Wills & Estate Planning

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Burton & Simkin Estate Planning Lawyers: Helping People Wisely Manage Hard Earned Assets is a Gratifying Part of Our Practice.

How will your estate be divided? Who will raise your minor children if you die? Can you organize your financial assets to shelter them from taxes when you are older or reduce the tax burden to your heirs. At Burton & Simkin, we routinely help clients solve these and other estate planning issues.

Contact one of our lawyers to arrange an initial meeting. Call 765-966-5518 or toll-free at 877-966-5518 or email us at info@burtonandsimkin.com

Estate Planning Issues
  • Organizing estate paperwork
  • Medical powers of attorney
  • Financial powers of attorney
  • Guardianship of children
  • Education of children
  • Wills
  • Executor selection
  • Managing assets for underage heirs
  • Living trusts
  • Avoiding probate
  • Estate tax avoidance
  • Making gifts
  • AB trusts
  • Insurance trusts
  • Health care directives
  • Charitable Trusts
  • Challenging wills
  • Final arrangements
Donald L. Simkin, Attorney
Practice Areas:
  • Divorce & Family Law
  • Criminal Defense
  • Civil Litigation
  • Business
  • Estates & Probate Proceedings
  • Wills & Estate Planning
  • Personal Injury
  • Real Estate
David J. Burton, Attorney
Practice Areas:
  • Personal Injury & Civil Litigation
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Business & Real Estate
  • Wills & Estate Planning
  • Estates & Probate Proceedings
Call 765-966-5518 or 877-966-5518
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Useful Estate Planning Links
FirstGov for Seniors (Major portal to information)
Employee Benefits Security Administration
Ballpark Estimate for Comfortable Retirement
Benefits Calculators
Social Security Online
Tips for Selecting an Estate Planning Lawyer

Estate planning enables individuals to not only have greater control over their assets at death, but to manage their financial affairs to their best advantage while living.
  • Is the lawyer experienced in estate planning and wills?
  • How long has the lawyer been practicing?
  • Check out the lawyer's reputation and skills. Ask other lawyers. Ask friends and associates if they are familiar with the lawyer.
  • Is the lawyer available for an immediate appointment? Does the lawyer have the time and resources to give you the attention you require?
  • Review the lawyer's biography and areas of practice on the firm's website.
  • Visit the website of the state bar association, or call them, to assure the lawyer is in good standing.
  • Is the lawyer conveniently located to assist you? Does the lawyer have strong ties in your community?
  • Does the lawyer seem to have an interest in representing you?
  • Will the lawyer be handling your case personally? Have you been treated with courtesy by members of the lawyer's staff?
  • Are you comfortable with the lawyer?

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