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 While he had a will, it was very outdated.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.

When my mother fell and was taken to the hospital, it was clear she was no longer able to live on her own. When the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s came, we didn’t have a power of attorney in place. All of a sudden we needed to go through the process of having her conserved. My mother lives in a San... Jose facility and I’m located in Virginia. I immediately needed a local resource to help me navigate this time-consuming, confusing and labor-intensive process. Rich Dayton and The Dayton Law Firm were very kind and helpful. I immediately felt they were sensitive to my time constraints and our unique circumstances. Being out of state and managing the process remotely has its challenges. Communicating via email and phone, The Dayton Law Firm was very responsive and handled all the legwork for me. Our situation was complicated, and everything went smoothly because they diligently followed up and followed through. In retrospect, I now know the importance of having a power of attorney before things happen. It would have saved me a lot of grief, time and expense. Even so, I’m grateful that Rich Dayton was there when I needed him. Now that the conservatorship is formed, I’m relieved that Rich is helping me manage it. He and his staff are just a phone call away.

My wife and I are conservators for my daughter and her estate. Part of that responsibility requires working with an attorney to submit monthly reports to an assessment agency and court for her care. We moved our business to The Dayton Law Firm because we wanted better service and open communication. ...Professional, responsive and compassionate, Rich Dayton and his staff were dedicated to helping us streamline the conservator administration process. Rich clearly outlined what was necessary for compliance and reporting; he immediately addressed the most worrisome areas of the complex process. I walked away from each meeting with clear expectations and the next steps. It was a tremendous relief to be able to have frank conversations with Rich, and his staff follows through as promised. In a few short months, we reduced the time (and money) spent on administering our daughter’s estate. We are grateful for Rich’s efforts as it allows us to preserve the estate’s assets for as long as possible. We appreciate The Dayton Law Firm’s integrity and commitment to open communication. For conservators who need an attorney they can trust, The Dayton Law Firm is a wise choice.

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.

Many years ago we tried to complete our estate plan, but were disappointed with the impersonal process and lack of quality from a trust mill. Coming highly recommended, we chose The Dayton Law Firm to plan our estate. Confident with Rich Dayton’s background and professionalism, he was approachab...le and listened attentively to our needs. Laying out our choices and making recommendations specific to our unique situation, he made sure we understood each before finalizing the documents. Rich Dayton answered all our questions, and it was clear he created a meticulous estate plan. Timely, responsive and methodical, The Dayton Law Firm delivered a high quality and customized estate plan.