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Estate Law

Planning for the future is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones and ensure your wishes are honored. Whether you need a will, trust, power of attorney, or a complete estate plan, the experienced attorneys at Grant, Riffkin & Strauss, P.C. provide personalized legal guidance to safeguard your assets and legacy.

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Our Estate Planning Services

At Grant, Riffkin & Strauss, P.C., we offer a full range of estate planning services to meet your unique needs:

Wills & Trusts

A well-drafted will or trust ensures that your assets are distributed according to your wishes. We help clients:

  • Draft legally sound wills to specify how assets should be divided

  • Establish trusts to protect assets and minimize taxes

  • Create special needs trusts for loved ones with disabilities

  • Update wills and trusts as life circumstances change

Powers of Attorney & Advance Directives

Unexpected events can leave you unable to make important decisions about your finances or healthcare. We help you prepare for the future by:

  • Drafting durable powers of attorney for financial and legal matters

  • Creating healthcare powers of attorney to designate medical decision-makers

  • Developing advance directives (living wills) to outline end-of-life medical preferences

Probate Avoidance & Asset Protection

Probate can be a lengthy and costly legal process. Our attorneys help you structure your estate plan to minimize probate and protect your assets by:

  • Establishing living trusts to allow for seamless asset transfers

  • Utilizing beneficiary designations to bypass probate

  • Structuring business succession plans to protect business interests

Estate Tax Planning

High-value estates can be subject to significant estate and inheritance taxes. We develop strategies to reduce tax burdens and maximize inheritances by:

  • Leveraging tax-saving trusts and gifting strategies

  • Planning charitable giving for tax advantages

  • Advising on federal and state estate tax laws

Guardianship & Conservatorship Planning

If you have minor children or family members with special needs, ensuring their future care is critical. We assist with:

  • Naming guardians for minor children in a will

  • Establishing conservatorships for individuals unable to manage their affairs

  • Creating financial plans for long-term care and education

Why Choose Grant, Riffkin & Strauss, P.C.?

Estate planning is more than just paperwork—it’s about protecting your family’s future and ensuring your legacy. Here’s why individuals and families trust us:

✅ Experienced Legal Guidance – Our attorneys have decades of experience helping individuals and families secure their assets and plan for the future.
✅ Customized Solutions – No two estates are alike. We take the time to understand your needs and craft a plan that works for you.
✅ Tax-Efficient Strategies – We help clients minimize estate taxes and maximize the value of their assets for future generations.
✅ Compassionate & Personalized Service – We understand that estate planning can be an emotional process, and we’re here to guide you with care and clarity.

Start Planning for the Future Today

It’s never too early to create an estate plan, but waiting too long can put your loved ones at risk. Let Grant, Riffkin & Strauss, P.C. help you take control of your future with a legally sound estate plan.

📞 Call us today at [301-258-1033] or schedule a consultation to discuss your estate planning needs. Give yourself and your family the peace of mind you deserve.

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