Estate Planning, Trusts, & Probate

Your estate represents more than just assets—it’s your legacy. At Eberhardt & Olson, LLC, we work with you to create wills, trusts, and healthcare directives that protect your family and ensure your wishes are honored.

If you’ve recently lost a loved one, we’re here to guide you through the probate process.

Think of us as your coach: we’ll handle the paperwork and legal complexities while you, as the quarterback, make the important decisions. Our goal is to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible, allowing you to focus on your family during a difficult time

Estate Planning Services

  • A Last Will and Testament is a crucial legal document that ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your passing. Without a valid will, state laws determine who inherits your estate, which may not align with your intentions.

    By working with us, you gain the peace of mind that your loved ones will be taken care of, your assets will be distributed exactly as you choose, and any potential disputes will be minimized. We provide expert guidance to craft a legally sound and comprehensive will, protecting your family's future and preserving your legacy.

  • A trust is an estate planning tool that allows you to manage your assets during your lifetime and distribute them seamlessly after your passing. Trusts can help avoid probate, reduce taxes, protect assets from creditors, and provide for minor children or dependents in a structured manner.

    Our team specializes in setting up revocable and irrevocable trusts, tailored to your financial situation and long-term goals.

    With our expertise, you ensure faster asset distribution, more privacy, and greater control over how your wealth is handled—giving your loved ones peace of mind.

  • A Financial Power of Attorney (POA) grants a trusted individual the legal authority to manage your finances, pay bills, handle investments, and make financial decisions on your behalf in case you become incapacitated. Without this document, your family may have to go through costly and time-consuming court proceedings to gain control over your financial affairs.

    With our help, you can draft a clear and legally binding Financial POA that ensures your financial matters are handled responsibly and according to your wishes, even in unforeseen circumstances. Secure your financial future today with this crucial legal protection.

  • A Medical Power of Attorney (MPOA) allows you to designate a trusted person to make critical healthcare decisions for you if you become unable to do so yourself. This ensures that your medical treatment aligns with your personal values and preferences, preventing confusion or conflicts among family members.

    By working with us, you can rest assured that your medical care decisions will be in the hands of someone who understands your wishes, providing peace of mind to both you and your loved ones. Don’t leave these important decisions up to chance—get your Medical POA in place today.

  • A Living Will outlines your specific preferences regarding medical treatments in situations when you have reached the bitter end or are in a persistent vegetative state. The name of this document can be confusing!

    A living will is different from a Last Will and Testamate and is effective during your lifetime.

    This document ensures that your healthcare providers and family members know exactly what medical care you would or would not want to receive at that point.

    By having a Living Will in place, you take the burden off your loved ones during emotionally difficult times, preventing potential disagreements and ensuring your wishes are carried out.

    Let us help you create a legally binding Living Will so you can make these critical decisions in advance—on your terms.