At Smith & Company, we create estate plans with the whole person in mind. That’s means we consider not only your material assets, but what you value and your values. Our representation is centered around the biblical principle that “Family is your first ministry; that’s why from the very first conversation to our signing ceremony, our focus is on you and how you wish to honor your family.
Wills & Living Wills
“Your testimony in writing.”
We help you craft a will that honors your values, protect your loved ones, and reflect your legacy. A living wills ensure your wishes are known and respected in times of vulnerability, offering peace to both you and your family.
- Custom drafting for individuals, couples, and blended families
- Faith-sensitive provisions and legacy statements
- Integration with Guyana-US cross-border considerations
Trust Formation
“Guardians of your legacy”
Whether you’re preserving wealth, protecting minor children, or supporting ministry and mission, we design trusts that serve your vision with flexibility and grace.
- Revocable and irrevocable trusts
- Charitable remainder and family legacy trusts
- Special needs and educational trusts
- Diaspora-friendly structures for Guyanese land and assets
Guardianship & Conservatorship
“Covering the vulnerable with care”
For families navigating disability, aging, or unexpected transitions, we offer compassionate legal structures that protect dignity and ensure wise stewardship.
- Guardianship petition for minors and elders
- Conservatorship for financial and medical decision making
Ancillary Documents
Whether part of your trust or your will, we create other documents that allows for the smooth
- Health Care Proxy
- Power of Attorney
- Appointment of an agent to control disposition of remains.
Business Succession Plan
“Passing the mantle with honor.”
Your business is more than an enterprise-it’s a legacy. We help you prepare for smooth transitios that preserve mission, relationships, and generational impact.
- Succession agreements and buy-sell planning
- Family business continuity strategy
- Integration with trusts, wills, and corporate governance
Diaspora Estate Coordination
“Bridging borders, honoring roots.”
For families with ties to Guyana and the US, we offer specialized support to harmonize estate plans across jurisdictions, ensuring your legacy flows freely and legally.
- Dual jurisdiction estate planning
- Guyanese land titling and probate navigation
- Banking, insurance, trusts formation across borders.
We cannot plan for everything in life, but the things we can plan for we should do it with care and with sound advice. Give us a call, let us guide you through planning process.