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5 Essential Documents Every Maine Estate Plan Should Include

May 8, 2025 | Margaret E. Beacon

Creating an estate plan may seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. At Beacon Legacy Law, we guide individuals and families across Maine through this vital process with clarity and compassion. Whether you’re just starting…

Avoiding Probate in Maine: What You Need to Know

April 15, 2025 | Margaret E. Beacon

Probate can be a time-consuming and public process, often adding stress to families during already difficult times. At Beacon Legacy Law, we help clients across Maine create estate plans that minimize or avoid probate…

How to Protect Your Home from Long-Term Care Costs

March 28, 2025 | Margaret E. Beacon

For many Mainers, their home is their most valuable asset—and a cornerstone of their family legacy. But if long-term care becomes necessary, the cost can quickly consume your savings and even put your home at risk. At Beacon…

Special Needs Trusts: A Guide for Maine Families

February 12, 2025 | Margaret E. Beacon

If you have a loved one with a disability, planning for their future is one of the most important—and complex—responsibilities you may face. A Special Needs Trust (SNT) is a powerful legal tool that allows you to support them…

Estate Planning Mistakes That Could Cost Your Family Thousands

January 5, 2025 | Margaret E. Beacon

Estate planning is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and your legacy. Yet many people put it off—or make avoidable mistakes that lead to costly consequences. At Beacon Legacy Law, we’ve seen…

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"Attorney Margaret Beacon guided us through setting up a trust and advance directives with such care and clarity. We’re so thankful we chose her."

- Thomas & Denise H., Bar Harbor, ME

"Margaret Beacon took the time to truly understand our family’s needs. Her warmth and professionalism made us feel completely supported through the entire estate planning process."

- Karen L., Blue Hill, ME

"Jared Whitcomb was fantastic with our business succession planning. He explained the legal options, minimized tax risks, and gave us a strong plan for the future."

- Mike D., Hancock, ME

"Daniel Hartley helped us set up a trust for our family, and the entire process was seamless. He explained everything in plain language and truly cared about our goals."

- Robert & Elaine T., Ellsworth, ME

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- Susan M., Bar Harbor, ME

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