Melissa Yoest, Esq.

Personal Introduction

Hello! I’m Melissa Yoest, Esq., your neighborhood Personal Family Lawyer ® and I’m so looking forward to supporting you with our heart-centered methodology to give you absolute clarity and peace of mind toward the decisions that lead to a life worth living and a legacy worth leaving. We’ll look at your family dynamics, inventory your assets (and even possibly help you see you have more than you think you do), and then consider the state’s plan for you and the people you love, based on your unique situation. By facing death in this way, and getting clear on your legal and financial reality, you are able to make life and death choices with a clarity that may have eluded you in the past. We call this process Life & Legacy Planning because we don’t just help you choose between a will or trust (though we do that too), but also empower you to take control of your life, clarify your aspirations, and leave a lasting impact that aligns with your values and goals. Most importantly, you will have the assurance of knowing your loved ones won’t be left with a mess, and that they will be able to make aligned decisions for you, when needed. I’m here to be your trusted advisor who helps you make the very best personal, financial, and legal decisions for your family throughout your lifetime. I will guide you now, and then be there for your loved ones when you can’t be, supporting them during a time that could be the most impactful of their lives. In short, my sole focus is to help families stay out of court and conflict in the event of the death or disability of a loved one, and create lives worth living and legacies worth leaving. As your Personal Family Lawyer ® I’d love to start helping you plan for the people you love and everything else you care about today. I look forward to meeting you!