Wills & Probate

What will happen to your belongings after you die? Who gets the house or the cabin or the farm? Will your family members be left fighting over your money, property, and items of sentimental value? We can help you create and implement an estate plan that will protect your assets and facilitate a transfer to family, whether during your lifetime or after death, with income and estate tax efficiency.

We strive to give you peace of mind. We will listen to your concerns, share our recommendations, and collaborate with you in preparing an estate plan that suits your unique circumstances.

At Smith, Paulson, O’Donnell & Erickson, PLC we understand the importance of protecting your estate and planning for future incapacity. To help you accomplish your goals, we provide a full range of estate planning services to protect you and your loved ones. Our services include but are not limited to:

  • Will drafting
  • Trust drafting
  • Trust administration
  • Transfer on death deeds
  • Conservatorship
  • Guardianship
  • Life Estates
  • Medical Assistance/Social Security planning
  • Nursing home planning
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Health Care Directives

We strive to give you peace of mind. We will listen to your concerns, share our recommendations, and collaborate with you in preparing an estate plan that suits your unique circumstances.

Contact Smith Paulson O’Donnell & Erickson, PLC today to schedule a consultation to discuss your estate planning needs.

Probate

When a loved one dies, they may leave behind work to do. From simple transfers of title to formal probates to contentious disputes among heirs and beneficiaries, we can help. Smith, Paulson, O’Donnell & Erickson has extensive experience handling probate litigation and any disputes that may arise during the probate process. We will work with you to determine what procedures need to be followed and what tasks accomplished to resolve all post-death issues fairly, quickly, and cost-effectively.

Contact Smith Paulson O’Donnell & Erickson, PLC today to schedule a consultation to discuss your estate planning needs.

Attorneys:  Patrick O'Donnell