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Siobhan Leger is a graduate of both Louisiana State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in English, and the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University, where she earned her Juris Doctor and herGraduate Diploma in Comparative Law. Siobhan graduated with honors for pro bono service and was admitted to practice in the State of Louisiana shortly thereafter.. After practicing in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, probate, and real estate law for several years with a boutique law firm in the Baton Rouge area, Siobhan Leger opened the Leger Law Group, LLC. As the managing attorney for the Leger Law Group, LLC, Siobhan now practices in all areas of civil law, but continues to focus her practice on wills & trusts, estates, real estate, medicaid qualification, and family law.. Siobhan serves her community as an active volunteer attorney with Wills for Heroes: an organization that provides no-cost estate planning legal services to veterans, members of law enforcement, and their families. Since 2011, she has served Baton Rouge residents in need of legal services as a volunteer attorney with Baton Rouge Bar Association's Pro Bono Panel and Thirst for Justice Initiative. She also serves on the board of the Women's Council of Greater Baton Rouge.In 2015, Siobhan was nominated to serve as a member of the Practice Assistance & Improvement Committee of the Louisiana State Bar Association.

I began my career at a big law firm in New Orleans. Pretty much as soon as I got there, I was unhappy because there was a huge disconnect between what I had dreamed about when I went to law school and the reality of being a lawyer. I had dreamed about going to law school and coming out and making a difference in people’s lives, but in reality, practice in a law firm was totally transactional and didn’t truly serve our clients.. Here’s what I mean …. First of all, everything we did was billed on an hourly basis. And, as you can imagine at more than $400/hour, my clients wanted me to do everything as quickly as possible with as little communication as possible. They didn’t want to talk about their families and they were afraid to call when they had changes in their lives or questions about their businesses because they didn’t know how much that call would cost them and whether it was worth it.. As a result, often they would have life changes, such as a new baby, a divorce, a new property purchase, or a new business started, but I wouldn’t hear about it because they didn’t want to pay to tell me. And, that meant that their plan was destined to fail when their family needed it most because it would be out of date pretty quickly after we created it.. They would leave the office with their fancy binder of estate planning documents, go to the bank because I had told them to change the name of their bank account to transfer their account into their plan and then they’d forget what I said, and call the office, only to get my voicemail, and leave the bank without having transferred the account and then it would never happen.. This is likely what happened to the father-in-law of one of my colleagues. He died when she was in law school and even though he had spent $3,000 on an estate plan, after his death, she and her family were stuck dealing with his ex-wife and the probate court, even though that’s exactly why he had spent the money to do his estate planning, to keep them from having to deal w his ex-wife or the the courts.. She thought for sure his lawyer must have committed malpractice, but then after she went to work at one of the best law firms in the country and saw that they did it exactly the same way, and that most firms did. What she found out is that it wasn’t malpractice at all, it was common practice.. What I noticed when I was at the big firm is that clients would come in, we’d prepare some documents for them, they’d sign the documents (most often not having a clear sense of what they were signing) and then take the documents, stick them in a drawer and not look at them again.. That’s just what the typical estate planning experience had become. And I knew my clients’ plans would fail as a result.. There was nothing abnormal about it, but it