Estate Planning, Wills + Trusts
Estate planning is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones, preserve your assets, and ensure your wishes are carried out.
Without proper planning, families are often left facing unnecessary stress, costly court proceedings, and uncertainty. At Stevens Law Office, we guide you through every step of the process, making it simple, understandable, and tailored to your unique situation.
Our Estate Planning Services
We provide a full range of estate planning tools to help you achieve your goals, including:
Last Will + Testaments
A will is the foundation of any estate plan, ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes.
Codicils (Will Amendments)
If you need to make changes to an existing will, we prepare codicils to update your instructions without replacing the entire document.
Durable Powers of Attorney
This allows you to appoint someone you trust to handle financial and legal matters if you become unable to do so yourself.
Healthcare + Terminal Care Documents
Also known as advance healthcare directives, these documents guide your family and doctors in making medical decisions that reflect your values and preferences.
Revocable + Irrevocable Trusts
Trusts can help avoid probate, protect privacy, and provide flexibility in how and when your assets are distributed. Irrevocable trusts can also offer asset protection and tax advantages.
Amendments to Trusts
Life circumstances change. We assist clients in amending trusts to reflect updated wishes, family dynamics, or financial considerations.
Life Estate Deeds + Warranty Deeds to Trusts
These tools allow you to transfer real estate into a trust or directly to beneficiaries while maintaining certain rights during your lifetime.
Comprehensive Estate Planning Packages
For individuals and families who want complete peace of mind, we offer a Comprehensive Estate Planning Package. This package typically includes:
- Last Will and Testament
- Durable Power of Attorney
- Revocable Trust
- Healthcare and Terminal Care Documents
- Deeding your real estate into your trust
By combining these essential tools, we create a cohesive plan that ensures your assets are protected, your wishes are honored, and your loved ones are cared for.
As part of our services, we also handle the important follow-through: we file your Last Will and Testament with the appropriate Probate Court in your county, facilitate the recording of any deeds with your town’s land records, and remain available to answer questions from your named executors, trustees, or beneficiaries. This ensures that your estate plan is not only well-drafted but also properly executed and supported.
Our Commitment to Clients
We understand that estate planning can feel overwhelming or even intimidating. That’s why we take the time to meet with each client personally, answer every question, and explain your options in plain language. Our goal is to give you confidence and peace of mind, knowing that your estate plan is thorough, effective, and specifically designed for you and your family.
Testimonials
What our clients are saying.
"I had an excellent experience at this office. From the initial consultation to the resolution of my case, the staff listened to all of my concerns and showed true professionalism. Lynne, in particular, was always responsive -answering phone calls and emails at practically any hour- and was very dedicated to making sure this entire process understandable to me, and that I knew what to expect at every step. Lynne's commitment to my case is what made me trust this firm."
"I cannot say enough about the attentiveness of Mr. Hal Stevens to my contractual problem. I felt he actually listened and then took time to walk me through the options which happily were resolved to my satisfaction. His clerk was likewise responsive and very quick to reply to my queries. Thank you!"
"I had a great experience with Harold Stevens and his team. Harold was professional, efficient, and made the whole process easy. Lynne Cullen, the law clerk, was also excellent. She kept everything organized, reminded me about my hearing, and made sure I was prepared. Everyone I dealt with was kind, helpful, and on top of things. They were exactly what I needed. Highly recommend."
"Lynne was fantastic to work with on my estate planning needs. She was knowledgeable, professional, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I don’t know what I would have done without her expertise. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for expert guidance - 5 stars."
"Lived in Stowe many years now in Colorado. Still owned property in Stowe. Stevens Law firm handled required legal documents and represented me at Closing. All while I was in Colorado. They were concise, helpful and at time patient! Would use them again in a minute!"
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