Estate Planning
Estate Planning Attorney in Media, PA
Most people know they should have a plan for their assets. Fewer get around to making one, and families often discover the gap at the worst possible moment. The Law Offices Of John A. Novello helps clients in Media and Kennett Square put that plan in writing while they can, and helps families carry out a loved one's wishes after a death. Attorney Novello brings decades of experience to both sides of the work.
Planning Now and Settling Later
The firm's estate practice divides by timing. One part happens during your lifetime. The other begins after someone has passed.
Estate Planning
This is the work you do for yourself and your family. Attorney Novello helps you develop a plan for your assets and turn it into a comprehensive will that makes your wishes clear. When the time comes, the people you leave behind should not have to guess what you wanted or argue over it.
Estate Administration
This is the work that follows a death. If a loved one named you in their will, you may now be responsible for seeing that their assets reach the right people. That responsibility runs through probate, a process with rules and steps that are hard to follow without legal training. Attorney Novello administers the estate so assets are divided according to the wishes in the will.
Why Families Bring in an Attorney
A vague or incomplete will can create the very disputes it was supposed to prevent. Planning with an attorney means someone is asking the questions you might not think to ask, and writing the answers down in a way that holds up.
On the administration side, the timing is rarely good. The person handling an estate is usually also coping with a loss, arranging a funeral, and fielding calls from relatives. Finances are the last thing anyone wants to sort out in those weeks. Handing the legal side to an attorney who has handled estate administration for years lets you focus on your family.
Business Owners Have Two Sets of Questions
If you own a company, your personal plan and your business affairs tend to overlap. Attorney Novello also practices small business law for owners in the area, so questions about the company and questions about your estate can be discussed with the same lawyer, in the same office.
One Attorney for a Personal Matter
Estate work touches family relationships, property, and decisions that most people would rather not repeat to a series of strangers. At this firm, you meet with attorney Novello one-on-one every time. He does not pass your plan or your loved one's estate to another attorney partway through.
Clients Across Delaware, Chester and Lancaster Counties
The firm has an office at 221 North Olive Street in Media and a second office in Kennett Square. Clients come from Rose Valley, Nether Providence Township, and Springfield Township as well as both office towns. Beyond estates, attorney Novello handles personal injury claims and other matters described in the overview of the firm.
Estate Planning FAQ
What does estate planning with attorney Novello involve?
He helps you develop a plan for your assets and then puts that plan into a comprehensive will that states your wishes clearly, so your family knows exactly what you intended.
I was named in a loved one's will. What happens now?
The estate has to go through probate before assets are distributed. Attorney Novello administers the estate through that process and works to see the assets divided according to the will.
Can one attorney handle both my own plan and a relative's estate?
Yes. Attorney Novello handles both estate planning and estate administration, so the same lawyer can draft your will and guide you through a family member's probate.
Will I meet with attorney Novello or a staff member?
You meet with attorney Novello one-on-one. He does not hand clients off to another attorney at any stage.
Where can I meet to discuss my estate?
The firm has two offices: 221 North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063, and a second location in Kennett Square. Call (610) 566-3020 to book an appointment at either one.