Law Offices of Robert J. Ross

Areas of Practice

Business and Commercial Law

We provide a variety of services to our business law clients inlcuding:

  • selection of the type of organization;
  • succession planning;
  • preparation, review and negotiation of contracts and leases;
  • representation in sale, acquisition and lease of stock, assets and commercial real estate;
  • employee relations; and
  • business conflict resolution.

View our “Checklist of Procedures to be Followed by Corporate Officers” for more information.
Estate Planning

We also represent clients in estate planning matters:

  • We draft trusts, wills, living wills and powers of attorney to efficiently deal with property rights upon disability or  death;
  • We help clients understand and then create clear, enforceable plans to minimize:
    • future taxes;
    • conflicts;
    • professional fees; and
    • the need for probate.

Estate Administration

We help to collect and distribute decedent’s assets, involving Probate Court administration only when needed. Probate is the legal process by which a person’s debts are paid and assets are distributed.

View our memo “Understanding Probate” for more information on Estate Administration.