didn’t feel right to me. We didn’t have a mechanism for following up with our clients, making sure their assets were titled properly, or communicating regularly to make sure their plans continued to work throughout life.. So, I thought long and hard about whether I could change the way things were done at the firm and I was so disillusioned with the process, I gave up practicing law altogether for a while – that’s how unhappy I was.. I opened this new firm with the idea of bringing back the Personal Family Lawyer relationship - where initial planning is just the beginning of the relationship and we’re focused on putting in place a plan we know we will work for you and the people you love.. So, here are some of the things we do differently based on my experience with the traditional model of estate planning.. First of all – nothing we do is billed on an hourly basis. Everything we do is billed flat fee, agreed to in advance, so there are no surprises. You’ll know exactly what it will cost to work with us, after we’ve gotten clear about what you want, and you’ll even be able to choose your own fee. Then, after the initial planning process, we have options so that you can ensure your plan stays up to date throughout your life, and again you’ll know exactly what that costs and choose your own fee there.. Second – I have a team of people here to support you. That means, if you are at the bank and call our office to get a quick answer about how to title an account, you don’t have to leave the bank and return on another day because there was no one available to answer your question for hours or days. You’ll be able to speak to someone to get your questions answered right away. And, if you need to speak with me about something that my team cannot answer, we’ll get a call scheduled on my calendar so that I can be prepared and you can be prepared and we won’t waste your time playing phone tag.. Third – we see planning as just the beginning of the relationship whereas in the past the plan was viewed as a one-time transactional event.. Once you sign your planning documents, that is when the relationship really begins. At no additional charge, we review your plan at least every three years. And, we have two levels of membership programs that almost all of our clients participate in – either the gold program which provides you with a yearly plan review and unlimited changes to your plan or the gold plus program that includes an annual meeting with your attorney, CPA and financial advisor, plus ongoing legal guidance throughout the year.. Finally, we don’t just focus on passing on your financial assets, but your whole family wealth. When my colleague’s dad died, he left behind a little money, but more important to her, especially because the money was gone quickly, he left her a voicemail on her phone. It said “Lex, it’s your dad. Call me back.” And she listened to that voicemail all the time. Until the day it got deleted accidentally. She was devastated. That’s why we created a process and include it in every plan where we guide you to pass on more than your money, but also your intellectual, spiritual and human assets. We include that with every plan and our clients and their families love having that as part of their plan.. These are just a few of the things that make our firm different. We’re the best fit for people who don’t just want to leave their family a set of documents that may or may not work, but instead want to use the estate planning process to pass on a legacy of love and care and ease. And keep their family out of court and out of conflict.. On a personal note, I got into estate planning in the first place because of what happened when my grandfather passed away when I was about 10 years old. Because he didn’t leave a plan, when he died, it tore our family apart. My mom and her 6 siblings were in and out of court for almost 30 years to settle a modest estate, and to this day one side of the family doesn’t speak to the other.. I believe that proper estate planning is something that you do for the people you love the most. You won’t be the one to benefit from the plan we are going to design for you today – the people who will benefit are the people you love the most who will be dealing with things after you’re gone.

