Estate Planning
_We provide assistance and advice in all phases of estate planning. We
work with our clients personally to help them determine and carry out
their goals in the most effective manner. Three planning considerations
we discuss with our clients when estate planning are: asset transfer,
tax planning, and elder law.
Asset transfer: Clients specify what assets will pass to specific beneficiaries. This type of planning is typically accomplished via a will, trust, or outright gift.
Tax planning: Estate and gift taxes are imposed on the transfer of assets over certain limits to beneficiaries. We can help clients evaluate their possible estate tax and utilize multiple strategies available to reduce those taxes.
Elder law: Clients can prepare for the situation where they are no longer able to care for themselves by naming someone they wish to take care of them in the future.
Probate is the process of paying a deceased person's final debts, passing his or her assets on to the designated beneficiaries, and completing necessary documents to administer the estate. We can represent either the personal representative, who is administering the estate, or the beneficiaries to ensure that their rights are protected in this process.
Asset transfer: Clients specify what assets will pass to specific beneficiaries. This type of planning is typically accomplished via a will, trust, or outright gift.
Tax planning: Estate and gift taxes are imposed on the transfer of assets over certain limits to beneficiaries. We can help clients evaluate their possible estate tax and utilize multiple strategies available to reduce those taxes.
Elder law: Clients can prepare for the situation where they are no longer able to care for themselves by naming someone they wish to take care of them in the future.
Probate is the process of paying a deceased person's final debts, passing his or her assets on to the designated beneficiaries, and completing necessary documents to administer the estate. We can represent either the personal representative, who is administering the estate, or the beneficiaries to ensure that their rights are protected in this process.
Commercial Law
We provide advice to large and small businesses. We advise our clients regarding different types of business entities and form corporations, limited liability companies, and limited and general partnerships. We draft business agreements, and we advise our clients in understanding and complying with the laws and regulations of their field and working with government agencies.
Liquor Licensing
_We provide legal advice and services regarding all phases of liquor
license ownership and regulation including Acquisitions, Transfers,
Lottery Application, and Compliance.
Real Estate
_Our attorneys provide assistance and advice in the transactional aspects
of real estate. We draft and review documents necessary for the real
estate transaction, lease agreements, mortgages, trust indentures. We
assist and advise our clients regarding subdivisions, zoning, homeowners
associations, and homestead declarations. We also handle trust
indenture foreclosures.
Criminal Defense
_Our office can provide for the defense of clients who were cited with misdemeanors in the City of Missoula or County of Missoula. If you would like to use our services regarding this matter, please contact our office.