Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Trusted Albuquerque Estate Planning & Business Law Firm
Founded in 1980, our firm brings decades of dedicated legal expertise to clients in Albuquerque and beyond. With an advanced degree in tax law and extensive experience in estate planning, probate, and business law, S. Scott Davis provides personalized legal solutions tailored to individual client needs. Our practice emphasizes clear communication, timely responsiveness, and thorough client education about legal rights and obligations. We specialize in complex estate planning strategies, including trusts and tax-efficient asset protection, while maintaining a strong focus on elder law and guardianship matters.Our commitment to excellence extends to business law services, where we help entrepreneurs establish and grow successful ventures through strategic legal counsel. We prioritize face-to-face client interactions and maintain accessibility for those requiring home visits. With membership in the Taxation and Elder Law sections of the New Mexico State Bar, we combine specialized knowledge with practical, results-oriented legal representation.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Law
Business Law
Elder Law
Guardianship
Trust Administration
Business Formation
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of legal experience since 1980
- Our attorney holds an advanced tax law degree
- We provide home visits for clients with mobility needs
- We specialize in complex estate planning strategies
- We maintain membership in New Mexico State Bar sections
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create comprehensive strategies for asset distribution and tax efficiency. We specialize in wills, living trusts, and special needs trusts to protect your legacy. Our advanced tax expertise ensures optimal wealth transfer solutions for New Mexico residents.
Probate Law
We handle probate administration and litigation under New Mexico's Uniform Probate Code. Our firm resolves estate disputes, manages trust administration, and assists with multi-state proceedings. We represent personal representatives and beneficiaries in contested matters involving undue influence or capacity issues.
Business Law
Our business law practice forms corporations, LLCs, and partnerships while advising on commercial transactions. We help entrepreneurs establish legal foundations for success through entity selection, contract drafting, and succession planning strategies tailored to New Mexico business environments.
Elder Law
Elder law services address Medicaid planning, guardianship, and patient advocacy. We protect vulnerable adults through conservatorship proceedings and help families navigate nursing home regulations. Our practice combines estate planning with protective legal measures for aging clients.
Trust Administration
We administer revocable and irrevocable trusts following the Uniform Trust Code. Our services include asset management, tax compliance, and distribution oversight. We guide trustees through complex administration requirements while minimizing tax liabilities for trust beneficiaries in New Mexico.
People
S. Scott Davis
Attorney
S. Scott Davis has practiced law in New Mexico since 1979, specializing in estate planning and business law. He holds an LLM in Taxation from the University of Denver and has served as a shareholder at Moses, Dunn, Farmer & Tuthill, PC. He focuses on personalized legal solutions for Albuquerque residents.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I need?
Essential estate planning documents include wills, living trusts, durable powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. We help determine which combination best protects your assets and expresses your wishes.
How does probate work in New Mexico?
New Mexico follows the Uniform Probate Code for estate administration. Our firm guides executors through asset inventory, debt settlement, and distribution processes while minimizing tax implications and resolving any disputes.
What business entity should I choose?
Entity selection depends on liability protection, tax considerations, and business goals. We help choose between corporations, LLCs, and partnerships while explaining formation requirements and ongoing compliance obligations.
Do I need a trust if I have a will?
Trusts offer advantages beyond wills, including probate avoidance and tax benefits. We assess whether revocable or irrevocable trusts would better serve your asset protection and wealth transfer objectives.
How can elder law services help my family?
Elder law services address guardianship, Medicaid planning, and nursing home advocacy. We help families establish legal protections for aging relatives while coordinating with estate planning documents.
