James C Alvord

Mr. Alvord initially provided legal advice and assistance to help us complete a Living Trust when same sex couples had no property right protection. He also completed the legal work for our Wills and Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare. Both of us had siblings and extended family to conside...r while protecting each other and Jim took the time to get our Trust and Wills exactly right. His council and advice have been invaluable over the many years I have known him. He’s a good man and I highly recommend him for legal work in his Practice Areas.

As the executor of my Mother's estate, I realized I needed professional advice when she passed. I had used Mr. Alvord previously to create a Family Trust for me and my wife, and liked his knowledge and calm professionalism. Little did I know at the time how valuable those qualities would turn out to... be. I retained his services to advise me on how to proceed with the execution of Mom's trust after her death. My sibling's attorney proceeded to question and challenge virtually every decision I made, and every action I took as Executor. He also threatened legal action over many issues on almost a daily basis. Mr. Alvord's counsel and advice prior to any important decisions I made or actions I took, being certain my actions were legal and followed the instructions in Mom's Trust, rendered the threats and their author impotent. Jim's calm reassurance, attention to detail and vast knowledge of Trust & Estate Law were invaluable, and made an extremely stressful situation more bearable. I heartily recommend Mr. Alvord to anyone needing help with Trust/Estate issues or questions.

This man exceeds anyone's idea of what an estate planner would or should do. I can't count the number of times when I was surprised and delighted by his service and commitment. Over and above expectations doesn't begin to describe what a positive experience it was to work with him. One of my favorite... people.