Business Details
24 Years
experience
Trusted Estate Planning & Probate Lawyers in Princeton, NJ
Pollock Firm has provided comprehensive legal guidance in estate planning, probate administration, and business law since 2002. Our team combines over two decades of experience with a personalized approach to client service, offering tax-efficient solutions for complex family dynamics, special needs planning, and business succession. We serve clients across Florida, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania through flexible in-person and remote consultations. Our attorneys prioritize clear communication and diligent representation, ensuring assets are protected and client wishes are executed precisely. We specialize in revocable living trusts, special needs trusts, and irrevocable life insurance trusts to minimize tax burdens and avoid probate.As a boutique law firm, we deliver individualized attention while maintaining sophisticated legal expertise. Our services extend to estate litigation, guardianships, and international asset management for clients with global holdings. We emphasize proactive planning through wills, financial powers of attorney, and advanced healthcare directives. Client education remains central to our practice, with resources explaining the benefits of different trust structures and estate planning strategies. Our commitment to tailored solutions ensures every client receives strategic counsel aligned with their unique circumstances.
Services
Estate Planning
Trust Administration
Probate Services
Special Needs Trusts
Business Succession Planning
Tax Planning
Guardianship Cases
Estate Litigation
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of combined experience in estate planning and probate law
- Our boutique firm provides personalized attention with major firm expertise
- We serve clients across four states with flexible in-person and remote options
- Our attorneys specialize in tax-efficient solutions for complex family dynamics
- We maintain transparent communication throughout every stage of legal representation
Services
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Our attorneys help clients protect assets and ensure proper distribution according to their wishes. We specialize in tax-efficient strategies for high-net-worth families and blended family situations.
Trust Administration
Our firm handles trust creation and administration including revocable living trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, and special needs trusts. We guide clients through asset protection strategies and proper trust funding techniques to minimize probate requirements.
Probate Services
We assist executors and beneficiaries with probate proceedings in multiple states. Our services include will validation, asset inventory, debt settlement, and distribution of estate assets according to legal requirements and timelines.
Special Needs Planning
We establish special needs trusts to protect government benefits for disabled individuals while providing supplemental financial support. Our attorneys work with families to create both first-party and third-party special needs trust arrangements.
Business Succession Planning
We develop succession plans for business owners including buy-sell agreements, ownership transfers, and tax planning strategies. Our services ensure smooth business transitions while protecting family and business interests.
People
Kevin A. Pollock
Managing Partner
Managing Partner with extensive experience in estate planning and probate law. Focuses on tax-efficient solutions for complex family dynamics and business succession planning.
Elizabeth C. Ketterson
Partner
Partner specializing in probate, estate administration, and trust management. Provides expert guidance through complex estate settlement processes and fiduciary responsibilities.
Brendan R. Hanley
Associate Attorney
Associate attorney handling estate planning, business law, and tax planning matters. Assists clients with creating comprehensive estate documents and business succession strategies.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I need?
Essential documents include a will, financial power of attorney, healthcare power of attorney, and living will. We may recommend trusts depending on your asset complexity and goals.
How does a revocable trust avoid probate?
Revocable living trusts allow direct asset transfer to beneficiaries without court involvement by retitling assets into the trust during your lifetime.
Can I create an estate plan without an attorney?
While basic documents can be self-prepared, our attorneys ensure proper legal execution, tax planning, and customized solutions for complex situations.
What happens if I die without a will?
Your assets will be distributed according to state intestacy laws, which may not align with your wishes. We help create valid wills to control asset distribution.
How do special needs trusts work?
Special needs trusts hold assets for disabled individuals without affecting government benefits. We establish proper trust structures to provide supplemental support.
Do I need estate planning if I have modest assets?
Everyone should have basic estate documents. We create cost-effective plans tailored to your specific needs regardless of asset size.
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Joseph Evanko
Oct 12, 2017
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Very knowledgeable attorneys. They helped my parents setup a very complex estate plan and made it look simple. Thanks again.
