Estate Planning
Estate Planning Services
Planning for the future is essential to ensure that your assets are protected and your wishes are honored. At Kramer Rayson LLP, our experienced attorneys provide comprehensive estate planning services designed to give you peace of mind. Whether you need assistance with drafting wills and trusts, planning for charitable gifts, or creating a business succession plan, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. Our team also offers expert guidance through the probate and estate administration process, making sure your loved ones are supported during challenging times.
Our Estate Planning Attorneys
The lawyers at Kramer Rayson LLP who specialize in estate planning and administration are:
- Wayne R. Kramer
- Thomas M. Hale
- Jackson G. Kramer
- Charles M. Finn
- Shannon Coleman Egle
- George R. Arrants
- Leslie L. Shields
Our Services
Our attorneys handle a wide range of estate planning and administration matters, including but not limited to:
Wills
We help clients designate heirs to receive assets, name guardians for minor children, and clearly state other personal wishes, ensuring that your estate is distributed according to your intentions.
Trusts
Our team drafts and executes a variety of revocable and irrevocable trusts, including:
- Life insurance trusts
- Special needs trusts
- Charitable trusts
- Spendthrift trusts
- Sprinkling trusts
- And more
Powers of Attorney
We assist in naming a trusted party to make financial or health care decisions on your behalf should you become incapacitated, ensuring your affairs are managed by someone you trust.
Advance Health Care Directives
Our attorneys help clients make decisions ahead of time regarding end-of-life care and preferred medical procedures, providing clarity and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Asset Protection Planning
We provide strategies to retain as many assets as possible while still remaining eligible for Medicare or Medicaid assistance and other benefits, safeguarding your wealth and ensuring your needs are met.
Business Succession Planning
We help prepare clients to transfer their business to the next generation or a key employee, sell the business, or take other actions to ensure a smooth transition and the continued success of the enterprise.
Real Estate Issues
Our attorneys handle real estate matters related to estate planning, including selling or partitioning inherited property and determining ownership of disputed property, providing clear resolutions to complex issues.
Probate, Estate, and Trust Administration
We guide clients through the probate process, including filing documentation with the court, taking an inventory of the estate, identifying beneficiaries, resolving creditor claims, completing annual tax returns, and distributing assets to heirs.
Estate Litigation
Our experienced litigators resolve will contests and trust disputes involving allegations of lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, or other issues, ensuring that your interests are protected in court.
Contact Us
Set up a consultation with one of our knowledgeable estate planning attorneys by calling Kramer Rayson LLP at 865-525-5134 or contacting us online. With offices in Knoxville and Oak Ridge, we regularly serve clients throughout the state and beyond. Let us help you navigate the complexities of estate planning and administration with confidence and care.
