Columbia, IL - Estate planning is crucial to securing a family’s financial future and ensuring that assets are distributed according to one's wishes. While some people prefer navigating this process alone, there are situations where seeking an estate planning attorney becomes essential.
Stumpf and Gutknecht, P.C. stress the importance of having an attorney to traverse complex family dynamics, manage large/diverse assets, address business ownership issues, accommodate special needs considerations, and handle tax planning. The firm discusses a client’s circumstances and goals in detail before providing informed guidance on an estate plan, such as a will, trust, health care directive, and power of attorney.
Stumpf and Gutknecht, P.C. strive to help clients make informed decisions that maximize their asset protection and minimize confusion regarding their wishes should they pass away or become incapacitated. With nearly 75 years of combined legal experience, the team has empowered generations of families in Monroe County, IL, and the St. Louis Metro East area using personalized attention and tailored services.
Whether a client is recently retired, has gotten married/remarried, is expecting their first child, or desires control over their wealth, Stumpf and Gutknecht, P.C. Estate Planning Attorneys provide comprehensive services aimed at helping them gain peace of mind about their future, finances, and family’s long-term welfare.
In Illinois, assets relayed in a will require administration through probate, while those held in trust may be transferred without probate. In addition, if the decedent doesn’t have a valid will, their estate assets will be given to all legal heirs/beneficiaries through probate. No matter the situation, Stumpf and Gutknecht, P.C. provide insightful guidance throughout the probate and estate administration process.
The firm helps clients manage an efficient and orderly transition so all parties move forward following a family member’s passing. The team identifies all estate assets, finds confirmed/possible creditors with a claim, pays final tax obligations, and distributes the remaining assets among beneficiaries.
While disputes can arise among family members and beneficiaries regarding estate administration, Stumpf and Gutknecht, P.C. have extensive experience representing or defending clients involved in will contests, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and other inheritance disagreements. The team works to achieve amicable resolutions or take matters to court if necessary.
In the dynamism of estate planning, clients can discover more about Stumpf and Gutknecht, P.C. to explore how they can invest in their futures and preserve their families or legacies.
About Stumpf and Gutknecht, P.C.:
Stumpf and Gutknecht, P.C. counsel families and businesses seeking estate planning and administration, probate, real estate transactions, business law provisions, and criminal defense. Alan Stumpf founded the firm in 1990 to provide personalized legal services, establish/maintain client relationships, and earn the respect of the community in which it practices. Tim Gutknecht joined in 2010 and has since supported and resolved legal issues for thousands of clients.
Media Contact
Name
Stumpf and Gutknecht, P.C.
Contact name
Alan Stumpf & Timothy Gutknecht
Contact phone
(618) 281-7626
Contact address
222 S Main St
City
Columbia
State
IL
Zip
62236
Country
United States
Url
https://sg-attorneys.com/
