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Pamela A. Quattrone, Esq., MBA is an Associate attorney at the Law Offices of Nancy M. Rice. Pamela dedicates her practice to estate, tax, and long-term care planning, estate administration, guardianship, and litigation related to each of these areas. She works with individuals and their families to address asset-preservation issues and long-term care concerns that we all face at some time, whether for ourselves or those we love.. Pamela has experience drafting various estate planning instruments, including: wills, various trusts, durable powers of attorney, and advanced directives for health care. She also represents executors, administrators, and trustees with respect to the administration of estates and trusts, as well as fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and interested parties with respect to accounting actions and other probate litigation matters.

I am an attorney whose practice is focused in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Administration, and Business Succession Planning. My main goal is to demystify Estate Planning for my clients so they can gain peace of mind knowing that they have provided for their families by passing along their hard-earned wealth and by minimizing the stress they will experience if the client becomes incapacitated or dies. I have created the firm with the belief that an estate plan should be driven by the unique needs and desires of each unique client. That’s why there are no “cookie cutter” plans or canned solutions offered to any client. Instead, I help clients identify their goals and then builds estate plans based on those goals.

Practicing in New Jersey & New York for nearly twenty five years, I make it a point to listen to my clients and provide cost effective legal services.. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Terence J. Ricaforte, grew up in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. After graduating from Manhattan College with a B.S. in Business Administration, he earned a J.D. from New York Law School. Since 2008, Terence has primarily practiced in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, Medicaid Planning, Real Estate, Tax and Business Succession Planning.. Mr. Ricaforte started his legal career as an attorney with the Miami Dade State Attorneys Office. He became an Assistant State Attorney in 2006 and prosecuted misdemeanor and felony crimes through at least 15 jury and numerous bench trials. Mr. Ricaforte then returned home to New York to be closer to family and friends.. Using the litigation and trial experience he developed as an Assistant State's Attorney, he was able to build a niche practice of Estate Litigation. Mr. Ricaforte has handled jury trials, contested probate, administration and accounting proceedings, discovery proceedings, contested power of attorneys, fraudulent transfer issues, tax litigation and contested real estate matters. His vast experience in all forms of estate and elder law litigation has made him a proficient estate and elder law planner due to his knowledge of all of the issues that can arise as a result.. In his spare time Mr. Ricaforte is a Mentor for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program and has helped raise funds for the American Heart Association. Mr. Ricaforte is an accredited attorney with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Mr. Ricaforte is a member of the New York State Bar Association.

Whether it is a property dispute, a breach of contract, probate litigation, landlord tenants matter, estate plan or property transaction, Shlomo zealously advocates for his clients' interests. With years of experience, Shlomo can help you navigate the often complex legal system. Admitted to practice in New Jersey State and Federal Courts as well as the State of New York, Shlomo brings a unique approach to legal pracitce, pulling ideas and stratagem from his diverse background. Whether you are looking for an attorney to help craft an estate plan, buy or sell private or commercial property, or are contemplating or involved in litigation, Shlomo's knowledge and legal accumen can be of benefit to you.. Shlomo obtained his Bachelor of Arts from Touro Colelge with Latin Honors, and his Juris Doctorate from Brooklyn Law School, where he studied Contract and Property Law, as well as Estate Law. After law school, Shlomo took a position as an Associate at a private Manhattan Law Firm, representing high-value commercial and private clients. Subsequently, Shlomo served as a Communications Director at the New York State Senate, where he was involved in the process of crafting and communicating laws for the general public. Presently, Shlomo maintains his private practice in New Jersey and teaches law at Hofstra University as an adjunct professor.

I started my career as an Indiana State Trooper. Once I completed law school I was a law clerk for one year with a seven-person law firm in Southern Indiana. Once I obtained my law license I began my career as a Felony Trial Deputy with the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor's Office. I now operate my own practice in Bedford Indiana and focus my efforts on Family Law, Business Law, and Estate Law. I believe that attornies should always promptly return phone calls and emails and treat each case that they handle as their most important case.

In some ways my second career is very close to my first one. If preparation and looking out for one another made us good enough to win Super Bowl XXI, it is even more valuable to me now as a legal counselor. My first career is long over, but many of the good habits I learned from it have stayed with me.  Our planning process is called Sideline to Sideline because it is complete, not leaving things for others to do later. And because it is complete our clients are rewarded with smooth transitions.. Winning has always required more than just rolling out of bed in the morning. By taking a proactive approach our clients and their families meet life's challeges with grace and confidence.

