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- Premarital AgreementA prenuptial agreement is an excellent method for keeping your assets your own in the event of a divorce and/or the death of your partner. At Kirby Law, we understand that a solid estate plan includes a prenuptial agreement. Rather than neglect your financial priorities when it comes to marriage, Angela Kirby helps you work through your situation in order to ensure that your needs are met.
- GuardianshipLong-term planning is an area that raises many issues. There are many transitions to work through, understanding that as years pass, times and circumstances change. We look to the future and think about medical assistance planning and special needs trusts in order to maximize the benefits that our clients receive. We also look to guardianships and conservatorships as possible avenues for individuals that may not have done their own estate planning before becoming incapacitated.
- Spousal SupportA prenuptial agreement is a voluntary agreement. The two parties involved determine their terms and an experienced attorney will draft the agreement for them to sign prior to the marriage. The agreement should address issues such as property distribution, spousal support, inheritance rights and other matters associated with the end of a marriage. Full disclosure and a lack of coercion are vital in order for the agreement to be effective. Ms. Kirby is an experienced attorney who is ready to work with you and guide you through this process.
- Estate PlanningPlanning for Peace of Mind Kirby Law, LLC, prides itself on its breadth of knowledge in estate planning. Since 1993, Angela Kirbyhas focused on this particular area of law. In her experience as an attorney and Associate Probate Judge, Ms. Kirby has b... Read More
- WillsBecause each client comes to us with their own specific concerns and their own unique family dynamics, we work with them to create the appropriate estate plan. In addition to a last will and testament, we determine if a trust is needed and determine the type of trust that best suits the client. For example, a special needs trust or supplemental needs trust may be advisable for those client who have dependents with special needs and receive government benefits. Trusts can be created as a valuable tool, which can secure a dependent’s inheritance and assets for their own use. The types of trusts differ, and Ms. Kirby can help you choose the best option for your own circumstances.
- TrustsFor those of our clients who have been designated as a trustee of a trust, we work with them to avoid common mistakes made during the trust administration. Because of the obligation and importance of the trustee's work, Ms. Kirby is qualified to assist anyone serving as a Trustee who wants guidance and supervision in executing their duties as the Trustee. In addition, we are qualified to assist beneficiaries of a trust understand and protect their present and future rights under a trust agreement.
- Power of AttorneyOur estate planning covers all areas of your financial, physical and mental well being as it relates to the estate planning and probate process. This includes not only creating wills and trusts, financial powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney, living wills, and titling assets properly to accomplish the plan, but also planning for the future success of a business, protecting assets, reducing estate and gift taxes, and creating the type of trust needed for your specific circumstances. Ms. Kirby will work with you as well as with your trusted advisors, such as your accountant, financial planner, and your insurance agent, to organize your affairs so that your wishes are met and assets protected for generations.
- ProbateAs a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law, attorney Angela Kirby offers clients the best service possible. Her peers' respect has earned her the designation of SuperLawyer for consecutive years. Ms. Kirby's experience and education give her an expansive knowledge base, which she uses to create solutions for her clients' estate planning and probate needs. She is also uniquely positioned to work on your estate plan and probate issues with the understanding that comes from her financial, legal and judicial background. Utilizing this experience, Ms. Kirby is able to foresee issues in estate plans and probate cases that she can address and provide solutions in advance for her clients now and for future generations.
- Tax LawCreating a solid estate plan will not only address your inheritance issues and estate tax issues, it is also an opportunity to create a trust for the future protection of spouse, your adult children and minor children, to name a guardian for your minor children and to ensure that your wishes are honored.