WILLS, TRUSTS & ESTATE PLANNING:
Every person should have an Estate plan. Ouimette & Runcie has over 40 years of experience assisting individuals and families with their Estate Planning needs. Things to consider include:

• Should assets pass to beneficiaries through probate or outside of probate?
  
• What is the impact of State and Federal Estate Taxes?
• Do I need a Will?
  
• Should I have a Trust?
• Who should I name as Executor of my Will or Trustee of my Trust?
• Who should I name as Guardian of my children?
• Should I be executing an enhanced Life Estate Deed for my home?
• Do I need a Power of Attorney?
  

These are just some of the questions we all need to understand and answer. Ouimette & Runcie will advise and assist you in formulating a plan for the future, and handle the drafting and execution of documents necessary to effectuate your personalized plan to carry out your wishes. These documents may include any or all of the following:

• Will
  
• Trust
• Power of Attorney
• Advanced Directive
  
• Enhanced Life Estate Deed
  

We also regularly represent clients in the Probate Division of the Vermont Superior Court in matters such as:

• Submission of Wills to Probate
  
• Estate Administration
• Trust Administration
• Guardianship