Estate Planning Attorney Located in Wells, Maine

Intro

Estate planning is how you protect your family, your assets, and your peace of mind—both now and in the future. At Clason & Nickerson, PLLC, we help individuals, couples, and families throughout Maine and New Hampshire create clear, practical estate plans that match their goals and values.

Whether you need a simple will or a more comprehensive plan involving trusts and long-term planning, our focus is making the process straightforward, understandable, and tailored to you.

What we help with

Most estate plans include a combination of documents. We help clients with:

  • Wills
  • Revocable Living Trusts and Trust-based planning
  • Irrevocable Trusts
  • Durable power of attorney
  • Health care directives / living wills
  • Planning for minor children
  • Planning to reduce probate delays
  • Updating older plans after life changes

Why estate planning matters

A good plan reduces uncertainty and makes difficult moments easier for the people you love. Estate planning can help you:

  • Decide who inherits your assets
  • Name decision-makers if you’re unable to act
  • Avoid unnecessary probate complications and fees
  • Protect children and vulnerable family members
  • Keep the process private and organized
  • Preserve assets for your family after your passing

What to expect

Most clients start with a conversation about family, assets, and priorities. From there, we propose a plan, draft documents, review them with you in plain language, and finalize everything with proper signing.

Call to action

If you’re ready to create or update an estate plan, call (207) 324-4396 to schedule an appointment.

FAQs

Do I need an attorney for a Will?
Many people can create a simple will, but an attorney helps ensure it reflects Maine and New Hampshire requirements and your real-world goals—especially when you have family complexity, real estate, or concerns about probate.

What’s the difference between a Will and a Trust?
A Will controls distribution after death and involves Probate. A Trust can help manage assets during life, streamline transfer at death, and reduce probate involvement depending on the plan.

When should I update my estate plan?
Common triggers include marriage, divorce, a new child, a death in the family, buying or selling property, or major financial changes.