LAW OFFICE OF KIM WINOKUR

Probate may be necessary in matters of guardianship, conservatorship, and administering the estate of a decedent. Guardianships are proceedings to appoint a person to make decisions for an individual who can no longer make informed medical or placement decisions. Conservatorships are proceedings to appoint a person called a Conservator to protect the assets of someone who is unable to manage their money and assets due to infirmity, illness, or decline. Probate is also necessary to administer a Last Will and Testament when someone dies or to distribute property when someone dies without a Will. Estate Planning is the lifetime planning process used to transfer ones estate upon their death. It may involve the preparation of a will, trust, beneficiary designations, powers of appointment, real estate ownership, durable financial power of attorney, durable medical power of attorney, gifting, tax considerations, and other planning tools.

Also known as: Law Office of Kim Winokur PLC

Primary location: Marquette United States