I have built a dynamic and diverse general practice that enables me to provide leading businesses, their executives and families with the commercial and personal legal assistance they need. Because I strive to develop long-term relationships with my clients, matching my legal knowledge to their changing business and family priorities, I have assisted with everything from multi-million-dollar transactions to estate planning and probate administration. Business owners often seek my input with ongoing management decisions, and changes to their employment handbooks and HR policies.  I make sure the company meets its objectives while also complying with the law. I have also defended companies against discrimination claims made by terminated employees. In the end, my goal is to help my clients solve their legal challenges promptly and effectively, helping their businesses to flourish as I also protect their personal assets.I have always placed a high value on people and the community. I was raised just outside of South Bend in New Carlisle on my family’s dairy farm. My great-grandfather purchased the farm while working at Studebaker’s during the Great Depression and the farm has remained in my family for three generations, worked by both my grandfather and father. Growing up, I actively participated in my local 4-H Club and showed dairy cattle from my family’s farm at the County Fair. This community-centered upbringing instilled in me the desire to help others and to build lasting relationships both personally and professionally. I was also raised in a culture that honored a person’s handshake as their word; today, that perspective helps me to keep things simple, to cut to the chase legally, without overcomplicating matters. Simply put, I efficiently protects my clients while keeping things simple.I pride myself on being exactly who my clients need me to be as their businesses and families grow. I am fortunate enough to have handled so many different issues for my clients that I generally know how to help them solve their big and small challenges.Since 2013, I have shared my legal knowledge and experiences with the next generation of business leaders by teaching business law as an adjunct professor at Saint Mary’s College, my alma mater. I identify a recent call from a former student, who now owns her own business, as one of my most gratifying professional experiences. My student knew the issues to be concerned about from our class and wanted to retain me to ensure she was adequately protecting herself.My husband, Leon, and I have two young sons who are the focus of nearly all of our free time. When I am not at work or with my family, I enjoy volunteering for local non-profit organizations.  I am a member and past president of the Junior League of South Bend and serve as a director of the Scholarship Foundation of St. Joseph County.  I am also a past president of the Saint Mary’s College South Bend Alumnae Club and past board member of the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition.

Owner, Attorney at LawJames Plitz (“Jim”) was born and raised in central New Jersey. He received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the College of New Jersey, and attained his Masters in Business Administration from Lehigh University.. For the next 10 years, Jim worked as a project manager for a number of fortune 100 companies. Despite his success in this area, Jim felt unfulfilled and wanted a profession where he could make a difference.. This desire led him to move to Arizona to pursue a career in law.. EducationJim graduated magna cum laude and at the top of his class with his Juris Doctorate from the Phoenix School of Law, and attained the 2nd highest score on the February 2011 Arizona bar exam. He then passed the July 2011 bar exam in New Mexico. During school, he also enjoyed great success and honors as part of the Phoenix Law Review – both as an editor and a contributing writer.. Professional ExperienceJim joined Morris Hall, PLLC in 2009, and in 2016 was made a partner at the firm. He has enjoyed his tenure with Morris Hall; helping in their endeavors to protect the estates of each client, providing them with the peace of mind they deserve. Jim feels that everyone should have justice, and thus intends to volunteer his services for various pro bono endeavors – ensuring that justice is possible even for those who cannot afford legal services.. Jim has taken the experience with Morris Hall, and has opened his own solo estate planning practice in New Albany, Indiana. Here, he will continue to help families find the peace of mind through personalized estate planning solutions, such as trusts and wills.. PersonalJim also stays active in the communities he serves. He  has volunteered his time with the Placitas Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization, was a charter member of Men Go Red NM, a part of the American Heart Association, and was a member of the Santa Fe Rotary Club. He also provides resources and assistance to animal rescue and adoption.. Jim enjoys listening to all genres of music and is learning to play the piano and guitar. He is an avid fan of all sports, but truly enjoys soccer and is a member of a local team.

My name is Liz Homes.  I am an attorney, yes, but am also a person just like you. Many times when I am meeting with a client for the first time, they are puzzled by the fact that I am so friendly and normal.  I pride myself on being a human being first. I find myself telling people that I was "Liz" before the bar exam and am still Liz.  This may sound silly, but I do not think that I provide any type of service when people feel as though they cannot approach me.  I take my client's needs very seriously and am thrilled to be put in a position of trust.  Many of the topics and issues raised in a meeting are very heavy and important.  It is imperative that the professional that you are speaking with about whatever issue or question you may have, is actually listening. That is my opinion.. I started my own Law Practice in 2015 and have been loving assisting my clients with their needs!  I assist clients with Special Needs Planning, "Regular" Estate Planning, Guardianship, Probate and Elder Law. I have recently been serving as a Guardian Ad Litem and also assist with IEP matters.. Why do I do what I do?  First and foremost, I went to law school so that I could help other people.  I know that this sounds simple but that is really what it comes down to. A big part of my practice focuses on help families that have loved ones with special needs or individuals with special needs themselves.  The reason behind this particular focus and passion is my brother.  My brother has a variety of special needs.  I find joy in being able to help families that have loved ones with special needs.  It is fun, rewarding and very much more than a clock in, clock out job to me.. On a personal note, I attend Trader's Point Christian Church and volunteer in the Special Needs Ministry.  I also volunteer around town in various non-profits and organizations. My practice is not limited to Indianapolis.  I am happy to serve my clients, wherever they are (within the state of Indiana).  I generally try to schedule my appointments during the week but am willing to meet with clients when it fits into their schedule, schedule permitting.

