Estate Planning: Estate-planning services protect loved ones, minimize taxes and ensure desired charitable donations. Related legal planning protects clients in case of disability. Gail R. Kahan advises her clients how to achieve these goals by guiding them through the complex process of selecting the appropriate legal instruments for safeguarding themselves and their families. After explaining the relationship between their goals and these documents, Ms. Kahan writes the appropriate documents, which can include any or all of the following:

• Wills
• Revocable Living Trusts
• Testamentary Trusts (i.e. Children's Trusts and Credit Shelter Trusts)
• Advance Medical Directives (or “Living Wills”)
• Powers of Attorney
• Insurance Trusts (ILITs)
• IRA, 401(k) and 403(b) Succession Plans
• Special Needs Trusts for Children
• Special Needs Trusts for Adults

Probate Administration: Following a death, a person's assets, real estate and other belongings are transferred to selected family, friends and charities through a process known as probate. With sensitivity for those grieving a lost loved one, Ms. Kahan assists her clients through this complicated legal process, preparing all needed documents, contacting all affected financial institutions and making all necessary court appearances.

Business Counsel: In addition to estate-planning, Ms. Kahan provides advice and prepares documents to protect her clients' business interests.