Estate Planning & Probate
Administration, settlement, and litigation of estates
Estate Planning & Probate Overview | Team
Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer's estate planning and probate clients include individuals, bank trust departments, trust companies, and charitable organizations.
Estate Planning
The firm represents clients in estate planning to minimize tax burdens and preserve assets for their beneficiaries. Our legal guidance encompasses:
- Retirement plans
- Succession planning
- Healthcare powers of attorney
- Living wills
- Transfers of closely-held business interests
Estate Administration/Probate
The firm participates and assists in the probate, administration, and settlement of estates, including the preparation and filing of the estate tax return and the utilization of post-mortem planning techniques.
Estate Litigation
The firm represents clients in will contests, construction proceedings, contested accountings, and other litigation involving estates and trusts.
Specialized Issues
For complex estates, the firm regularly helps clients create all types of trusts, family foundations, family limited partnerships, charitable trusts, and a variety of other entities that offer planning opportunities and tax savings.
