Strauss & Associates

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Asheville and Hendersonville Estate Planning Attorneys

Providing Comprehensive Estate Planning Services
Please see our article on Planning after "Repeal" of the Estate Tax.

Bush Tax Cuts Presentation
2011 will likely bring major changes to the US tax system. We recommend that you consult with your advisors as soon as possible if any of the following apply to you, so that such issues may be addressed before year’s end.

If your net worth, including life insurance, is more than $1,000,000;
If you are interested in making large gifts to grandchildren in 2010 to save taxes;
If you wish to transfer some of your assets to children or others to reduce your taxable estate and/or shift income from such assets to those in lower tax brackets;
If you have future income you can accelerate into this year;
If you have income tax deductions that may be deferred until 2011;
If you are considering a sale of property that will incur a capital gains tax, and can do so before year’s end;
If you own a large IRA or other retirement asset; or

If any of these situations apply to you, we want to discuss strategies with you that could benefit you and your family if implemented before the end of this year. We would look forward to meeting with you at either our Asheville (828.258.0994) or Hendersonville (828.696.1811) office.

Do you want to protect your children's inheritance from creditors, predators and divorce? Do you want to avoid paying unnecessary estate taxes? Do you have a business that you wish to pass along to a loved one without complications? Do you have questions about Medicaid expenses, and how they will affect your legacy to your spouse or children?
Strauss & Associates, P.A., located in Asheville and Hendersonville, North Carolina, can provide the answers. Our estate planning lawyers offer dedicated and informative representation in estate planning, transfer tax planning, probate administration, asset protection, elder law services, and related areas. Handling these matters is all we do, and you can be confident we do it well.
Plan your legacy. Protect your assets. Contact our experienced attorneys now at (828) 258-0994 or (828) 696-1811
Customized Estate Planning Services Based on Your Needs and Goals
Our firm strongly believes that a team-oriented holistic approach is vital to the creation of an effective estate plan. We work to identify your specific needs, discuss your objectives, and, if necessary, bring in accountants, financial planners and/or other professionals for guidance. We take great pride in providing customized estate plans that grant you peace of mind.
In addition, we strive to remain in constant communication with our clients during the estate planning process and to keep them informed of any developments that may affect their overall goals.
Family and Wealth Protection through Cutting Edge, State of the Art Estate Planning Strategies
Some important goals of any estate plan are to protect assets and minimize tax liability. It is critical to provide the latest estate planning tools to achieve these objectives.
We were one of first law firms in western North Carolina to use family limited partnerships (FLPs), limited liability companies (LLCs), and revocable living trusts to protect people's estate plan. Other ways to protect assets and avoid unnecessary tax liability include:

Representing You in Probate Court
Clients often come to us when a loved one has passed away without leaving behind a will or a trust. For these clients, the confusion over how to handle the deceased’s estate coupled with the raw emotion of their personal loss can make for a confusing and emotionally exhausting time. Our significant experience in the area of probate, estate administration and trust administration can help put their minds at ease and spare them unnecessary anxiety. Contact a probate lawyer at our firm today to discuss your needs.
Contact Us to Plan Your Legacy
For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced estate planning lawyer, please contact us. We also welcome calls from financial planners and accountants in need of an estate planning attorney for their clientele.