every family should consult Raphael, Ramsden & Behers, P.C. for advice on:
- Wills to dictate who will inherit assets. It is important to know which assets can pass through the will and which will pass outside the estate.
- Powers of attorney to designate who manages your affairs in the event of a disability or mental incapacity.
- Health care directives to guide loved ones in making medical decisions on your behalf in the event you are unable to make those decisions yourself due to your incapacity. A medical power of attorney and living will are especially important if you are separated or divorced, a single parent or unmarried and cohabitating.
- Guardianship for minor children and vulnerable adults.
Advanced Estate Plans
Our lawyers can establish trusts to avoid probate, reduce or eliminate inheritance taxes, protect assets from creditors, gift assets to heirs or provide for the efficient transfer of a family business. We can also create special needs trusts to provide for a family member with disabilities while preserving government program eligibility. We are familiar with using a variety of sophisticated trusts to accomplish your goals.
Probate Law
Our firm handles all matters relative to probate or estate administration in the death of a loved one, including appointment of an executor or administrator, opening the estate, gathering assets, paying debts and taxes of the estate and distributions to heirs. We aim for the most effective resolution in these sensitive matters
We also represent the estate, beneficiaries, excluded heirs or executors/administrators in will contests and other probate litigation. We work with the family to resolve these sensitive disputes out of court through family settlement agreements whenever possible, but we can capably represent you in legal proceedings.
Raphael, Ramsden & Behers, P.C. is a family law firm providing comprehensive services from marriage and children to wills and probate. Arrange a confidential consultation today at our conveniently located office in downtown Pittsburgh.
