Dana V. Baker

We handle probate estates and trust administration on an hourly basis rather than a percentage and assist with advice to keep costs low and avoid unnecessary expense. We prepare the needed documents and guide the personal representative (executor) or trustee through the steps involved with final expenses, debts and taxes and distributing the estate or trust assets to beneficiaries in accordance with the intentions of the deceased.We handle probate estates and trust administration on an hourly basis rather than a percentage and assist with advice to keep costs low and avoid unnecessary expense. We prepare the needed documents and guide the personal representative (executor) or trustee through the steps involved with final expenses, debts and taxes and distributing the estate or trust assets to beneficiaries in accordance with the intentions of the deceased.

We advise clients regarding the formation and administration of business entities, which includes the following services:

• Business entity formation, such as an LLC, a sole proprietorship, partnership, S-Corporation, C-Corporation, Professional Corporation or 501(c) (3) Nonprofit Corporation.
• Buy-sell agreements
• Organizing the business, including drafting articles, bylaws and resolutions and securing tax identification numbers
• Drafting and negotiating lease agreements
• Representation in mergers, acquisitions and dissolutions
• General business planning and advice

We assist in determining and preparing an individualized estate plan utilizing the strategies that are the most beneficial for our client’s personal needs and legal goals, including wills, trusts, probate administration plans and other tools for protecting and allocating assets and establishing guardianships for minor children. We also assist with appointing a power of attorney for financial and health care purposes, drafting a living will or advanced directive, and drafting premarital agreements to preserve estate plans.

We represent our clients in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions, which include preparation of the necessary documents for buying or selling a residence or business, such as agreements for purchase, leases, deeds, mortgages and other documents required to convey title or to maintain a security interest. We also handle landlord and tenant matters for landlords.