Experienced Attorneys in Annapolis, Maryland
You've worked hard to accumulate assets and security, and, whether it's your personal wealth or business assets, it's important that you plan for the protection of those throughout your life, and for your beneficiaries upon your death. Our law firm wants to put you in the best position to make these important decisions so that plans are in place when they are necessary.
At the Law Offices of Merrill, Cruttenden & Collinson, P.A., we can help you achieve your goals by bringing together a team of people to help you make plans today to protect your personal and business assets. We offer clients efficient and effective solutions to their estate planning, probate, estate and gift tax, and business law matters.
Estate Planning — Wills, Trusts and Your Family's Future
Estate planning allows for you to plan how your assets should be distributed at the time of your death. Through advance health care directives, powers of attorney and other planning tools, you can also provide instructions in the event of your incapacity or death. You can also provide for the future of your business through business succession planning. Our attorneys have both estate planning and business acumen to handle these matters and have been handling estate planning matters for over 25 years.
We use estate planning tools, such as wills and trusts to assist you in planning. We encourage our clients to take a proactive approach to ensure that their loved ones and their business are taken care of long after they create their estate plan. Danielle Cruttenden offers the advantage to clients of many years of experience planning complex estates. Tom Collinson is also available to assist clients on general estate planning matters.
Efficient Probate and Trust Administration Solutions
When you have lost a loved one and need help, our paralegals have been trained in the areas of probate and trust administration. With our paralegals handling your case, you will receive cost effective and efficient service because our paralegals are experienced and specially trained in probate and trust administration.
At our law firm, you will receive the attention of both a lawyer and paralegal who are focused on achieving the most favorable results for you.
Preparation of Estate and Gift Taxes
Our firm advises clients on preparation of estate and gift tax that arises out of probate or estate planning matters. While we do not handle individual income tax return preparation (except for a decedent’s final year), we are happy to assist you in estate, gift and fiduciary tax matters.
A Business Lawyer Who Understands Business
Business owners appreciate that we have a lawyer on staff with extensive business experience — from the inside. Attorney Tom Collinson can assist you throughout the life of your business, whether it is large or small. He is adept at guiding owners through all aspects of business formation, business operations and dissolution, merger and succession.
Contact Merrill, Cruttenden & Collinson Today
If you need assistance in any of our practice areas, we can answer your questions and help you take legal action. Please contact us online or by phone at 410.268.0006 to speak with an experienced Maryland attorney. We offer our estate planning and business law clients free initial consultations.