Joy Allement Reily, a native of Baton Rouge, received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Louisiana State University in 2000. She spent nearly two decades building a career in the Baton Rouge business community, holding various positions in accounting, finance, management and marketing. Seeking greater fulfillment from her career, Joy decided to further her education and received her Juris Doctor from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center in May 2016. She also earned a Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law and a Gradate Certificate in Energy Law and Policy.. After working as an associate in a small firm for a year, Joy knew it was time to start her own practice and officially opened her Louisiana practice early 2018. Her areas of practice in Louisiana include Estate Planning, Successions, Special Needs Planning, Real Estate and Debt Settlement. In 2021 Joy was admitted to the Florida State Bar and began practicing with My Pink Lawyer in August 2022, where she focuses solely on Estate Planning.  Currently she splits her time between her Louisiana practice and My Pink Lawyer in Pensacola, Florida.

Attorney Eric Kallio is the founder of Kallio Law, focusing his practice in estate planning, wills, successions, tax law, aviation law, elder law, personal injury and veterans benefit law. Eric brings the depth of his professional and educational experience to bear for his clients, advocating passionately on their behalf.. Eric knows the value of hard work. He started out as a medic in the Army, enlisting after high school. Within five years, Eric began flight training and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 after nearly 23 years of service and several deployments. Serving his community is also important to Eric, and he volunteered as a firefighter and EMT in his younger days and still looks to his time flying Blackhawk helicopters after hurricane Katrina as one of his most gratifying and rewarding experiences in his professional life .. For Eric, being an attorney is about helping people. “People come to me with problems they are facing, and I enjoy coming up with creative solutions to help. My diverse educational and professional background helps me see where my clients are coming from and develop logical and resourceful solutions for them. My military background drives me to give my all to help others.”. While in the Army, Eric completed both a B.S. in Aeronautical Science and an M.A.S. in Aviation Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He then went on to complete a Ph.D. in Business Administration at Northcentral University. After retiring from his distinguished Army career, Eric attended law school at Southern University Law School, graduating with honors and a tax law certificate. He now focuses his practice on helping those he can resolve their legal needs.. Outside of the office, Eric enjoys flying, scuba diving, and spending time with his family. He built his own plane, a Vans RV-10, and flies his current airplane whenever he can. In addition to being an airplane and helicopter pilot, Eric is a flight instructor and certified aircraft mechanic. He also enjoys the sights under the water and is a divemaster with several hundred scuba dives all over the Florida coast, Central America, and the Bahamas. But Eric's favorite way to spend time out of the office is with his family, including his wife and their young daughter.. In the community, Eric continues to give back to his neighbors and his country. He volunteers his time and his plane to fly rescued animals from shelters to their adoptive families. Eric also offers pro bono legal aid to veterans and the underprivileged.

A 1999 graduate of Widener University School of Law, Casey Price started practicing law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania soon after receiving his Juris Doctor.. In January 2000, Casey and his father, Carl Price, created Price and Price, LLC, which focuses exclusively on elder law. Two years later, he received his Master of Laws in Taxation from Temple University.. Casey describes his work as “extremely rewarding.” Over more than 15 years of service to clients in South Jersey, Casey has helped people from all walks of life.. “I’ve represented people who lived through the Depression. I’ve helped veterans of World War II and people who served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War,” Casey explains.. Whether he’s assisting a client who saved money despite earning little over a lifetime or someone who was rich and famous, Casey applies the same service-oriented approach. And what all these clients have in common is they want to make sure their families and children benefit from their hard work.. Casey Price lives in Haddonfield with his wife and their three children. When he’s not helping clients at the firm, he enjoys coaching soccer. He also plays guitar and baseball. Casey is a big fan of Philadelphia sports teams.

Jace C. McColley, attended the American University located in Washington, D.C.Jace C. McColley, LLC - law firm where he graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Arts in Justice, and a Minor in Public Communications. While attending American University, Mr. McColley was an active member of the Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Beta Chi Chapter.. Following graduation, Mr. McColley attended New York Law School, graduating Cum Laude with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) While attending law school, Mr. McColley founded the Real Estate Law Association and served as the President for two years. This organization was dedicated to the exploration of cutting-edge issues in real estate law.. Following law school Mr. McColley successfully passed both the New Jersey and New York Bar Examinations and entered the private practice of law. Since beginning the practice of law, Mr. McColley has earned a reputation for client centered effective representation. Mr. McColley has been invited to offer lectures on topics including foreclosure, real estate transactions and estate planning.. When Mr. McColley is not at the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons.

