Estate Planning
Protect what matters most. Our estate planning attorneys help you build a clear, legally sound plan so your family is protected — no matter what tomorrow holds.
Your Legacy, Secured.
Estate planning isn't just for the wealthy — it's for anyone who wants to make sure their wishes are honored, their family is protected, and their hard-earned assets go to the right people.
Without a proper estate plan, the state decides what happens to your property, who raises your children, and who makes medical decisions on your behalf. A properly drafted plan puts you in control.
At Foy Law Office, PLLC, our attorneys take time to understand your unique situation — your family, your assets, your goals — and craft a plan built around your life, not a generic template.
Schedule a Free Consultation- ✔Your family — especially minor children
- ✔Your home and real property
- ✔Your financial accounts and retirement savings
- ✔Your business interests
- ✔Your medical and end-of-life wishes
- ✔Your digital assets and intellectual property
Comprehensive Plans for Every Stage of Life
Last Will & Testament
Your will is the cornerstone of your estate plan. It names your beneficiaries, appoints an executor to manage your estate, and — critically — designates a guardian for any minor children. Without a valid will, the state's intestacy laws determine these outcomes for you.
- Simple and complex wills
- Pour-over wills (coordinated with trusts)
- Guardian designation for minor children
- Executor naming and succession
Revocable Living Trusts
A revocable living trust lets you transfer assets to your beneficiaries without the cost, delay, and public record of probate. You retain full control of the trust during your lifetime and can modify or revoke it at any time. Upon death, assets transfer seamlessly to your named beneficiaries.
- Probate avoidance
- Privacy protection
- Incapacity planning
- Multi-state property management
Irrevocable Trusts
For those seeking asset protection or Medicaid planning, irrevocable trusts remove assets from your taxable estate and shield them from creditors. We advise on the right trust structure to meet your specific goals, including Medicaid asset protection trusts for long-term care planning.
- Asset protection trusts
- Medicaid planning trusts
- Special needs trusts
- Charitable trusts
Durable Power of Attorney
A durable power of attorney designates someone you trust to manage your financial affairs if you become incapacitated. Unlike a regular POA, a durable version remains in effect even if you become mentally or physically unable to act. Without one, a court may need to appoint a conservator.
- Financial management authority
- Real estate transactions
- Banking and investment management
- Tax filing authority
Healthcare Proxy & Living Will
Your healthcare proxy names a trusted person to make medical decisions on your behalf. Your living will (advance directive) documents your specific wishes regarding life-sustaining treatment, resuscitation, and end-of-life care. Together, these documents ensure your medical decisions remain yours — even when you can't communicate them.
- Healthcare proxy designation
- HIPAA authorization
- Living will / advance directive
- Do-not-resuscitate documentation
Business Succession Planning
Business owners need more than a personal estate plan — they need a succession strategy. We help you establish buy-sell agreements, transfer ownership to heirs or key employees, and structure your business exit to minimize tax exposure and ensure continuity.
- Buy-sell agreement drafting
- Business interest valuation planning
- Owner incapacity protection
- Heir transition strategies
How We Build Your Estate Plan
Discovery Consultation
We start with a thorough consultation to understand your family structure, assets, debts, beneficiary goals, and any special circumstances such as blended families, special needs dependents, or business interests.
Plan Design
Based on your consultation, we recommend the appropriate documents and structure — whether a simple will package or a comprehensive trust-based plan. We explain every option clearly so you make informed decisions.
Document Drafting
Our attorneys draft your customized estate planning documents. Every document reflects your specific wishes, not a one-size-fits-all template. We review all drafts with you before finalizing.
Signing & Execution
We guide you through the formal signing process with all required witnesses and notarization. Proper execution is essential — a technically invalid will is treated as if it doesn't exist.
Funding & Follow-Through
For trust-based plans, we assist with the trust funding process — retitling assets, updating beneficiary designations, and transferring real estate into the trust. An unfunded trust provides no protection.
Estate Planning FAQ
Do I need an estate plan if I'm young and healthy?
Absolutely. Estate planning is not just for the elderly or wealthy. If you have any assets, a bank account, a car, or a home — or if you have children — you need a plan. Accidents and unexpected illness affect people of all ages. A basic estate plan (will, POA, and healthcare directive) can be completed quickly and inexpensively.
What's the difference between a will and a trust?
A will goes through probate — a public court process — before assets transfer to beneficiaries. A trust transfers assets privately and immediately upon death (or upon incapacity, depending on the type), without court involvement. Trusts are generally more flexible and private, but they require proper funding to be effective.
How often should I update my estate plan?
You should review your estate plan every 3–5 years or after any major life event: marriage, divorce, birth of a child or grandchild, death of a beneficiary or executor, significant change in assets, or a move to a different state. Laws also change — what was optimal planning five years ago may not be today.
Is estate planning only about what happens when I die?
No — in fact, some of the most critical estate planning documents deal with incapacity, not death. Your power of attorney and healthcare proxy ensure that if you become unable to make financial or medical decisions, someone you trust can act on your behalf — without requiring court intervention.