Hiatt & Hoke will handle your estate planning matters with sensitivity, thoroughness, and expertise.

We know that estate planning matters must be handled with particular sensitivity. Our clients receive thorough and thoughtful guidance in all aspects of estate planning. We will help you find the best approach to meeting your needs in the near future and in the long term.

Hiatt & Hoke assists clients in the preservation and disposition of their personal and business assets. Our firm also advises clients on family-owned business planning and a range of charitable giving techniques. In addition, we aid family members in the orderly and timely settlement of decedents’ estates, including, if necessary, litigation in federal and state courts concerning issues relating to estate matters.

The firm regularly advises clients on the following matters:

• Comprehensive Review Of All Financial Documents To Determine The Appropriate Estate Planning Documents For Each Individual Client
• Estate Tax Analysis
• Preparation Of Wills, Trusts, And Other Devices To Hold, Preserve And Dispose Of Assets
• Charitable Giving And Philanthropic Planning
• Formation Of Private Charitable Foundations
• Preparation Of Durable And Springing Powers Of Attorney, Health Care Proxies And Other Related Estate Planning Documents
• Business Succession Planning And Implementation
• Collecting And Valuing Assets Of Decedents’ Estates
• Assessing And Disbursing All Funds Necessary To Pay Debts And Expenses Of The Estate
• Preparation And Filing Of All Necessary Probate Petitions And Accountings
• Timely Distribution Of Assets
• Obtaining All Licenses Necessary For The Sale Of Real Property Holdings Of The Deceden
• Will Contests
• Appointments Of Administrators, Guardians, Guardians Ad Litem, And Conservators.

At Hiatt & Hoke, we make business personal.