For family law clients, the need for thoughtful estate planning is critical. At Crain Caton & James, our Trusts & Estates attorneys work closely with individuals navigating divorce, child custody, or other family matters to ensure their financial and personal interests are protected both now and in the future. We assist in creating wills, trusts, and other essential estate planning documents that reflect new family dynamics and protect assets, businesses, and inheritances.
Whether it’s addressing the division of marital property, protecting assets from future claims, or ensuring that children’s financial needs are met, estate planning is an integral part of family law cases. Our team also provides guidance on matters such as naming guardians for minor children, establishing trusts for spousal or child support, and managing tax implications. Additionally, we support clients in the probate process and help resolve any estate-related disputes that may arise. With our experience in both family law and estate planning, we offer a holistic approach that ensures both your immediate legal needs and long-term goals are met.
Areas of Focus
- Adoptions
- Celebrity Divorce Representation
- Child Custody & Visitation
- Collaborative Divorce
- Divorce
- Enforcements & Modifications
- Estate, Trust, & Wealth Planning
- High Net-Worth Divorce Representation
- Intellectual Property Assets in Family Hands
- Mediation
- Paternity
- Premarital (Prenup) & Post-marital Agreements
- Property & Asset Division
