I have chosen to specialize in Estate Planning because it provides me with an opportunity to help families. I am family oriented myself and managing my own law firm with an emphasis on protecting families is extremely rewarding. People work too hard all their lives only to have the State / courts decide how their Estate is to be managed upon their passing. I have seen first hand what it looks like when people pass on without an Estate Plan in place, and the consequences can be quite severe. I enjoy crafting strategies that maximize the value of a person's Estate, while also ensuring that their assets are distributed in a way that is tailored to their goals.
Unique Selling Proposition
I offer free consultations (plural). This often involves multiple free consultations with my clients to ensure they are as informed as possible before making a decision on an Estate Plan package that they feel is best for them and their family. I typically send my clients an Estate Plan Questionnaire that provides me with information about their overall situation. After they complete the Questionnaire, I will review it and present them with multiple Estate Planning options based on the information they provide. I will discuss the advantages / disadvantages of each option and what each entails so they are as informed as possible before proceeding. This is all completely free until they make a final decision on their uniquely tailored Estate Plan package.
Unlike some attorneys who specialize in Estate Planning, my service doesn't end after the drafting of the documents. I will ensure their Estate Plan is up-to-date and that in the case of a Trust-based Estate Plan, that it is properly funded to maximize the value of their assets and minimize the chance their Estate is subject to the probate process upon their passing.
About me
I am originally from Melbourne, Australia. I initially moved to San Antonio, Texas because I was offered a spot on the St. Mary's University basketball team. During undergrad I interned at the 175th Criminal District Court for the Bexar County District Attorney's Office and I quickly discovered my passion was to become an attorney. I then set my sites on law school. During my second year of law school I became a Certified NBPA Player Agent. My dream has always been to start my own business, so upon passing the bar exam, I started my own law firm specializing in Estate Planning, Business Formation, and Probate.
I enjoy spending time with friends and family. I love sports - specifically NBA, NFL and AFL. However, my favorite sport to play right now is pickleball. I am a big fan of movies and tv shows. Favorite TV shows: Game of Thrones; Breaking Bad; Peaky Blinders; Suits; Last Kingdom; and your classic sitcoms. I love traveling and have been fortunate throughout my life to have visited some amazing places - including getting to live in Shanghai for a year.