Protecting your family requires thoughtful planning that addresses your unique circumstances and personal goals. Don’t leave your legacy up to chance. Without proper estate planning documents in place, Pennsylvania law determines how your assets pass to heirs. Often in ways that conflict with your wishes.

Courts may appoint guardians for your minor children without your input, and your loved ones may face unnecessary taxes and prolonged probate proceedings. Contact Mette Law to schedule a consultation with a compassionate estate planning lawyer in Reading, PA.

Why Trust Mette Law?

Our firm has guided families throughout Berks County and Pennsylvania through the estate-planning process for more than 50 years. We provide compassionate legal counsel with genuine dedication to protecting what matters most to our clients.

Our attorneys invest the time necessary to fully understand your family dynamics, financial situation, and long-term objectives. At Mette Law, we create personalized estate plans using proven strategies to protect your assets and minimize tax burdens for future generations.

Estate Planning Services We Provide

We recognize that every family’s needs are unique. A strong estate plan reflects specific circumstances through appropriate legal documents. Our comprehensive planning services are customized to your situation and include the following:

• Wills
• Revocable living trusts
• Irrevocable trusts
• Powers of attorney
• Healthcare directives
• Beneficiary designations
• Tax minimization
• Asset protection and transfer

Guardianship

Sometimes, family members become unable to manage their own affairs due to illness, injury, or cognitive decline. Pennsylvania courts can appoint guardians to make personal and financial decisions for incapacitated individuals. Our firm guides families through guardianship proceedings with sensitivity and helps appointed guardians fulfill their ongoing legal obligations.

Special Needs Trusts

Families with disabled loved ones face distinct planning challenges that require specialized solutions. Special needs trusts allow you to provide for a family member with disabilities without jeopardizing their eligibility for essential government benefits like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income. We design these trusts to enhance the quality of life while preserving access to critical support programs.

Estate Administration and Probate Services

When a loved one passes away, surviving family members face legal responsibilities that require careful attention. Under 20 Pa. C.S. Section 3311, executors must inventory estate assets and provide accountings to beneficiaries and the court. Our firm takes care of the following aspects of estate administration and probate:

• Filing the will with the Register of Wills
• Obtaining letters testamentary or letters of administration
• Inventorying and appraising estate assets
• Paying valid creditor claims and final expenses
• Filing required tax returns
• Distributing assets to beneficiaries
• Preparing formal accounts
• Litigation

Contact an Experienced Estate Planning Lawyer in Reading Today

Don’t wait to plan for your family’s future. Delaying estate planning leaves your family vulnerable to outcomes you never intended. Acting now ensures your wishes guide decisions about your assets, your care, and your children’s futures.

Contact Mette Law at 717-232-5000 to schedule a consultation with a compassionate estate planning lawyer in Reading. We help families throughout Berks County protect what matters most.