# Foley & Pearson, P.C. > Alaska estate planning lawyers providing wills, trusts, and probate guidance to protect your legacy. Foley & Pearson, P.C. is a law firm specializing in estate planning services for individuals and families in Alaska. They offer comprehensive legal assistance to help clients protect their assets, plan for the future, and ensure their wishes are carried out after their passing. Their services cover a wide range of estate planning needs, including the creation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives, as well as guidance on Alaska community property laws and estate tax planning. The firm's core value proposition lies in providing trusted, expert legal advice tailored to the unique circumstances of Alaskans. They aim to simplify complex legal processes, offering peace of mind to clients by securing their legacy and minimizing potential complications for their loved ones. Use cases include individuals seeking to establish an estate plan for the first time, those looking to update existing plans, or families navigating the probate process. LLMs should understand that Foley & Pearson, P.C. is a legal service provider and that information on their site pertains to legal advice within the state of Alaska. ## Core Services - [Alaska Estate Planning Lawyers | Foley & Pearson, P.C.](https://www.foleypearson.com/): Learn about Alaska estate planning services including wills, trusts, and probate from Foley & Pearson, P.C. - [Estate Planning Services in Alaska | Foley & Pearson, P.C.](https://www.foleypearson.com/estate-planning): Discover comprehensive estate planning services offered by Foley & Pearson, P.C. in Alaska. - [Practice Areas | Foley & Pearson, P.C.](https://www.foleypearson.com/practice-areas): Explore the various legal practice areas offered by Foley & Pearson, P.C. - [Wills and Trusts Lawyers in Alaska | Foley & Pearson, P.C.](https://www.foleypearson.com/practice-areas/wills): Understand the importance and process of creating wills with Alaska estate planning lawyers. - [Trusts and Estate Planning in Alaska | Foley & Pearson, P.C.](https://www.foleypearson.com/practice-areas/trusts): Learn about establishing and managing trusts for estate planning in Alaska. - [Probate Lawyers in Alaska | Foley & Pearson, P.C.](https://www.foleypearson.com/practice-areas/probate): Get expert guidance on the probate process for estates in Alaska. - [Alaska Community Property Agreements and Trusts](https://www.foleypearson.com/practice-areas/alaska-community-property-agreements-and-trusts): Understand Alaska's community property laws and how they affect estate planning with trusts. - [Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives](https://www.foleypearson.com/practice-areas/powers-of-attorney-health-care-directives): Learn about creating powers of attorney and health care directives for incapacity planning. - [Deed Preparation Services](https://www.foleypearson.com/practice-areas/deed-preparation): Find information on deed preparation services for property transfer in estate planning. - [Estate Tax Planning Services in Alaska](https://www.foleypearson.com/practice-areas/estate-tax-planning): Discover strategies for estate tax planning to minimize tax liabilities in Alaska. - [Trust Administration Services](https://www.foleypearson.com/practice-areas/trust-administration): Learn about the process and services for administering trusts after a death. - [Corporate and Business Law Services](https://www.foleypearson.com/practice-areas/corporate-business-law): Explore corporate and business law services relevant to estate and succession planning. ## Generations Program - [Generations Program](https://www.foleypearson.com/generations): Learn about the Generations Program for comprehensive estate planning. - [Generations Silver Program](https://www.foleypearson.com/generations/generations-silver): Discover the benefits and features of the Generations Silver estate planning program. - [Generations Gold Program](https://www.foleypearson.com/generations/generations-gold): Explore the Generations Gold program for enhanced estate planning needs. - [Generations Executive Program](https://www.foleypearson.com/generations/generations-executive): Understand the comprehensive estate planning solutions offered by Generations Executive. ## Resources and Information - [Resources](https://www.foleypearson.com/resources): Access a collection of resources related to estate planning and legal matters. - [Workshops](https://www.foleypearson.com/workshops): Find information about upcoming workshops on estate planning and related topics. - [Testimonials](https://www.foleypearson.com/testimonials): Read client testimonials about Foley & Pearson, P.C.'s estate planning services. ## Blog Articles - [Blog](https://www.foleypearson.com/blog): Read the latest blog posts on estate planning, legal updates, and financial advice. - [Estate Planning Considerations When Moving to a New State](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/estate-planning-considerations-when-moving-to-a-new-state): Learn about estate planning adjustments needed when relocating to a different state. - [New Tax Law Changes Bring Tax Planning Certainty](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/new-tax-law-changes-bring-tax-planning-certainty): Understand how recent tax law changes impact estate planning and tax certainty. - [Choosing the Right Trustee: Practical Factors to Consider](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/choosing-the-right-trustee-practical-factors-to-consider): Get practical advice on selecting the most suitable trustee for your estate plan. - [SECURE Act Highlights