Years ago, on Father’s Day, I gifted my father a dictaphone so he could transmit the stories of his life, which I endlessly enjoyed hearing about as a little girl. While I could not change the flow of time, I yearned to hold onto the endearing sound of my father’s voice. The recorder became a vessel that captured his deeply rooted values, his wisdom and so much more. Since my father’s passing, these recordings transformed into a treasure. While life is limited to a certain number of years on this earth, these recordings serve to preserve and perpetuate the impact and connection my father continues to have with his grandchildren, some of whom only know him through the sound of his voice, his worldly insights and his captivating stories of survival.

I share this story as a way of revealing that planning during our lifetime enriches our life and the lives of those who will receive our legacy.

After fifteen years of litigating and transacting a wide range of high conflict legal matters, my purpose is exceedingly fulfilled by anticipating problems before they ever develop into a conflict and helping families to avoid hardship, crises, and court altogether. I accomplish this through sensitively inquiring about the specific circumstances and complexities of your life and by taking into account the emotional intricacies within your family dynamics, to create a customarily designed estate plan that will seamlessly protect you and those whom you love.

The effects of a properly designed estate plan are far reaching. My approach is to conscientiously create a plan that prepares for the various stages of your life with the goal of deepening family connections, preserving family harmony and empowering you to immediately realize peace of mind through helping you to make fully informed decisions.

I look forward to us having a conversation and to starting on the path to attaining your vision in a way that will positively impact the lives of those closest to you. Taking this step will keep you in control of the decisions about your healthcare, your finances, your children and your inheritance—and it will protect your assets, minimize taxes and prevent the probate court from getting to decide what is best for you.

May this step help you to look smilingly upon the future.