At Rutledge|Aitken our mission is to serve our client with honesty, integrity and value.  Our approach is to add value to each engagement by providing only those services necessary to achieve quality results for our clients.

Like snowflakes, each person and family situation is different.  The “cookie cutter” or “one size fits all” approach can lead to unintended consequences.  Proper implementation and execution of an estate plan is critical to ensure your financial legacy is protected and passes to those persons you cherish most.  Knowing that you have taken steps to protect your loved ones from unnecessary difficulties, including taxes and unintended inheritances, is invaluable.  Having an experienced attorney prepare a carefully crafted estate plan is an investment in your legacy and provides the peace of mind that an important aspect of your life is established correctly.

Losing a loved one is one of life’s most difficult challenges.  The seemingly endless list of tasks to accomplish can be overwhelming.  The additional burden of navigating the myriad of laws and procedures of the probate process can be daunting.  Adding the compliance requirements of federal and state income and death taxes makes the challenge that much more formidable.  Engaging an experienced attorney can ease the burden on the family during a troubling time by simplifying the process and removing doubt that the estate is being handled properly.