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At The Law Office of Claudia I. Pringles, PLLC, we provide the legal services, support and guidance you need to protect yourself, your legacy, and your loved ones. With a full range of Legacy Planning services, including Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, Probate, Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, and Trustee Services, we deliver personalized, expert attention along with invaluable legal advice. Get the priceless peace of mind that can only come from having a clear, solid plan in place. Because your loved ones are counting on you. And you can count on us.
Estate Planning
- Wills
- Trusts
- Advance Directives
- Power of Attorney
- Pet Trusts
Probate
- Executor/ Administrator
- Avoidance of Probate
- Probate Administration
- Beneficiaries & Heirs
- Last Will & Testament
- Intestacy
Special Needs
- Special Needs Trusts
- Special Education
- Medicaid
- SSI
- Guardianship
- ABLE Accounts
Elder Law
- Long-Term Care Advance Planning
- Long-Term Care Crisis Planning
- Medicaid Nursing Homes
Trust Admin
- Trustee
- Trust Administration
- Independent Trustee
- Special Needs Trustee
- Revocable Living Trust
- Successor Trustee
Guardianship
- Guardianship for Adults, including Adult Children
- Guardianship Hearings
- Decision-Making for Adults
Testimonials
I had a great experience working with Claudia to craft my Will, Power of Attorney and Advanced Directive. She was open-minded and understanding. She guided me in better directions when I needed it and was clear and helpful throughout the process. And she’s a lovely person.
My sister-in-law visited Claudia’s office with me to have a Will and a Power of Attorney drawn up. I had been procrastinating. Claudia was so personable and professional and made the whole process pleasant and painless. I would definitely recommend her and visit her again for legal matters.
Claudia is not only an expert in Special Needs Law, she is also one of the most caring and compassionate persons I have ever met. Her goal is to give as much information and assistance as possible in a way that makes it accessible to families and individuals who have autism and other developmental disabilities. Her kindness, friendliness and professionalism make it a pleasure to work with her.
News & Events
Trustee Essentials Workshop: What You Need to Know About Administering a Special Needs Trust– Watch Recording Now!
Have you been asked to act as a trustee of a special needs trust, but you’re not really sure what you’re signing up for? Or perhaps you’re already the trustee of a special needs trust, but you’re feeling overwhelmed and confused by all the details you need to keep...
Free On-demand Workshop! Trust Protectors: How You Can Protect Vulnerable Beneficiaries
An often-overlooked role that can be very important for a vulnerable beneficiary is that of a Trust Protector. The Trust Protector is an optional role in any trust, including special needs trusts. Trust Protectors do not handle the day-to-day, technical, and financial...
Resources
Estate Planning
How to Discuss Your Estate Plan With an Attorney
Estate Planning involve complex, highly customizable legal mechanisms to ensure your needs and wants are met in life and beyond. A quick Google search can cause a curious mind to have more questions than answers. Then one may think, “How do I even have this...
Special Needs
Common Disability Planning Jargon: Demystified
Navigating the world of disability benefits and supports can feel overwhelming, especially with all the acronyms involved. Understanding these acronyms can make planning for things like education, financial support, and care go more smoothly. Here are 15 common...
Trustee
Funding Your Revocable Living Trust – Part 2
This article is a continuation of an earlier published article on this topic. Click here to read Part 1. Funding a Trust Helps Avoid Probate Court Finally, one of the most important reasons that individuals and families create trusts to begin with: to...
Probate
What is Probate?
By Thorin Blitz, Esq. Probate is the court process that occurs after a person's death, usually done to distribute assets of the deceased. Assets can be tangible, such as a house, car, or valuables like jewelry, or they can be intangible, such as a bank account. When...