Estate Planning and Probate Attorneys in Bethesda, Maryland
Helping You Navigate the Process to Meet Your Goals
At the law offices of Press, Potter & Dozier, LLC, our lawyers offer extensive experience to individuals seeking to create and implement an effective plan for the distribution of assets, care of minor children in the event of death, or management of medical or financial affairs in the event of incapacity. We also provide knowledgeable and compassionate counsel during the probate administration process.
To schedule an initial consultation to discuss your estate planning or probate needs, contact us online or call us at 301-576-0936 (toll-free at 877-209-8759).
Our Estate Planning Practice
We work closely with individuals and families who want to establish plans for the orderly distribution of assets after death, as well as the care of minor children should both parents pass. When you hire our attorneys to help you formulate an effective estate plan, we will take the time to learn about your individual financial and family situation and your estate planning goals.
We will carefully explain the different estate planning strategies available to you, including wills and trusts, re-titling of assets and lifetime gifting. We will also help you understand the impact that different estate planning approaches will have on asset preservation and tax liability. Proper planning is the key to ensuring that your wishes are carried out, and it is our job to provide you the guidance you need to make sound decisions.
Once we have mapped out the appropriate strategy, we will tailor an estate plan that meets your needs, preparing all the necessary documents to put your plan in place, including wills trusts, powers of attorney, living wills and advance directives. If your estate includes business interests, we will assist you with succession planning.
Our commercial real estate experience allows us to further help you protect your estate through a family limited partnership. This tax planning device allows for the reduction of the value of real property and offers significant tax advantages. Contact us to learn more.
Our Probate Practice
Our probate practice includes experienced representation in guardianships and probate administration. If a loved one is unable to care for their own financial or medical needs due to age or incapacity, we will guide you through the process of obtaining guardianship, as well as help you fulfill your obligations as a guardian once you are appointed.
If you have been named executor, administrator or personal representative of the estate of a loved one, we will help you fulfill the requirements of the probate process and settle the estate. We handle all matters related to the probate of an estate, including the preparation of an inventory of the assets of the estate, valuation of property, payment of final debts and taxes, and distribution of assets in accordance with the terms of the will. We will prepare and submit all documents that need to be filed and will act as your advocate in all proceedings with the probate court.
Contact Us
To schedule an initial consultation with an experienced estate planning and probate attorney, contact us online or call us at 301-576-0936 (toll-free at 877-209-8759). We return all calls and messages within 24 hours.
Attorneys Jamie Kent Hamelburg and Cecilia R. Jones can review your current estate-planning documents and explain strategies to meet your goals.
