Estate Planning Lawyers

Estate planning attorneys draft wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, advance health-care directives, and business succession plans. They also handle probate, trust administration, and elder-law issues like Medicaid planning.

A complete plan minimizes estate tax, avoids probate where possible, protects minor or special-needs beneficiaries, and ensures someone you trust can act if you become incapacitated. Plans should be reviewed after every major life event.

When to call: Anyone with children, real estate, retirement accounts, or a small business should have a current plan — not just retirees.