Dear Friend,

When someone you love passes away, everything changes in an instant.

There’s grief.
There’s shock.
There’s a painful silence where their voice used to be.

And in the middle of all that emotion, you’re expected to handle the estate.

But here’s the truth most families discover too late:
Without the right plan in place, settling a loved one’s affairs becomes a legal and financial mess.

At Bascom Law, we don’t just create estate plans.
We create clarity, peace, and protection for the people left behind.
When someone passes—and they’ve worked with Bascom Law—everything is easier.

Here’s what that looks like.

Step 1: You Call Us

That’s it. That’s the first step.

Because if your loved one had their estate plan prepared by Bascom Law,
we already have everything you’ll need.

  • The Will
  • The Trust
  • The Advanced Directive for Health Care
  • The HIPAA Authorization and Release
  • The Durable Power of Attorney
  • And all the legal instructions that keep you from having to guess or go to court

No digging through drawers.
No scrambling for documents.
No wondering what they “would have wanted.”

We’ve already put a plan in place—and now we help you carry it out.

Step 2: You Avoid Probate

If the estate plan was done right—and it was done with us—you may not need to go through probate at all.

That means:

  • No court process
  • No judge controlling when and how assets are distributed
  • No months-long delays
  • No public records or unnecessary legal fees

Instead of being stuck in a legal maze, you’re guided through a clear, private process—one that’s faster, more respectful, and completely aligned with your loved one’s wishes.

Probate is the backup plan.
Working with Bascom Law means we almost never have to use it.

Step 3: You Settle the Estate the Right Way

We walk you through every step, including:

  • Managing financial accounts
  • Notifying institutions
  • Securing and transferring property
  • Settling final bills and taxes
  • Distributing inheritances to the right people, in the right way

If your loved one named you as Executor or Trustee, you don’t have to navigate that alone.
We take on the burden—so you can focus on what really matters.

Step 4: You Move Forward with Peace of Mind

When there’s a plan—and when Bascom Law is involved—there are no surprises.

  • No disputes
  • No confusion
  • No “what do we do now?” moments

You’re not chasing paperwork.
You’re not calling the courthouse.
You’re not stuck trying to solve legal puzzles in the middle of your grief.

You’re supported.
You’re guided.
And you’re free to honor your loved one’s life without carrying the weight of their estate.

If You’re Still Here Reading This…

…and you haven’t made your estate plan yet—this is your moment.

Because the best time to plan is before your family needs it.
And the best way to plan is with a firm that will be there for them, not just for you.

Call Bascom Law today.
We’ll help you take care of everything—now, and later—so your loved ones never have to face a hard time alone.

Sincerely and Thanks,

Mike Bascom
Bascom Law, PC

770-285-5493