Though only licensed since 2016, I have had the pleasure of meeting with clients to discuss their estate planning and elder law needs for several years as a law clerk in an Estate Planning Law Firm with offices in Northwest Indiana, South Bend, and Lafayette.. My client-focused approach means I do not require clients to come to my office. I meet clients in their home, their advisor's office, or maybe even a coffee shop. I believe in a reasonable fee for services provided. Additionally, your fee will be based on what you need - not the value of your estate or what I think I could get you to pay. My fee schedule is available at our first meeting.. I have worked with dozens of clients, discussing their concerns, life changes, and family dynamics. I explained options for them to consider in simple, non-legalese terms.. One thing I have heard from so many people the last several years is that I do not come across as a "normal" attorney, because they can understand what I am talking about. I used to tell people that I was not an attorney (during my clerk-time) and I would strive to stay that way after being sworn-in.. Dozens of clients have specifically said to me that they appreciated my conversational style and ability to explain complex legal concepts in everyday terms. Additionally, they say that I truly listened to their concerns and then gave them options that address what they need.. Recently, during a meeting with the CFO of a local company with international distribution, he stopped in the middle of the conversation to say he appreciated that I spoke with him. He said more often than not, he feels like attorneys talk down to him.. I have more than thirty years of experience in the work-a-day world. I have worked in a large university in development; a small, local non-profit serving the homeless community; a Fortune 150 company in sales and sales management; and in radio -on-air, management, and sales.. The foundations of my style include serving clients, bringing out the best in people I work with, and keeping a broad view of even small matters. I believe that each citizen has a right to the full powers of the law, regardless of the fee paid. My fees are set as reasonable for the services provided - not on the pure value of assets or income.. I encourage you to schedule a time to meet. We can discuss your estate planning and elder law questions, review your current planning documents to make sure they still meet your current needs, and/or concerns you may have about parents or children's care. Learn about how to take advantage of a complimentary, 30-minute consultation by visiting my website -

Mr. Dangaran, Associate Attorney, is an estates and trusts attorney who takes great pride in helping people accomplish their estate planning goals so that the needs of their families and future generations are appropriately met. Over the years. Mr. Dangaran has worked for private clients on all sorts of estate planning projects to guarantee that each client’s unique desires are satisfied with a tailor-made approach. He has experience with moderate estates as well as those with a more diverse portfolio of assets. Mr. Dangaran has experience with a wide variety of estate planning tools including revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney, advanced heath care directives and more. Mr. Dangaran practiced corporate law and estate planning as an Associate Attorney at Legate, Law & Campbell in Irvine earlier in his career.. Mr. Dangaran received his Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, where he was a published Staff Member, then Editor of the Southwestern Law Journal.. Mr. Dangaran has extensive experience representing clients.

Tiffany K. Chiu, Esq. provides specialized estate planning for individuals, families, and owners of closely held businesses.  Often included in such plans are wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, and advance health care directives.  In addition, we can advise you in the strategic use of wealth-transfer vehicles to minimize the impact of income, gift, and estate taxes.. Visit for more information.

I am a Trust and Estates attorney with Patterson, Hanna & Associates, LLP specializing in Estate Planning, Business Succession Planning, Probate Estates and Conservatorships.

I'm an estate planning attorney experienced in living trusts, generational wealth planning, trust administration and asset protection at a boutique, but predominant, estate planning law firm in Orange County, California, which has proudly established over 14,000 trusts.I focus on the creation and administration of trusts to achieve a variety of client goals, including probate avoidance, family wealth preservation, government benefit eligibility and planning, and the reduction or elimination of estate, gift and other tax consequences. I have worked on nearly one thousand trust projects involving both standard revocable living trusts and irrevocable trusts (e.g. Dynasty Trusts, Multi-Generational Trusts, Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts (IDGTs), Qualified Personal Residence Trusts (QPRTs), Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs), Medi-Cal trusts, Individual Retirement Account [IRA] Beneficiary Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, etc.). My approach to estate planning is entirely client-centric. I focus on building genuine relationships with my clients; positive relationships in turn leads to more effective communication and allows for otherwise hidden issues to be discovered and addressed. The estate plan is often more thorough and successful because of it.Most importantly, I love what I do and feel blessed to be able to help individuals in the way that I can.