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At Stearns, Williams & Doddridge PA, we guide clients through all aspects of estate planning with clarity and care. Whether you're planning for the future or updating existing documents, our goal is to ensure your wishes are honored and your loved ones protected.

Common Estate Planning Tools We Assist With:

• Last Will and Testaments
• Durable Powers of Attorney
• Health Care Surrogates
• Living Wills
• Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
• Generation Skipping and Estate Tax Planning
• Retirement Account Planning
• Enhanced Life Estate Deeds (“Lady Bird” Deeds)

Estate planning allows you to determine, in your own words, who will care for your children, manage your assets, and make decisions if you become incapacitated. Proper planning ensures those left behind avoid unnecessary stress, costs, and legal uncertainty.

What Makes Up Your Estate:

Stearns, Williams & Doddridge PA can help ensure all your assets are properly addressed in your estate plan, including:

• Real Estate
• Vehicles
• Small Businesses
• Investment Accounts and Securities
• Bank Accounts and Pensions
• Life Insurance and Annuities
• Jewelry and Other Personal Property

A well-crafted estate plan minimizes or avoids probate and ensures your legacy is preserved. We help clients establish revocable trusts, designate beneficiaries, and take proactive steps that reduce legal complications. No matter your age or financial profile, we can help you create a plan that offers peace of mind and protection for the future.