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Steve is third generation Colorado native and received his bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Colorado Masters Program and his juris doctor degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School.. Before attending law school he taught English at Skyline High School in Longmont for 11 years.  Since graduation from law school he has practiced law for more than 20 years and has focused on estate planning, asset protection planning, business planning and special needs planning for the past fifteen years.. He is a member of the Esperti Peterson Insitute for Advanced Estate Planning and WealthCounsel and is the author of the authoritative book on estate planning: Your Legacy, Meaningful Estate Planning.. He practices in Arizona and throughout Colorado, but lives here in Greenwood Village with his family.

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.

I am an attorney primarily focused on helping families in Virginia navigate the world of estate planning and elder law. With over 20 years of legal experience, I have been honored to represent individuals, businesses, and our wonderful community in a wide range of legal matters. Most recently, I had the privilege of serving as the Chief Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney for Fairfax County, a jurisdiction of around 1.2 million people. I have been named to SuperLawyers and I am Peer Review Rated as AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell.. Having spent years representing clients in litigation, I understand the most valuable service a lawyer can provide is keeping their clients out of court. The court process is long, it is extremely expensive, and it is very stressful for clients. Moreover, regardless of an attorney’s talent, court outcomes are highly unpredictable given that human beings are involved in the decision-making process.. In some legal areas, such as criminal law, the case almost always starts with a court filing so avoiding court is not possible. However, with estate planning, avoiding court is entirely possible with proactive planning. Moreover, the cost savings and other benefits of avoiding court and probate are substantial – greatly exceeding the expense of planning.. As a parent myself, I understand the concerns that many people with young children share. Questions like, "What will the court do with my children if something happens to me today?" or "What other decisions will the court make for my family if I don't plan ahead?" or “What will happen to me and my affairs if I become incapacitated in an auto accident or have a medical emergency?” weigh heavily on the minds of parents. I'm here to help address these concerns and plan accordingly.. I also recognize that for those that are more senior, they may be facing a long-term care crisis. Seniors have a 70% chance of needing long-term care services and support in the final third of their life. However, the average cost of inpatient long-term care is between $10,000 and $12,000 a month, and Medicare does not cover any long-term care costs. Absent proactive planning, seniors needing long-term care are required by Medicaid rules to spend down their entire life savings to below $2,000 before Medicaid will cover any of the monthly cost. While some states exempt certain retirement assets from this spend down, Virginia does not.. While we will talk a lot about your home, and possibly your IRA, or other assets, at its core, estate planning is about retaining control over your future and the future of your loved ones.. Planning is about taking control and making sure that YOU, not a court or a third party, decides what happens if you become incapacitated, or to your children if you pass when they are minors.. It’s about making sure that the assets you have are immediately available (rather than tied up in court proceedings), and are not unnecessarily depleted (by court costs, appraisal fees, outside financial guardians, lawyers, etc.), in the event of your incapacity or death, and used fully to support the choices you make as to how you want to be cared for, and how you want your loved ones to be cared for.. On a personal note, I am a father of three children. What they bring to this experience for me is an awareness that planning is something you do for the people you love the most. You may or may not be the one to benefit from the plan we design, but your loved ones surely will. I am guessing that is why you are here. I look forward to talking with you about those people and how we can ensure that they are cared for and protected.

I help people Leave a Legacy For Those They Love. Services include Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorneys, Medical Directives), Medicaid Planning, Elder Law, Small Business, Family Protection, Specialized Trusts: gun trusts, pet trusts, asset protection, charitable planning, and Probate Law.

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

Heather L. Crawford has extensive experience in litigation related to will contests, vulnerable adults, guardianships, trusts and probate. In addition to private practice, Ms. Crawford’s caseload includes appointments by the court as a guardian ad litem for Title 11 matters, as an attorney for alleged incapacitated people and minors, and as an investigator for purposes of probate administration. Ms. Crawford’s reputation is that of both an aggressive, knowledgeable litigator and creative problem-solver. Ms. Crawford uses her experience to assists families in resolving disputes regarding elder care, wills and trusts.  Her practice also includes Vulernable Adult protection orders as well as assisting beneficiaries to recover property. Ms. Crawford's experience also includes representing fiduciaries with litigation and management of estates.. Ms. Crawford obtained the status of a Washington State Certified Professional Guardian in 2009, after completing the University of Washington’s nationally-renowned pilot program on professional guardian certification. Her history also includes experience as the former chair for the Tacoma Pierce County Guardianship Committee.. Education. Admissions and Licenses. Affiliation(s)/Membership(s)

