Experience & Compassion
Fighting for New Mexicans
for over 30 Years
Estate Planning Attorney Scott Atkinson
Atkinson Law Firm
Albuquerque Personal Injury & Estate Planning
Why Do You Need an
Albuquerque Personal Injury Lawyer?
It is easy to get taken advantage of by pushy insurance claims adjusters who are serving their own best interests instead of yours. Victims experience the pain and suffering and financial consequences of someone else’s poor decisions. They may face a temporary or permanent disability, unpaid time off work for treatment and recovery, and exorbitant medical bills related to their injuries. Hiring an Albuquerque personal injury lawyer ensures you have equal representation to protect your right to fair compensation for your injuries.
- Automobile accidents are one of the leading causes of personal injuries in Albuquerque. Our attorneys will fight for the benefits to which you are entitled.
- Medical malpractice addresses mistakes by healthcare practitioners and facilities that cause irreparable harm to patients.
- Premise liability includes unsafe conditions created when a property owner fails to maintain their buildings and land.
- Third-party negligence addresses manufacturing defects and other neglect of third parties that lead to bodily harm.
- Wrongful death lawsuits are filed by survivors of victims who were killed due to the negligent action of another individual or entity.
Atkinson Law’s promise to clients
We handle all details of a personal injury claim so clients can focus on their recovery.
We level the playing field by ensuring that insurance claims adjusters are not cheating our clients out of what they deserve.
We know the value of your case and will not rest until clients receive all the compensation and benefits to which they are entitled.
Why do you need an Albuquerque estate planning lawyer?
Estate planning is a complex process. Hiring an experienced estate planning lawyer in Albuquerque can ensure your wishes are met. Estate attorneys can draft all aspects of an estate plan, including:
- Advance Care Directives outline your preferences for how life-saving healthcare is administered if you are unable to speak for yourself. A surrogate decisionmaker is appointed and authorized to carry out your wishes. Advance care directives include a living will, durable power of attorney, and a health care proxy.
- Last wills and testaments ensure your assets are distributed the way you planned following your death. Wills are legal documents that spell out your final wishes for your estate and are a crucial part of estate planning. When you do not have a will, a judge or other state officials will allocate your assets.
- Probate is the legal process for verifying and authenticating your last will and testament. An executor is appointed during probate. Probate attorneys help identify and secure probate assets, obtain appraisals (when needed), file required court documents, and mediate family disputes over how your estate is distributed.
- Trusts are a legal option for holding financial and other assets you wish to designate to a specific beneficiary. Most people include a trust in their estate plans if they have minor children or grandchildren to whom they want to leave assets. Trusts usually avoid probate, which will speed up the process.
How Can Personal Injury Attorneys at Atkinson Law Firm Help You?
Scott Atkinson’s combination of experience and compassion makes him an excellent choice to represent your legal needs in personal injury or estate planning law. He leverages his more than three decades of experience to ensure your rights are protected, whether you are pursuing legal action against an at-fault party or navigating through the complicated probate process. He takes the time to communicate each step of the process to clients before proceeding. His proven track record makes him a solid choice when you need an Albuquerque personal injury or estate planning attorney.
Reach out today to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation.