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For more than 30 years, I have practiced law with an emphasis on litigation and appeal of disputes involving civil law matters.
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Since the creation of Mr. Vara’s firm in 1993, Lynn has been the firm’s Paralegal. Lynn has a thorough knowledge of civil litigation, corporate, real estate, estate planning, and probate.
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Krystin is a tremendous resource to the firm and its clients and brings a steady, precise, knowledge of the court system, trial work, and transactional matters.
ContactSeveral years ago, an unreasonable lawsuit was filed against me and my family. I hired Mr. Gilbert Vara, Jr. to represent my case, and that decision is one of the most important ones I have made in my life. Mr. Vara and his very capable Legal Assistant, Krystin Pechacek, treated me in the most professionally proficient manner, handling matters on time and always corresponding with me, while maintaining a friendly and approachable relationship.
Then, when the time came to take the deposition of the person who filed the lawsuit, Mr. Vara questioned her with dignity and professionalism. I was impressed by this man who I would definitely call a Gentleman. I’m happy to say that Mr. Vara won this lawsuit for me. Therefore, I would highly recommend the law firm of Gilbert Vara to anyone, and should the need arise, I will call him again.
When dealing with legal matters such as divorce, my expectations were to keep it as simple and as stress-free as possible. Gilbert Vara certainly made that happen. Gilbert sat with me upfront and went through the details of my situation in order to fully understand my needs as well as what I should expect from him.
He took time to discuss my case, and also took time to understand me personally. Gilbert was very clear in laying out a plan for my benefit, how the matter will proceed and finally come to a close. I was able to talk through anything I did not understand and he and his staff were very helpful keeping me updated with the progress of my case. Finally, the case came to a close as simply as possible and without surprises.
A “trust” is an arrangement in which a third party called a “trustee” holds assets on behalf of someone else, known as a “beneficiary.” Depending on the terms, the trustee generally manages the assets and distributes income generated by the trust. Trusts can be a useful estate-planning tool because they enable your heirs to benefit from certain assets without the tax implications they might encounter by inheriting the property outright through a will. Many married couples place their assets in trust for this reason, and because it saves time and court fees associated with the probate process. But what is…..
It’s very common for people to keep their will in a safety deposit box at the bank. After all, that’s where they keep other valuable things, like jewelry, the title to their automobile, treasury bonds and deeds to their home. However, a safety deposit box may not be the best place to keep your will. That’s because shortly after your death, the probate process begins. This is how your assets are identified and secured, your will is authenticated, your debts are paid and your assets are distributed. The person you appointed as your executor is charged with overseeing this process……
Like many other seniors, you might feel confident in the estate plan you have in place. But you still should run it by an attorney to make sure it’s not missing anything important. That’s because there are a number of provisions that should go in a will or estate plan that frequently get left out, often to the detriment of heirs and beneficiaries. For example, many people overlook family heirlooms and personal possessions, which can set the stage for ugly family fights later on. By being explicit about who should get what items, you can help avoid conflict. In some…..
