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Caprice L. Collins is a prominent Estate Planning Attorney and a graduate of Harvard Law School with 40 years of experience. She is a regular Keynote speaker on Living Trusts, Business and Financial Planning, Trust Administration for many groups including Realtors, CPAs, Churches, Businesses and has also appeared on various Television and Radio Shows as a legal pundit. On top of being a compassionate Estate Planner, she is also a mother of two, a dutiful wife of 34 years and up until September of 2008, was a caregiver for her mother for 10 years. She has raised millions in charitable bequests for faith based and non-profit organizations and has successfully helped thousands of families avoid Probate. She is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Her professional passion is communicating the importance of Estate Planning and serving clients who want to plan for themselves and their family

Simpson Law, P.A. was founded in 2003 to provide a comprehensive, compassionate, and convenient way for busy parents and professionals to obtain vitally necessary estate planning services.. Simpson Law, P.A. provides clients with comprehensive estate planning services, including the preparation of various documents, strategies to reduce or eliminate estate tax liability, and recommendations regarding asset titling, life insurance, and beneficiary designations. The standard package of documents provided includes a Revocable Living Trust, Will, Power of Attorney for Health Care, Power of Attorney for Finances, and a Living Will.  Depending upon the client’s needs, trusts such as marital trusts, children’s trusts, and life insurance trusts are advised and prepared.  The firm also negotiates pre-marital agreement for existing cliients.. Suzanne met her husband while hiking with the Washington Ski Club and stills enjoys family hikes, as well as paddle boarding, golf, reading, and international travel.

Mr. Hobbs serves as the Treasurer of Bodie, Dolina, Hobbs, Friddell & Grenzer, P.C. and manages the estate planning, estate and trust administration, tax, and bankruptcy departments of the firm.. Mr. Hobbs graduated from the University of Baltimore in 1987, receiving a Juris Doctorate Degree and was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1987 and the District of Columbia Bar in 1988. Mr. Hobbs also received an L. L. M. Degree in Taxation from the University of Baltimore in December, 2003. Mr. Hobbs regularly advises clients regarding the establishment of business entities, including corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships. He represents businesses and individuals in estate planning and business continuation issues, as well as representing individuals and businesses in bankruptcy and credit workout situations.. He is a recognized title agent for Chicago Title Company, and is also a certified mediator for the Orphans’ Court for Baltimore County.. Mr. Hobbs from 1990 until 2003 was a member of the faculty of Stevenson University, formerly Villa Julie College, in the Paralegal Department. He has also frequently lectured at seminars sponsored by the National Business Institute and has been a guest speaker at numerous educational events sponsored by accountants and financial planners in and around Baltimore.  He frequently appears as a guest on Savvi Investor radio and the Savvi Investor Television series.. He received the 10-year pro bono award from the Maryland Volunteer Lawyer Service and is a member of the Chesapeake Planned Giving Council, the Maryland State Planning Council and the Board of Directors of the Kennedy Krieger Planned Giving Council. He has also served as Chairperson of the Estates and Trusts Section of the Baltimore County Bar Association.

