Javier Spyker

When you die, you leave behind your estate. Your estate consists of your assets--all of your money, real estate, and worldly belongings. Your estate also includes your debts, expenses, and unpaid taxes. The personal representative may hire an attorney to take your estate through probate, a court-supervised process that winds up your financial affairs after your death.

Elder law practitioners help families and elder individuals deal with issues common to elderly clients. Preserving government benefits and quality of life are central to this practice area.