Sophisticated Estate Planning in Western New York
A properly crafted will ensures that your loved ones are cared for according to your wishes. A do-it-yourself will or a will prepared by an inexperienced lawyer may leave ambiguities and loose ends that lead to family conflicts or even litigation.
The veteran estate planning attorneys of Robshaw & Voelkl, P.C., create an ironclad will that covers all the scenarios, so that you have peace of mind that your wishes are clearly stated and firmly upheld. Our Buffalo law firm serves Erie County, Niagara County, Chautauqua County and surrounding counties of Western New York. Arrange a consultation today about drafting or updating your will.
A Comprehensive Will That Preserves Your Wishes
Drafting a good will is about asking the right questions. From our experience in probate litigation we are attuned to the issues that most commonly result in conflicts and challenges. Our comprehensive estate planning anticipates every scenario to make sure your estate is distributed as intended with minimal cost and delay. We include companion documents such as powers of attorney and a living will and health care proxy to guide your family in the event you are incapacitated prior to death. We can also establish various types of trusts and provisions in your will to protect your assets from taxes, creditors and probate hassles.
We Take Pride in Drafting Contest-Proof Wills
Our wills are never contested because we take measures to ensure that your last testament will not be questioned:
- We videotape the drafting and signing of the will to establish that you are "of sound mind."
- We include a clause that punishes anyone who tries to subvert the will: a beneficiary who contests his or her inheritance may end up with nothing.
- Our wills are riveted together, not stapled, and we store a copy free of charge in our fireproof vault.
Everyone should have at least a basic will. It is also important to update your will periodically, especially after a death, divorce or remarriage, or to address substantial new assets such as a home, a business or life insurance policy.
We serve a diverse clientele from young couples to retirees, and we offer sophisticated solutions for high net worth clients who have substantial assets and complex estate planning and tax considerations. Call Robshaw & Voelkl at 716-568-7056 or 888-863-1797 or contact us online to arrange a free initial consultation.
