Stephanie S. Mares

Starting, expanding, or simply managing a business requires practical legal advice that is both comprehensive and cost-effective. At Stephanie S. Mares, J.D., S.C., we serve you and your business based on your needs and on your schedule. By assessing and minimizing a range of legal risks and liabilities, we can help you avoid prolonged, expensive disputes so that your business operates more efficiently and profitably.

Accidents happen. So do mistakes. At Stephanie S. Mares, J.D., S.C., we understand that nobody's perfect and that one lapse of judgment shouldn't ruin your life or cost you your livelihood. That's why we're committed to working with municipal attorneys and judges to arrange the best possible deals for minor ordinance violations so that you can move past it and focus on other things.

Estate planning needs vary from person to person and from family to family. At Stephanie S. Mares, J.D., S.C., we address your unique situation and tailor a plan to meet your specific goals. So whether you are recently married, a new parent, nearing retirement age, or preparing for long-term assisted living or nursing home care, we can develop an estate plan to protect your interests and give you peace of mind.

Estate administration and the probate of wills require experienced legal guidance and advocacy. Personal representatives and executors have a duty to ensure that assets are accounted for, creditors are paid, taxes are filed, and property is distributed according to the will, trust, or intestate succession law. Stephanie S. Mares, J.D., S.C., provides legal counsel in such matters to executors and representatives, as well as to beneficiaries and other individuals with an interest in the estate.