Legal Support Through Will Drafting And Probate Matters
Attorney Harry A. Suissa knows that you may have concerns related to basic estate planning issues, like wills and probate administration. He also knows your objectives can vary from establishing a living trust to contesting a complicated will. No matter how complex the issue, Mr. Suissa can provide the sound legal advice you need at his firm, the Law Offices Of Harry A. Suissa, P.C.. He has over 45 years of experience assisting clients with wills and probate matters, including living wills, durable power of attorney, and personal residence trusts.
Plan For The Future With An Experienced Silver Spring Estate Lawyer
Mr. Suissa understands that it can be difficult to navigate the many options available for planning your estate in Maryland, which can encompass creating a will and trusts in all their varied forms.
This is why he provides his clients with honest, straightforward and thoughtful estate planning advice. He can work with you to determine which options may be best, and he will guide you through the process of creating a will and trusts best suited to your needs. He is proud to represent English and Spanish-speaking members of his community with their wills and probate needs.
Do You Really Need A Will?
A very important element for any estate plan is the creation of a will. A will states who will inherit your real and personal property upon your death. Your will ensures your wishes are followed with regard to the distribution of your assets.
It also allows you to name a personal representative to administer your estate to ensure that your wishes are carried out fully and in detail. Similarly, you can provide that property or money be set aside with an adult as a trustee for any minor children that you name in the will as a beneficiary. Mr. Suissa can advise you on the many options available in preparing a will. He will work with you to determine which options are best suited to your needs.
What Is Intestate Succession?
Without a will, your property will be subject to Maryland laws during the probate process, and the property may not be distributed as you would like.
The creation of a will is a very formal process, and requirements must be met for the will to be accepted by a court, avoiding intestate succession. Mr. Suissa has extensive experience in preparing wills, and he will ensure that all the proper procedures have been followed, that your will is valid, and that it will be accepted to probate.
Living Wills And Advance Directives For Health Care
Another necessary part of an estate is an advance directive (living will), which allows you to tell your doctors your wishes should you become incapacitated. Additionally, everyone should have a health care power of attorney, which provides legal authority for a trusted individual to make decisions regarding your care. Mr. Suissa can help you create these important documents.
Legal Guidance Through Probate Administration
When your loved one passes away, the task of distributing the deceased’s property can be difficult and emotionally draining. Whether a person died with or without a will, Mr. Suissa has experience in assisting clients with the probate process. He will help you file all the necessary papers with the probate court to ensure that the deceased’s property is properly distributed to the beneficiaries named in the will or to the persons that are entitled to receive property through the will.
A person who dies without a will is deemed to have died intestate. Certain rules apply, and Mr. Suissa has experience determining the beneficiaries who would receive the property of such a person.
When a will is probated, certain rules and filing times must be followed; otherwise, it can affect the distribution of assets. It is imperative that you understand the rules of probate, and that is why you should contact a law firm with the knowledge needed to assist you with probate matters.
Resolve Your Will And Probate Needs Today With A Silver Spring Estate Planning Attorney
With more than 45 years of experience advising clients with estate matters, such as wills and probate, Mr. Suissa can assist you in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., area with resolving your legal issues today. Call his Silver Spring office at 301-960-5458 or use his online contact form.