Daniel D. Bawden & Associates

Introduction: One of the most valuable services an attorney can perform for a client is to give them protection, and save them money. Thoughtful estate planning does both. One way it does so is by providing documents and strategies that will make one's wishes known to family and the world at large should one become incapacitated, terminally ill, or die. It is a long-term endeavor. After all, these documents usually have a very long shelf life, lasting for years -- sometimes decades! Another way good planning helps is to cut down on legal expenses (and sometimes estate taxes) by paving the way for simple and independent estate administration down the road. For me as an attorney, this is a fulfilling service. I just love it. One of my favorite aspects of estate planning is getting to know each family's unique makeup and circumstances (oh, the stories I could tell!). I love knowing I am providing real help to a family, and that they realize it's a long-term, positive-value proposition for them and their heirs. I charge less than most attorneys for estate planning from what I am told. I am okay with that. Job satisfaction is about a lot more than just the money earned, and I am a completely contented attorney. Dan Bawden