Why Estate Planning is Your Passport to a Stress-Free Summer
Summer often brings milestones like graduations or weddings. They can affect your guardianship choices, beneficiary designations, or trust distributions. Use your trip as a reminder to check whether your estate plan still reflects your current family situation. In case something happens, having an estate plan in place gives you comfort in knowing your assets and loved ones are protected. It frees you to savor new sights and experiences without leaving loose ends for your family to tie together.

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How Elder Law and Estate Planning Empower You to Age on Your Own Terms
You still manage your medications and book your own appointments. But a fall, a stroke, or a sudden illness could leave you unable to speak for yourself. If that happens, who talks to your doctor? Who manages your finances? Will everyone know what you would have wanted? Legal planning helps you prepare for these possibilities. It keeps you in charge --- of your care, your choices, and your future -- no matter what life brings.

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5 Common Types of Trusts for Estate Planning
What if you want to leave an inheritance, but worry creditors or taxes will chip away at it? Or if you want your loved ones to be cared for soon, but probate delays transfer of your assets? The right trust can protect your assets, streamline distribution, and reduce financial risks. But trusts can be complex; professional help ensures they’re set up properly and legally valid. Understanding the many different types of trusts and how they work can help you decide if one suits your estate plan.

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When is Estate Planning Essential?
A recent Caring.com survey found that many people view estate planning as essential when they acquire valuable assets like a home or a substantial cash windfall. More than half of the respondents -- 56 percent -- said they don't have a will or trust because some feel they lack enough assets to leave anyone. But estate planning involves more than things -- it also involves people; your final wishes form the future for those you love. The best time to plan is when you're healthy and don’t face a crisis. Yet, as the survey showed, some age groups are more prepared than others, and certain factors influenced their choices.

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Is An "I Love You" Will the Best Way to Show You Care?
With Valentine's Day approaching, the stores are filled with heart-shaped candy boxes and fancy cards. Perhaps a better way to show your love for your family is to do some estate planning. An “I love you” will (also called a "mirror," "sweetheart," or "reciprocal" will), lets you leave your estate to your surviving spouse. Later, upon the survivor's death, the estate likely passes to their children.

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Maine Attorneys Focusing on Elder Law

A Maine Firm Focusing on Elder Law and Estates

Levey, Wagley, Putman & Eccher, P.A., has been serving its community for over 40 years. We're dedicated to addressing the legal needs our clients, and over time our practice has evolved to focus on elder law issues.

Wills and trusts, estate planning and health care issues are pressing concerns for a growing number of people, but the issues that accompany aging need not be overwhelming. We can help ease the way through proper planning and, if necessary, appropriate reaction to crisis. Whether you or a family member are in need of advice or advocacy, we're here to help. Call today for a consultation.

COVID-19 Update: Our office staff continue the use of masks if they have an active cough, given the advanced age of most of our clients. Clients may wear masks if they are more comfortable doing so. To schedule an in-person meeting, videoconference (e.g., via Zoom), or telephone consultation, please call our office during regular business hours.

Services

We focus on legal issues related to estate and long-term care planning, including:

When clients present issues requiring the attention of specialists in other legal areas, we affiliate with trusted colleagues outside the firm to meet our clients' needs.

People

Daniel J. Eccher is carrying on a tradition by striving to meet our clients' immediate needs while building trusted, long-lasting relationships. (Michael J. Levey, Sally M. Wagley, and Patrice Putman have retired.)

Our office staff has substantial experience. Our paralegal/office manager has worked in the legal field for over 30 years.

Clients

We've been active community participants for decades, and we have longstanding professional relationships with many of our clients. Many return to us over the years for regular consultations and have referred their family and friends.

Location

Our office is located on Main Street in Winthrop, Maine, about 10 miles from Augusta and 17 miles from Lewiston. View our map.

We also meet with clients in the greater Waterville area.

For more information on our services, our fees, or to schedule an appointment, please contact us today.

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Areas We Serve

Our office is in Winthrop, Maine, located approximately 10 miles from Augusta, and 17 miles from Lewiston. We are also available by appointment to meet in the Brunswick/Topsham area and the Waterville area.

Levey, Wagley, Putman & Eccher, P.A.

161 Main St. Suite 1-A
Winthrop, ME 04364

207-377-6966

207-377-2445 (fax)

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 7
Winthrop, ME 04364

207-377-6966