estate planning

Planning for the future is a crucial step in ensuring that your wishes are honored and your loved ones are protected. The Law Firm of Elfreda Dockery is here to provide you with expert guidance and personalized estate planning services. With over 30 years of experience, our firm handles Estate Planning, offering tailored solutions to help you create a comprehensive plan that addresses all aspects of your estate. Elfreda Dockery will assist you in creating a strategy to preserve, manage, and distribute your assets after your death. Whether you need assistance with creating a trust, drafting a will, establishing powers of attorney, or drafting a Living Will/Advance Directive, the law firm is dedicated to helping you achieve peace of mind and security for the future, even if you have only a single home and a modest bank account.

Estate planning involves a range of legal documents and strategies designed to manage your assets and healthcare decisions in the event of incapacity or death. At the Law Firm of Elfreda Dockery, we understand that each client’s situation is unique, and we take the time to listen to your goals and concerns. Our personalized approach ensures that your estate plan reflects your specific needs and wishes, providing clarity and direction for your loved ones during difficult times. We are committed to providing you with the knowledge and support you need to make informed decisions about your estate.

Trusts are a powerful tool in estate planning, allowing you to manage and distribute your assets according to your wishes. At the Law Firm of Elfreda Dockery, we help clients create various types of trusts, including revocable living trusts and irrevocable trusts, tailored to meet their specific goals. Trusts can provide numerous benefits, such as avoiding probate, reducing estate taxes, and protecting assets from creditors.



Our team works closely with you to understand your financial situation and long-term objectives, ensuring that your trust is structured to achieve your goals. We guide you through the process of funding the trust, managing trust assets, and selecting a trustworthy trustee. Whether you are looking to provide for your family, support a charitable cause, or protect a loved one with special needs, we offer the expertise and personalized service needed to create an effective trust.

A will is a fundamental component of any estate plan, specifying how your assets should be distributed upon your death. At the Law Firm of Elfreda Dockery, we assist clients in drafting pour-over wills and simple wills that clearly outline their wishes. A pour-over will works in conjunction with a trust, ensuring that any assets not included in the trust are transferred to it upon your death. This provides a comprehensive approach to asset management and distribution.



Our team takes the time to understand your family dynamics, financial situation, and personal preferences, crafting a will that accurately reflects your intentions. We ensure that your will meets all legal requirements and provides clear instructions to your executor, minimizing the potential for disputes among beneficiaries. With our guidance, you can have confidence that your legacy will be honored and your loved ones will be cared for.

A living will, also known as an advance healthcare directive, allows you to specify your preferences for medical treatment in the event that you become incapacitated. The Law Firm of Elfreda Dockery helps clients create living wills with durable power of attorney provisions, ensuring that your healthcare decisions are respected even when you cannot communicate them yourself.



We work with you to outline your wishes regarding life-sustaining treatments, pain management, and other critical healthcare decisions. Additionally, we help you designate a durable power of attorney for healthcare, empowering a trusted individual to make medical decisions on your behalf. Our comprehensive approach ensures that your healthcare preferences are clearly documented and legally enforceable, providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

A general power of attorney for property allows you to appoint someone to manage your financial affairs if you are unable to do so. At the Law Firm of Elfreda Dockery, we assist clients in creating general powers of attorney that grant broad authority to a trusted individual to handle financial transactions, manage assets, and make decisions on your behalf.

We guide you through the process of selecting a reliable agent and outlining the specific powers you wish to grant. Our team ensures that your power of attorney document meets all legal requirements and provides clear instructions to your agent. With our guidance, you can have confidence that your Power of Attorney will be drafted responsibly and in accordance with your wishes.

A power of attorney for health care allows you to designate someone to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so. The Law Firm of Elfreda Dockery helps clients establish powers of attorney for health care, ensuring that their healthcare preferences are honored and their rights are protected.



We assist you in selecting a trusted individual to act as your healthcare agent and in detailing the scope of their authority. Our team provides guidance on the legal and practical considerations involved, ensuring that your healthcare power of attorney is comprehensive and effective. With our support, you can ensure that your healthcare decisions are made in alignment with your values and preferences.