Mr. Kenney has over twenty six years helping families, individuals and business owners with estate planning, asset protection, wealth preservation and transfer and tax minimization.  He is the Managing Partner of his law firm.. As an estate planning and asset protection attorney Mr. Kenney has created thousands of estate and asset protection plans, which include wills, powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney, living wills, other advance medical directives, revocable living trusts, dynasty trusts, safe harbor trusts, irrevocable trusts, gifting trusts, educational trusts, retirement plan trusts, IRA trusts, charitable trusts, charitable lead trusts, charitable remainder trusts, private foundations, 501c3 charities, qualified personal residence trusts, grantor retained annuity trusts, family limited partnerships, (FLP) domestic asset protection trusts in jurisdictions such as Nevada, Delaware and Alaska, and foreign asset protection trusts, including trusts organized under the Cook Islands and Belize laws.. As a business attorney, Mr. Kenney consults and helps organize and setup all forms of business entities such as Sole Proprietorships, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP), and General Partnerships (GP).  He is an astute counselor in advising business owners regarding all types of business transactions, contracts, leases, business purchases and sales, independent contractor agreements, employee policies, employee agreements among many others.. A sought after expert, Mr. Kenney is the author of several articles and has presented nearly a hundred seminars throughout the country to audiences of potential clients and his contemporaries in the legal and tax field.. Mr. Kenney serves as a Captain in the US Navy JAG Corps.  He has served as a Pro Tem Municipal Court Judge for the City of Poulsbo. He has been a guest instructor, teaching military justice for the University ofWashington Navy ROTC program for fifteen years.. Education. University of WashingtonSchool of Law, LL.M., Taxation, 2004. University of UtahCollege of Law, J.D. 1997. BrighamYoungUniversity, B.A., 1993. Bar Admissions        Washington. Arizona. Utah. Federal District Court, Western District of Washington. Professional Activities. Washington State Bar Association. Arizona State Bar Association. Utah State Bar Association. Member, WealthCounsel. Board Member, Blanket Coverage, The Richard Sherman Family Foundation. Past President Kitsap County Estate Planning Council. Past Board Member, HarrisonMedicalCenter Foundation. Past Board Member, Bremerton Historic Ships Association. Past Board Member, Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce. Member, Washington State Bar Association Legal Assistance to Military Personnel Section. Speaking Events -- “Asset Protection Overview”, Building Strength Webinars, December 6, 2011, “Estate Planning Basics”, “Asset Protection Overview”, “Business Planning and Structures”, “Charitable Estate Planning”, “IRA and Retirement Plan Protection”, Vista Financial Planning Group, Multiple Webinars, November and December 2011, “Advanced Medical Directives”, HarrisonMedicalCenter, October 12, 2011, “Self Directed Investing for IRA and Retirement Plans”, Viking Bank, June 21, 2011, “Laying The Groundwork”, “Business Entities”, Going Offshore”, “Advanced Real Estate Protection”, “Sophisticated Insurance Planning”, “Retirement Fund Planning and Protection”, National Business Institute’s Cutting-Edge Asset Protection Skills and Techniques seminar for attorneys and professionals, June 15, 2011, “Estate Planning for Donors”, Harrison Medical Center, May 25, 2011, “Charitable Estate Planning Strategies Every Planner Should Know”, HarrisonMedicalCenter, Lunch and Learn for Professional Advisors, May 12, 2011, “Asset Protection and Strategies for Real Estate Investors”, The Legacy Financial Group, March 12, 2011, “Structuring Your Real Estate Invesment Business For Asset Protection and Tax Reduction”, Real Estate Association of Puget Sound Boot Camp, October 30, 2010,  “Estate Planning Fundamentals”, Windermere Real Estate Senior Real Estate Specialist Class, October 26 and 29, 2010, “Proper Entity Structuring for Real Estate Investing”, Vestus, September 9, 2010. Publications -- Can Your Business Be Stolen? - Washington CEO, December 14, 2007,  7 Deadly Sins of Business Owners - Lineberry Kenney website, November 17, 2006, Property Owners Have Ways to Protect Themselves - Puget Sound Business Journal, September 18, 2006, Will Your Business Survive You? - KitsapPeninsula Business Journal, September 9, 2006, It Takes More Than a Business Plan to Protect Your Assets - KitsapPeninsula Business Journal, June 5, 2006, Understanding Revocable Living Trusts - Lineberry Kenney website, November 15, 2004, Seven Myths of Estate Planning - Lineberry Kenney website, October 15, 2004, Toward a zero estate tax and a good conscience with Charitable Estate Planning - Lineberry Kenney website, September 17, 2004

