Business Details
39 Years
experience
Trusted Estate Planning and Business Law Services in Fair Lawn, NJ
The Paton Law Firm has provided comprehensive legal solutions to individuals, families, and businesses in northern New Jersey for over 30 years. Specializing in estate planning, business law, real estate, and elder law, the firm combines deep legal expertise with personalized attention to address clients' unique needs. With a focus on minimizing conflict and maximizing efficiency, the firm guides clients through complex legal processes while maintaining transparency and compassion.Their services include drafting wills and trusts, business formation, real estate transactions, Medicaid planning, and probate administration. The firm's commitment to community education and client advocacy has earned recognition from satisfied clients and professional organizations alike.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate
Trusts
Business Law
Real Estate
Elder Law
Wills
Medicaid Planning
Asset Preservation
Commercial Transactions
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of legal experience in Bergen County
- Personalized estate planning and business law solutions
- Free initial consultation for all clients
- Comprehensive elder law and Medicaid planning expertise
- Proven track record in probate and trust administration
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
What people say
Efficient, knowledgeable
User-friendly
Professional and thoughtful
Compassionate and understanding
Above and beyond
Services
Estate Planning
Comprehensive estate planning services help clients protect assets and establish distribution plans through wills, trusts, and healthcare directives. Our approach combines tax-efficient strategies with personalized guidance to address family dynamics and business interests. We create customized solutions for clients ranging from simple wills to complex multi-million dollar estates.
Probate
We guide executors through New Jersey's probate process with step-by-step support for will filing, asset inventory, tax compliance, and distribution. Our experience streamlines estate administration while minimizing conflicts and ensuring adherence to legal requirements for both simple and complex estates.
Business Law
Our business law services cover entity formation, contract drafting, and transactional support for companies of all sizes. We provide practical legal solutions for business formation, shareholder agreements, and commercial disputes while prioritizing cost-effective risk management strategies.
Elder Law
Specialized elder law services address Medicaid planning, long-term care placement, and special needs trusts. We help families navigate complex senior care issues while preserving government benefit eligibility and protecting client assets through proven legal strategies.
Trusts
We create various trust structures including living trusts, special needs trusts, and Medicaid trusts to facilitate probate avoidance and asset protection. Our trust services focus on wealth preservation, tax efficiency, and ensuring client wishes are honored across generations.
People
Kimberly A. Paton
Attorney
With over 30 years of legal experience, Kimberly Paton specializes in estate planning, business law, and real estate transactions. She graduated from New York Law School in 1986 and actively contributes to community legal education initiatives while maintaining memberships in multiple bar associations.
Questions
What estate planning services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive estate planning including wills, trusts, advance healthcare directives, Medicaid planning, and asset preservation strategies tailored to individual client needs.
How does the probate process work in New Jersey?
Our firm guides executors through probate steps including will filing, asset inventory, tax payments, and distribution while minimizing delays and ensuring legal compliance.
Can you help with business formation and contracts?
We assist with entity selection, formation documents, contract drafting, and business transaction guidance to protect commercial interests and prevent disputes.
What elder law services are available?
Our elder law practice includes Medicaid applications, long-term care planning, special needs trusts, and veterans benefits assistance with a focus on preserving client dignity.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide complimentary initial consultations to discuss your legal needs and develop a customized strategy for your estate or business matters.
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