Alex R. Hernandez Jr. handles estates, trusts, and probate matters.

We can handle most legal matters including power of attorney, medical directives, wills, trusts, estates and other estate planning devices. We also handle medicare issues and other elder law issues.

As our population ages we find that our clients need to plan and prepare for financial, housing, and medical matters. We also deal with retirement and elder abuse law.

Trust Litigation

In a conflict concerning the rights to a trust, competent litigation is essential. Commonly, individual and corporate parties alike will be embroiled in a back-and-forth with another party over the legal matters concerning their entitlement to a trust attached to ambiguous terms.

Probate Administration

Probate administration is the process of proving to a probate court that the will is genuine.

Estate Planning

An estate plan begins with a will or living trust. A will provides your instructions, but it does not avoid probate. Any assets titled in your name or directed by your will must go through your state’s probate process before they can be distributed to your heirs. (If you own property in other states, your family will probably face multiple probates, each one according to the laws in that state.) The process varies greatly from state to state, but it can become expensive with legal fees, executor fees, and court costs. It can also take anywhere from nine months to two years or longer. With rare exception, probate files are open to the public and excluded heirs are encouraged to come forward and seek a share of your estate.

If you need an estate planning attorney call our firm, we can discuss your matter and schedule an appointment. Call us today. 1-888-HDZ-LAW-8

Alex R. Hernandez Jr. is a Chartered Trust and Estate Planner and a Fellow of the Global Academy of Financial Management.