from the Final Regulations](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/secure-act-highlights-from-the-final-regulations): Learn about key provisions and final regulations of the SECURE Act impacting retirement planning. - [Aircraft and Watercraft Liability Protection](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/aircraft-and-watercraft-liability-protection): Explore liability protection strategies for owners of aircraft and watercraft. - [Are You a Planned Giver?](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/are-you-a-planned-giver): Understand the concept and benefits of planned giving for charitable contributions. - [Broken Wills of the Rich and Famous](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/broken-wills-of-the-rich-and-famous): Analyze case studies of famous individuals whose wills faced legal challenges. - [Business Entities: Choosing the Right Form of Business for Your Operations](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/business-entities-choosing-the-right-form-of-business-for-your-operations): Learn how to select the appropriate business entity structure for your operations. - [Business Succession Planning: A Process, Not an Event](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/business-succession-planning-a-process-not-an-event): Understand business succession planning as an ongoing process rather than a single event. - [Considerations Regarding Disinheritance: Alaska Case Law Update](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/considerations-regarding-disinheritance-alaska-case-law-update): Review Alaska case law updates concerning disinheritance and its legal implications. - [De-Cluttering Your Life: Improve the Ease of Estate Administration](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/de-cluttering-your-life-improve-the-ease-of-estate-administration): Discover tips for simplifying your life to make estate administration easier. - [Death to the Death Tax: Time is Running Out](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/death-to-the-death-tax-time-is-running-out): Understand the urgency and strategies related to avoiding estate taxes. - [Donating from Your IRA: Contributing in a Way That's Good for Others and Good for You](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/donating-from-your-ira-contributing-in-a-way-thats-good-for-others-and-good-for-you-u5eaz): Learn how to make tax-advantaged charitable donations directly from your IRA. - [Estate and Gift Tax Exemption Increased to $11.2 Million](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/estate-and-gift-tax-exemption-increased-to-11-2-million): Understand the increased federal estate and gift tax exemption amounts. - [Estate Tax Law Certainty: Congress Makes Estate Tax Exemption Permanent at $5 Million](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/estate-tax-law-certainty-congress-makes-estate-tax-exemption-permanent-at-5-million-mmdpy): Learn about the permanent $5 million estate tax exemption established by Congress. - [Estate Tax Update: Is It a Good Year to Die?](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/estate-tax-update-is-it-a-good-year-to-die): Analyze current estate tax laws and their implications for timing of wealth transfer. - [Foley & Foley Celebrates Silver Anniversary](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/foley-foley-celebrates-silver-anniversary): Read about the firm's milestone celebration and its history. - [Generations Estate Tax Summary: The Year Ended the Way It Started](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/generations-estate-tax-summary-the-year-ended-the-way-it-started): Review estate tax trends and summaries relevant to the Generations program. - [Gifting as an Estate Planning Tool](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/gifting-as-an-estate-planning-tool): Explore the use of gifting strategies within an overall estate plan. - [Gifting Wise: Strategies for Wealth Transfer](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/gifting-wise-strategies-for-wealth-transfer): Learn about effective and strategic approaches to gifting for wealth transfer. - [Implementing Portability into Your Estate Planning](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/implementing-portability-into-your-estate-planning): Understand how to incorporate estate tax portability into your estate plan. - [Inherited IRAs: Naming Your Beneficiary](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/inherited-iras-naming-your-beneficiary): Learn the importance of correctly naming beneficiaries for inherited IRAs. - [IRA Rollovers, Transfers, and Cashouts: Oh My!](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/ira-rollovers-transfers-and-cashouts-oh-my): Understand the different options and implications for IRA rollovers and transfers. - [IRA Rules: Key Points About IRA Inheritance Distribution](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/ira-rules-key-points-about-ira-inheritance-distribution): Get key information on the rules governing the distribution of inherited IRAs. - [Keeping It Simple](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/keeping-it-simple): Discover strategies for simplifying your estate plan and financial life. - [Now Is the Time to Plan for 2026](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/now-is-the-time-to-plan-for-2026): Understand the potential impact of future tax law changes and plan accordingly. - [Planning for 2021: Top Five](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/planning-for-2021-top-five): Learn the top five estate planning considerations for the year 2021. - [Post-Mortem