BASIC ESTATE PLANNING
When we assist our clients with their basic estate planning needs, in addition to providing individual guidance and advice, we discuss the preparation of the following documents tailored to our clients’ needs:
Simple wills
Wills with children’s trusts
Durable financial power of attorney
Health care directives
Voluntary appointment of guardians
Living wills
GENERAL BUSINESS PLANNING
When our clients are looking for advice on either setting up, operating or retiring from a small business we can provide advice on the proper forms and actions to take to meet the client’s needs. We assist in:
Setting up limited liability companies
Setting up closely held businesses
Preparing LLC operating agreements
Preparing organizational minutes and bylaws for the closely held corporation
Preparing bylaws, minutes of meetings and meeting notices
Purchase/ Sale agreements
Assignment of LLC interests or stock
Cross stock purchase agreements
Stock restrictions
We assist in preparing the filings for State of New Hampshire approval and we work closely with our clients’ other advisors such as CPA’s and financial advisors
REAL ESTATE – RESIDENTIAL
Jim and both paralegals are equipped to handle all aspects of the residential real estate transaction. We have extensive experience in representing all parties in a real estate transaction. We have represented the first time home buyer, the experienced investor, the builder and many local lending institutions. Our decades of back titles throughout New Hampshire and our association with First American Title Insurance Company since the early 1980s enables us to work quickly and affordably in order to assist our clients, large or small. We pride ourselves in our affordable service to our clients.
Deed preparation
Purchase and sale agreements
Title searches and updates
Closing preparation and representation
Title insurance
Lender representation
Private financing
Leases and landlord tenant relations.
Life estates
REAL ESTATE – COMMERCIAL
Like our representation of clients in the residential transaction, our service to our clients in the commercial transaction draws on our extensive experience gained over many years. We are especially equipped to work with our clients in planning for a purchase or sale of a property or to apply for a bank loan. We work with our clients and banks from drafting the purchase agreement or loan application through the due diligence studies to the preparation of the documents necessary to see any project to completion. Our association with local lending institutions enables us to understand and work through the sometimes complex demands of the lender.
Advanced purchase agreements
Commercial loan documents for lenders
Attorney opinion letters
PROBATE
If you have lost a loved one, you may have many issues to deal with during such an emotional time. Whether your loved one had a will or not, a large or small estate, most estates where there is no lifetime trust need to go through the probate process with the court. We will be there to help take care of the estate administration and relieve the stress of managing the financial and administrative affairs during this difficult time. We will help you determine the documents needed, where and how to file the paperwork, how to pay bills and claims and what you need to do to preserve and transfer assets
ELDERCARE PLANNING
We strive for compassionate and understanding advice and guidance for our clients. We typically discuss the following issues and documents:
Nursing care and assisted living placement
Voluntary conservatorships
Durable power of attorneys
Health care power of attorneys
Petitions for guardianship of the person or estate
ELDERCARE PROTECTION
Recently we see many instances where the Elder citizens of our communities are being exploited and abused. At times this can come from a trusted family member or friend but also from unsolicited e-mail and other communications from organized criminals. If you or a family member are subject to any behavior that you believe may be either financial or even emotional exploitation or abuse we may be able to help you find the help you need to protect yourself or your loved ones.
