Will and Trust Attorney in Albuquerque NM

Hernandez Law LLC in Albuquerque, New Mexico, provides focused legal services in wills, trusts, and probate to help you protect your assets and ensure your wishes are honored. Their personalized, appointment-only approach offers clear guidance and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

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Protect Your Family, Your Wishes, and Your Legacy

Planning for the future is not always comfortable, but it is necessary. If something happened to you tomorrow, would your family know what to do. Would they know your medical wishes. Would they know who should receive the house. Would someone you do not trust be able to make financial decisions for you.


At Hernandez Law LLC in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the goal is simple. Help you create legally sound documents that protect what matters most, reduce stress for your loved ones, and keep the courts from deciding these issues for you.


The firm focuses on wills, trusts, and probate. That means you are not getting a general practice office that dabbles in estate work. You are getting a focused legal service built around future planning, inheritance, and the orderly transfer of assets.


Every situation is different. Some clients only need a basic will. Some need a trust to keep assets out of probate. Some are already dealing with the court after a death and need probate help right now. You will get direct attention, honest guidance, and clear next steps, delivered in plain language.


Hernandez Law LLC is locally owned and operated in Albuquerque. Services are provided by appointment only. Meetings are private, scheduled, and respectful of your time. You will not sit in a crowded lobby or get pushed through a process you do not understand. You will sit down with someone who explains what each document actually does and why it matters for you and your family.


Why Planning Ahead Matters

Most people put off estate planning because it feels too early. The truth is that planning ahead is not about age or wealth. It is about control.

Without a will or trust, the default legal process in New Mexico decides who gets your property. Without proper documents, a judge may end up appointing someone to make decisions for you or your children. That can lead to stress, family tension, and even courtroom disputes. Those problems are often more expensive than doing the planning in the first place.


With the right documents, you can direct how your assets are handled, choose who is in charge, and reduce the chances of a fight later. You can also make medical wishes known and relieve your family from having to guess.


Estate planning is also an act of care. You are not just protecting money. You are making things easier for the people who will have to handle everything after you are gone.

Wills, Trusts, and Probate Legal Services

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Wills

A will allows you to say who receives your property, who will manage your estate, and in many cases, who will care for minor children. Without a valid will in New Mexico, state law decides these things, not you. A clear, properly drafted will can prevent conflict and confusion later. It can also help loved ones move faster and with less cost after you pass.


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Trusts

A trust can help keep assets out of probate court, reduce delays, and keep certain matters private. A trust can also help manage property for children or other beneficiaries who may not be ready to handle money on their own. Not everyone needs a trust, but for many families in Albuquerque, especially homeowners and business owners, a trust can be an important part of a complete estate plan.

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Probate

When someone passes away, there are legal steps that must be followed to transfer assets, settle debts, and close the estate. This process is called probate. Probate can feel overwhelming when you are already dealing with loss. Hernandez Law LLC helps guide personal representatives, also called executors, through each required step so that deadlines are met and costly mistakes are avoided.

Who We Help

Hernandez Law LLC serves individuals, couples, blended families, retirees, adult children stepping in for elderly parents, and personal representatives who need help with probate. If you own a home, have children, care for someone vulnerable, or want to reduce conflict in your family, you are the type of client this practice is built to serve.


You do not need to have a large estate to benefit from a will or trust. Even one piece of real property can create complications if ownership is not clearly addressed. If you have recently lost a loved one and you are facing probate court, you do not have to figure it out on your own. You will get step-by-step guidance on notices, debts, filings, deadlines, and distribution of assets.

What Makes Hernandez Law LLC Different

You are not pushed into documents you do not need. You are told what each option does in real terms, not legal jargon. You are treated like a person, not a file.


Here is what to expect when you work with Hernandez Law LLC in Albuquerque.


First, you will meet directly, by appointment, not through a long intake process. You will talk through your goals. For example, maybe you want to leave the house to one child but still be fair to another. Maybe you are remarried and want to be sure your children from a prior marriage are still protected. Maybe you are caring for a parent and need to know what happens to their property if they pass. These are common situations. They can be handled with planning.


Second, you will see a plan for documents that match those goals. This may include a will, a trust, powers of attorney, and other supporting documents. You will have a chance to ask questions, slow down, and understand what you are signing.



Third, you will leave with documents that are meant to work in real life.

The office is local. That matters. Laws around probate and estate administration vary by state. You want someone who works within New Mexico requirements and understands how local judges, clerks, and procedures actually operate in Bernalillo County and nearby areas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I really need a will

    If you have any property at all, or any minor children, yes, you should have a will. Without one, the state controls distribution under default inheritance rules.

  • Is a trust only for wealthy families

    No. Many middle-class families in Albuquerque use a trust to avoid probate, to simplify transfer of a house, or to protect children.

  • What is probate

    Probate is the legal process for settling an estate after death. It includes paying valid debts, transferring assets, and closing out the estate under court oversight.


  • How fast can this be done

    Many planning documents can be prepared and signed quickly, especially when key decisions are already made. Probate timelines depend on court and estate complexity.

Schedule a Confidential Appointment

You will meet one-on-one. Your situation will be treated with discretion. Whether you are trying to get your own affairs in order or you are dealing with the estate of someone who has passed, reaching out is the first step toward clarity. Call or email to request your appointment.