After working a lifetime to accumulate and preserve assets, you’re entitled to distribute them as you see fit. Sadly, many people fail to take the necessary steps to leave the legacy they intend. Located in Fort Wayne, Patterson Law LLC advises Indiana clients on legal instruments such as wills and trusts and the rights they have if a dispute over someone else’s estate arises. Whether you’re looking to establish a sound estate plan, need to revise an existing document or are engaged in probate litigation, attorney Rex Patterson has the knowledge and experience to help you achieve your goals.
Our firm provides comprehensive legal support so that individuals and families can be sure that proper arrangements are in place in case of an untimely accident or illness. We provide personalized counsel on a full range of estate planning options, including:
Beginning with a consultation, our firm is dedicated to ensuring that you have the information you need to build a complete estate plan that safeguards your assets and gives you the peace of mind you deserve.
Probate matters often put estate representatives and beneficiaries in a situation they are not prepared for. This can be particularly true if a dispute exists regarding the creation or execution of wills and other testamentary documents. If you are responsible for carrying out the instructions left by someone who has recently died, we’ll advise you if the estate can be closed through Indiana’s small-estate process or by affidavit. For both unsupervised and supervised administration matters, we work to bring assets within the estate, handle expenses efficiently and distribute property in accordance with the will’s terms. When questions regarding alleged undue influence, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty or other types of misconduct arise, we act quickly and aggressively to protect our client’s rights and enforce the directions left by the decedent.
Part of passing along a worthy legacy to your family involves preserving wealth during your lifetime. We assist with various asset protection strategies, including plans to fund long-term care and the collection of veterans’ benefits you might be entitled to. After a thorough evaluation of your circumstances, our firm will go over potential contingencies and look for creative solutions to deal with them.
Patterson Law LLC in Fort Wayne advises Indiana individuals and families on a wide array of estate planning and litigation concerns, including will preparation and probate disputes. To make an appointment, please call 260-247-8383 or contact us online. We offer an initial consultation.