Estate and Gift Tax Planning Lawyer in Scottsboro, Alabama
Helping You Plan for the Orderly Distribution of Assets
If you need to put together a plan for passing on your assets, you want an attorney you can trust. There are many strategies available to help you pass your property to loved ones. You want a lawyer who understands the law and the process, one who has successfully helped others accomplish their estate planning objectives.
At the law office of Melanie B. Bradford, LLC, I place a premium on personal service and attention, taking the time to listen carefully to your questions and concerns and making certain that I am available and accessible when you need answers to your questions. I will always devote my full attention and effort to your case, helping resolve any current issues while working to avoid problems in the future.
Contact my office by e-mail or call me at 256-293-4092 to arrange an appointment.
My Estate and Gift Tax Planning Practice
I work with individuals and families at all stages of life, whether you are newly married, just starting your career, or your children have left home and you are contemplating retirement.
When you hire me to help you put together an estate plan, I will begin the process by learning as much as I can about your current financial situation, as well as your goals. I will then carefully explain the different approaches you can take, including the use of wills and trusts, the re-titling or transfer of assets, and the implementation of lifetime gifts. Based on the information I gather, I will make specific recommendations to accomplish your objectives.
Once you have determined how you want to proceed, I will prepare and execute all the documents required to accomplish your estate planning goals, including:
- Wills
- Trusts—testamentary or living trusts, revocable or irrevocable trusts, marital share trusts, special needs trusts
- Powers of attorney
- Advance healthcare directives or living wills
- The creation of a business entity to pass assets outside of probate
At all times, I will carefully consider the estate tax and gift implications of all proposed strategies.
Contact My Office
To schedule a confidential consultation, contact me online or call my office at 256-293-4092 for an appointment. I am available to meet with you weekdays from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., and after hours upon request. Home, nursing home and assisted living facility visits can be arranged, when necessary. My office is in the Word Arcade building.