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Attorney Jessa M. Gary received a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from Florida Atlantic University in 2008.. Mrs. Gary received her law degree, cum laude, from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan in May 2011.  Upon graduation, she became licensed to practice law in Florida, Ohio and North Dakota.   Mrs. Gary is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and a member of the Catholic Foundation’s Professional Advisors Group.. Prior to joining Jackson and Curtin, Mrs. Gary worked in Fargo, North Dakota performing legal review of documents for an investment firm.

Thank you for reviewing my Avvo page. I am a proud father of three daughters, the oldest of which has autism.  I am active in the special needs community and enjoy working with families on special needs estate planning and guardianships in addition to traditional estate planning, probate, real estate and small business.  I enjoy cooking, especially smoking meat, and spending time with family.  I have also enjoyed water skiing, snow skiing and SCUBA diving.

Matthew Fabisch is the Managing Attorney of the Fabisch Law Office and assists clients facing legal challenges including injury and estate planning matters.. He proudly assisits elderly clients and their children with a full range of elder law services including estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, business successions, Medicaid planning, disability planning, and tax planning. Attorney Fabisch also practices in the areas of IRS tax problem resolution and Appellate matters.. Mr. Fabisch primarily focuses his practice on matters impacting individuals and small to medium sized the services regularly offered are individual, business, estate and gift tax litigation, preparation of trusts and wills, and handling probate and trust administration for individuals and owners of businesses. Mr. Fabisch works with both the high net worth client, using sophisticated estate planning strategies and tools, as well as with the client who has non-tax related planning goals, such as nursing home asset protection. He also works closely with trust officials, financial planners, insurance agents, accountants and appraisers in a team effort to design and implement plans that will best meet each client's needs and objectives.. For clients who have faced unforseen injuries due to the negligence of others Mr. Fabisch offers aggressive representation in order to help client secure the largest possible settlement or judgement so that the injured client can rebuild his or her life.. Mr. Fabisch has been a welcome guest lecturer on diverse advanced estate planning and litigation subjects. A lifelong resident of southern new england, after undergraduate school, he earned his Juris Doctor degree from Roger Williams University School of Law where he served as Editor-In-Chief of the law review. He is admitted to practice in all Massachusetts and Rhode Island State and Federal Courts.

Hi, I’m Jon Miller, an attorney licensed in Utah, Arizona, and Texas with over 11 years of experience helping families and business owners protect what matters most. My practice focuses on estate planning—wills, trusts, and guiding families through life’s transitions—as well as business transactional law, from launching startups to navigating acquisitions, restructurings, and dissolutions.. Whether you’re planning your legacy or managing a growing company, I provide practical, plain-English legal guidance tailored to your goals. No legal jargon. No pressure. Just straightforward, thoughtful support rooted in experience and a genuine desire to help.. Outside of the office, I’m a husband, dad to four great kids, and a believer that the law can—and should—be used to build peace of mind and strong foundations. If you’re looking for clear answers and a steady hand, I’d be honored to work with you.

Estate Planning:. Does the idea of preparing your will put you off?  Many people believe it is something only old rich people must do.  Don't believe it!  Estate planning is a process to get your affairs in order so you will make life easier for your surviving family members when you die.  Estate planning is something you do for your family.    An estate plan is about your family not money!  It can help maintain healthy family relationships during a tense and traumatic time.. It is never too early to plan with a simple last will and testament, advance health directives and durable power of attorney.  We hear about or maybe you know someone who suffered a fatal heart attack, stroke or was involved in a car accident.  Events like this do no leave time for you to plan for your family.  It is better to have estate planning documents in place before they are needed and before it is too late to make them.  Remember that estate planning is not just for what happens to your assets after you die.  You need protection in case you suffer incapacity or the inability to speak or act for yourself.  Having a durable power of attorney for health care and to manage your assets right away can prevent a situation that creates work and hassle for everyone during an extremely difficult and emotionally demanding time.  Estate planning covers you in your lifetime and death.. It doesn't have to be difficult, expensive or depressing.  For the vast majority of people there is no need to worry about estate taxes or fancy trusts.  It takes only a few steps:  looking at what you own, have a simple will or trust made to take care of your family and loved ones and reviewing your beneficiary designations on other accounts.. Do you already have a will and other estate planning documents?  How old are they?  What life events have occurred since they were prepared?  Have your estate planning documents reviewed after a divorce in the family, after a death, after the birth of children or grandchildren, if there is there a remarriage with a second family involved.  There are many other reasons to have your estate planning documents updated.. My goal with estate planning is to ensure that my clients set up a plan that will accomplish their goals should the unexpected happen. It is just as important that the clients understand the plan they have in place. Every family is different and so every client must be approached differently. My goal with probate is to ensure the process happens as efficiently as possible, but also to make the process as painless as it can be.. Call and make an appointment today!

I look forward to becoming your trusted advisor in Estate Planning, Estate Administration and Real Estate Matters that deserve the upmost respect and detail.

I am an experienced elder law, estate planning, special needs, and probate attorney. I have helped hundreds of families over the past nine-plus years protect assets from long-term care costs, obtain needed by disabled individuals, and transfer resources as painlessly as possible from one generation to the next. I am please to bring my services to Carlile Patchen & Murphy, and look forward to continuing to help Ohio residents protect everything they have worked so hard to earn.

