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Estate & Wealth Preservation Planning

We provide sophisticated estate and business planning services to families, businesses, and entrepreneurs throughout the State of Maine. Discovering the best future for your family or business begins with your story—not ours. Although we offer plenty of ideas on how to get there, we always listen to your needs and dreams.

Our estate planning services are built on clear communication and deep experience that provides you with the peace of mind that your wishes will endure. The process begins with a brief, introductory phone call. We then ask clients to fill out an estate planning questionnaire prior to our first meeting. We then draft documents and schedule additional meetings as needed.

Our customized strategies start with your insight on your goals, assets, and family dynamics. We then outline solutions that meet your needs and craft documents you can understand. Our planning solutions start with a powerful, but competitively priced, suite of foundational estate documents. These include Will, a Durable Power of Attorney, an Advance Health Care Directive and, if appropriate, a Revocable, or “Living,” Trust.

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We also offer sophisticated strategies that leverage the tax-efficient planning required to address more complex asset portfolios and client goals. These strategies can cover a wide range of tactics, including GRATs, qualified personal residence trusts, installment sales, grantor trusts, family limited partnerships, charitable gifts to trusts, foundations or donor advised funds, and the use of life insurance trusts and split dollar agreements.

“These are hands-on lawyers who understand our industry and how our company operates. They bring intelligence, integrity, and innovation to their representation of L.L. Bean.”

Leon A. Gorman

L.L. Bean President (1967-2001), Chairman (2001-2013), Chairman Emeritus (2013-2015)

Whenever needed, we partner with professional peers in developing your plan. These peers may include your accountant, investment advisor, life insurance agent, and financial planner, or a new advisor we can recommend.

Where We Excel

Asset Protection

Charitable Giving, Planning & Entities

Estate Planning

Estate & Trust Litigation

Family & Closely-Held Business

 Probate & Trust Administration

Planning for Family Real Estate

Our Estate & Wealth Preservation Planning Team

Primary Contact

Meghan Myers

Email: mmyers@brannlaw.com

Phone: 207.786.3566

  • Isobel Golden

    Associate

  • Eamonn Hart

    Eamonn Hart

    Partner

  • Meghan Myers

    Meghan Myers

    Partner

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Retail & E-Commerce News

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