Trusts

I am an attorney specializing in estate planning, probates, trust administrations, trust petitions, and conservatorships. I approach each client matter with the highest standards of diligence, integrity, and professionalism. I love my work! I listen to my clients and aim to make their experience as smooth and effortless as possible. I attended UC Berkeley Law School and have advanced degrees from Oxford University and Harvard University. Beyond the office, I enjoy sewing, reading, cooking, and hanging out with my family.

My passion for helping people started in childhood when I traveled with my father, a country doctor, to visit ill and elderly patients. Unknowing to my father, his care and attention to the needs of patients taught me how to help my clients. I have been married for over 30 years. My life-long hobby is magic. I am a Magician Member of the Academy of Magical Arts at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. I enjoy performing magic several times a year at the close-up tables located throughout the Magic Castle. I graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School (January 1996), Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, fifth in my class of over 200. My undergraduate degrees are from Regis College (May 1986), Cum Laude, with a double bachelors in Accounting and Business Administration. My professional licenses are Certified Public Accountant (Nevada 1990); Attorney at Law, Nevada (1996) and Colorado (1997). I am also a Bar Member of the United States Supreme Court and Tax Court. The focus of my law practice is to assist individuals to prepare for and navigate life changing events with estate and business planning, trust and probate litigation, accounting and tax planning and preparation.

At Cauthen, Oldham & Associates, P.A., we have been helping people with a wide variety of legal issues since 1972. Attorney David E. Cauthen formerly served as an Assistant State Attorney and as a City Attorney for Umatilla. Serving in those roles and the decades he has spent helping people has taught him how to build highly effective cases. He uses his experience to create tailored solutions that truly help his clients through the most difficult and complex situations. Attorney David E. Cauthen understands how life-changing the consequences of these cases can be. With more than 40 years of experience, you can be confident in how he handles your case. He has extensive experience and knowledge in a number of practice areas. He will bring this expertise to any negotiating table or courtroom and advocate for you at every step. With Mr. Cauthen on your side, your case will have the best chance for success. Hiring a lawyer like Mr. Cauthen is the first step to success in your legal situation. Schedule a consultation with us today, and we can guarantee reasonable rates, personalized solutions and constant accessibility.

Mitchell Sherman is a practicing attorney in the state of Florida, handling Real Estate and Estate Cases.

Jacqueline Ferris MacLaren serves Columbus and the central Ohio residents with estate planning, estate and probate administration, wills and trusts, equine law, small business law, and real estate property law. Jacqueline began her legal career at the Franklin County Municipal Court as a law clerk. At the Franklin County Municipal Court, Jacqueline worked closely with the magistrates and judges while researching and drafting opinions on legal issues before the court. Jacqueline enjoys working with families and educating individuals on the estate planning process. Jacqueline’s personal time is spent with her family and horses. Jacqueline was born and raised with Arabian horses and continues to actively participate on the local, regional and national levels with the Arabian Horse Association and the National Show Horse Registry. Jacqueline’s career highlight to-date came in 2009, when she and her Half-Arabian gelding, Great Days of Honor, went U.S. Arabian and Half-Arabian National Champion in Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure Maturity Horse. In addition to showing, Jacqueline and her family continue to breed and raise Arabian and Half-Arabian horses in Johnstown, Ohio. The MacLaren Law LLC office is located in beautiful New Albany, Ohio.

Washington estate planning attorney Matthew M. Luedke has become a trusted advocate for families seeking clarity, protection, and long-term security. Serving clients across the state as the managing attorney of Elevated Estate Planning, P.S., Matthew leads a respected, client-centered practice dedicated to helping individuals preserve what matters most: their assets, autonomy, and their loved ones' futures. For over a decade, Matthew has dedicated his career to guiding families through some of life's most significant legal decisions. His practice spans the full spectrum of estate planning and elder law, including wills and trusts, powers of attorney, estate tax planning, Medicaid and long-term care strategies, elder law matters, and probate and estate administration. His work reflects a deep commitment to ensuring that every client receives a plan tailored to their unique goals and challenges. Matthew's legal journey is defined by his focus on protection, preparation, and peace of mind. He has helped countless families navigate complex issues, including rising long-term care costs, incapacity planning, wealth transfer strategies, and the intricate requirements of probate. Whether addressing elder law concerns or crafting comprehensive estate plans, he approaches each case with precision, empathy, and an unwavering dedication to doing what is right for his clients. Matthew earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law and is a member of the Washington State Bar Association. He is additionally recognized as a Washington Super Lawyer, a distinction that reflects his professionalism, client focus, and excellence in the field of estate planning and elder law. Today, Matthew remains a respected presence in the legal community and a trusted resource for families seeking peace of mind in uncertain times. His dedication to thoughtful planning, client education, and personalized service continues to shape the strong reputation of Elevated Estate Planning, P.S.

After practicing in the San Diego area for over 20 yeas, Joe founded Lavelle Law Group because he sensed a need for a small personal service law firm that truly cared about their clients. A decade later and he knows it was the right thing to do as LLG has helped so many people and businesses over the years. Joe has been married for 33 years to the same wonderful lady and they have 2 children. Joe has coached at the youth level in several sports for 20+ years, and enjoys volunteering for charities such as the wonderful Challenged Athletes Foundation (based in San Diego) and Amputee Surf. The will to never give up, overcome any challenge and enjoy life as best you are able are life lessons challenged Athletes have shown Joe and truly inspired Joe like nothing else.

Attorney Michelle Reyes, Esq. earned her Juris Doctor degree from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University in Long Island, New York. She is licensed in the State of Florida, the Federal Middle District of Florida, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the Federal District of Puerto Rico. She is also an approved FINRA arbitrator. She has more than 15 years of experience in legal areas including immigration, criminal defense, family law, contracts, policy, compliance and regulations. She currently mainly practices immigration law in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Being a licensed attorney is Atty. Reyes' second career. Before law school, she worked as a Vice President in a Fortune 500 company within the financial sector in its global vendor compliance department where she was responsible for contract review and management, regulatory compliance policies, and vendor management for 7 years before she decided to attend law school. While in law school, she was the Editor-in-Chief of the American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel (ACTEC) Law Journal, the President of the International Law Society, and the Secretary of the Latin American Law Student Association (LALSA). She was sponsored by the International Academy of Family Lawyers where she spent significant time in the United Kingdom (London and Leeds) and was mentored by high profile international family lawyers. She also worked in immigration law firms, participated in the criminal defense and immigration law clinics, and clerked for a local judge in Huntington, NY. She was also a merit scholar recipient, a Puerto Rico Bar Association scholarship recipient and a Kadane Fellow. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Certificate in International Studies, and Certificate in Cuban Studies from the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL as a Bright Futures Scholar and Verizon Scholar. While in university, she studied abroad in Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic. During her free time, she is involved in local non-profits, including her own, 100xPR or providing services to pro bono immigration organizations. She is a mother to two boys, two rescue dogs (a white German Shepherd and a Chihuahua Dachshund), is a proud wife, is an avid reader and enjoys a healthy and active lifestyle.

Mr. Doenges is a problem solver who has a great passion for helping people. He understands that anticipating risk in a business deal can be difficult, and he has helped many clients craft agreement terms that protect their interests. Moreover, although few like to think about it, we all need to make arrangements for what happens to our assets when we're gone; here, Mr. Doenges can help you create the right strategy to pass your assets to your loved ones by utilizing a will, a trust, life insurance, or other tools to achieve your estate goals. Mr. Doenges divides his time between Minnesota and Taiwan, but is always ready to jump on a video call at his clients' convenience. He looks forward to working with you!