Areas of Practice
Our estate planning lawyers are knowledgeable and experienced in building trusted relationships with our clients, so that we craft precisely the estate plan that fits you and your family. We want you to feel completely confident, which is why we diligently follow your wishes in planning your legacy.
Navigating probate court can be challenging, and all the more so if there are differing family opinions. Our team of professionals have been on both sides of contested probate cases and are experienced in finding suitable resolutions to any problems that may arise. >
The responsibilities of a trust administrator are complex and the list of duties daunting. As laws are updated, and family situations change, the need for wise counsel is always there. Our attorneys work with both fiduciaries and beneficiaries to protect the Trust assets through this challenging legal area. >
Where wealth is shared from generation to generation, so too, should be the values and beliefs that built it. Coordinated family counsel helps all involved better understand, not only the value of the estate of the family, but the ideals and principles that built these assets in the first place. >
When considering an estate plan, there are myriad federal and state estate taxes, gift taxes, generation-skipping transfer taxes, and income tax rules you must adhere to. Our team is highly skilled in all aspects of charitable giving, and how to best leverage a contribution for income or transfer tax purposes. >
For closely held businesses, adequate succession planning is an important part of every business’ operation. We can help with shareholder and employment agreements, preparing for possible sale and many other circumstances unique to this type of business. >
Whether planning for a one-time donation or creating something that lasts for generations, leaving a legacy of charity should not come at a cost to your own family. Our team is highly skilled in all aspects of charitable giving, and how to best leverage a contribution for income or transfer tax purposes. >
With more than 50 years of the highest ratings in legal ability and ethical standards, Stadig Johnson’s founding partner, George R.A. Johnson, stands as one of the nation’s leading expert witness in estate and trust law. >