Practice Areas
Estate PlanningEstate planning is a process by which individuals insure that their property passes on at death according to their wishes and in a way that generates tax savings and avoids probate costs. It requires an analysis of the client’s current and future financial situations and particular expertise in the selecting and drafting of estate planning documents such as wills and trusts. Matsen has assisted hundreds of individuals over the years in taking care of their important estate planning and tax saving concerns. He has taught the subject of estate planning in law school for several years and has the ability and experience to promptly and professionally design and prepare the necessary legal documents to address a client’s estate planning needs.
Matsen's staff also has a professional and experienced process for handling all types of probate, estate and trust administration matters. This area requires attention to detail and an understanding of the complex rules and regulations imposed by the probate courts and the Internal Revenue Service. Attorney Matsen and his staff have the necessary background and techniques to solve problems and reach the right result in this very difficult area.
- Wills, trusts, powers of attorney & healthcare directives
- Charitable remainder trusts
- Life insurance trusts
- Private annuities