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Overview
Clients say that James Tews’ clarity in thinking, practical advice, and efficient problem-solving skills allows them to get through challenging times brought about by the death or incapacity of a loved one.
James works with families to both develop comprehensive estate plans and to execute the directions set forth in those plans at the appropriate time. General areas of focus include preparing estate plan documents (e.g., Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney), both routine and complex probate and trust administration, planning to minimize death taxes, establishing and administering guardianships and conservatorships, Medicaid planning, and, when necessary, litigation necessary to accomplish client goals. Regardless of the particular matter at hand, from simple to complex, James aspires to meet client desires efficiently and timely.
James also has significant experience in providing legal assistance to clients who are parenting or caring for a child with physical or cognitive challenges. His experience includes establishing both “first party” and “third party” Special Needs Trusts. These types of Trusts allow for trust assets to benefit a child with special needs in ways not covered by available needs-based government benefits, while at the same time preserving the eligibility of the child for such government benefits.
