Wills and Estates
Our lawyers have expertise in all areas of estate planning for individuals and business owners, and in and estate administration.

The firm offers individuals assistance in the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney for Personal Care and Management of Property. We offer general estate planning advice and services to individuals in minimizing and/or planning for probate fees and taxes through joint ownership of property, gifts to children, beneficiary designations, family law matters, insurance and family trusts.

In addition to the above, we offer business owners specific guidance in estate planning. These services include planning for probate fees and estate taxes, succession planning through the use of powers of attorney, shareholder and partnership agreements, marriage contracts and business transfer arrangements, estate freezes and holding corporations.

Finally, in the event of the death of a loved one, the firm provides legal guidance to Executors and Trustees, as necessary, to perform required duties in administering estates and transferring property to beneficiaries. We also provide mediation and litigation services with respect to contested Wills, disputes among beneficiaries and other estate matters.

Lawyers at Pavey, Law, Wannop & Witteveen LLP
Stephen Witteveen provides legal services in the area of Wills and Estates. For more information on this area, please see the brochures below or contact us for further information.

Pavey, Law, Wannop & Witteveen LLP Brochures
The following brochures have been prepared by the lawyers at Pavey, Law, Wannop & Witteveen LLP to outline some of the legal issues which may arise with wills and estates which our lawyers have expertise in addressing:

Preparing a Will
Power of Attorney
Considerations for Business Owners
Wills and Estates information for Separated Persons

For Further Information
on the services provided by our firm in the area of municipal law, please contact us at (519)621-7260.