Comprehensive Estate Planning to Secure Your Family's Future

Estate planning is the process of organizing how your assets will be distributed upon your death or incapacitation. We guide families through creating wills, living trusts, and medical power of attorney forms to ensure your wishes are honored and your legacy is protected.

An estate plan typically includes a will, trusts, advanced medical directives, powers of attorney, and potentially other documents depending on your goals.

Estate planning cost can vary based on the complexity of your estate and the services you require. At Ravenell Law, we offer transparent fees and personalized packages with clarity from the start.

While a simple will may suffice for some, many clients benefit from a living trust which allows assets to pass outside of probate. We assess your needs and help determine the best structure.

Without an estate plan, state laws decide how your assets are distributed. This can lead to delays and unintended outcomes. In Pennsylvania, for example, 20 Pa.C.S. § 2102 provides that when a person dies without a will and leaves a spouse and children who are not all also the spouse's children, the surviving spouse's intestate share is one-half of the intestate estate. Where all of the children are also the spouse's, the share is the first $30,000 plus one-half of the balance. Outcomes depend on your family and assets, so this is general information, not legal advice. Our firm ensures your estate is handled as you intended.

We assist Pennsylvania and New Jersey families with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives, including residents of Bucks and Montgomery County communities near our Doylestown and Willow Grove service areas. Contact us to discuss your situation; general information on this page is not legal advice. See also our guidance on common will mistakes, powers of attorney, and Medicaid planning linked above and below.