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To obtain legal representation from the Firm, you must first undergo a personal interview with a Firm attorney and establish an attorney-client relationship with the Firm by signing a written engagement letter. Whether you are a new or existing client of the Firm, the Firm cannot represent you on a new matter until it determines that there is no conflict of interest and it is willing and able to accept such new engagement in writing.
Services
At The Law Office of Stephen D. Dunegan, we understand that every individual is unique.
Because of this, we begin the estate planning process for each client by taking the time to understand your unique goals and concerns, the unique dynamics of your family, and what you want your legacy to be.
Once a plan has been developed, we draft the appropriate estate plan to meet those objectives, whether it be a simple will, a Revocable Living Trust coupled with a Pour Over Will, or some other more complicated structure as your situation dictates.
Because of this, we begin the estate planning process for each client by taking the time to understand your unique goals and concerns, the unique dynamics of your family, and what you want your legacy to be.
Once a plan has been developed, we draft the appropriate estate plan to meet those objectives, whether it be a simple will, a Revocable Living Trust coupled with a Pour Over Will, or some other more complicated structure as your situation dictates.
Most families believe that having a Will in place is the only way to protect and pass an inheritance to loved ones.
However, as we age, we become dependent upon others to assist, guide, comfort and care for us.
But if we don't have the proper plan in place, there may be little if any assets left for our loved ones, and the folks trying to do all those things for us can face some really difficult challenges.
Developing a plan for long term care and Medicaid/VA assistance can be difficult, but with the right legal assistance, you can navigate it successfully and save your estate from being spent down to pay for your nursing home or assisted living costs.
However, as we age, we become dependent upon others to assist, guide, comfort and care for us.
But if we don't have the proper plan in place, there may be little if any assets left for our loved ones, and the folks trying to do all those things for us can face some really difficult challenges.
Developing a plan for long term care and Medicaid/VA assistance can be difficult, but with the right legal assistance, you can navigate it successfully and save your estate from being spent down to pay for your nursing home or assisted living costs.
When a loved one passes away, depending on the type of planning that has been completed, his or her estate and/or trust will need to be administered.
1. Probate.
This is a court-managed process where the assets of the deceased are managed and distributed under the supervision of the Probate Court.
This is a private process for estates where the loved one owned his or her assets through a properly funded revocable living trust.
In both cases, the estate needs to be administered in a timely, orderly process where the executor or the successor trustee will gather assets, sell those not needed, pay all expenses and finally make distribution of the deceased's assets to the beneficiaries.
1. Probate.
This is a court-managed process where the assets of the deceased are managed and distributed under the supervision of the Probate Court.
This is a private process for estates where the loved one owned his or her assets through a properly funded revocable living trust.
In both cases, the estate needs to be administered in a timely, orderly process where the executor or the successor trustee will gather assets, sell those not needed, pay all expenses and finally make distribution of the deceased's assets to the beneficiaries.
Whether you are starting a business or planning to exit your business, The Law Office of Stephen D. Dunegan can help you develop and implement the appropriate plan.
Estate tax and income tax planning must be accounted for during the estate planning process.
Mr. Dunegan has been extensively involved in establishing non-profit charitable organizations over the years, from pet shelters to evangelical ministries.
He also works with his clients who are charitably inclined to develop tax-efficient gifting strategies that will allow them to "leave a legacy" that will live on long after them.
Estate tax and income tax planning must be accounted for during the estate planning process.
Mr. Dunegan has been extensively involved in establishing non-profit charitable organizations over the years, from pet shelters to evangelical ministries.
He also works with his clients who are charitably inclined to develop tax-efficient gifting strategies that will allow them to "leave a legacy" that will live on long after them.
When selling products and services to consumers, it is important to identify and promote your products and services with branding.
The best way to do this is to register a trademark - that is, use any word, symbol, or combination of the two to identify your product or service as your own and to differentiate your product or service from your competitors'.
A specific, robust intellectual property (IP) plan developed early on in the life of your company will allow you to maximize the value of your assets and protect your valuable IP down the road.
The best way to do this is to register a trademark - that is, use any word, symbol, or combination of the two to identify your product or service as your own and to differentiate your product or service from your competitors'.
A specific, robust intellectual property (IP) plan developed early on in the life of your company will allow you to maximize the value of your assets and protect your valuable IP down the road.
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