Hammari Law Office

What Is a Will?

A Will is a legal document that outlines how your assets and belongings will be distributed after your death. It allows you to specify who will inherit your property, make arrangements for your minor children, and appoint an executor to manage the distribution of your estate.

Having a valid Will is essential for:

• Protecting Your Loved Ones: A Will ensures that your wishes are followed, providing clarity and peace of mind for your family and friends.

• Designating an Executor: You can choose a trusted individual to handle your estate, ensuring that everything is managed according to your directions.

• Guardianship for Minor Children: If you have children, a Will allows you to appoint a guardian to care for them in the event of your passing.

• Minimizing Disputes: A well-drafted Will can help avoid conflicts among family members by clearly stating your intentions.

Creating a Will is an important step in planning for the future. It not only gives you control over your legacy but also protects your loved ones from unnecessary legal complications during a difficult time.

What Is a Power of Attorney?

A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone you trust — known as your agent or attorney-in-fact — to make decisions and act on your behalf. This can include managing finances, handling property, making healthcare decisions, or conducting legal matters.

POAs can be tailored to meet your specific needs:

• General Power of Attorney – Grants broad authority over financial and legal matters.

• Durable Power of Attorney – Remains in effect even if you become incapacitated.

• Limited (or Special) Power of Attorney – Grants authority for specific tasks or for a limited time.

• Medical Power of Attorney – Allows someone to make healthcare decisions for you if you are unable to do so.

Creating a Power of Attorney ensures that your affairs can be managed smoothly and according to your wishes, especially in unexpected situations. It's a key part of responsible planning for your future.

What Is an Advance Directive?

An Advance Directive is a legal document that allows you to outline your preferences for medical treatment and end-of-life care in case you become unable to communicate or make decisions for yourself. It ensures that your healthcare wishes are respected, even if you are incapacitated.

An Advance Directive typically includes two key components:

• Living Will: Specifies the type of medical treatment you would or would not want if you are terminally ill, permanently unconscious, or facing serious medical conditions. This can include decisions about life support, resuscitation, and organ donation.

• Healthcare Power of Attorney: Appoints a trusted person (your healthcare agent) to make healthcare decisions on your behalf if you are unable to make those decisions yourself. This person will advocate for your preferences as outlined in your living will.

Why Create an Advance Directive?

• Control Over Healthcare: Ensure your medical treatment aligns with your personal values, beliefs, and preferences.

• Protect Your Family: Remove uncertainty and confusion for loved ones by clearly communicating your wishes.

• Peace of Mind: Knowing that your healthcare decisions are pre-established provides reassurance for both you and your family.

An Advance Directive is a crucial part of planning for your future healthcare, giving you peace of mind and helping loved ones navigate challenging situations with clarity.

What Is a Revocable Trust?

A revocable trust, also known as a living trust, is a flexible estate planning tool that allows you to manage and protect your assets during your lifetime—and distribute them to your beneficiaries after your death—without going through probate.

As the grantor, you create the trust and maintain full control over it. You can:

• Add or remove assets

• Change beneficiaries

• Amend the terms

• Revoke the trust entirely at any time

During your lifetime, you typically serve as the trustee, managing the assets just as you would if they were in your own name. Upon your death or incapacity, a successor trustee you’ve chosen steps in to manage or distribute the trust according to your instructions.

A revocable trust offers:

• Avoidance of probate, saving time and court costs

• Privacy, since the trust doesn’t become a public record like a will

• Continuity, ensuring smooth management of your affairs if you become incapacitated

This type of trust is ideal for those who want flexibility, privacy, and a streamlined estate settlement process.

Business Formation Services

Starting a business is an exciting venture—but choosing the right legal structure is critical to your success. Our business formation services help entrepreneurs and business owners navigate the legal complexities of setting up a new business with confidence and clarity.

We provide strategic guidance on selecting the best entity type for your goals, including:

• Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)

• Corporations (C-Corp and S-Corp)

• Partnerships

• Sole Proprietorships

• Nonprofits

Our services include:

• Entity selection and formation

• Drafting and filing formation documents

• Operating agreements and bylaws

• Federal EIN registration

• State and local compliance

• Business licensing guidance

Whether you're launching a startup or restructuring an existing venture, we’ll ensure your business is built on a strong legal foundation that protects your interests, limits liability, and positions you for growth.

Let us help you get your business off the ground the right way—from day one.

Contract Review Made Simple

Before you sign any agreement, it’s important to know exactly what you’re agreeing to. Contracts are often full of legal terms and fine print that can be confusing — and sometimes risky. Our contract review service is here to give you clarity and peace of mind.

Why Review a Contract?

A single sentence in a contract can have a big impact on your rights, responsibilities, or finances. We take the time to walk you through the details, pointing out anything that could create problems down the road.

How We Help

• Spot red flags: We identify terms that could be unfair or one-sided.

• Plain-language explanations: We translate legal jargon into clear, simple language so you know exactly what each part means.

• Better outcomes: We suggest changes or negotiation points to help you get terms that work in your favor.

• Personalized guidance: Every contract — and every client — is different. We tailor our advice to your specific situation.

Who We Work With

We regularly help individuals, small businesses, and entrepreneurs with contracts of all kinds — from employment agreements and service contracts to leases, vendor deals, and partnership agreements.

Confidence Before You Sign

With our team on your side, you don’t have to guess what’s hidden in the fine print. We make sure you understand your options and feel confident about the commitments you’re making.

Reach out today to schedule a review and move forward knowing your interests are protected.