Estate Planning And Probate Attorney In Eldersburg And Carroll County
If you have been meaning to establish a will and are finally ready to talk to a lawyer, you can turn to the Law Office of Leo J. Keenan III, P.A. You can also rely on the firm if you have lost a loved one and need a probate attorney to help with estate administration.
Based in Eldersburg, Mr. Keenan has been assisting families with their estate planning and probate administration needs for more than 35 years. At his Maryland law office, you will never get lost in the shuffle or handed off to someone else. Attorney Keenan provides close personal attention and clear, consistent communication throughout your time of legal need. You always have direct access to him, including via his cellphone.
Living Trusts And Asset Protection: Avoiding Maryland Probate
Probate is often a long, emotionally trying and financially draining process. You can take proactive measures to keep your assets out of probate court. Trusts offer privacy and are faster compared to Maryland’s probate system. Two common examples of probate avoidance trusts include:
- Revocable living trusts: Allow your property to transfer directly to beneficiaries immediately upon death. By bypassing the public probate process, your private matters stay out of the court records.
- Testamentary trusts: Provisions that take effect after your death to provide long-term financial security for beneficiaries. They allow a trustee to manage the trust until beneficiaries reach a certain age.
Trusts also have substantial asset protection benefits. The right trust acts as a shield to keep your wealth within your family line and minimize taxation.
Comprehensive Wills And Estate Planning
Establishing a comprehensive estate plan is an important part of aging. By creating an estate plan, you can ensure that your wishes are preserved and your assets are protected. We assist our clients in establishing:
- Wills
- Living wills
- Testamentary trusts
- Living trusts
- Powers of attorney
- Health care directives
As an estate planning attorney, Mr. Keenan helps clients gain the peace of mind that when they pass away, their estates will be in the hands of their loved ones according to their wishes. He can also help you establish a guardianship if you are caring for an adult or a minor with a disability.
Compassionate Probate And Estate Administration
The death of a loved one is a challenging time. Mr. Keenan is ready to handle all of your probate administration needs, including:
- Personal representative guidance: Helping executors fulfill their legal duties accurately and efficiently
- Asset valuation and succession: Facilitating appraisals and transfers of personal property, including real estate
- Will disputes: Diligently representing our clients in challenges or unfair claims from interested parties
- Creditor claims: Defending you and preserving estate assets against creditor claims
When you are grieving, he can step in to handle the complex steps of probate and estate administration. You can focus on your family while we focus on the legal details.
Why Choose Us For Estate Planning And Probate?
What sets this firm apart from others is direct access to your attorney at all times. Mr. Keenan gives you his cellphone number so you can text or call him for regular updates. You never get lost in the shuffle, and he never hands your personal case over to a paralegal. You just get hands-on help in your time of need.
Consult An Estate Planning Lawyer With Three Decades Of Experience
Contact the Law Office of Leo J. Keenan III, for a free initial consultation to discuss your estate planning and probate needs. Mr. Keenan is available to discuss probate and estate planning during evenings and weekends, and his law office has access to Spanish translation. Please call 410-970-4306 or send an email to begin.