Thorough Probate Counsel
The attorneys of Cushing & Dolan, P.C., offer full-service legal representation through every stage of the probate process. Our Hingham probate attorneys offer preemptive services to help our clients avoid probate in the first place with iron-clad estate planning instruments. We also represent fiduciaries through the administration process and litigate probate matters when necessary.
With more than 25 years of probate representation to our Hingham/Duxbury area clients, we can help make sure your interests are well-represented throughout the probate process.
Preemptive Representation ∙ Avoiding Probate
Probate is a costly, time-consuming process that often introduces new conflicts into already challenging family dynamics. One of the most important investments that a family can make is a legally accurate, effective estate plan. When the estate plan presents no issues or confusion, it is much more likely to avoid probate. Cushing & Dolan, P.C., can help you create a comprehensive estate plan, which can include:
- Wills: No estate plan is complete without a will, the fundamental document for testamentary wealth transfers.
- Trusts: We can help you understand the myriad of trust instruments available to help you pass on your assets while maximizing state and federal tax benefits like the current $5 million gift tax exclusion.
- End-of-life agency considerations: Conservatorships, living wills, and durable powers of attorney can help protect your assets for the possible event of injuries or illnesses late in life that prevent you from handling your own affairs or communicating your wishes effectively.
- Retirement and business interests: We can also help you integrate multi-generational IRA planning and business succession planning into your comprehensive estate planning strategy.
Probate Administration
When an estate goes to probate, it is important to have quality representation from an experienced group of probate attorneys. We can help you through the probate process. With a wealth of experience providing fiduciary representation for trustees, administrators or executors, we can help you with compliance and accounting to make sure you avoid breach of fiduciary duty claims and probate litigation, if possible.
Probate Litigation
When a claim has to be litigated in probate, our attorneys offer aggressive representation and litigation services in matters that include:
Duxbury Probate Law Attorney ∙ Efficient, Confidential Resolution
Talk with one of our Boston probate lawyers about how we can help you help you with your probate-related legal needs. Call 888-759-5109 or contact Cushing & Dolan, P.C., online to schedule a free initial consultation.
