Jones and Warren has extensive experience and expertise in all aspects of Estate and Probate law practice in the state of Maine.

J&W is dedicated to working with individuals and families in achieving the goals of asset protection, probate avoidance, estate tax savings and family business succession. Jeffrey Jones heads our firms services in this important area. Our services include estate planning and administration throughout the state, creation of both revocable and irrevocable trusts, and post mortem planning. We prepare wills, durable powers of attorney, durable powers of attorney for health care, and living wills. We tailor our services to your requirements whether they are complex or more basic.

What is asset protection?

Asset protection is a system for insuring that the maximum amount of your assets are transferred to the people you care about. We achieve this goal through helping you avoid probate and minimizing both federal and state inheritance taxes.

What is family business succession?

Family owned businesses face unique problems due to the complexities of family relationships. Frequently, a family owned business is the most valuable asset. We work with families to insure that the business will continue after the first generation by asset valuation and planning.

Does everyone need a will?

If you want to insure that the people you care about inherit your assets, then you should have a will. Otherwise, the government creates an estate plan for you.

What is a durable power of attorney?

A durable power of attorney allows you to choose someone to manage your assets and pay your bills in the event of your disability or incapacity. Otherwise, if you become disabled or incapacitated, someone will have to petition a court to obtain the power to provide these services for you.

What are durable powers of attorney for health care and living wills?

A durable power of attorney for health care allows you to retain control over your own medical care during periods of incapacity through the prior designation of an individual to make health care decisions. A living will allows you to direct what measures will be used to prolong your life in circumstances where there is no hope for recovery.