Estate Planning
Plan with Purpose. Prepare for What Comes Next.
At Foley Pearson Riekkola Iverson, estate planning is about more than drafting documents—it is about making informed, lasting decisions. We help Alaskans create personalized plans that reflect their priorities, protect their families, and evolve alongside their lives. Whether your estate is modest or complex, our team is here to help you take a deliberate and well-supported approach.
A Process Built for the Bigger Picture
Estate planning begins with identifying your goals—whether that means avoiding probate, appointing guardians, preparing for incapacity, or managing real property—and continues through implementation and long-term maintenance.
At Foley Pearson Riekkola Iverson, we work with clients through every phase of this process. We provide not just legal documents, but also funding support, titling coordination, and practical oversight to ensure your plan is ready when it matters most.
Our Estate Planning Services
We offer a full range of estate planning tools tailored to your needs and goals. Most plans include a combination of the following:
Trusts
Revocable living trusts can avoid probate and maintain privacy. We not only draft your trust but also assist with funding—ensuring accounts, property, and beneficiary designations are aligned with your plan.
Learn MoreWills
A Will allows you to name guardians for minor children and direct how your assets should be distributed. In most cases, we also prepare a pour-over Will to ensure any assets not titled in your trust are handled appropriately through probate.
Learn MoreAlaska Community Property Agreements
Married couples in Alaska can elect to treat their assets as community property, which may provide tax and administrative benefits. We can advise on whether this option aligns with your estate planning goals.
Learn MorePowers of Attorney & Health Care Directives
We prepare powers of attorney and advance health care directives that ensure your chosen agents can act on your behalf, both financially and for health care decisions, in the event of incapacity.
Learn MoreDeed Preparation
We prepare and record deeds to ensure real estate is correctly titled in the name of your trust or otherwise transferred as part of your estate plan. Proper titling is key to ensuring your plan functions as intended.
Learn MoreEstate Tax Planning
For clients with larger or more complex estates, we provide strategies to manage estate tax exposure. This may include charitable planning, lifetime gifts, or entity structuring in coordination with your tax professionals.
Learn MoreStart the Planning Process With a Clear Path Forward
Whether you are planning ahead for the first time or refining an existing plan, Foley Pearson Riekkola Iverson is ready to help. Our free, lawyer-led workshops offer a clear introduction, and our experienced team will guide you through every step that follows.
Planning That Evolves With You: The Generations Program
Even the most thorough estate plan requires maintenance. Our Generations program provides long-term support to help keep your documents current and your assets properly titled.
This membership-based service includes regularly scheduled reviews, trust funding audits, and ongoing guidance—helping you stay ahead of changes in your life or the law.