Cortes Law Firm Practice Areas

ESTATE PLANNING

Estate planning is for everyone, not just the wealthy or the aging. Anyone can become disabled at any time. One of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones is to establish an estate plan. A well-designed estate plan provide for loved ones, including minor children or aging parents, provide for incapacity, avoid probate at death, reduce or avoid estate taxes, and provide for charitable organizations.

I meet with individuals and families to review their personal and financial situation, including their needs, concerns, hopes and goals, and explain the options available to them based on their situation. This may include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance medical directives, or a combination of these, depending on client needs and goals. Once their estate plan is in place, my client’s enjoy peace of mind knowing they have provided for themselves and their loved ones in case an unexpected crisis occurs.

PROBATE ATTORNEY

Administering the estate of a family member can be time consuming and emotionally draining. Handling the details of an estate can be particularly hard if you are grieving the loss of a loved one or if there is disagreement within the family. I regularly represent clients who serve in a fiduciary capacity, such as executors, administrators and guardians.

BUSINESS LAW

I assist clients with all types issues that arise in the operation of a business. This includes selection and formation of business entities, purchase or merger of businesses, employment matters, contracts, collections, succession planning, collections and business litigation.

ELDER LAW

Seniors and their families often face a myriad of legal and extralegal needs such as end-of-life decisions, unexpected incapacity, public benefit eligibility, or long-term care concerns. I strive to help my aging clients preserve their assets and maintain dignity and control as they grow older. This often requires a focus on planning for incapacity, asset protection and long-term care. I also represent clients in every phase of incompetency and guardianship proceedings.

FAMILY LAW

I represent married and single individuals with family law related legal needs. This includes, but is not limited to, adoptions, prenuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements and child support modifications. With this experience, I have become comfortable with understanding intricacies of property arrangements, and the characterization of property as it relates to my clients’ situations and needs.

DUI ATTORNEY

If you or a family member are arrested for a DUI, then it is important to contact us immediately.  DPS MUST receive a written request for hearing with 15 days of arrest.  We are ready to guide you through the Department of Public Safety administrative hearing and the City or County criminal procedure.

Cortes Law firm Practice Areas, DUI, Divorce, Estate Planning, Trial Attorney, Wills Trusts

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