I am a Washington-native, and am very happy to be back "home" after living in Nevada for a decade.  As a practicing attorney, I am in my third career, which followed a decade in advertising sales and then another career in the environmental field.  Both prior careers prepared me for my legal practice.  In advertising sales, I learned to comfortably communicate with anyone and everyone and to listen to my client's needs. In the environmental and regulatory field, I learned the art of negotiating and the importance of meeting numerous and competing deadlines. Earning an Executive MBA from the Foster School of Business was a bucket list item I completed in 2015, which I believe makes me more valuable to my corporate clients.. Currently I split my time between Las Vegas and the greater Puget Sound area. My legal practice is primarily transactional in nature, and I prefer to help my clients stay out of the courtroom and avoid expensive litigation by properly preparing their contracts and other business dealings.. I fill my "spare time" with family, friends, and my beautiful dog, Joy. I volunteer for a number of charitable organizations, and I love cooking, Zumba classes and weight lifting!. Oh ... and by the way ... my clients are important to me, and I return their phone calls!

I concentrate my practice in Elder Law, which encompasses, but is not limited to, Estate and Trust Planning, Estate Administration, Asset Preservation and Protection, Disability and Special Needs Planning, Guardianship, and Medicaid.. Born and raised in Cranford, New Jersey, I earned my Undergraduate Honors Degree in Psychology at Seton Hall University and my Law Degree from Wake Forest University School of Law. At Wake Forest University School of Law, I was selected to partake in the Elder Law Clinic, which provides free legal services to low-income residents of Forsyth County, North Carolina. During my time in the Elder Law Clinic, I made it a priority to assist disenfranchised voters to obtain ID cards so that they could vote. At the Elder Law Clinic, I gained invaluable experience with the substantive laws affecting the elderly, including Guardianship and Medicaid.. Before and while attending law school, I worked in the elder care field for approximately seven years, holding various jobs at an Assisted Living Facility. I gained invaluable experience while working at the Assisted Living Facility, having been immersed in the day-to-day life of elders and their common problems and concerns. It was this experience that led me to devote his life to Elder Law.. I am a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Elder and Disability Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association.

Hailey Manint is an attorney practicing in the areas of Estate Planning and Estate Administration. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in English from Louisiana State University in 2018 before pursuing her law degree from Louisiana State University’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center. She graduated in the top 5% of her class and received her license to practice law in October of 2021.. Throughout her law school journey, Hailey demonstrated exceptional dedication and leadership as an active member of the Public Interest Law Society. In her third year, she served as the President of the organization, showcasing her commitment to serving her community.. Driven by her passion for assisting others, she chose to focus her legal practice in an area of the law that that affects people in all stages of life. Hailey recognizes the significance of these areas of law, from estate planning to navigating the complexities of loss and bereavement.. Inspired by her grandfather, an esteemed attorney with his own practice in Baton Rouge, Hailey witnessed firsthand the transformative relationships he cultivated with his clients. This experience solidified her determination to pursue a legal career centered on making a positive difference in people’s lives.. Outside of her professional endeavors, Hailey finds joy in exploring new destinations through travel, discovering hidden treasures through thrifting and estate sale hunting, and nurturing her green thumb in the garden. Her diverse interests reflect her vibrant personality and commitment to embracing life’s adventures both inside and outside of the office.

