I have extensive experience with Wills, Powers of Attorney, Living Trust creation and administration, estate taxes and minimization of taxes, and Medicaid. I will work with you to discuss all of your options, help you evaluate whether or not you want a Trust, discuss what could happen with the estate plan you choose, and give you the tools to implement your estate plan. I assist my clients in achieving their goals by sharing my experience and taking the time to truly understand your objectives.
In this difficult economy it is necessary for some people to seek assistance in managing their debt, and in some cases to start over. We can assist you in strategies to stop foreclosure and eliminate medical, credit card and other debt that may make it impossible for you to pay for your everyday expenses. We can help you through the Bankruptcy process and explain the differences and benefits of Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 depending on your situation.
I will work with you and your family through the probate of an estate or the unique and emotional difficulties that arise with seeking Guardianship over a parent or grandparent. I will explain the Probate process, assist you with as little or as much as you need, discuss likely outcomes and work with you to seek results that honor the wishes and dignity of the Ward or Testator.
I can assist you in all aspects of your real estate matters. From preparing Purchase and Sale Contracts, reviewing real estate documents, handling real estate title searches, and real estate closings, we will be able to make sure your purchase or sale goes smoothly. We also can assist you with real estate development, condominium filings and conversions and provide you with valuable advice on protecting your personal property from your real estate investments.
I can assist you with the advice that you need when you decide to start your own small business. I will work with you to choose whether a sole proprietorship, LLC or S Corp is the right entity, work with you to get the correct forms filed, assist you in any small business administration that you need, work with you through buying or selling a small business, and prepare Buy-Sell Agreements for business succession planning, reviewing and drafting contracts and other necessary business documents.
Stephanie K. Burnham practices law in the following areas: Wills, Trusts and Estates; Probate Court; Medicaid, Nursing Homes and Home Health Care; Bankruptcy and Debt Collection; Small Business representation; and Real Estate matters. Attorney Burnham has considerable experience in working with clients to draft effective documents and advise clients on their personal, family and financial needs. She works with clients on strategies for trusts, wills, advanced directives, nursing homes, asset protection, business formations, and personal care contracts. Attorney Burnham also assists families in estate and trust administration and advising them through the financial stresses that come from debts and filing Bankruptcy. She strategizes with her clients to plan and prepare the appropriate tools to protect their family, businesses and assets.
Attorney Burnham was on the faculty of Southern New Hampshire University where she was a member of the Justice Studies Program, teaching undergraduate and graduate level students on-line. Attorney Burnham also serves as an Arbitrator with the Better Business Bureau hearing Lemon Law claims. Attorney Burnham continues to focus on a wide variety of practice areas dedicated to helping individuals and their families.
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