Alison is an experienced trust and estate attorney who focuses her practice in trust and estate litigation. With a legal career spanning over 20 years and a background in tax, Alison brings a unique perspective to her practice that enables her to navigate the complexities that arise in matters where personal and financial issues are deeply intertwined.. Alison is known for her strategic, compassionate advocacy, and she has successfully represented clients in a wide range of trust and estate disputes, including will contests, breach of fiduciary duty claims, financial exploitation, and other matters brought under the Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act (TEDRA) and the Vulnerable Adult Protection Act. Her dedicated approach to her client’s needs is matched by her fierce representation in court, ensuring that her client’s interests are fully protected. Alison also appreciates the value of avoiding litigation where appropriate. A key component of her practice is to advise and represent clients who seek alternatives to litigation, such as mediation, and she strives to find creative solutions to help her clients achieve their goals while minimizing the emotional and financial toll of the legal process.. Alison received her Juris Doctorate degree in 2002 from American University, where she graduated magna cum laude. After spending the first decade of her legal career practicing criminal defense at Society of Counsel Representing Accused Persons in Seattle, Washington, she earned her LL.M. in taxation from the University of Washington School of Law. Since 2013, Alison has focused her work solely in the area of trusts and estates.. Outside of her legal practice, Alison is an active member of the Seattle community. She is a past president and past board member of the QLAW Association and is a contributing editor to the Real Property Probate and Trust Newsletter published by WSBA. She also speaks regularly on trust and estate topics at legal conferences and continuing legal education seminars.Alison was born and raised in Oklahoma and is proud to be an enrolled member of the Osage Nation.

Eric M. Schorr joined Sessions, Fishman, Nathan & Israel, L.L.C. in 2002, and he practices primarily in the areas of Trusts, Estate Planning and Probate. Mr. Schorr is certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization as a Specialist in Estate Planning and Estate Administration. He advises clients in all aspects of estate planning, estate administration and Medicaid planning, and he is recognized as an authority in the areas of Medicaid Planning and Special Needs Trusts. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the New Orleans Estate Planning Council and the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning. Mr. Schorr received his undergraduate degree from Tulane University and his Juris Doctor from the Loyola University School of Law, where he served on the editorial board of the Loyola University Journal of Public Interest Law as Articles Editor. Mr. Schorr has received several awards for Law Excellence in the areas of Federal Taxation of Wealth Transmission and Federal Income Taxation. He is approved as a Dispute Resolution Arbitrator by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and frequently serves on arbitration panels deciding cases of securities law violation and broker/dealer misconduct.. Mr. Schorr is a member of the New Orleans, Louisiana State, American and Federal Bar Associations, and is admitted to practice before all Louisiana State and Federal Courts, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

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

Jon earned his law degree at Vanderbilt Law School in 2004 along with a certificate in business law in conjunction with Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Business.  He completed his undergraduate studies at Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in finance.. Following law school, Jon clerked at the trial court level for Chief Judge Thomas Brothers in Nashville, Tennessee, after which he associated with the commercial litigation firm of Kay Griffin, Enkema & Brothers, PLLC.  He  moved back to his hometown of Kansas City in 2007 and opened his law practice.  He has handled matters in a number of areas, including estate planning, probate and trust administration, business law, non-profit law, intellectual property, and immigration.  He enjoys solving problems for individuals and small organizations, with a high level of client care.. Jon loves being married to his wife, Michelle.  They live in Roeland Park, Kansas, with their three daughters, and Leo--the dog.  Jon is involved in his church, several non-profit organizatons, and tries daily to express God's redemptive love in each area of his life.. Jon is also a working actor with a long list of commercial clients, including John Deere, Kubota, Walmart, Applebee's, Hallmark, H&R Block, Garmin, Dow, Monsanto, American Century, Kansas and Missouri Tourism, and many others.  He also performs in musical productions regulalry and has been on stage at the New Theater, American Heartland Theater, the Chestnut, Quality Hill Playhouse, MET, and the Kansas City Symphony.

