Richard Coryell Dayton

I met Rich when looking for a good estate planning attorney to refer my real estate clients to. After talking with several attorneys Rich professionalism and expertise made him stand out as our best option. I used him personally for my own estate affairs and found his team to be exceptional in manag...ing the details and answering any questions we had. A true professional in his field

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.

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.