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Case Studies

Real-world examples of how we've helped our clients achieve their goals and overcome legal challenges.

Estate Planning
Individual Client
Estate Planning for Blended Family
A client with a blended family needed to ensure assets would be distributed fairly among biological and step-children while protecting their spouse.

Challenge

A client with a blended family needed to ensure assets would be distributed fairly among biological and step-children while protecting their spouse.

Outcome

The client gained peace of mind knowing their entire family would be treated according to their wishes, avoiding potential conflicts after their passing.

Business Succession
Business Client
Business Succession for Family-Owned Restaurant
A family-owned restaurant with multiple siblings involved needed a succession plan as the founders approached retirement.

Challenge

A family-owned restaurant with multiple siblings involved needed a succession plan as the founders approached retirement.

Outcome

The business successfully transitioned to the next generation with minimal tax impact and preserved family relationships.

Special Needs Planning
Individual Client
Special Needs Trust for Child with Disabilities
Parents needed to provide for their child with disabilities without jeopardizing government benefits.

Challenge

Parents needed to provide for their child with disabilities without jeopardizing government benefits.

Outcome

The child maintains eligibility for essential government benefits while having funds available for quality-of-life enhancements.