Practice Areas

Who We Help

We work with Alaskans at all stages of life—individuals planning for retirement, parents establishing guardianship provisions, fiduciaries administering estates, and families seeking continuity across generations. Whether your situation is straightforward or requires more advanced planning, our team provides the guidance and structure you need to confidently look ahead.

Our Practice Areas

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Estate Planning

We help clients design comprehensive estate plans that reflect their goals and protect their families. From Revocable Living Trusts and Durable Powers of Attorney to estate tax planning and charitable bequests, we ensure every element of the plan works together. Our services also include deed transfers and property title coordination.

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Trust Administration

We work closely with Trustees and Successor Trustees throughout the administration process. Our team offers guidance on fiduciary duties, asset distribution, and compliance with notice and accounting requirements. We also provide occasional consultation services for individuals seeking to understand their roles as beneficiaries. However, we do not typically take on contested matters. Our focus is on helping families move forward with clarity.

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Probate

We assist personal representatives with routine, ancillary, and foreign domiciliary probate matters. Our team handles these responsibilities with care and efficiency—easing the administrative burden during a difficult time and helping executors meet their legal obligations with confidence.

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Corporate & Business Law

For clients who own businesses or manage shared assets, we provide guidance on entity formation, succession planning, and liability protection. We also help integrate business interests into the broader estate plan to support smooth transitions, preserve family wealth, and help bridge generations.

Our Approach

At Foley Pearson Riekkola Iverson, we take a disciplined, people-first approach to estate planning and administration. Our process is designed to be structured, thorough, steady, and responsive to your evolving needs. We do not simply deliver documents—we help clients make informed decisions, carry them through implementation, and offer continued support over time.

Working With Foley Pearson Riekkola Iverson, P.C.

Step 1: Start with the Workshop

We recommend that anyone beginning the estate planning process start by attending one of our free, lawyer-led workshops. It’s a practical introduction to the process, the key concepts, and how our firm approaches planning. You’ll gain the knowledge you need now—so you can ask the right questions later.

Step 2: Complete the Intake

After the workshop, the next step is to complete our intake forms. This helps us understand your goals, your family dynamics, and the assets you want to protect. With the full picture in hand, we can craft a plan that’s tailored to you.

Step 3: Design

Once we have reviewed the information you provide, you will meet with an attorney to design your estate plan. The attorney will guide you through your options, answer any questions, and help identify the best structure for your goals—whether that involves a Will, a Trust, or a combination of planning tools.

Step 4: Finalizing Your Plan

After your documents are signed, we assist with funding your Trust and transferring key assets into it. Then you have the option to enroll in our Generations, which provides ongoing support to help you maintain and update your plan over time, so it continues to reflect your wishes and functions as intended when it matters most.

Start Planning With a Firm That Has Supported Alaskans for Over 35 Years

Foley Pearson Riekkola Iverson is here to help you plan with intention and move forward with a plan that works—today and in the years to come.

Contact Our Team View Upcoming Workshops

My husband and I engaged the services of Foley & Pearson to prepare a living trust, update our will, and prepare other essential documents. We found the firm to be thorough, professional, and responsive to our individual needs and our requests. They handled all the financial and legal aspects and made certain we understood the conditions. Particular kudos to Melanie and Alex, who became more than just advisors. I highly recommend Foley & Pearson for estate planning.

Jeanne Swartz

We became clients about twenty years ago when we became a mixed family with shared custody. Even though parental relationships were good, there were many details to consider and we benefited greatly from the knowledge and services we received in establishing our estate plan. They engage the whole family in sessions so questions and expectations are clarified for everyone in a comfortable environment. We highly recommend Foley & Pearson for anyone considering estate planning, even if you think all you need is a simple will!

Cat Larrea

My wife and I have been with Foley and Foley and, now, Foley and Pearson for a long while now. They have provided us with nothing except exceptional service. We knew basically nothing about wills, trusts, and other such things. The staff patiently explained them to us and their advice was instrumental in developing our trust. We recommend Foley and Pearson to everyone.

Thom Eley

FAQs

Whether you are just starting your estate planning journey or looking to update an existing plan, the team at Foley Pearson Riekkola Iverson is here to help you make informed, lasting decisions.

I have a Trust, do I still need Will?

Yes. A Revocable Living Trust allows your assets to be managed and distributed outside of probate, while a pour-over Will acts as a safety net—transferring any remaining assets that might be part of your probate estate into your Trust after death.

What is trust funding, and do you assist with it?

Yes. Trust funding involves retitling assets into the name of your trust so they are covered by the plan you've created. Our firm helps clients transfer bank accounts, coordinate with insurance providers, prepare deeds for real property, and communicate with custodians and institutions to complete the process thoroughly.

What kinds of probate matters do you handle?

We assist Personal Representatives with both routine and complex, uncontested estate administration matters, including ancillary and foreign domiciliary probate. While we typically focus on higher-value or well-documented estates, we’re happy to evaluate your case and let you know whether it aligns with our services.

How does trust administration work, and who do you represent?

We guide Trustees and Successor Trustees through every step of the Trust administration process, including asset distribution, communication with beneficiaries, and legal compliance. We also consult with individuals who need help understanding their roles or responsibilities within a trust.

Do you offer business planning services?

Yes. We work with individuals and families who own closely held businesses or shared real property. Our services include entity formation, succession planning, liability protection, and integrating business interests into the broader estate plan.

What is the Generations program?

Generations is our ongoing maintenance program for clients who want continued support after their initial estate plan is complete. It includes periodic asset audits, plan updates, and direct access to our team for questions as circumstances change. We offer annual and triennial options based on your needs.

How do I know when to update my plan?

We recommend reviewing your plan after any major life event—such as marriage, divorce, a change in beneficiaries, or a shift in assets. Our Generations clients receive regular reminders and reviews to help keep everything up-to-date.

How do I begin working with Foley Pearson Riekkola Iverson?

Estate planning clients start by attending one of our lawyer-led online workshops. These sessions introduce key concepts and outline our approach. After that, we will invite you to complete an intake form and schedule a design meeting to begin your plan.

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Probate or Trust Administration clients begin by completing our online screening form. This form asks for basic information that allows us to run an initial conflict check and determine whether we may be able to assist.

Take the First Step With Foley Pearson Riekkola Iverson, P.C.

Whether you attend a workshop, complete our online intake form, or simply call our office, the first step starts with a conversation. We invite you to connect with our team and learn how we can help you build a plan that fits your goals and your future.
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Contact us or join one of our upcoming workshops to get started.