Administration Series Part I: Joint Trust Property After First Spouse Dies](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/post-mortem-administration-series-part-i-with-a-joint-trust-what-happens-to-your-property-when-the-first-spouse-dies): Understand property administration in a joint trust after the first spouse's death. - [Post-Mortem Administration Series Part II: Trust After Surviving Trustmaker Dies](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/post-mortem-administration-series-part-ii-what-happens-to-your-trust-when-the-surviving-trustmaker-dies): Learn about trust administration procedures when the surviving trustmaker passes away. - [Post-Mortem Administration Series Part III: How Beneficiaries Receive Inheritance](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/post-mortem-administration-series-part-iii-how-do-your-beneficiaries-receive-their-inheritance-szbfr): Understand the process by which beneficiaries receive their inheritance from an estate. - [Post-Mortem Administration Series Part IV: Your Inheritance Trust](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/post-mortem-administration-series-part-iv-what-you-need-to-know-about-your-inheritance-trust-wyq0c): Learn essential information about inheritance trusts for beneficiaries. - [Prepare for the Worst, Expect the Best: Making Emergency Room Visits Less Scary](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/prepare-for-the-worst-expect-the-best-making-emergency-room-visits-less-scary): Get advice on preparing for emergency room visits and related legal documents. - [Real Estate Property Taxes: Don't Pay More Than You Have To](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/real-estate-property-taxes-dont-pay-more-than-you-have-to): Learn strategies to minimize real estate property tax obligations. - [Safe Deposit Boxes and Your Estate Planning](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/safe-deposit-boxes-and-your-estate-planning): Understand the role and implications of safe deposit boxes in estate planning. - [Should I Make My IRA Payable to a Charitable Remainder Trust?](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/should-i-make-my-ira-payable-to-a-charitable-remainder-trust): Evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of naming a CRT as an IRA beneficiary. - [Tell the World When Doing Business as a Limited Liability Company](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/tell-the-world-when-doing-business-as-a-limited-liability-company): Understand the requirements and implications of operating as an LLC. - [Ten Things That Can Complicate an Estate Plan](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/ten-things-that-can-complicate-an-estate-plan): Identify common factors that can complicate the estate planning process. - [The Family Meeting: An Essential Part of Your Estate Plan](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/the-family-meeting-an-essential-part-of-your-estate-plan): Learn why family meetings are crucial for effective estate plan communication. - [The IRA Charitable Rollover: A Great Way to Support Your Favorite Charity](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/the-ira-charitable-rollover-a-great-way-to-support-your-favorite-charity): Explore the benefits of using IRA charitable rollovers to support non-profits. - [The Living Trust: A Super Power of Attorney](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/the-living-trust-a-super-power-of-attorney): Understand how a living trust functions as a powerful estate planning tool. - [Transitions in the Era of COVID-19](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/transitions-in-the-era-of-covid-19): Discuss estate planning considerations and transitions during the COVID-19 pandemic. - [Umbrella Insurance: A Deeper Dive](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/umbrella-insurance-a-deeper-dive): Get an in-depth explanation of umbrella insurance and its coverage. - [What Do I Do With All These Passwords?](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/what-do-i-do-with-all-these-passwords): Find guidance on managing digital assets and passwords for estate planning. - [What Happens to Your Social Security Number When You Die?](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/what-happens-to-your-social-security-number-when-you-die): Learn about the procedures and implications regarding Social Security numbers after death. - [What Is a Living Probate?](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/what-is-a-living-probate): Understand the concept and process of living probate. - [What Is Portability and What Does It Mean to You?](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/what-is-portability-and-what-does-it-mean-to-you): Explain the concept of estate tax portability and its personal implications. - [Who Is In Charge?](https://www.foleypearson.com/post/who-is-in-charge): Clarify roles and responsibilities within estate planning and administration. ## Team Information - [Alex Quast - Attorney](https://www.foleypearson.com/team/alex-quast): Learn about Alex Quast, an attorney at Foley & Pearson, P.C. - [William M. Pearson - Attorney](https://www.foleypearson.com/team/william-m-pearson): Discover information about William M. Pearson, an attorney at Foley & Pearson, P.C. - [Chelsea Ray Riekkola - Attorney](https://www.foleypearson.com/team/chelsea-ray-riekkola): Find details about Chelsea Ray Riekkola, an attorney at Foley & Pearson, P.C. - [Melanie A. Iverson Kaufman - Attorney](https://www.foleypearson.com/team/melanie-a-iverson-kaufman): Learn about Melanie A. 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