Corinne Akintola
Partner, wills and trusts
Drafts the wills, trusts and deeds, and puts together every binder.
Practice
Wills, trusts and the binder
A plan is more than a will. Ours comes as one binder: the will or trust, the deeds and beneficiary forms that make it work, both powers of attorney, and a first page for whoever has to open it.
A will, or a living trust
We start with what you own and who depends on you, then say which one fits. A trust costs more up front and keeps the house and accounts out of court.
Deeds and beneficiary forms
A trust only works for what’s in it. We prepare the deed and list every account that needs a new beneficiary or owner.
Powers of attorney
One for money and one for health care, so someone you chose can act if you can’t.
The first page
A one-page summary: where the originals are, who acts first, and our number. It sits in front of the tabs.
Who handles it
Corinne drafts every plan
Wills and trusts, asked often
Do I need a trust, or is a will enough?
A will is enough for many people. A trust helps when you own a house, have children from more than one marriage, or want to spare your family a court case. We tell you which at the first meeting.
How long does it take?
Most plans are drafted within three weeks of the first meeting and signed at a second one. Trusts take one more meeting to move the house and accounts.
What does it cost?
A flat fee, quoted in writing at the first meeting. It covers the drafts, the signing and the binder. Recording fees for a deed are extra.
Can you sign with us at home?
Yes. If getting to Monroe Street is hard, Corinne brings the documents and a witness to you.
Start the binder
Bring a list of what you own and who you’d name. We’ll quote the plan in the first meeting.