Informed Guidance For Estate Planning And Probate

Estate planning and probate are difficult concepts for many people to deal with, because they involve thinking about what comes next after the loss of a loved one or the end of their own lives.

Matthew Boleyn, Attorney at Law, of Dubuque, Iowa, can guide you and your family through the important choices involved in either the estate planning or probate process. He helps you address every important detail and ensures that everyone’s rights are respected. You can have peace of mind knowing that an experienced lawyer is looking out for your best interests.

Crafting Estate Plans For Any Situation

Whether you have just had children, you are getting remarried or you just want to plan for the future, it is never too early to start the estate planning process. Mr. Boleyn will help you think through every detail to craft a plan that clearly lays out your wishes and reduces the chances of future disputes.

Depending on your circumstances, your plan may include:

  • A last will and testament that clearly lays out your wishes for how you want to distribute your assets to your loved ones

  • A trust that manages and protects your assets for your loved ones

  • A power of attorney designation that gives someone the power to make medical or financial decisions on your behalf if you are unable to

  • A health care directive that spells out your wishes for health care that you want to receive if you are unable to communicate your wishes yourself

Guiding Grieving Families Through The Probate Process

After the death of a loved one, you should not have to go through the complex probate process alone. With an experienced lawyer like Mr. Boleyn’s guidance, you can focus on your family while leaving the difficult legal work to him. He can locate and distribute assets, file the proper paperwork and represent you in court.

Mr. Boleyn is also experienced in the other aspect of probate court, which concerns guardianships and conservatorships. He can protect the rights and best interests of those who need a guardian or conservator, and he has also performed guardian ad litem work on behalf of courts to determine what is in the best interest of a child.