Durfee Law Group How is Estate Planning Different with Durfee Law Group? We offer a number of services in our estate plans that other law firms do not, or are unable to offer: Dispute Avoidance Dynasty Planning Protector Charitable Planning Integrated Planning Perpetual Te... Asset Protection Basic Documents Business Planning Charitable Planning Coordination Last Will & Testament
Durfee Law Group What is Preventive Law? Just as many people avoid going to the doctor until there is a problem, people also avoid meeting with their attorney until something goes wrong. Similarly, as regular visits with a medial professiona... Asset Protection Coordination Tax Planning
Durfee Law Group How does Tax Planning fit in with Dynasty Estate Planning? “The Only Two Certainties in Life are Death and Taxes” –Mark Twain –Benjamin Franklin This old adage made profound by Benjamin Franklin and made famous by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens), still holds true... Coordination
Durfee Law Group What is a Trust and how do I know if I need one? A Trust is simply a contract to control the disposition of properties. A person has a contract drafted to protect property or assets to be passed on to a loved one at some point in the future. Partici... Asset Protection Business Planning Charitable Planning Coordination Estate Planning Probate & Estate Administration Tax Planning Trusts
Durfee Law Group What do I need to know before starting my Estate Plan? Estate Planning is a vital step in protecting your family's future. We can lay out your assets and arrange them to benefit you and your beneficiaries after your passing. Depending on your current hold... Basic Documents Coordination Estate Planning Last Will & Testament
Durfee Law Group Live Well, Leave a Legacy Welcome to Durfee Law Group Hi, my name is Rick Durfee. I am the founder and senior attorney of Durfee Law Group. Welcome to our firm. My personal and law firm motto is “Live Well, Leave a Legacy.”®Th... Asset Protection Basic Documents Business Planning Charitable Planning Coordination Last Will & Testament Professionals Tax Planning
Durfee Law Group Equity Strip Exposed How To Strip Out Equity The so-called "equity strip" is sometimes promoted as an asset protect device. It is most often used with real estate. However, it can be used with nearly any asset. While an e... Asset Protection Business Planning Coordination Estate Planning Professionals Trusts
Durfee Law Group Revocable Trust Comparison Trust Comparison The Estate Planning Group of Durfee Law Group offers two levels of Revocable Living Trusts: Simple and Dynasty. This Chart provides a way to make a meaningful Trust Comparison between... Coordination
Durfee Law Group The Family Bank The Family Bank What is a Family Bank? Well, to start, it’s important to understand why a Family Bank may be useful. Why a Family Bank? Most families who have worked hard to accumulate wealth share a ... Coordination
Durfee Law Group Why Is Probate Necessary? Mandatory Litigation Probate is almost never voluntary. It is compelled. Why is probate necessary? When a person dies, it has been a nasty habit of humanity from the dawn of time for people to show up... Coordination Estate Planning Last Will & Testament Probate & Estate Administration Trusts
Durfee Law Group Split Interest Gifts Split Interest Gifts An asset or property can be divided up in many ways. We can divide if geographically by putting a fence down the middle. We can dividing it over time by renting or leasing it. A s... Asset Protection Charitable Planning Coordination Estate Planning Tax Planning Trusts
Durfee Law Group Jurisdictional Diversification Jurisdictional Diversification Jurisdictional Diversification is a reality for most people whether they know it or not. If you have family members or property or business interests in more than one pl... Coordination