Indiana Lawyer Handling Wills and Trusts

Wills and trusts are just two types of estate planning tools that are designed to protect your assets, estate and legacy for future generations. At the Timothy E. Kalamaros Law Office, P.C., the firm provides clients with education and guidance on many aspects of estate planning, including wills and trusts. Attorney Timothy Kalamaros is an experienced advocate who drafts wills and trusts based on the objectives of his clients.

Wills: Having a will in place allows your assets to be distributed in an orderly fashion, according to your wishes in the event of your death. The firm helps clients draft a comprehensive will that takes into account all aspects of their estate. A will permits you to identify specific recipients and the bequests they will receive, from family members to favorite charities.

Trusts: A trust is another type of instrument that can be used for your estate. By creating a trust, your assets can be protected and preserved for a beneficiary or distribution to an organization or charity. Trusts also permit assets to be transferred out of your probate estate, enhancing privacy, and may completely eliminate the need for probate in some circumstances. Some of the types of trusts that the firm drafts, include: irrevocable trusts, revocable living trusts, testamentary trusts and special needs trusts.

In addition to wills and trusts, the firm helps clients draft the following instruments:

• Power of Attorney: By designating someone close to you as having power of attorney, you are giving someone else the power to make decisions for you in case you become incapacitated. Power of attorney usually governs finances, but can also be for medical purposes if a living will or health care directive is not in place.
• Living Wills: A living will is a document that details how you wish to be cared for, medically, in the event that you are unable to communicate your wishes. This can also be called a health care directive, as it sets directions for the types of health care that you consent to and what is outside the scope of your wishes.

For more information on wills and trusts, contact an experienced estate planning lawyer at the Timothy E. Kalamaros Law Office, P.C. During your initial consultation, attorney Tim Kalamaros can review your situation and suggest the best estate planning documents to meet your needs and goals.

The Timothy E. Kalamaros Law Office, P.C. represents clients located across Northern Indiana, including St. Joseph County, Elkhart County, La Porte County, Marshall County, Porter County, Starke County, Kosciusko County and the communities of South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, Elkhart, Goshen, Lakeville and Plymouth.

Timothy E. Kalamaros Law Office, P.C.

1117 Lincoln Way West
Mishawaka, IN 46544
Phone: 574.257.4802
Fax: 574.257.4804
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