My love for writing and a passion for helping others has carried me through a history of roles providing opportunities for the same. I loved working with my real estate clients, taking them step by step through their purchase or selling goals, assisted by educational guides I created for them. My work with seniors and their families led me to obtaining an advanced accreditation so I could better specialize in their transitioning needs. 

With also many years working as a legal assistant dealing in cases related to domestic relations, civil, personal injury, and workers’ compensation, I gained a high exposure to the many facets of the complex legal world. 

I ventured into estate planning for personal reasons, but quickly found the information available to be confusing and overwhelming. Hearing the same frustration voiced by many others motivated me to create a guide to help people overcome the stumbling blocks that keep them from moving forward. Backed by my 25 plus years in the real estate and legal worlds, my focus was simple: create a book that presents this topic in a way that everyone can understand and walks them through the process to reach their goal.

When I’m not engaged in activities to empower others to create their estate plans, I enjoy spending quality time with family and friends, near and far. Based in the beautiful Pacific NW, I treasure the joy of its exploration on foot, bike, or kayak, and when indoors can often be found immersed in the fascinating world of genealogy research, discovering new living relatives, and documenting the lives and history of those who have passed.