- Estate Planning - We handle a variety of estate planning matters, including: planning for the distribution of an individual's property at his or her death and taking into account wills, taxes, insurance, property, and trusts so as to gain the maximum benefit of all laws, meanwhile, carrying out the person's wishes.
- Last Will and Testament - A will is a person's declaration of how one wants their property dispersed after death. Because there are complex regulations regarding the validity of any will, it is important to hire an attorney with knowledge and experience. It is also true that these regulations vary from state to state. Be sure to hire an attorney who continually seeks out changes in the rules to be sure your wishes can be honored after your death.
- Trusts - In order to establish a secure and regular income for loved ones left behind, many clients seek advice on trust establishment and administration. By maintaining assets in a trust, one can minimize taxes and leave a larger inheritance. The use of a trust is also a way to provide a steady income to the beneficiary over the course of time, rather than distribution in a lump sum. This strategy can reduce the beneficiary's tax and allow the trust to grow through investment. Trusts can also be established to allow charitable organizations to benefit.
- Probate Estate Administration & Trust Administration - Probate is the legal process by which a person's debts are paid and assets are distributed upon his or her death. Estate Administration includes the probate process as well as non-probate transfers of the deceased's assets. Individual state laws direct the probate court how to distribute the deceased's estate. State laws and procedures vary greatly, so, it is important to consult a firm with expertise in this area of the law to ensure that the deceased's assets are distributed correctly.
- Guardianships - Sometimes our loved ones need help with their financial or personal matters. Whether due to age, incapacity, or some other circumstance, the courts can be asked to intervene to appoint a Guardian. The Guardian accepts responsibility for the financial and personal needs of the Ward. As a result, he or she must report regularly to the court on the status of the Ward's personal and financial status. Each state's guidelines for Guardianships are unique and can be difficult to maneuver.
- Real Estate - We represent clients in all proceedings and transactions that deal with real property land and the structures attached to it including purchase and sale, construction, mortgages and foreclosures, leases, title examinations, quiet title actions, closings, and management.
LAW OFFICE OF RAYMOND E. MILLER
218 Harbor Drive South
Venice, Florida 34285
Phone: (941) 488-9642
Fax: (941) 484-9534
Email: kathy.kelley@daystar.net
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