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Prepare to die. (The paperwork, anyway.)

Death is inevitable. Probate court and family conflicts are not. We help you plan ahead, so the people you care about are provided for.

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    Meet the Founder

    Susanna P. Lichter

    Susanna P. Lichter is an estate planning attorney licensed in California and New York and a graduate of Harvard Law School. With over ten years of experience spanning estate planning, intellectual property, and business law, she brings a modern, practical approach to her services. As a CIPP-certified privacy professional, she handles your sensitive information with the highest standards of confidentiality and security.

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    Susanna has over ten years of experience practicing law. As the founder of The Law Office of Susanna P. Lichter, she specializes in protecting assets and planning for life’s uncertainties. In addition to providing expert services in estate planning, she specializes in business law and intellectual property. Susanna is a graduate of Harvard Law School and is licensed in California and New York.
    Susanna P. Lichter
    Meet the Founder

    Estate Planning

    We provide estate planning services for the orderly and tax-efficient transfer of assets to your loved ones. We draft plans that accomplish your goals while minimizing the potential for disputes.

    Estate Planning in Three Steps

    Vision Session

    A planning call over Zoom. We get to know each other, talk through your goals, and review our plans and flat-fee pricing.

    Design Meeting

    An hour together designing your plan. Then Susanna drafts your documents and sends them back with a short video walking you through the key parts.

    Signing Ceremony

    Congratulations! Your plan is ready. We sign in person or over Zoom.

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    What's Included

    Revocable Living Trust

    Children's Asset Protection Trust (if applicable)

    Pet Trust Provisions (if applicable)

    Pour-Over Will

    Nomination of Guardians (if applicable)

    Advance Health Care Directive

    Financial Durable Power of Attorney

    HIPAA Authorization

    Instructions for Final Arrangements

    Personal Property Memorandum

    Guidance for Digital and Cryptocurrency Assets (if applicable)

    Attorney-Supervised Signing Ceremony

    Trust Funding Guidance and Implementation

    Complimentary Annual Plan Review

    Business Law

    We counsel start-ups on business structuring and formation, including the essential contracts, IP assignments, and privacy policies that set a company up for success. We also provide business succession planning.

    Intellectual Property

    Your trademarks and copyrights may be your most valuable assets. We build a protection strategy that fits your budget, with fixed-fee options for many routine matters.

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