Richard Coryell Dayton

I found myself in a situation where my father was in the hospital and terminally ill. While he had a will, it was very outdated. I needed an attorney that my father could trust as well as be able to handle the situation quickly and efficiently. Rich Dayton fit that bill perfectly. As it turned out, t...wo days after the new will was drafted, my father passed. It meant a lot to me that he was at peace when he died. After that first phone call to Rich, he came directly to the hospital. I was a bit worried as my father wasn’t a particularly trusting man. Honest, patient and caring, Rich gained my father’s confidence; he was able to document how my father wanted his estate distributed. Rich and his staff were so patient, answering all of my questions and explaining everything. It’s been a very difficult situation, one where I’ve had to deal with family conflict. Rich expedited things whenever he could, and then guided me through all the steps involved with Probate administration. I’m so grateful for Rich Dayton. He helped with me through some very difficult times. When I’m ready to put together my own estate plan, he’s the only one I would call.

After my mother died, we were referred to The Dayton Law Firm. My sister and I hold real estate in common, so we needed to create a special trust and Rich Dayton came highly recommended. In our initial meeting, we gave a thumbnail sketch to what we thought we needed and asked a lot of questions. Ever... patient and thoroughly explaining all the legal terminology, Rich Dayton demonstrated his deep knowledge of the law and outlined our options based upon our specific needs. Along the way, he made adjustments so the trust was truly custom tailored. After this experience, I now see that my mother’s estate attorney was not as detailed as they should have been. In comparison, Rich Dayton and his professional staff are exceptional, diligent and resourceful. Not only did they create our trust, but they helped us with the loose ends necessary to settle my mother’s estate. Working with Rich Dayton was a positive experience; he took care of everything we needed and more. By explaining the tax ramifications and liability of our choices, I’m confident we have a thoroughly crafted estate plan.

I first heard about The Dayton Law firm via free seminar. It was clear that Rich Dayton is extremely knowledgeable so I asked him to review my mother’s trust. He confirmed that all the documents were in order, especially important since my mother had a stroke and I was the primary caregiver. After sh...e died, I didn’t realize all the necessary and complex steps in trust administration. Starting with transferring a real estate deed, I immediately called The Dayton Law Firm for help. My brother lives in Texas, which put a lot of pressure on me to sift through mountains of paperwork. Caring and supportive, Geoffrey Lee walked me through each step of the way. What a relief to know I had someone to answer all my questions. The Dayton Law Firm referred me to expert and reliable professionals for tax preparation, appraisals and other services required in settling my mom’s estate. As a result, I saved a lot of money because of their guidance and expertise. For anyone looking to set up an estate plan or administer a trust, The Dayton Law Firm is an excellent choice. They are an honest and caring resource, one that I recommend without hesitation.

In 1990 my parents set up a trust and after my father passed in 2005, my mother updated her trust with The Dayton Law Firm. Two years ago, my sister died without a will; Rich Dayton and his associate, Geoffrey Lee, helped my mother and I sift through a messy probate. I was so grateful that my mother...’s trust was professionally written and managed when she recently died in 2009. Losing three family members in four years, I learned firsthand several important lessons about trust administration, and the value of having estate planning professionals by my side. Having a trust – where all documents are in order and properly recorded – can relieve a tremendous burden to family members. It’s so difficult losing a loved one; the added stress of preparing for a funeral plus coping with critical paperwork was simply overwhelming. I came to rely on The Dayton Law Firm to administer my mother’s trust. They did so with capable compassion and expert responsiveness in tending to countless details to settle her estate. It was such a relief knowing they would take care of everything, including expediting reimbursement for costly expenses related to my mother’s funeral. As a trustee, there are so many essential details – such as notifying and consolidating bank accounts. Most folks don’t understand that there is just so much to be done and the ramifications of each and every decision. The Dayton Law Firm demonstrates personalized care, patience, and kindness throughout the process of administering a trust. They shielded me from unnecessary distractions while tackling complex and time-consuming tasks on my behalf. A wonderful and knowledgeable resource, I highly recommend The Dayton Law Firm.