Law Office of Thomas V. Pratt

Another morning in the office. Phone call after phone call lately of folks who need legal help URGENTLY but whose problem could have easily been handled months or years ago when they first started to ignore it hoping it would go away? Sad though when a simple consultation a year ago could have set them on a path to avoid the problem or could have given them the time to address it and get ahead of it with proper legal action. Folks, if you have marriage trouble, custody or chi...ld support issues or Estate planning needs like a will or a trust, don't wait until it is an emergency. See your Lawyer ASAP for a confidential consultation. As I jokingly say "don't get your legal advice from A GUY you know". See an Attorney. If you call us and tell us that you were referred by this post we will waive any initial consultation fee.

Another morning in the office. Phone call after phone call lately of folks who need legal help URGENTLY but whose problem could have easily been handled months or years ago when they first started to ignore it hoping it would go away? Sad though when a simple consultation a year ago could have set them on a path to avoid the problem or could have given them the time to address it and get ahead of it with proper legal action. Folks, if you have marriage trouble, custody or ...child support issues or Estate planning needs like a will or a trust, don't wait until it is an emergency. See your Lawyer ASAP for a confidential consultation. As I jokingly say "don't get your legal advice from A GUY you know". See an Attorney. If you call us and tell us that you were referred by this post we will waive any initial consultation fee.

Well another stressful day in the legal business. Had to speak to the oldest child of an old client who evidently told each child what they wanted to hear about his love and affection for them. Told them that he wanted them to have this or that when he died and even told them he had done a will and I would know about it. Well he hadn't, and he died. Now there are several children from different mothers who all think they are entitled to "GET EVERYTHING". They aren't, the...y don't and the family will be left fractured and spiteful.. Folks, don't leave your family in a shambles. Sit with your Attorney and decide how you want things to be handled when you are gone and have that Attorney prepare the appropriate Will and or Trust package to accomplish your desired outcome. Call us for an appointment if we can help. Then to quote Spock, "Live Long and Prosper"

Another Holiday has passed us by and I hope you all enjoyed time with family and friends.

Since we aren't getting any younger, it's probably time to check and see if you have a good estate plan. That means at least a will and probably a will and a living trust with other related documents. We all tend to think "there's plenty of time" to do that later. Well, I was recently called to the hospital bed of an old client to do an emergency plan. We got something put together but that's no way to plan for your loved ones. your final days and hours shouldn't be spent ...with a lawyer at your bedside. that client was lucky that someone got me to the bedside in time to do at least a limited plan. My client died just days later If you haven't made a plan for the disposition of your assets and debts when you're gone, please think about that now. If you would like some help putting together your estate plan. Please call our office to schedule an appointment. PLEASE let us help you make things easier for your family in the future.

Well, as we all get older, having a good estate plan consisting of at least a Will and a Trust is looking more important. I was recently call to the bed side of an old client who was within days of death, to put together a hasty plan. That client was much younger than me and had just thought there was plenty of time for estate planning,,,LATER. There was no later. If you do not have, AT LEAST, a Will, you really need to get busy with your plan. Call for an appointment if you would like us to help you with a plan to help your family when you are gone.

It was a rough day today. Saw two people with really messed up legal situations that would not have gone bad, if they had first sought legal advice and assistance. Folks, don't let legal issues get ahead of you. When you confront a legal situation, don't THINK YOU understand what to do. Seek help for a Lawyer FIRST, before things are really messed up. Bring your problem to us and tell us you saw this post. Your initial consultation will be at no charge.

Well this week at the law office we have been reviewing old files. It reminds me that people with older child support orders probably need to review those orders to make sure they are currently appropriate.