The S.S. Davis Law Firm

The S.S. Davis Law Firm Law Firm Servicing Albuquerque, NM S. Scott Davis was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Tax Court. Davis Law Firm, P.C.

He graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1974 (B.A.), received his law degree from Washburn University Law School in 1979. He received his advanced degree in tax law from the University of Denver in 1980 (L.L.M.). He passed the New Mexico Bar Exam in 1979. He is licensed to practice law in all of the courts in the State of New Mexico, Federal District Court, and U.S. He is a member of the

Taxation and Elder Law sections of the State Bar of New Mexico. Scott founded his own firm in 1980 and practiced solo until 2001. From 2001 to 2011 Scott was a shareholder and practiced at the firm of Moses, Dunn, Farmer & Tuthill, P.C. In September 2011 Scott left the Moses Law Firm in favor of his current solo practice at the S.S.

04/14/2022

It’s important to remember that a will and a trust are not the same thing. While many people can get by with a simple will, those with more substantial assets or complicated division requirements may be better served by a trust.

04/12/2022

If you have a revocable living trust that contains most of your assets, it’s recommended that you still have what’s known as a pour-over will, which can take care of such details as guardianship for your children and untitled assets.

04/07/2022

How soon after I die will my beneficiaries receive the assets in my will? If an estate planning attorney has helped you to avoid probate – perhaps by setting up a trust – your beneficiaries could receive assets just weeks after your death.

04/05/2022

Did you know that no matter what your net worth is, it’s very important to have a basic estate plan in place? This ensures that your family is taken care of and your financial goals are met after you die.

03/31/2022

There are many situations in which a significant change in your life requires changes to your current will or a completely new will. For example, if you move in with a new partner you may want that person to inherit the bulk of your property. That won’t happen unless the request is reflected in your will.

03/29/2022

When it comes to establishing a trust, you have several options to choose from, depending on your specific needs. For instance, you may choose a trust that offers beneficiaries periodic cash distributions, or one with key tax-saving advantages may be beneficial.

03/24/2022

If you want to make sure that an heir gets money in a bank account immediately after you die, we can explain how to set up the account so that it is immediately transferable to an heir you have previously designated.

03/22/2022

One critical part of your estate is your will. Despite the importance of having a will, many Americans die “intestate” or without a will in place.

03/17/2022

There are many different ways to reduce the potential taxes on your estate while you are alive. One involves giving money now to people who would have been your beneficiaries. That lowers the value of your estate, potentially reducing the amount of any federal estate taxes.

03/15/2022

One estate planning strategy is to keep assets in trust for your child or children. This has several benefits, as it insulates assets from creditor claims and divorce proceedings, keeps property in the family, and allows you to name a trustee to control asset distribution.

03/10/2022

Different states have various laws that apply to situations when there is no will involved. To avoid having the state make certain presumptions about who will inherit your property, make sure your personal wishes are recorded.

03/08/2022

Have you moved over the years? The laws regarding community property are different throughout the country. Check with an attorney with expertise in estate planning to find out if it’s necessary to either add a codicil to your will or to draft a new one.

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2201 San Pedro Drive NE Bldg 3 Ste 105
Albuquerque, NM
87110

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+15059983336

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