A will directs who inherits your property and takes effect after you pass, through the probate process. A revocable living trust can hold your assets during your life and pass them to your loved ones without probate, which is often simpler and more private. Many families use both — we’ll help you decide what actually fits your situation.
Elizabeth Ashton
Meet Elizabeth Ashton
A New Approach to Law: Centered on You
At Ashton Law legal guidance is a path toward healing and sustainable resolution. With deep expertise in family law, estate planning, and guardianship, Elizabeth Ashton brings a unique blend of compassion and clarity to every case. She is dedicated to the practice of holistic law, viewing each client’s emotional, financial, and personal well-being as a top priority.
Clients often describe Elizabeth as approachable, responsive, and unwavering in her dedication. Her goal is to ensure you emerge from the legal process in a better place than when you started, with a favorable outcome and lasting peace of mind. Ready to take the first step toward a positive resolution? Contact Elizabeth to schedule a consultation.
Estate Planning in Albuquerque
Planning ahead is one of the most caring things you can do for the people you love. At Ashton Law, we help Albuquerque families put clear, personalized estate plans in place, so your wishes are known and your loved ones are protected. A lot of people aren’t sure whether they need a will or a trust; we’ll walk you through the difference and recommend what actually fits your family and your goals.
- Wills. A clear, valid New Mexico will that directs who inherits and who carries out your wishes.
- Revocable living trusts. Keep more of your estate out of probate and make things simpler for the people you leave behind.
- Children’s trusts. Set aside and protect assets for your children, on terms you decide.
- Powers of attorney and health-care directives. Name someone you trust to step in if you ever can’t act for yourself — available as part of your plan.
- Guardianship and conservatorship. Protecting loved ones who can no longer manage their own care or finances. We handle guardianship and conservatorship, not elder law or Medicaid planning.
Probate & Estate Administration
When a loved one passes away, you already have enough on your plate. Let us take the administrative burden off your shoulders so you can focus on your family and on grieving. New Mexico’s probate process is more straightforward than most people expect, and we handle the tedious, statute-driven steps for you from start to finish.
We focus on straightforward, non-litigated probate and estate administration. New Mexico has no state estate tax, and the size of the estate usually doesn’t complicate things — what matters is having someone guide you through the process correctly. If a matter turns into a dispute or litigation, we’ll help point you in the right direction.
- Reach out Call us after a loss; we’ll gather some basic information and explain your role in plain language.
- We find the
right path Most estates qualify for New Mexico’s simpler, non-litigated process, and smaller estates may not need full probate at all. - We handle the filings We manage the court paperwork, the notices, and the steps New Mexico law requires.
- You focus on your family We carry the administrative load so you can take the time you need.
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Serving
Albuquerque & the Surrounding Metro
From our Albuquerque office, we help families across the metro area, including Rio Rancho, Corrales, Los Lunas, and communities throughout Bernalillo, Sandoval, and Valencia Counties. Most people want an estate-planning and probate attorney close to home, and we’re glad to be that for families across the greater Albuquerque area.
What Our Clients Say on Google
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5-star reviews
My husband and I were extremely pleased with Ashton Law. They were very knowledgeable, professional and understanding of our needs. When the final product was presented to us we were…
-Judy P
My mom, who is 93 years old - and of sound mind - had desired to make new changes to the family revokable trust, after my father's passing in 2017.…
-Mary S.
Through a heart wrenching moment of my life, Elizabeth steered me through offering guiding me with the choices I needed to here. She was tough when she need to be…
-Lee L.
My experience was better than expected during a very difficult time. She did NOT tell me what I wanted to hear but what I needed to hear. Never wasted my…
-Anonymous
Common Questions
About Estate Planning & Probate
A few of the questions Albuquerque families ask us most.