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Ronald “Chip” Morrison, Jr. is a Board Certified Estate Planning Law Specialist as certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization.. Chip has litigated and administered many complex successions and business buy-outs and disputes, and has given numerous presentations to attorneys, CPAs, financial advisors, certified financial planners, insurance agents, the National Business Institute, the Louisiana CPA Society, and individual CPA firms and insurance agencies throughout the State of Louisiana.. He has been qualified by the Louisiana Bar Association, Louisiana Department of Insurance, and the Louisiana Society of CPA’s to present continuing education programs discussing various Elder Law, Medicaid, Business and Estate Planning topics.. Chip Morrison’s areas of practice include:• Estate Planning, including Wills, Living Wills, and Powers of Attorney• Louisiana Successions• Special Needs Trusts• Elder Law & Medicaid Planning• Business Planning. Chip is a proud member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. The Academy is a limited membership organization that provides continuing legal education to members, and practice management support and training. The goal of the Academy is to help foster excellence in attorney member services to their clients. Chip regularly attends specialized and advanced training by the experts in the Academy Education Department several times a year. This includes two national conferences sponsored by the Academy for its members, which allow him to network with Estate Planning Lawyers from across the country.. Chip strongly believes in continuing education. He devotes substantial time and resources to staying up to date on the latest laws, trends, and techniques. He attends numerous local and regional estate planning training courses each year on state and federal laws and developing techniques.. Mr. Morrison is a member of the Jefferson Bar Association, New Orleans Bar Association, Louisiana State Bar Association and the New Orleans Estate Planning Council. He is admitted to practice before all State courts in Louisiana. He is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern and Middle District of Louisiana.. Chip graduated from Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville, Georgia and received a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Business Management from the University of New Orleans. He was awarded his Juris Doctorate from Southern University Law Center, and graduated with Cum Laude honors. He is certified to practice before the Veterans Administration Board. Chip enjoys the privilege of representing small business owners, estates and families throughout the State of Louisiana.. Chip is married with three children, and lives in Mandeville. When he isn’t working, Chip enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and reading.

Christine L. Matus protects assets for families in two main areas: estate plannning, especially for parents of special needs children, and real estate transactions. With over twenty years of experience, Christine brings a wealth of practical and creative solutions to your problems.

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We help families protect what is most important to them—their loved ones.. Get a copy of my new book on How to Sell or Transfer you Business:. Our practice has a special focus on advanced estate succession planning, estate planning, business exit planning, income tax planning and asset protection.  Our work revolves around a lifelong passion that is about helping people and taking the time to listen to them.. We are fortunate to have the pleasure to work with closely held business owners, ranchers, farmers, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, investors, lawyers, doctors, inheritors and former professional athletes.. (Love, Land and Legacies). We are grateful to be of service!

Angela M. Iaria is a licensed attorney specializing in the areas of civil litigation, family law, child custody and support, and estate administration in DuPage, Kane, Will, Cook and surrounding collar counties. Ms. Iaria's practice involves uncontested and contested divorce, post-decree conflicts, including child support, child-related expenses and child custody issues, as well as pre and post-nuptial agreements and estate administration. Additionally, Ms. Iaria has conducted multiple bench and jury trials in state and federal court for cases involving breach of contract disputes, breach of fiduciary duties, premises liability and real estate disputes.. Angela Iaria has served on the board for the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers since 2014 and will serve as its President in 2020.  Ms. Iaria also serves on Judiciary Committee for the DuPage County Bar Association.  Ms. Iaria is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Wisconsin State Bar Association.

Michelle Hanlon is an estate planning attorney with Goldstine, Skrodzki, Russian, Nemec and Hoff, Ltd. in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Her practice includes all areas of estate planning, such as Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Gift Tax Returns (Form 709), Estate Tax Returns (Form 706 and Illinois Form 700), Fiduciary Income Tax Returns (Form 1041), Probate, Trust Administration, Special Needs Trusts, Guardianships, and the coordination of retirement assets with estate plans.. Michelle has a concentration in Estate Planning from Baylor Law School in Waco, Texas.. Michelle is licensed to practice law in both Illinois and Texas.

Ms. Riechert is licensed to practice law in Illinois and Ohio. Ms. Riechert obtained a B.B.A. from the University of Cincinnati in 2003. She graduated from Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2007 and was admitted to the bar in Ohio that same year. Ms. Riechert relocated to Illinois and became licensed to practice law in Illinois in 2011.. Ms. Riechert practices in the areas of estate planning, probate, and guardianship. Ms. Riechert’s past experience primarily in the area of family law enables her to understand the often complex nature of modern families with adoptions, blended families, and same sex marriages. She is passionate about providing high quality legal services to clients through exceptional service, communication, and compassion to face any concern a client may have.. Ms. Riechert lives in the western suburbs with her husband and children and is active in her community.