Richard R Hattenhauer

There was an unexpected (heartbreaking) health change in my family, and suddenly I had to figure out how to provide help for my husband in the event I was disabled or worse, and also to protect assets so that we wouldn’t be wiped out financially by the health issue. I was referred to Richard Hattenhauer, who listened to my situation and worked with me through the steps of preparing a trust, a special needs trust, powers of attorney, and wills. He was patient in explaining legal issues (sometimes twice or more!), worked to simplify the complex paperwork of how to move assets into the trust, and wisely suggested that we get a second attorney involved to represent other family members so that all legal actions were supportable and above reproach. I never felt that he or his efficient staff were billing me in 6 minute increments for phone calls and questions. There was a single bill at the end, and it was the same fee he discussed at the first meeting. His guidance was good, his work timely, and he and his staff were congenial and understanding. I offer my strong recommendation.