Mary Beth Figueroa

Assists attorneys in preparation of estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney for health care and property management, and nominations of guardians. Handles trust administration, including preparing and filing annual accountings. Interacts with clients and court officials, as required. Manages billable hour tracking. Communicates pertinent information to clients via phone, e-mail and mail.

Assisted attorneys with all aspects of estate planning, including the drafting of documents, communicated with clients to obtain necessary personal data, and handled the signing of documents. Communicated with and assisted clients in a variety of administrative tasks.

Drafted real estate closing documents, including Warranty Deeds, Closing Statements, Affidavits, Bills of Sale, and Notices of Commencement; reviewed sale and leasing contracts; handled the distribution of funds in real estate transactions; assisted in the signing of documents in real estate closings; reviewed title commitments, title policy exceptions and all due diligence; reviewed surveys and legal descriptions of real property; and kept track of all critical dates from the date of contract to closing.