New Mexico Local Estate Planning Attorneys.

We provide comprehensive estate planning and probate services to secure your legacy and protect your loved ones. Our estate planning attorneys draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives that are tailored to meet your specific needs. Contact us now for a FREE review of your case!

An Estate Planning Law Firm that Respects Your Wishes.

At Streeter Law Firm, our specialized probate and estate planning lawyers offer expert guidance and personalized solutions to ensure that your assets are managed and distributed according to your wishes.

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    Probate

    After the loss of a loved one, our probate lawyers simplify the probate process by handling the legalities of estate distribution with sensitivity and efficiency.

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    Living Will

    Our estate planning attorneys assist in drafting Living Wills (also known as Advanced Healthcare Directives) to ensure your healthcare preferences are legally documented and respected.

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    Power of Attorney

    Draft a Power of Attorney to empower someone you trust to legally make decisions on your behalf in the event that you’re unable to do so.

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    Trusts

    Our trust attorneys design trust agreements to avoid probate while securing your assets and providing for your heirs.

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    Wills

    Our will attorneys craft clear, legally-binding wills that reflect your wishes for asset distribution, guardianship of minors, and other personal directives.

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    Guardianship

    We provide legal assistance for establishing guardianship to ensure the well-being and legal oversight of minors or incapacitated adults in your care.

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    Conservatorship

    If there’s a loved one who can no longer care for themselves due to age or health issues, our estate planning attorneys guide you through the conservatorship process for protecting them legally.

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    Small Estate Affidavit

    In New Mexico, a Small Estate Affidavit enables heirs to bypass the full probate process. For estates valued under $50,000, asset collection can occur 30 days after death without the need for court proceedings.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

A good estate plan is worth its weight in gold.

Working with an experienced estate planning attorney ensures that your assets and loved ones are protected according to your precise wishes. 

We’ll guide you in creating a robust plan that mitigates future disputes and provides peace of mind in knowing that your legacy is well managed. In our experience, we’ve seen one too many vague clauses, outdated documents, or verbal wishes that weren’t legally valid. 

A good estate plan is legally binding, reflects your current wishes, and protects you and your loved ones from unnecessary administrative headaches. Our team listens closely to your desires and your concerns to create the best estate plan for you.

Reviews

What Do Our Clients Say?

  • “They were very professional and our wills were expertly done. I enthusiastically recommend Streeter Law Firm, LLC for your legal needs.”

    — Estate Planning Client

  • “Extremely thorough. Very patient, never felt rushed. Attorney Streeter and her staff all very easy to talk to.”

    -Estate Planning Client

  • “I feel like a weight has been lifted off our shoulders. We couldn’t have done it without you”

    —Family Law Client

  • “Jessica Streeter helped me so much with my divorce! I went in so confused and desperate, and she helped me get clear on my priorities so that I didn’t waste any time or energy fighting over things that didn’t matter. The divorce went through super quick and I have never looked back, except to think of how much gratitude I have for Jessica’s help in one of my hardest chapters.”

    — Family Law Client

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Meet Our Team of Estate Planning Attorneys.

Led by Jessica Streeter, our team understands the intricacies of estate planning and probate. They’re dedicated to using their expertise to ensure that your wishes, and the wishes of your loved ones, are followed.

Our Most Popular Estate Planning Services.

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#1: Will Centered Plan

  • Last Will and Testament

  • Nominations for Guardians of Minor Children

  • Durable Power of Attorney

  • Advanced Healthcare Directive

  • HIPPA Release

  • Personal Property Memorandum

  • Digital copies of your entire plan, along with your estate planning binder with all original documents

  • Notary Fees included

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#2: Trust Centered Plan

  • Trust

  • Certification of Trust

  • Pour-Over Will

  • Nominations for Guardians of Minor Children

  • Durable Power of Attorney

  • Advanced Healthcare Directive

  • HIPPA Release

  • Personal Property Memorandum

  • Digital copies of your entire plan, along with your estate planning binder with all original documents

  • Notary Fees included

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#3 Will Essentials

  • Simplified Will

  • Durable Power of Attorney

  • Advanced Healthcare Directive

  • HIPPA Release

  • Personal Property Memorandum

  • Digital copies of the entire plan, along with your estate planning binder with all original documents

  • Notary Fees included

Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico Estate Planning.

  • Yes, you can. But generally, we wouldn’t recommend it. Estate plans are important and legally binding, and if you are clear on what the language means and what the process is if things go wrong, you likely won’t get the best result from your DIY document.

  • 1.Take an inventory of what you have.

    2. Get a solid will. The cornerstone of every estate plan is a great will.

    3. Decide whether you need a trust. Not everyone wants or needs a trust.

    4. Get a Power of Attorney to make financial decisions for you in case of incapacity.

    5. Get a Healthcare Power of Attorney to allow someone to make healthcare decisions for you.

    6. Sign a HIPPA release so that important people will have access to your medical records when it matters.

    7. Ensure your beneficiaries are up to date and comply with your estate plan.

  • Initial Contact and Meeting Scheduling: Contact us to schedule a meeting where you'll discuss your estate planning goals with an attorney.

    Planning Session: During your meeting, you and your attorney will create a strategic plan tailored to meet your specific estate planning objectives.

    Document Preparation: We'll gather all necessary information to draft your estate planning documents accurately.

    Final Review and Approval: After your final approval of the drafted documents, we'll arrange a signing meeting.

    Document Signing and Delivery: At the signing meeting, you’ll receive an estate planning binder containing all important documents, ensuring your assets are protected and your loved ones are provided for

  • If you’re over the age of 18, you need an estate plan. A good estate plan does more than distribute your assets. Your estate plan should also name others who can make decisions for you on your behalf if something happens and you’re no longer able to make those decisions for yourself.

  • As with most legal answers, it depends on the facts of your particular case. Generally, it can last anywhere from several months to a year.

    We can give you a much better estimate after we hear more about your case in your consultation.

  • While it's possible to handle probate without legal assistance, it can be complex and challenging, particularly for large estates or if you don’t understand the process.

    In addition to full representation, we offer legal advice meetings where you can pay for an hour of legal advice where an attorney can explain the process to yot and tell you how the laws apply to your case.

  • New Mexico offers a simplified method for handling estates valued at $50,000 or less, allowing heirs to collect property without undergoing the full probate process. This process can be initiated 30 days after the decedent's death, provided no petitions for a personal representative are pending. It's an efficient way to manage small estates, ensuring a quicker and less costly resolution.

  • If you die without an estate plan, your belongings will be distributed according to state law. If you become incapacitated without a power of attorney, your loved ones may need to go through a guardianship and conservatorship proceeding in order to manage your health and assets.

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