A better way to plan for the future.

Estate plans should be available to all families that want to build a better future for their children. Our life-focused practice allows us to provide purposeful and cost-effective plans for our clients.

Our approach

We provide affordable 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.

Our services

  • Wills & Trusts

  • Nominations of Guardianship for Minor Children

  • Power of Attorney Documents

  • Advance Healthcare Directives

Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future

Charitable giving is a central part of our practice. We are happy to assist clients seeking to build their charitable giving portfolios. Our charitable practice focuses on lifetime giving, which allows clients to have a transformational impact now. We work with our clients to understand the social and environmental causes that would be most meaningful to their unique passions and values.

 

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Our office is conveniently located in downtown Santa Monica. Schedule a consultation today.

During the consultation we will evaluate your individual goals to determine whether we are the best fit for your unique situation.

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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. In addition to her work as an estate planner, Kelly is the founder and CEO of Do Better Together, a nonprofit focused on social & environmental reform.

Our blog

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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