Lauren is the principal attorney at Oliver Leffler Law, and focuses on family law, estate planning, estate administration, and guardianship. She is a skilled negotiator and litigator, and is trained in numerous alternative dispute resolution methods, including collaborative law, mediation, and Parent Coordination.. Prior to joining the firm, Lauren worked for several law firms throughout Maryland handling trusts and estates matters. In addition to her legal experience, Lauren served several U.S. Government agencies including The White House, U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This experience allows Lauren to lend a unique perspective to handling her client's complex issues.. Lauren works with her clients to facilitate long-lasting resolutions for families in crisis. This includes individuals who are contemplating marriage, separation, or divorce, as well as those who seek modifications in their child support, alimony, or other collateral obligations. While the goal is to resolve complex issues without going to court, in some cases that is simply not possible and in those cases, Lauren advocates zealously for her clients’ interests in court.. In working with clients to prepare or review their estate plans, Lauren works with closely with clients to plan for a potential future incapacity and death. This often includes utilizing various estate planning instruments to achieve the clients' objectives, including a last will and testament, trust agreement, durable powers of attorney, and an advance medical directive. Lauren’s comprehensive approach to estate planning contemplates the individual needs of her clients, including any death tax implications their estate may have, the need to preserve and manage assets for future generations, and ensure the overall dispositive goals are reached. Lauren also assists families with special needs children who may need to set up specific trust mechanisms to protect that child’s inheritance while maximizing the availability of public benefits.. During the probate process, Lauren represents clients in various roles, including Personal Representatives, beneficiaries, and creditors. Lauren’s combines her compassion for helping families through their darkest days with her skills in resolving inter-familial disputes to help minimize potential conflicts that could arise during the estate administration process. Lauren has assisted many individuals throughout the state of Maryland to help finalize their loved one’s final affairs.. For families who are struggling with a loved one who is no longer able to manage their own affairs, Lauren provides legal advice and representation in the guardianship process. Lauren draws on her experience and skills to demonstrate the need for a guardianship, and provides her clients the personal attention they need to help them through this process.. Lauren resides in Ellicott City with her husband, daughter, three step-children, and two dogs. When not helping clients, she enjoys painting, traveling, and yoga.

I am Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law with over 30 years of experience and 8,000 cases completed.. Sub-specialty is Asset Protection ... creating structures to protect assets from litigation and other attacks.. My interests are travel, cycling, photography and motorcycles.

Hi! I’m Tiffany Ballenger Floyd - I help clients with estate planning, business planning, + asset protection.. By integrating my bespoke planning philosophy with efficient systems + technology, our ultimate goal is to provide a warm, authentic, + seamless planning experience for our amazing clients.. One-size does NOT fit all: No cookie-cutter form documents here! Rather, we serve as a trusted advisor, providing conscious counsel + effective solutions based on your particular needs + goals, helping with:. Overwhelmed and don't know where to start?   From initial plan design to ongoing counsel + maintenance, let us help guide you through the process.

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I am a native of the Rocky Mountains, having grown up in Evergreen, Colorado.  Since settling in New York, I have developed a broad and sophisticated client base. I concentrate my practice in the areas of estate planning, trust and estate administration, and estate and gift taxation.. It is important to me to consider each of my client’s values and background as I help them decide which type of estate plan will best fit their needs.  I use a practical approach to my practice.. Offering the assurance of complete confidentiality and responsive service, I try to put each client’s mind to rest on all matters relating to trusts and estates law, as we work together to create a comprehensive, strategic and highly-personalized plan that addresses their goals and wishes.. Knowing that it is not always easy to come to an attorney’s office, I am available for home, office, and hospital visits.. I can assist you with:. If you would like assistance with your personal affairs, please call me directly at, or email me at

Michael J. Holmes is licensed in California and Texas, where he represents clients in relation to Estate Planning, Probate Litigation, Trust Litigation, and Real Estate matters.

Since 2014, Joseph M. Markell has been a dedicated advocate in the areas of estate planning, elder law, probate, and trust administration. His practice emphasizes Medicaid planning, trust settlement, probate administration, and estate management, allowing him to serve both high-net-worth individuals and elderly clients with skill and compassion. Before establishing Markell Estate Planning & Elder Law, LC, Joe proudly served four years in the United States Army, where he developed the discipline and commitment that continue to shape his legal career. Over the years, he has built a strong reputation for providing tailored legal solutions that protect families, preserve wealth, and ease the challenges of long-term care planning. In addition to his professional work, Joe is deeply engaged in the community, serving on multiple charitable boards and supporting local initiatives. Outside of the office, he values time spent with his wife and their four children at their home in St. Charles County, Missouri.

