ESTATE PLANNING

We all know the day will come sooner or later, and we don’t want to leave a mess behind for our loved ones. We want to make things as easy as possible for those who follow us. Estate planning is for all adults, not for only the wealthy and the elderly. If you are 18 or older, both you and your family can benefit from your estate planning. Estate planning is so much more than deciding who gets your stuff when you pass away - it includes preparing for life’s curve balls through the execution of a Power of Attorney for Finances and Property, a Power of Attorney for Health Care, an Advance Directive, and Guardianship designations. It includes being wise and tax-efficient with your gifts and bequests, and providing for property management where appropriate. Through thoughtful planning, we can better protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our businesses.

guardianship & PROTECTIVE PLACEMENT

When a person lacking essential estate planning becomes incompetent, the necessary authority to assist that person with health care and financial matters may be obtained from the courts by petitioning for guardianship. A guardian may be appointed where appropriate for either health care, management of finances, or both. The process can prove challenging due to technical and procedural requirements, as well as challenges from court-appointed counsel - it’s why 90% of guardianship petitions are brought with the assistance of effective legal counsel. Van Slett Law, LLC is here to help you obtain the authority needed to help your loved one.

real estate

Are you buying, selling or gifting real property? Do you have a dispute with a neighbor that you can’t resolve on your own? Van Slett Law, LLC is ready to help you.

probate

Have you been nominated in someone’s will as personal representative? Has someone you care about passed away without leaving a will? What property passes through probate? What property passes outside of probate? What are the legal requirements? Let Van Slett Law, LLC can guide you through the tedious process of administering the estate of a family member or friend.

BUSINESS

You put your blood, sweat and tears into your enterprise; it represents your passions and is part of your reputation. Don’t let tedious filings, complicated agreements, regulatory compliance worries and contentious disputes distract you from your mission and goals - let Van Slett Law, LLC bear these burdens for you as your trusted legal adviser and advocate.