Estate planning services

A plan that protects what matters, in the moments that matter.

Every family’s circumstances are different. Emma provides clear, individualized estate-planning counsel for New Hampshire and Massachusetts clients who want to care for the people they love and make their wishes known.

How Emma can help

Planning that meets you where you are.

Wills and foundational planning

Create or update a will that reflects your wishes, names the people you trust, and gives your family a clear path forward.

  • Wills and guardianship planning
  • Beneficiary and asset-review guidance
  • Updates after marriage, divorce, birth, or other life changes

Trust planning

Explore whether a trust can help you manage assets during life, protect loved ones, and support a smoother transfer of wealth.

  • Revocable living trusts
  • Trusts for children and loved ones
  • Trust funding guidance and coordination

Powers of attorney and health care directives

Put trusted decision-makers in place so your financial and health care wishes can be honored if you are unable to speak for yourself.

  • Durable financial powers of attorney
  • Health care powers of attorney
  • Living wills and advance directives

Estate and tax planning

Bring estate-planning and tax considerations together with practical guidance shaped by Emma’s background in taxation.

  • Estate-tax awareness and planning
  • Wealth-transfer considerations
  • Planning for closely held assets and family priorities

Probate and estate guidance

Get thoughtful direction when a loved one has died or when you need help understanding the next steps for an estate.

  • Probate process guidance
  • Estate administration support
  • Planning to help reduce future complications

A clear process

Start with the questions that matter to you.

  1. 01

    Talk through your priorities

    Begin with a conversation about your family, assets, values, and the questions on your mind.

  2. 02

    Understand your options

    Receive plain-language guidance on the documents and planning choices that fit your circumstances.

  3. 03

    Put your plan in place

    Move forward with carefully prepared documents and support for the practical next steps.

Not sure where to begin?

A consultation is a comfortable place to ask questions and learn what planning may make sense for you and your family.

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Law Office of Emma J. Hilton

Clear, personal estate planning counsel for New Hampshire families.

New Hampshire

Serving families across the Granite State with thoughtful planning for life’s important decisions.

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Estate planning counsel