At Brown & Vogel, Steven W. Brown is the president and co-founder of the firm. Backed by over 35 years of experience, he is intimately familiar with all aspects of Kansas estate law. He primarily focuses his efforts on business succession planning and estate planning. Steve loves the challenge of helping his clients solve complicated problems, and he can help you solve yours, too. One of his most useful talents is explaining complex concepts to his clients in easy-to-understand language. He graduated from University of Kansas, earning both his undergraduate degree and Juris Doctorate there. Steve has given countless presentations to other attorneys, professionals, and financial advisors. He is also a contributing author to two books. You can trust Steve to provide you with the effective legal services you need and deserve. As a skilled estate planning attorney in Salina, he can help you with all your needs.. EDUCATION           Junction City High School, 1972; University of Kansas, 1976, B.S. Accounting/Business Administration with distinction; University of Kansas, 1979, Juris Doctorate.. PROFESSIONAL     2000 to present - President of Brown & Vogel, LLC, Salina, Kansas;1996 to 1999 - President of Steven W. Brown, Chartered, Salina, Kansas; 1991 to 1995 - Shareholder in law firm of Clark, Mize & Linville, Chartered, Salina, Kansas; 1982-90 - Shareholder in law firm of King, Adrian, King & Brown, Chartered, Salina, Kansas;1981-82 - Arthur Young & Company, Dallas, Texas; 1979-81 - Associate, Hoover, Schermerhorn, Edwards & Pinaire, Junction City, Kansas.  Member of the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys, Incorporated, 1997 to 2002; Member of Welath Counsel 2002 to present; Chartered member of Lifespan Legal Services™; Graduate of Master’s Program in Wealth Strategies Planning® through the Esperti Peterson Institute, as accredited by the Estate and Wealth Strategies Institute at Michigan State University; Contributory author to Strictly Business, Planning Strategies for Privately Owned Businesses, published in 2002 by Quantum Press; Contributory author to Love, Money, Control: Reinventing Estate Planning, a book that provides answers to questions about transferring wisdom along with wealth, published in 2004 by Quantum Press.. Martindale-Hubbel rating - “AV”. Listed in 1995-1996 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.. Bar Associations:  American Bar Association; Kansas Bar        Association; Northwest Kansas Bar Association; Saline-Ottawa County Bar Association.. Bar Committees:  Kansas Bar Association: Chairperson of Kansas Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Committee (1995-1997); President of Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section of KansasBar Association (1989-1993); Kansas Bar Association Real Estate,Probate and Trust Law Section CLE Liaison (1990-1997); Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee (1989-1993); Saline County Civil Process Committee and Trustee of Saline County Law Library.. Kansas Bar Association Activities:  Author and speaker, Kansas Bar Association seminar “Living Trust Drafting” – 1991; Author and speaker, Kansas Bar Association seminar “How to Draft a Revocable Living Trust” – 1988; Speaker, Kansas Bar Association seminar “Protecting Assets from Creditors and Post-Death Implications” – 1989; 1992 - Speaker, Nebraska Bar Association, A Medical and Legal Perspective on the Durable Power of Attorney; 1992 - Speaker, Kansas Bar Association satellite “Elder Law Seminar” 1994 - Speaker, Kansas Bar Association seminar “Estate Administration”; Speaker, Kansas Bar Association seminar on Estate Planning for Disability and Tax Issues; Speaker, The Western Kansas Council on Estate Planning & Gifting seminar “Health Care Directives” - 1995; Fellow of the Kansas Bar Foundation; Continuing Legal Education Seminar Coordinator for several programs, including Plaza Lights Institute, Best of Continuing Legal Education and other probate and trust related seminars; Speaker, National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys seminar “The Truth About Estate Planning”; Outstanding Service Award, Kansas Bar Association as chair of the Continuing Legal Education Committee, - 1998; Instructor of the Estate Planning Practicum, an intensive week long training course for members of the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys, Incorporated; Speaker for Kansas Land Improvement Contractors Association Convention; Speaker for Kansas Accountants Tax Conference; Speaker for Kansas Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.. CIVIC                        Member of Board of Directors of the Information Network of Kansas, Inc.(2000-02); President (1992) and member of Board of Directors of Salina Chamber of Commerce, 1989-92; Treasurer, The Saint Francis Academy (1992); Board of Trustees of Salina Public Library; Treasurer of Salina Public Library, 1988; President (1990-91) and member of Board of Directors of Salina Art Center, Inc., 1986-92; Campaign Chairman of Salina United Way Campaign, 1989; President of Salina Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, 1987-88; Member of Board of Directors of Salina Downtown Lions Club, 1985-88; President of Salina Country Club, 2008, and member of Board of Directors of Salina Country Club, 1993-95 and 2005-2009.  Member of Board of Directors of Kansas Wildscape.. CHURCH                  Roman Catholic. Founder and member of Board of Directors of St. Mary’s Grade School Endowment Fund, 1988; Member of St. Mary’s Grade School Council, 1985-89; Member of Finance Council of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish; Member of the The Roman Catholic Diocese of Salina Finance Council, Member of Board of Trustees of Catholic Charities (2002 – 2008).

