A better way to plan for the future.

We prepare purposeful and cost-effective estate plans so that our clients can focus on living in the now.

Our approach

We provide estate planning services to clients seeking to balance their commitment to social justice with their plans for a secure future for their families. As a founding member of Do Better Together’s “More than Half Initiative,” a minimum of 51% of all profits will be used to advance social and environmental causes.

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Our services

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    Wills & Trusts

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    Nominations of Guardianship for Minor Children

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    Power of Attorney Documents

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    Advance Healthcare Directives

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Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future

Charitable giving is a central part of our practice. We help clients build their charitable portfolios, with an emphasis on lifetime giving. These customized plans allow clients to maximize their impact on the issues they care about most. Whether it’s research, charity, or environmental initiatives, we help clients advance the causes that are most meaningful to their unique values and goals.

 

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Our office is conveniently located in downtown Santa Monica. Consultations are available by appointment Monday- Friday 9am-4pm. Virtual Consultations are available by request.

During the consultation we will evaluate your individual goals to determine whether we are the best fit for your estate planning needs.

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    Kelly Ilacqua, Founding Attorney

    Kelly received her J.D. from UCLA School of Law and holds a Dual B.A. in English & Philosophy from the University of New Hampshire. She focuses on assisting clients throughout the state of California. In addition to her work in estate planning, Kelly is the founder and CEO of Do Better Together, a nonprofit focused on social & environmental reform.

Our blog

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Balancing Estate Planning with Living in the Now

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There are Lots of Ways to Avoid Taxes on Large Estates. But should we be using them?

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Let’s Talk About It — challenging the stigma against conversations on net worth and end of life planning.

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Lifetime Giving and the Annual Exclusion — how you can have a meaningful impact now.

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