Columbia Trust Attorney

Wills and trusts are tools that you can utilize to direct how you would like your property to pass to your family and loved ones. Without a proper estate plan, your property could pass according to state law, meaning that some of the individuals you wished to leave assets to could receive nothing.

At the Owings Mills and Columbia Law Offices of Cynthia M. Lifson, we take pride in our ability to provide competent estate planning representation to our clients throughout Maryland. Attorney Lifson understands that each client has specific concerns and requires personal, dedicated attention.

If you have estate planning questions, contact a Columbia wills and trusts attorney at our Maryland law firm. We have been helping clients with their legal issues for more than 15 years, and we have what it takes to help you.

Drafting Wills to Protect Your Family's Future

A will is usually the foundation of an estate plan. With this document, we can help to ensure that your family knows exactly what you want to happen with your property in the future. We understand that conflicts can arise when the time comes to distribute your assets. That is why we work with you now to provide you with custom legal solutions that will prevent fights from ever occurring.

As Columbia wills and trusts attorneys, we are very familiar with the events that can occur that would require an update to your estate plan. If you have added to your family, experienced a divorce or acquired new property, it may be a good idea to update your will. We will provide you with the guidance you may need to ensure that your beneficiary designations remain valid.

Owings Mills Trust Attorney

You can rely on us to fully analyze your current estate plan or to create one from scratch if you do not already have one in place. We will look at all of your property and help you come up with solutions that work best for you, whether it involves drafting a will or creating a trust. We also draw your attention to issues related to taxes that may affect your family's future.

People choose to have a trust for many reasons. A trust can help you avoid probate, it can allow you to plan for disability and can function as a will substitute. Depending on what your needs are and what you want to achieve, we will draft the estate plan that works best for your situation. We deal with many types of trusts, including:

• Revocable trusts
• Irrevocable trusts
• Charitable remainder trusts
• Special needs trusts
• Trusts for the benefit for minors

Contact a Columbia Wills and Trusts Attorney Today

Contact a Columbia wills and trusts lawyer online to set up a consultation at a mutually convenient time, or call us directly at 410-988-4209. We will explain all of your estate planning options and guide you down the best path based on your situation.