I have dedicated the majority of my career helping clients with estate planning and post-death administration. A past president of the West Pasco Bar Association, I strive to meet my clients’ individual needs with a tailored, hands-on approach and personalized attention. I also act as an independent, professional fiduciary, available to be a trustee, personal representative or attorney-in-fact under a Durable Power of Attorney.. With more than 50 combined years of helping clients plan for their future, my firm, Stearns, Williams & Doddridge, PA, has the experience to offer you and your loved ones practical counsel in a straightforward manner.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

After being in private practice for 6.5 years, Lisa W. Gafken has returned to the Washington Attorney General's Office, where she began her career in 2001. Her initial assignment with the AGO was with the Utilities and Transportation Commission Division, where she spent four years representing Commission Staff in rate proceedings, telecom proceedings, and compliance proceedings.  In addition, Ms. Gafken represented the Commission in court proceedings to enforce Commission orders. She left the AGO in 2005 to enter private practice.  During her time in private practice, Ms. Gafken focused on litigating trust and estate matters under TEDRA, protecting vulnerable adults under Chapter 74.34 RCW, and representing clients in both contested and uncontested probate and guardianship matters. She began as an associate attorney, and then opened a law firm with a partner.. Ms. Gafken returned to the AGO in April 2012, and now serves as an Assistant Attorney General in the Public Counsel Section, where she represents customers of investor-owned utilities in proceedings before the Utilities and Transportation Commission.. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association.  Ms. Gafken served as a board member of MAMA Seattle, the Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle, from 2008 to 2014. In addition, she was a founding member of the Lawyers Fostering Independence team, a group of lawyers offering legal assistance to foster children aging out of the foster care system, and she served as a board member for a nonprofit child care center.. Ms. Gafken obtained her Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Politics and Government (political science) from the University of Puget Sound.  She graduated cum laude from Seattle University School of Law in 2001.

Mr. Swanger has extensive experience in assisting U.S. and . clients with the design and implementation of traditional and more sophisticated estate planning and asset protection strategies. This includes the preparation and implementation of wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, disability documents, marital property agreements, corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies for business succession planning, as well as beneficiary designations necessary to coordinate a client’s life insurance and retirement assets with his or her overall plan. Mr. Swanger has worked extensively with individual and corporate executors and trustees, advising them with respect to the tax and non-tax issues associated with the administration of estates and trusts, and is experienced in the judicial construction, reformation, modification, and termination of trusts. Mr. Swanger also has substantial experience in advising clients about charitable giving issues and about the creation of tax-exempt organizations, including public charities, private foundations, and private operating foundations. Mr. Swanger is board certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Council, serves as a legal advisor to the Ballet Austin Foundation, and is an active member of various other professional and civic organizations. Mr. Swanger graduated from Southern Methodist University School of Law in 1984 after receiving his B.B.A. in Accounting, with highest honors, from The University of Texas at Austin in 1981.