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Here's What Sets Beaton & Kiers, PLLC Apart
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A History of Wins
Our impressive record of favorable trial outcomes spans a wide range of complex cases.
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Deep Local Knowledge
With extensive understanding of New Hampshire laws, we're ready to fight for you.
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Full-Service Support
We offer comprehensive legal services for individuals and families in crisis.
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Trusted Locally
We've cultivated respected relationships and a solid reputation in the legal community.
Understanding the Importance of Estate Planning
Estate planning is not just about deciding who gets your assets; it’s about ensuring your wishes are honored and your loved ones are provided for. Many people mistakenly believe that estate planning is only necessary for the wealthy or the elderly. However, everyone, regardless of age or financial status, can benefit from a comprehensive estate plan. This planning is crucial for protecting your family, yourself, and your financial legacy.
Here are a few key reasons why estate planning should be a priority:
- Minimize Family Disputes: A well-drafted estate plan can help prevent conflicts among family members, ensuring your wishes are clear and legally enforceable.
- Control Over Asset Distribution: With an estate plan, you have direct control over how and when your assets are distributed, avoiding the default rules of intestacy.
- Protection for Minor Children: If you have children, an estate plan allows you to designate guardians and ensure that their financial needs are met.
- Reduce Tax Liabilities: Strategic estate planning can help reduce estate taxes, allowing more of your assets to go to your heirs.
- Peace of Mind: Knowing you have a plan in place gives you and your family peace of mind, knowing that everything is taken care of in case of unforeseen events.
At Beaton & Kiers, PLLC, our dedicated estate planning team is here to guide you through the process, ensuring that your desires are clearly articulated and your family's future is safeguarded. Contact us today to learn more about creating a tailored estate plan that meets your unique needs.
Why Choose Beaton & Kiers for Your Estate Planning Needs?
At Beaton & Kiers, PLLC, we understand that estate planning is more than just paperwork—it's about securing your family's future and ensuring your wishes are honored. Our dedicated team of estate planning attorneys is committed to providing personalized guidance tailored to your unique situation. Whether you're planning for retirement, preparing a will, or establishing a trust, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
What sets us apart in Hampton and surrounding areas?
- Customized Strategies: We take the time to understand your goals and family dynamics, crafting customized estate plans that reflect your wishes and provide peace of mind.
- Experienced Guidance: Our attorneys bring years of experience in estate law, allowing us to navigate complex regulations and help you avoid common pitfalls.
- Holistic Approach: We consider all aspects of your financial and family situation, ensuring a comprehensive plan that covers assets, healthcare, and more.
- Ongoing Support: Estate planning is not a one-time event. We offer ongoing consultation and regular reviews of your plan to accommodate any changes in your life or the law.
Knowledgeable Guidance You Can Trust
With over 50 years of combined experience, Attorneys Beaton and Kiers have dedicated their careers to helping families secure their futures through thoughtful, detailed estate planning. They approach each case with diligence, creativity, and a commitment to finding solutions that work best for you.
No two families are the same, and neither are their estate planning needs. Over the years, we have helped clients manage a wide range of situations, from straightforward wills to more complex situations involving trusts and guardianships. This range of experience allows us to anticipate potential challenges, uncover innovative strategies, and provide practical answers to difficult issues.
We take the time to thoroughly understand your goals and the specific dynamics of your family or situation. We know that estate planning is about more than legal documents--it’s about creating a plan that provides peace of mind and reflects your wishes. By focusing on every detail and customizing our services to your circumstances, we aim to give you confidence in the plan we’ll build together.
Don't wait until it's too late—start planning for your future today. Contact us to schedule a consultation and discover how we can help safeguard your legacy.
Planning for What Matters Most
Estate planning is ultimately about preserving what’s important to you. The decisions you make today will have a lasting impact on the people you care about the most. Whether protecting your family’s financial well-being, planning for a loved one with special needs, or ensuring that your wishes are honored, your priorities become our priorities.
We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with our clients. We’re here to guide you not only through the planning process but also when life changes. Adjusting your estate plan as your needs evolve is part of our commitment to being a reliable partner in your ongoing efforts to secure your future. From your initial free consultation to finalizing your plan, your values and goals remain at the heart of our work.
Our lawyers are available to clients 24/7. Call (603) 769-3491 today. We can meet either in person at our Hampton office or virtually.
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Estate Law FAQs
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Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 603-769-3491 today!
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Who needs to create an estate plan?All adults need an estate plan, regardless of the size of their estate or their family relationships. Even young adults without many assets need, at a minimum, powers of attorney and advance directives to allow a trusted person to make decisions for them in case they become incapacitated. Of course, it’s also important for families with young children and people with significant assets or complicated family relationships to have an estate plan.
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Should I create a will or trust?Whether you need a will or a trust (or both) depends on your circumstances. If you want to avoid probate, a trust will achieve that, but a will does not. If you are leaving property to minor children, a trust allows you to appoint someone to manage their inherited assets until they are adults and mature enough to do so. There are many different types of trusts for specific purposes such as tax planning or special needs planning. While trusts do have many advantages, not everyone needs one, so consult with an estate planning attorney about what’s right for you.
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What does an elder law attorney do?An elder law attorney focuses on areas of the law that affect older people, such as estate planning, long-term care planning, Medicaid planning, and guardianship and conservatorship.
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When should I hire an elder law attorney?You should consult with an elder law attorney if you want to plan ahead for your own needs as you age, such as putting in place powers of attorney and advance directives in the event you become unable to manage your own affairs. An elder law attorney can also help when an older family member becomes legally incapacitated, needs to enter a nursing home on an urgent basis, or has been the victim of elder abuse or financial exploitation.
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How much does estate planning cost?As you can imagine, the cost of estate planning depends on a number of factors, including the complexity of the assets in the estate. In general, though, will-based estate plans are less expensive than trust-based plans. At Beaton & Kiers, we use the initial consultation to evaluate your unique needs, after which we can quote you a flat fee for your planning so you’ll have certainty about your legal costs. Estate planning is an investment, but most people are pleasantly surprised to learn how reasonable a customized estate plan is.
