Guardianship Attorneys

Mr. Behlmann is Board Certified in Estate Planning & Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. As such the focus of his practice is estate planning, business counseling and wealth preservation. His recent book, Avoid the Five Biggest Mistakes in Estate Planning is an easy to read guide designed to point out common misconceptions and errors in estate Read more...

Cheryl David is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, the University of Baltimore School of Law, and the prestigious Trial Lawyer’s College presided over by Gerry Spence. A former administrative judge, Cheryl is certified as an Estate Planning Law Specialist by the ABA accredited Estate Law Specialists Board, Inc. She is also a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Read more...

Ronda M. Gabb founded the law firm of Ronda M. Gabb & Associates, LLC “A Louisiana Estate Planning & Elder Law Practice”, with offices in Covington and Metairie. Ronda often lectures to professional and community groups regarding estate planning and elder law. Her law practice is entirely devoted to Estate Planning, including Wills, Trusts, Successions and Administrations, Elder Law, Medicaid, Read more...

Michelle Scully Hobus is a partner in the law firm of Sterling & Tucker, LLP. Michelle Scully Hobus’ love of helping others has directed her career path from California to Calcutta, and ultimately led her to Hawaii, and to Sterling & Tucker. Since joining the firm in 2004, Ms. Hobus has assisted clients in preserving their financial legacies with estate Read more...

Mr. Laughton is an estate planning and elder law lawyer in his 35th year of law practice. He is committed to your peace of mind and solving your problems by providing personalized legal services in a highly ethical, professional, solution oriented, and cost effective manner. In addition to providing timely and high quality legal services, Mr. Laughton is committed to Read more...

Stephen A. Mendel is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, a national organization that serves the needs of legal professionals whose practices focus on estate planning and asset protection. The Academy fosters excellence among its members and helps them deliver the highest possible service to their clients. Stephen A. Mendel provides a broad spectrum of strategies Read more...

Christopher J. Pettit is a founding partner in the law firm of Chris Pettit & Associates, P.C., a partnership of professional corporations in San Antonio. An accomplished and dynamic speaker, Mr. Pettit regularly presents educational seminars for the public as well as to private groups on the importance of proper estate planning and other insurance issues. Read more...

Regina Slaton Schauer, has been practicing law for 25 years and is licensed to practice in Texas and Oklahoma. In addition to doing estate planning, her background includes being a Judge for eight years, working in a district attorney’s office and running two international programs where children were brought from orphanages and placed into loving American homes. She has been Read more...

As an associate attorney, Megan Waugh’s practice focuses on a variety of civil litigation matters including elder law, probate, wills, trusts, and conservatorships. Megan makes regular appearances in the probate court, and recently Ms. Waugh successfully argued before the California Court of Appeals. She manages cases in both pre-litigation and litigation stages, and has successfully reached cost-effective resolutions for the firm’s clients. Megan received Read more...

Dennis Sandoval’s interest in providing estate and financial planning services did not begin when he joined the Academy. It did not even begin when he was practicing law. He began his own financial and tax planning firm in 1981. When he made the decision to pursue a Juris Doctor, he was still interested in the same basic goals – to Read more...

Established the firm in Watertown, Massachusetts in 2005 and has been a practicing attorney since 1992. A staunch advocate and creative thinker, Attorney Dowling works tirelessly to obtain the best results for her clients. She is a versatile lawyer who thrives in managing a diverse practice. While an entrepreneur at heart, Attorney Dowling began her career in the corporate world, Read more...

The oldest of 5, Lisa is very close to her family.  She developed a strong relationship with her siblings and has served as a mentor to them throughout the years.  This has translated into her desire to help others as a trusted advisor and guide families through the estate planning process. Lisa graduated with a BS from ASU’s WP Carey Read more...

Emanuel Haas, Esq. has extensive experience advising clients on all aspects of Estate Planning and Elder Law. He has been practicing law in the fields of Estate Planning and Elder Law for more than two decades. He also directs the firm’s Probate and Estate Administration practice and counsels owners of privately held businesses on tax-efficient succession planning. Manny holds a Read more...

Michelle Biddinger grew up in the State of Michigan. After law school, she returned to the Thumb area where she has been practicing law since 1986. Michelle graduated from Caro High School in 1978. She received her degree in economics from the University of Michigan in 1982. She graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1986. Read more...

Attorney Daniel DeBruyckere approaches each challenge not just with solid expertise, but also with a passion for helping others plan well for the future. As a husband with three children and two grandchildren, it’s his own family experience that provides the motivation to ensure all of his clients are well protected. Besides his extensive background in the issues he specializes Read more...

Paul Gantner is an owner of Amen, Gantner & Capriano, Your Estate Matters, LLC. Mr. Gantner has been able to bring his business and legal education and experience into a firm that has for many years provided comprehensive estate plans. During law school, Mr. Gantner worked as a corporate law clerk for Shelter Insurance Companies in Columbia, Missouri. Mr. Gantner Read more...

Randall Holmgren’s practice focuses exclusively on estate planning, asset-protection planning, and business succession planning. Estate planning includes protections aimed at eliminating federal and state death taxes — and the delays, hassles and costs of probate.  Many clients act on Randy’s suggestions to establish educational trusts to help descendants improve their qualifications in trades, businesses or professions.  Similar trusts are also Read more...

Melanie M. Lee, Esquire is the owner of Lee Law Office a firm located near downtown Richmond, VA. Ms. Lee concentrates her practice in the areas of Trusts & Estates, Estate Administration, and Business Law. She received her law degree from Washington and Lee School of Law. She is an experienced and well rounded estate planner. She is a member Read more...

Mary Miller is an estate planning attorney licensed in New York State and admitted to practice law in all New York State Courts as well as the Federal Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York State. Ms. Miller lectures regularly on the subjects of estate planning and elder law. She is a member of the Westchester County Read more...

Kevin Pillion is the founder and managing attorney of Co-Executor PLLC, a law firm focusing on trusts, estates and elder law.  He started his career working as an accountant with a CPA firm in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area.  After obtaining his CPA license, Mr. Pillion moved to Washington, D.C. to attend law school at Georgetown University in the evening while Read more...