“There is nothing so sinister in so arranging one’s affairs as to keep taxes as low as possible. Everybody does so, rich or poor, and all do right for nobody owes any public duty to pay more than the law demands; taxes are enforced exactions, not voluntary contributions. To demand more in the name of morals is mere cant.” Judge Learned Hand.. I had been practicing law for a number of years when I rediscovered this quote from Judge Hand. At the time, I was starting a program to obtain a Masters in Accountancy with the intention of using it to better serve my clients in estate planning and corporate transactions. Many years have passed since then but I am still struck by Judge Hand’s phrase “so arranging one’s affairs.” As both an estate planner and a corporate attorney, my primary focus is assisting my clients in so arranging their affairs to achieve their specific goals.. In estate planning, those goals often involve providing a legacy for a surviving spouse or child and making sure an appropriate person is named to serve as the guardian of a minor child. A will, durable power of attorney, and healthcare power of attorney with advanced directive are all necessary documents in an effective estate plan. Because everyone’s circumstances are different, certain estate plans can require the use of revocable or irrevocable trusts. In either case, the client is entitled to a comprehensive plan to achieve his, her or their goals. My role is to provide that plan as efficiently and effectively as possible. Doing so often involves teamwork. I’m committed to working with all my clients’ advisors to craft a plan, to arrange their affairs, to achieve that end.. Corporate transactions also require arranging one’s affairs, but instead of passing on a legacy, the business owner needs to ensure the continued operation and success of his business venture. From starting a new business to expanding an existing business to acquiring or merging a business, proper planning is imperative for continued success. I provide that planning to my clients by advising them on business structures, operating and shareholder agreements, and investigating the different options available to an expanding business. From start-up to winding-down, I help business owners with tools they need to succeed.. Judge Hand was talking specifically about taxes when he wrote the statement above, and taxes can play a key role in both estate planning and corporate transactions. My experience allows me to identify those tax implications in both estate and business planning. But whether taxes are the primary focus, or merely a secondary consideration, the purpose of good planning is the arranging of one’s affairs. I’m committed to providing my clients the highest level of service in handling their estate and corporate needs. From beginning to end, I will counsel and advise them as they plan for some of the most important decisions they will make.

Licensed as an attorney in both North and South Carolina, Elizabeth focuses her legal practice on estate planning, estate administration, and guardianships. Elizabeth developed a love for the law while growing up in her mother’s trusts and estates law firm in Jacksonville, Florida, but it was not until after she graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in music and earned a master’s degree in arts administration from Florida State University that she decided to pursue a career in law. Elizabeth graduated from the Charlotte School of Law magna cum laude, ranked third in her class. While a law student, she served as a legal intern for both the Office of Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service and the Western North Carolina Low Income Taxpayer Clinic through Legal Services of Southern Piedmont.  Elizabeth also participated in the Pro Bono Wills Clinic and earned Pro Bono Leadership Awards from the North Carolina Bar Association and Charlotte School of Law for her work with Wills for Heroes and the Mecklenburg County Self-Serve Center. In addition to earning awards for the top grades in both of her legal research and writing courses as well as classes in elder law and federal income tax, Elizabeth was a research assistant for Professor Camille Davidson, a member of an award-winning Moot Court team, and Senior Editor of the Charlotte Law Review, which published her casenote, “A Post-Ahlborn Analysis of the Supreme Court of North Carolina’s Decision in Andrews v. Haygood.” The position of this casenote was adopted in 2012 by the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in E.M.A. ex rel. Plyler v. Cansler. After earning her Juris Doctor degree and passing both the North and South Carolina bar examinations, Elizabeth completed her legal training by earning a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in Taxation from the prestigious graduate tax program at the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law. Even before earning a J.D. and LL.M., Elizabeth knew that her legal career would focus on trusts and estates. Growing up in her mother’s law firm, she learned first-hand how rewarding a career in estate planning and administration can be both personally and professionally. Her academic and professional experiences have only strengthened her enthusiasm for this area of the law, and she looks forward to sharing this passion with her clients.

My practice is really all about my clients.  They talk, I listen,  I ask questions, they tell me what is important to them, what they value, and what they wish to see happen in the event they become disabled or when they die.. To help break the ice with new clients, I frequently wear neckties that are a little out of the ordinary (i.e. No Boring Ties!).  As you can see from the picture in the section below.  If you look at the photo at the top of the page, you'll see that it doesn't hurt if you lose 30 pounds and get a new hair style, too.. Even though we are planning for unhappy events, we still can enjoy today, and laugh at some of my strange neckties, too.

Hi there! I'm Jordann, I'm an estate planning attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina and the founder of Smart Law PLLC. I started my firm to make estate planning more accessible, modern, and family-focused. As a mom and small business owner, I understand how busy life can be — and how important it is to make sure your loved ones are protected, no matter what.. I work closely with families, caregivers, and busy professionals to create thoughtful, personalized estate plans that reflect their values and goals. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and practical. I believe estate planning isn’t just about legal documents — it’s about peace of mind, legacy, and protecting what matters most.. My Practice:. At Smart Law PLLC, I help clients throughout Charlotte and across North Carolina build customized estate plans with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re a new parent, a blended family, a working professional, or a caregiver, I guide you through the process step-by-step to make planning simple and stress-free.. I offer flat-fee services and flexible meeting options, including virtual appointments, to accommodate your schedule.. My estate planning services include:. Wills and Revocable Living Trusts. Guardianship planning for minor children. Financial and Healthcare Powers of Attorney. Living Wills and Advance Directives. HIPAA Authorizations. Probate Avoidance Strategies. Trust-Based Planning for Blended Families. If you're looking for an experienced and approachable estate planning lawyer in Charlotte, I’d love to help you get started.

Mr. Blevins has over a decade of legal experience providing strategic counsel to corporations ranging from sole proprietors to Fortune 500 companies. His unique background of serving as both corporate in-house counsel for various corporations and as a private litigation counsel makes him uniquely poised to quickly and effectively solve your legal needs.