5 /5 Mary Vigil: A must read review…
Mr. Pullen drew up my Mom’s Last Will & Testament, Durable POA, Medical POA, etc… in 2011 just prior to her cancer diagnosis. She had many questions about the process, but he was patient and thoroughly explained everything for her. After her passing, I made an appointment to make sense of the process I needed to handle the estate; he was nothing shy of professional, compassionate, and remarkably easy to work with. He took care of everything! I simply appeared before the judge while he did the rest.
As many people realize, handling an estate after someone’s death can truly bring out the worst in family members when not everyone agrees with final wishes. Part of this, I believe, is sometimes more simple than greed because we all handle grief in our own unique ways! This was something that my mother anticipated, and the driving force behind making arrangements in advance of becoming ill. There was, indeed, a no contest clause; however, there are still ways for others to delay the probate and closing of an estate.
My brothers decided to contest various aspects of the process regarding the role my mother asked me to take. It wasn’t anything based in fact, but it caused delays, including the possibility of a trial, but eventually led to a mediated resolution. Eric was knowledgeable, empathetic, and was on the ball keeping everything progressing for a resolution as quickly as possible!
You rely on having everything properly set in place while taking the time to truly listen to your unique circumstances. I know how much comfort that brought to my mom; I will be forever grateful for how he interacted with my mom. I just had no idea that I would end up seeking out his advice and services as well after she passed away. Anyone can draw up documents for you final wishes, including yourself, if you’re bold / confident enough to think that you will remember and anticipate all possibilities that will unfold during an exceptionally difficult period of your life. Being the Executrix, it can be a bit stressful and unnerving simply because it isn’t something you do everyday. Eric guided and reassured us from start to finish! The professional and compassionate man he and his staff are, completely makes all the difference in the world!
I sincerely appreciate everything he did for my mom in getting her affairs in order! After her passing, I opted to seek out his counsel for the probate process as he was familiar with the details of the estate and what wishes my mom personally expressed to him. I cannot tell you how valuable his knowledge and expertise was to my mother and I! Mr. Pullen, it’s been 14 years since you guided us through this journey, and I will always remember and appreciate you! I’ve since referred everyone I know who is looking to get their affairs in order, and everyone I hear that is going to be in charge of matters for a loved one during the final days of care, as well as with the process of probate and closing of an estate!
You have many options for who you choose to draw up documents for yourself or your family, but the person you choose to guide you, and walk through the process for beginning to end is an invaluable resource! I cannot recommend Eric Pullen strongly enough!! Sir, you will forever be remembered for walking beside me during one of the most difficult times of my life!
