Experienced Vermont Trusts and Estates Attorneys Help You Plan for the Future
Dedicated Chester lawyers work to protect your legacy
The attorneys at Dakin & Benelli PC possess in-depth knowledge about all aspects of trusts and estate issues, including:
- Estate planning
- Estate taxes
- Executorship duties
- Guardianship
- Living wills
- Living trusts
- Probate
- Probate and will disputes
- Wills drafting and execution
Estate planning
Our experienced attorneys can advise you on the best approach to your estate planning. We thoroughly analyze your estate and strategize the best means of transferring your assets, minimizing taxes, establishing guardianship for your children, supporting personal philanthropic causes and protecting your loved ones. We can draft a will that reflects your desires and establish living trusts if they would be beneficial to your estate.
Probate
Our attorneys apply their extensive knowledge about Vermont probate court to guide you through the complex process of probating a will. We assist executors in all steps of the process, including:
- Creating a plan of action to probate the estate fairly and expeditiously
- Filing the will with the Vermont probate court
- Closing and opening bank accounts
- Transferring assets from the deceased to the estate
- Paying taxes and other debts
- Locating beneficiaries
- Hiring professional expert when necessary
Probate disputes
When disputes occur between beneficiaries, we successfully represent your interests. Our Vermont attorneys have the extensive knowledge to challenge invalid wills or to defend valid wills against the improper assertions of dissatisfied beneficiaries. Skillful mediators and litigators, our attorneys can negotiate between beneficiaries to preserve relationships or fastidiously pursue your rights in court when necessary.
Contact our meticulous estate planning lawyers
Dakin & Benelli PC serves clients in Chester and throughout Vermont. Call us at 802-316-4458 or contact us online to schedule a consultation at our Chester office.