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

Jessica Clark is a Spanish-speaking attorney focusing her practice in the areas of trust and estate administration and estate litigation, including beneficiary representation, guardian and conservatorships, fiduciary litigation, and estate disputes that arise during the course of administration.. Jessica has extensive general litigation experience in contract, business, and real estate litigation. She has experience advocating for her clients in both state and federal courts, mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeal. Jessica has also assisted clients with their transactional and corporate law needs, working with individual and corporate clients to manage their relationships with business partners, customers, venders, and other third-parties.

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

Trey T. Parker concentrates his practice in the related areas of estate planning, administration and taxation, and family business planning.. Trey earned his Bachelor of Science in Political Science, summa cum laude, from Old Dominion University’s Honors College, where he was named Most Outstanding Student in Political Science.  He received his Juris Doctor from Washington & Lee University School of Law, where he was a receipient of the Judge Earl A. Cadmus 1926 Law Memorial Scholarship, served as a Legal Writing Fellow, and was named to the American Inns of Court and Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society.. In his spare time, Trey enjoys writing articles about estate planning and volunteering in his community.  His articles have been published in the Estate Planning & Community Property Law Journal, the Virginia State Bar’s Trust and Estates Section Newsletter, and the WealthCounsel Quarterly.  He serves on the board of directors of the Virginia Gentlemen Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports disabled children and wounded veterans

My goal is to ensure your story is told and your family is protected in the long run. As an estate planning attorney, my passion is to assist you in successfully navigating the inevitable while also being prepared for the unexpected. I hope to clear up any complexity and provide you with a meaningful plan that will carry out your wishes while telling your story.. I take pride in providing quality work, clear and quick communication, and detail oriented services. My practice includes counseling clients on a variety of trusts and estate matters, including estate and tax planning, estate and trust settlement, and community property agreements. I also enjoy assisting clients with charitable planning from advising tax-exempt organizations on formation, application for exemption, compliance with federal and state tax exemption laws, and also with individual planned giving.. I graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Economics and then received my J.D. from Seattle University School of Law graduating cum laude. I was an editor of the Seattle University Law Review and a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Board. Currently, I am pursuing my Executive LLM degree in Taxation at New York University.

Stuart strives to provide the highest quality of legal service in his fields of practice.  Stuart started his career in a preeminent trust and estate planning and administration firm, spent several years as a solo practitioner, and is proud to be an associate attorney at Hinds and Hinds Family Law, P.C., a firm that shares Stuart's values with respect to ethics and professionalism. Stuart has been a resident of Colorado since 1972 and enjoys outdoor activities like swimming, softball, skiing, hiking, and biking as well as indoor activities like watching movies and playing games like scrabble and cribbage.. Stuart's practices focuses on Estate Planning services but he also serves as a valuable resource to the Firm's dissolution of marriage clients when complex assets are involved.

Thank you for looking at my profile.  Here at Sharma Kliche, LLP we focus on a variety of areas including Trusts & Wills, Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Family Law, Immigration, and Civil Litigation.  Through our network of attorneys, we provide excellent customer service.. We offer 30 minute FREE phone consultations for all potential clients, and will connect all callers directly with an attorney who will thoroughly explain all of your legal options.  We allow you to speak with an attorney the same day, usually the same minute that you call so that you can understand your case and you are not waiting for long periods of time worrying about your legal matter.. Personally, in my areas of law (estate planning and asset protection), I strive to provide completed legal products whether that be a trust, will, or comprehensive estate plan within 7-10 days.  I also charge for the legal work as a flat fee, instead of an hourly basis.  For clients, this means that you will not be charged for calls or e-mails unless they are excessive.  We believe that providing high quality legal service is based on establishing great client relationships.  Please call us for any questions you may have.  We always look forward to serving your needs.. You may also look at our website: for more information. Our normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM for office appointments, but we do take phone calls 7 days a week.  Please call us for a FREE phone consultation today!. Sharma Kliche, LLP ---- protecting you, and your family.