WHAT WE DO

Helping you age on your terms.

M.E. Roberts Law can help you with many services relating to elder law, including:

Trusts and Estates

The experienced attorneys at M.E. Roberts Law can assist you in successfully mapping out your family’s future. We will work with you to effectively plan your estate, draft wills, create trusts, and implement creative tax strategies…

Probate

Probate is the legal process for the general administration of a deceased person’s will or the estate of a deceased person without a will, also called “intestacy.” The probate process also determines whether a will is valid and authentic…

Wills

Creating a will—often known as a Last Will and Testament—directs beneficiaries and the Courts on how you wish your assets to be handled after your death. These assets may include real property, personal property, and other types of assets…

Estate Planning

Estate Planning allows an individual to set their family up for success upon their death. While no one wants to anticipate their own death, effective estate planning allows an individual to arrange for the management and disposition of assets…

Trust Administration

Trust Administration refers to the Trustee’s management of trust property according to the terms of the Trust. Once a Trustor establishes a Trust, the named Trustee is required to manage the Trust according to all the Trustor’s terms…

Estate Administration

An individual’s estate includes all of his or her possessions after they die. When a person dies, their real estate, money, stocks, and personal belongings all become part of a person’s estate. Administering the estate includes…

Powers of Attorney

M.E. Roberts Law specializes in drafting and executing Powers of Attorney. Powers of Attorney are written, legal authorization for a person to represent you or act on your behalf in private affairs, business, or other legal matters….

Guardianship

Guardianship is a legal process used to protect individuals incapable of caring for themselves due to infancy, incapacity, or disability. The guardianship process can be taxing and stressful for many individuals. Not only can it be stressful for the…

Advance Directives

An Advance Directive is used to document who you want to make healthcare decisions for you if you are unable to do so for yourself. These directives can outline the types of medical treatment you do or do not want…

Fiduciary Income Tax

Fiduciaries of trusts and estates are treated differently for federal income tax purposes. Generally, any income distributed by the trust or estate fiduciary during the tax year is not taxable to the trust or estate. Instead, that income is taxable…

Litigation

While we strive to settle any dispute through means other than litigation, unfortunately, there are some cases where the only resolution is litigation. The attorneys at M.E. Roberts Law are experienced in handling contested guardianships, will caveats and…

Premarital Agreements

Premarital Agreements, also known as prenuptial agreements, are written contracts entered into by couples before marriage. These agreements enable couples to select and control many rights they acquire upon marriage…

“We are so pleased with Margot’s advice and representation. Her previous experience working in the courts gives her unique and invaluable insight. As an attorney myself, I especially appreciate her perseverance and ingenuity both of which have really helped us in our guardianship/trust matter. I heartily recommend Margot to anyone seeking an attorney’s help with a guardianship or trust matter.”

— Joseph W.