Worcester Estate Attorney
Looking for the Right Worcester Estate Attorney For Estate Planning or Probate (Estate Administration) to Lift the Stress of a Complex and Intimidating Process and Have It Done Properly?
We Know We’re Not The Only Estate Lawyer In Worcester, And We Know You May Be Searching For The Right Attorney To Help You. We’re Different. We Have Successfully Handled A Lot Of Estate Planning and Administration Cases, Probably Similar To Yours. We Do Not Complicate Plans For Extra Billing, Really Care, And Keep Our Focus On The Best Interests Of You & Your Family. Here At The Law Office Of Polly Tatum We Help Families Plan for the Future, Protect Their Loved Ones and Guide Them Through the Unexpected.
As we grow older and pass through the different stages of life, we face new challenges. Estate and elder law issues can create difficulties and confusion if you don’t have the proper guidance.
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Why Choose The Law Office Of Polly Tatum for your Estate Plan?
- Highly Reviewed & Rated – Highly rated with 100 + reviews on Google, as well as a Superb 10.0, 5 out of 5 stars on respected legal site AVVO.
- No Obligation Strategy Session – There is no pressure to retain us after your first strategy session. We look forward to working with you if/when you are ready.
- Simple Fixed Pricing – While our Estate Plans are not “Cookie-Cutter” our pricing plans are. You will typically know the cost upfront.
- We Guide You Through The Process – We offer seminars and webinars. We take the guesswork out of how to maintain YOUR plan.
- Experienced Estate Attorney – With 24+ years of combined experience, Attorney Polly Tatum holds an Advanced Law degree surrounding Elder Law.
- Virtual & In-Person Appointments Available – We make ourselves available to you in person, and online for your convenience.
- Structured Planning Format – From the moment you call us, to our final meeting we call the “Signing Ceremony”, we take the guesswork out of your plan. We guide you through the entire process from start to finish.
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Why Clients Hire Us for Estate Planning
When a life event happens or is potentially anticipated, creating a strong estate plan (or updating your existing plan) helps ensure your wishes are followed and assets are protected. Although your situation is unique, our experience with so many situations helps ensure we cover all the bases, especially things that you may not have ever thought could or would happen or be applicable to you.
Estate planning allows individuals to create a defined plan to protect their assets. Having an estate plan is critical for people who want to make their own decisions about the distribution of their assets.
Why Clients Hire Us for Probate (Estate Administration)
If You Don’t Know the Laws or Paperwork
Probate laws and the forms used are written in a detailed and hard-to-understand language. Many things in probate are not intuitive, and also they must be achieved in a particular order. Failure to properly and timely accomplish tasks could cause you to be liable personally or, at a minimum, cause delays.
To Avoid or Minimize Family Disputes
Family members may simply disagree on how to handle inherited property. When a lawyer is involved, these issues are often minimized or avoided altogether.
For Protection
As your attorney, we help protect the executor from personal liability for paying the debts and taxes of the deceased.
Allows You to Focus on Your Family and Job
If you have little free time, getting help from a law firm saves you time.
Reduce Your Stress
Why guess or hope you are not doing things incorrectly? We know the process, and we often carry the burden so you do not have to worry throughout the process.
Your Reputation Can Be at Stake
If you were named the executor, you have a duty to act in the best interest of the estate and heirs. If you fail in your duty, don’t pay taxes when due, or fail to keep heirs informed, you can be liable personally. An attorney ensures you do things properly.
Savings and Speed
Minimizes court supervision of the executor and saves money by reducing or eliminating amounts the deceased owes creditors. Expedites sale of real and personal property and saves legal fees for the court to confirm the sale. It is not uncommon that the investment in a probate attorney more than pays for itself, and the estate ends up having more money than it otherwise would have.
When Estate Assets are Complicated
Certain assets such as real estate, art, or a business can create complications or additional steps like obtaining appraisals, protecting, and insuring the asset. We have handled many of these situations in the past to help maximize what the heirs receive.
Doing nothing hurts you but hurts your family even more. Most of our clients tell us that the reason they’re doing proper planning is to protect their families. If that sounds like what you wish to do, we at The Law Office Of Polly Tatum are here to help.
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Other Estate Law Aspects We Help You With In Worcester
Once you commit to working with our highly qualified, compassionate attorneys at The Law Office Of Polly Tatum, you will be pleased to find that we are comprehensive as well as attentive to detail. We are fully capable of helping you to deal with any and all of the following matters:
- Elder law
- Medicaid preparation
- Special needs trusts
- Spendthrift trusts
- Pet trusts
- Asset protection
- Long-term care
- Family topics
No matter what your estate planning needs are, the attorneys at The Law Office Of Polly Tatum are eager to meet them. You will find us accessible, frank, and responsive. Why not call us or fill out one of the contact forms on our website today? You’ll be glad you did.
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Actual Words Clients Have Used to Describe Us & Their Experience:
“Polly can teach you how to protect yourself and your family now and for the future,” Attentive, ethical, patient, and thoroughly professional,” “Her personalized approach ensures that you feel valued and properly represented throughout your legal journey,” “appreciate her compassion and insight in navigating tricky family situations,” “She developed an in depth understanding of what we needed to insure coverage of our estate,” “Her approach was not only professional but also personable, making the process feel much smoother,” “If you need factual, dependable and top level support, you are in good hands with the Law office of Polly Tatum,” “As a young family with a puppy and a new baby, we know the importance of estate planning – we are working with the team at the Law Office of Polly Tatum to protect our family and know we are in excellent hands,” “he asks questions I never even considered so that she can make the best plan for my family,” “She is a great combination of warm personality and keen expertise.”
If these are the things you are looking for in an Attorney to help protect your family and your legacy, contact our offices today!
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Our Location
We help families locally within or near the Worcester area when they need to handle issues or an estate for a family member within the state.
Locally families seek our help from Cordaville, Lunenburg, Sturbridge, Brooklyn, Northborough, Upton, Hopedale, Westborough, S. Lancaster, S. Ashburnham, Petersham, Rutland, East Douglas, E. Brookfield, N. Brookfield, and throughout Worcester County.