Springfield, Missouri, Living Trust Attorney

Establishing a Valid Revocable Living Trust

With a little time and effort, a person can probably find free or low cost boilerplate estate planning documents on any number of Internet websites, in office stores, or other sources. Many of these "do it yourselfers", and their families often discover that there is a lot more to estate planning and living trusts than just filling in the blanks on a "one size fits all" form. Often this discovery comes too late to do anything about it, and family members are left feeling confused, disappointed, and in even greater need of legal advice and counsel.  Many times the cost of fixing the mess will be several times over what it would have cost to simply do it right the first time.

Please see the video on this page for a basic explanation of how a revocable living trust works.

At The Piatchek Law Firm, LLC, we can help you avoid the pitfalls and common mistakes others make in trying to establish valid living trusts. Along the way, we can answer your questions, explain everything you need to know, and make certain that the rules and formalities required to draft a valid living trust are correctly followed. In most cases, our attorney can do that for a reasonable flat fee, once we meet to discuss your case.

For quality, affordable legal services in Springfield or southwest Missouri, call us at 417-882-5858 or send us an e-mail to schedule a consultation with an experienced living trust attorney at our firm.

Helping You at the Beginning and With the Follow-Through

The primary advantage that a living trust offers over a will is that a living trust, when validly created and funded, can be used to transfer assets outside of the probate process. This means your family and beneficiaries can avoid the time, expense, publicity, and stress associated with probate Court. There are specific procedures involved in setting up a trust - there is much more to it than simply filling out some forms. Regardless, once the forms have been signed, notarized, and/or witnessed, you must then actively transfer all of your assets into the new trust you just created. Setting up a Trust, without placing your assets into the trust, will result in your estate being subject to probate court. An attorney experienced with estate planning is familiar with these rules and procedures, and can guide you through the process.

Our lawyer, Joseph J. Piatchek, will work closely with you to establish a living trust that addresses your unique needs and goals. Mr. Piatchek will also be available to help you follow through the things you need to do after the trust is established, such as fund the trust with your assets.

Serving Your Family and Your Business

For answers to your questions about how to avoid probate with a trust, living trusts or any of the other estate planning services we provide, call us at 417-882-5858 or contact us online. We offer free initial consultations for estate planning services and are available for evening and weekend appointments. We can also arrange a home visit if you are unable to travel to our offices.