YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ATTORNEY

Estate Planning

Phyllis has assisted many families with their estate planning to assure the distribution of their estate in as efficient and timely manner as possible, taking into consideration whether they require any planning to avoid the payment of estate taxes, or require any special needs planning. Including but not limited to:

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Wills

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Trusts

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Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care

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Durable Power of Attorney for Financial Purposes

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Living Will/Directive to Physicians

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HIPPA Release

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Gift by Living Donor (allows you to give directions regarding donating your organs)

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Form to Donate Body for Medical Study

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Family Settlement Agreements

Probate

Phyllis has assisted many families following the death of a family member, friend or loved one with the necessary probate process, including but not limited to:

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Applications to Probate Will

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Application for Heirship Determination when the Deceased did not have a Will

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Small Estate Affidavits

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Heirship Affidavits

Real Estate

Phyllis has assisted many Buyers or Sellers with the process of buying or selling real property, including but not limited to:

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Drafting Earnest Money Contracts

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Reviewing Earnest Money Contracts

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Reviewing Closing Documents prior to Closing

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Attending Closings

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Drafting Deeds, Releases, Real Estate Notes, Deeds of Trust and Contracts for Deed

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Drafting Heirship Affidavits

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Assisting in Selling Owner Financed Property

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Assisting in all aspects of resolving title issues

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File liens against real property

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Foreclosures

Small Business

Phyllis represents many small business owners with their various legal needs. If Phyllis does not practice in a particular area, she will refer you to a competent and experienced attorney in that area of the law.

Misc. Services

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Adoptions

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Pre and Post-Marital Agreements

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Name Changes

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Expungement of Criminal Record

Provides Referrals As Needed - If clients require assistance in an area in which she does not practice, Phyllis will refer them to professionals in that area

Mediator - Phyllis is a trained mediator and uses those skills to bring about quick, efficient resolutions

Speaker - Phyllis enjoys speaking to churches, clubs, assisted living facilities and all non-profit organizations to share her knowledge and give back to her community

 

Power of Attorney Information

 

Everyone Needs a Will

 

Newspaper Column by Phyllis Oeser