Have you thought about how you'd like to pass along your money and other property after you die? Have you put those thoughts into legally valid documents designed to carry out your intentions? Or is this something you’ve been meaning to do for years and have not gotten around to? Estate planning is an act of generosity toward oneself and others. Toward oneself because the process includes planning for who would manage your finances and health care decision-making if you were ever to become incapacitated. Toward others because you want the material fruits of your life to pass smoothly to your loved ones and favorite charities.

Sara Diamond, an estate planning, probate and trust administration lawyer in Berkeley, offers a 90-minute consultation. You can use this time to begin the process of making an estate plan, to ask questions and get informed. Or, if you've made a will or trust some time ago, you can use this consultation time to have Sara review your documents and discuss any changes you might want to make at this time.