Estate Planning Services

Every family's situation is different. I offer a full range of estate planning services — from a simple will to a comprehensive trust plan — tailored to where you are in life.

Revocable, Specialized & NFA Trusts

Trusts

From revocable living trusts that avoid probate to specialized instruments — Veteran's Trusts, Gun Trusts, and Pet Trusts — I draft the right trust for your situation.

Avoid probate entirely
Veteran's Trust for VA Aid & Attendance
Gun Trust (NFA) for firearms collectors
Pet Trust for animal care planning

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Last Will & Testament

Wills

A will is the foundation of any estate plan. It names who receives your assets, who raises your children, and who carries out your wishes — on your terms.

Name your executor
Designate guardians for minor children
Direct distribution of assets
Avoid intestacy (dying without a plan)

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Financial & Healthcare

Powers of Attorney

A power of attorney designates someone you trust to make financial and healthcare decisions on your behalf if you cannot make them yourself.

Durable financial power of attorney
Healthcare proxy / advance directive
Avoid costly guardianship proceedings
Peace of mind for your family

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Real Property Planning

Deed Transfers

Transferring real property into a trust or to a beneficiary is one of the most important steps in a complete estate plan — and one of the most overlooked.

Transfer property into your trust
Avoid probate on real estate
Protect your home from Medicaid claims
Proper deed preparation and recording

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Supplemental Needs Trusts

Special Needs Planning

A special needs trust protects a loved one with a disability without disqualifying them from essential government benefits like Medicaid or SSI.

Preserve government benefit eligibility
Provide supplemental care and quality of life
Name a trusted trustee
Coordinate with your overall estate plan

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Shielding What You've Built

Asset Protection

Asset protection strategies help shield your home, savings, and business interests from creditors, lawsuits, and long-term care costs.

Medicaid planning strategies
Business entity structuring
Homestead and exemption planning
Coordinate with trust and deed planning

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Estate Administration

Probate

When a loved one passes, navigating probate court can feel overwhelming. I guide families through the process with clarity and compassion.

File and administer the estate
Identify and notify creditors
Distribute assets to beneficiaries
Handle Maryland and D.C. probate courts

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Why Haynes Group LLC

A sole practitioner who knows your name

When you work with Haynes Group LLC, you work directly with me — not a paralegal, not a junior associate. I take the time to understand your family, your goals, and your concerns before recommending a single document.

Flat-fee

Transparent pricing — no surprises

MD & D.C.

Licensed in both jurisdictions

1–2 days

Response time after inquiry