Gandelot & Associates

Gandelot & Associates is a boutique law firm specializing in estate planning and trust administration. Founder Jon B. Gandelot has concentrated his practice in estate planning and administration for more than 20 years. Attorney Amy B. Hartmann, along with a dedicated and caring staff complete our firm. We take pride in tailoring our services to the... individual needs of our clients. We customize each Estate Plan and take extraordinary measures to ensure that each client's plan works. Our unique Estate Maintenance Program (EMP) gives clients the opportunity to annually review their planning objectives, the value of their estate and how changes in family situations and tax laws may impact their Estate Plan. We help to educate many of our clients about the variety of techniques that can reduce estate taxes, maximize retirement assets, increase wealth transferred to future generations and leave a legacy to loved ones and charitable organizations. Just as each client has specific estate planning needs, so do those faced with administering wills and trusts. We provide probate and trust administration services. If the need arises, we are prepared to handle any litigation. We will guide you and help you realize your hopes, dreams and objectives through estate planning, probate and trust administration phases. Quality estate planning is a process rather than an event. Our Estate Planning Process is designed to prepare and implement a unique, comprehensive and specialized estate plan for each of our clients. Our Process takes more time as we get to know our client's hopes, fears, dreams and aspirations before any estate plan is developed. Depending on the complexity of the estate, there are either three or four steps in the Estate Planning Process. In addition, most of our clients take advantage of our Estate Maintenance Program (EMP) which includes annual reviews and updates of their plans, thus assuring that the plan will work.Read More