Jessica Raye Williams

Jessica Raye Williams

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 11 years

Probate Lawyer at Indianapolis, IN
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Trusts ... +4 more

8500 Keystone Crossing, Suite 470, Indianapolis, IN

About Jessica

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Probate 30%

Administration of individual's affairs after death whether there is a Will or no Will (intestate administration)

12 years

30%
Estate Planning 20%

Preparation of Wills, Joint Trusts, Individual Trusts, Supplemental Needs Trusts, as well as more complex trust planning.

12 years

20%
Trusts 15%

Preparation of individual or joint trusts, as well as trust for children or grandchildren.

15%
Guardianship 10%

When an adult is no longer able to take care of themselves or their finances. Guardianships of the estate of minor: when a minor is listed as a beneficiary in a Will or by beneficiary designation.

12 years

10%
Power of Attorney 10%

preparation of either general durable power of attorney instrument, health care power of attorney instrument, or limited power of attorney instrument.

12 years

10%
Oil and Gas 5%

10 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-385 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 11 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2014

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois

State: Illinois

Active Out of State Lawyer - Permitted to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Robinson Farthing Spandau Williams

8500 Keystone Crossing, Suite 470, Indianapolis, IN, 46240

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Jessica Raye Williams's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Brooke | December 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wonderful Experience!!!!!

Jessica is so knowledgeable and personable. She explains things in ways we could easily understand and made us feel comfortable the entire time while making big life decisions. I've worked with other attorneys who made me feel I couldn't ask questions because the clock was ticking. Jessica is patient... and kind in addition to being professional and on top of things. I highly recommend her to anyone!

Posted by Holly | November 5, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent real estate attorney!

We chose Jessica as our real estate attorney for a private home purchase and would highly recommend her services! Jessica was prompt, respectful and knowledgeable in helping us obtain our dream home. I felt as though we had an experienced real estate attorney in our corner helping us navigate the ne...gotiations between the seller and ourselves. Thank you Jessica!

Posted by Emily | May 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend!

I recently worked with Jessica on estate planning and LLC setup. Jessica was knowledgeable, efficient, easy to work with, and always well prepared for our meetings. I'd highly recommend her!

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Jessica Raye Williams's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brandon Tate

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jessica on several matters. Jessica is very knowledgeable on all trust and estate planning and litigation matters, and is great at working with her clients to achieve the best results for their and their family’s present and future."

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Kimberly Jewell

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jessica is extremely knowledgeable regarding estate planning and administrations. She does a great job of making sure the client knows the legal elements of their matter but also understands the emotions involved in losing a loved one. I have referred many clients to Jessica and will continue to do so."

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Kimberly Jewell

Elder law lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2023

Estate Planning, Lawyers of Distinction

2022

Lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Partner, Robinson Farthing Spandau Williams

Associations

2024 - Present

Indianapolis Bar Association, Estate Planning and Administration Section Executive Council

Post Chair

2022 - Present

Indianapolis Bar Association, Estate Planning and Administration Section Executive Council

Chair Elect

2021 - Present

Indianapolis Bar Association, Estate Planning and Administration Section Executive Council

Secretary

2020 - Present

Estate Planning Council of Indianapolis

Chair

2016 - Present

Estate Planning Council

Member

2014 - Present

Indiana State Bar

Member

2013 - Present

Indianapolis Bar Association

Member

Education

2013

Indiana University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Indiana State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

2001

Lincoln Trail College

Associate of Science

2001

Lincoln Trail College

Associate in Arts & Science

Speaking Engagements

2022

Yearly Meeting

An Overview of the Probate and Non Probate Process

2019

Estate Administration from Start to Finish Commencement of Proceedings and Information Gathering

2018

Probate Hands On! - An interactive work shop

Ensuring Executors Know Their Duties

2017

Estate Adminstration Boot Camp

Handling Distributions

Publications

2014

John Hopkins University - Biology Behavorial Contracts

2009

St. Vincent Hospital Research Symposium, Scientific Poster Presentation Auto-Antibody in a Post Transplant Setting

2005

American Association of Blood Banks - Transfusion Clinical and Serologcial Management of a Bombay Pregnancy

Languages

English

Activity

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