Estate Planning
Plan Today, Protect Tomorrow: Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Made Simple
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At the McElroy Law Firm, we help individuals, families, and business owners take control of their future. Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy — it’s for anyone who wants peace of mind knowing their assets and loved ones are protected.
Our experienced attorneys make the process simple and stress-free. Whether you’re looking to create a will, set up a trust, protect your assets, or plan your business succession, we tailor every plan to your specific goals.
What We Do for You
Wills and Trusts
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Drafting Wills – Create legally valid documents that specify how assets should be distributed.
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Living Trusts / Revocable Trusts – Avoid probate and manage assets during life and after death.
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Irrevocable Trusts – For asset protection, tax planning, or Medicaid planning.
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Special Needs Trusts – Protect benefits for disabled beneficiaries.
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Charitable Trusts – Support philanthropic goals while receiving tax benefits.
Powers of Attorney and Advance Directives
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Financial Power of Attorney – Appointing someone to handle financial matters if incapacitated.
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Medical Power of Attorney / Health Care Proxy – Appointing someone to make medical decisions.
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Living Wills – Outlining end-of-life care preferences.
Business Succession Planning
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Preparing for the transfer of business ownership to heirs or key employees.
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Coordinating with buy-sell agreements, insurance, and trusts.
Dispute Resolution and Litigation
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Handling will contests, trust disputes, or claims of undue influence or lack of capacity.
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Representing beneficiaries, fiduciaries, or excluded heirs in court.
Document Review
and Updates
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Reviewing existing estate plans to reflect changes in law or personal circumstances.
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Updating documents after major life events (marriage, divorce, children, etc.).
Let us help you build a plan that works today and tomorrow. You can get in touch with us at 412.620.8735 to schedule a free consultation. We will not charge you any upfront fees. No recovery, no fees.