Washington, DC and Maryland Probate and Estate Planning Attorney
It's easy to think that you can wait until some time in the future to plan your estate, but some documents are important for every adult to have. At Christopher D. Brown & Associates we will work with you to make sure that your assets and children will be protected if something should happen to you.
Our Practice
Our goal is to help you and your loved ones prepare for the future. If you are unable to meet with us in our Washington, DC, office, we can schedule a time to visit with you in your home.
Estate Planning
Estate planning is important regardless of your age and income. At the very least, you should have a Last Will and Testament to give direction about how your assets should be distributed and who should be appointed guardian of your children. We suggest that every adult should consider having these five documents:
- Last Will and Testament
- Durable Power of Attorney
- Advanced Medical Directive
- Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions
- Revocable Trust
Planning your estate now will help your loved ones avoid problems in probate later. Contact us for a free initial consultation if you do not have these documents and understand how they protect you and your estate.
Probate
When people pass away, their estates go through probate proceedings so that their assets can be given to their intended beneficiaries. If the deceased has a Last Will and Testament, their assets will be distributed to the individuals named in the Will.
Sometimes a person does not have a Last Will and Testament or individuals file complaints against the Will. Creditors are also invited to collect debts that the deceased owed. All of these things can cause probate to become a lengthy and expensive process.
If your loved one is unable to make decisions, we will represent you to request a guardianship or conservatorship. In these proceedings, the court appoints an individual to take care of the person and their estate.
We will represent you and work to find quick, cost-effective solutions. We can work with you to ensure that your loved one's estate is distributed according to their wishes.
When you need an estate planning or probate lawyer, we can help. Call 301-537-9340 or e-mail us for a free initial consultation.
Christopher D. Brown & Associates
1629 K Street NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006
Telephone: 301-537-9340
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At Christopher D. Brown & Associates, we work with estate planning and probate clients in Washington, DC and Maryland, including Prince Georges County and the cities of Bowie, Fort Washington, Upper Marlboro, Mitchellville, Largo, Greenbelt, College Park, Clinton, Accokeek, Laurel and Temple Hills.
