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Ariane Sims

SEVEN GENERATIONS LAW
https://www.7generationslaw.com/

Areas of Focus: Kids Protection Planning, Life and Legacy Planning

Licensed States: California, New York

What to expect from Ariane Sims

  • A 15- minute introductory call to understand your goals and needs.
  • 2-Hour Working Life & Legacy Planning Session: A comprehensive look at your current family dynamics and your assets, including a comprehensive inventory of everything you have so none of it is ever lost.
  • Education on how the law impacts your family and assets, focused specifically on your County, State and Country of residence.
  • A transparent discussion of your options to care for what matters most to you, no matter what happens. Planning options that work for you and the people you love. Relational, compassionate counsel to help you make "eyes wide open" choices for yourself and the people you love.
  • A clear plan (not just documents) for how your assets and those you love will be taken care of, throughout every stage of life, and in the event of your incapacity or death.

About Ariane Sims

Family, whether blood or chosen, is everything.

As a mom, I feel empowered knowing that, if anything were to happen to me, my young son would be cared for by the people I love and with the philosophies I value. And as a Personal Family Lawyer, I am fulfilled helping my clients protect their loved ones, preserve their personal legacies, and thoughtfully pass down the assets they’ve worked so hard to grow.

I founded my practice, Seven Generations Law, with the intention of helping clients craft customized estate plans that consciously reflect their wishes and achieve their goals – all in a warm and supportive environment. Calling on my previous experience that includes serving both global corporations (at Gibson, Dunn, & Crutcher LLP) and indigent clients (at New Mexico Legal Services), I pride myself on blending sophistication and compassion.

Educating my community about estate planning is very rewarding, and I regularly speak at both in-person and virtual events. I especially enjoy working with parents of minor children and unmarried couples, for whom planning is of particular importance.

In the spirit of sustaining a meaningful legacy for the generations to come, I proudly support three environmental and social justice charitable organizations through the profits of each plan.

Born and raised in New York City, I zigzagged across the country, earning my BA from Stanford, JD from Duke, and Sustainability Certificate from UCLA. I live in southern California with my partner, Miloš, and our two boys, Mateo (human) and Bodhi (canine).

Testimonials

#1
My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Ariane on our living trust. We loved Ariane’s process. She started by giving us a broad overview of what we could expect and made us feel comfortable every step of the way. She was knowledgeable, patient, and very thorough. She also answered each of our questions and explained all of our options in a manner that was very easy to understand.

What I found unique about Ariane is how she spent a significant amount of time getting to know my wife and I before getting started on our trust documents. She, of course, was focused on ensuring we put in place what we wanted, but she also genuinely cared about us and ensuring that our family was taken care of. Additionally, Ariane was so generous with her time and always worked around our schedule to find time to meet with us.

I highly recommend Ariane and Seven Generations Law to anyone looking to put in place a living trust or for other estate planning needs. She will make you feel comfortable with an otherwise difficult topic and answer any and all questions you have along the way.

– Julien K

#2
My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Ariane for our Living Trust. From the first day I met Ariane, I knew there was something different about her. She was warm, friendly, down to earth, super personable, and professional. I knew she would be our Estate Planning attorney when she shared her process and, most importantly, HOW she shared. She mentioned her “holistic approach,” including legacy interviews. I knew this was what I wanted, yet previously did not even know it. Most importantly when she sat down to explain her process, she really took the time to get to know us and it just felt like a conversation with a new wonderful and trustworthy friend. It was no different when she met with my husband and I for the first time as a couple.

Her process was straightforward and organized; she was available for questions and thoughtful in explaining everything and how our family could be impacted. She went above and beyond by looking into pieces of our current and future situation. She even followed up on pieces that she did not have to, but she was looking out for us.

I must say, I met with a variety of attorneys before Ariane. There wasn’t one who compared. I absolutely and wholeheartedly recommend Ariane Sims with Seven Generations Law to anyone.

My husband Joe also adds that “Ariane genuinely cares about her clients and interests, it’s not just a transaction.”

Thank you, Ariane!
– Debra B.

#3
I first met Ariane a few months after our sons were born and we became friends. Although I was little scared and uncomfortable for my husband and I to face doing our wills and set up a trust, I was sure that Ariane would do a great job and walk us through this new and kind of difficult process of planning for all kinds of life or death scenarios to help us protect our son and secure our assets. Once we decided to move forward, I was actually excited about the entire process and enjoyed our meetings. Ariane makes the process and this topic so much lighter by simply being who she is — so sweet, friendly. and funny. She is very knowledgeable and explained some of these difficult topics a few times to make sure we completely understood. I want all of my friends to work with her, because she is simply the best I can imagine to get the job done!

– Tina A.

#4
Although a bit of an unsettling reality to think about, building our Living Trust was at the forefront of my mind, looming over me day after day once my son was born. I needed not only to secure my assets but now I needed to make sure my child would be protected. And then I met Ariane. What a blessing and very satisfying experience! I didn’t know where to begin but she was so patient and thorough with us. She walked us throughout the entire process and made us feel comfortable and informed with our choices. And she did it all so effortlessly. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable, but she makes an uncomfortable topic an enjoyable process through her light-hearted meetings and “legacy interview” – which makes the Living Trust that much more meaningful. She even included our beloved dog! Now I can relax knowing that we have a plan in place that I feel connected to, complete with all documents and emergency contacts. Do yourself a favor and give Ariane, at Seven Generations Law, a call!

– Shawnea T.

#5
Last year during peak COVID time, I wanted to get all my affairs in order (living trust, will, child guardianship if I die, etc). I was referred to Ariane by a friend, and the whole experience was so educational and wonderful.

I knew NOTHING about a living trust, and she walked me through all the benefits and paperwork like a pro. She helped me secure all of the documents that I need in case of an untimely death. Because of her expertise, I feel ready for anything.

The most important thing about Ariane is that she is a mom, and she provides “a parent’s perspective” on what is needed to protect our children after our death.

Ariane is super professional, timely with all of her document completion, and she was so kind in helping explain the purpose of the whole process. She is definitely someone you can trust, and someone you want in your corner.

Highly recommend!

– Rosario L.

THE PERSONAL FAMILY LAWYER PROMISE

What makes PFL lawyers different?

  • Asset-1how-you-hire
    How you hire us.

    We begin with a comprehensive inventory of everything you own, and everyone you love, and consider it all in a working meeting, called a Family Wealth Planning Session, to guide you to clarify your financial life and legacy goals before we draft a single document.

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    How we plan.

    We work with you throughout every life stage to map out the most likely scenarios for you and the people you love, planning for each as your life, the law, and your assets change over time.

  • Asset-1what-we-protect
    What we protect.

    Our Life & Legacy Planning process ensures everything that matters most -- from your financial assets to your values, insights, stories and experience -- are captured and documented during your life and cared for over the generations to come.

  • Asset-1transparency
    What you see.

    Transparency in our process, and our fees … all of which are flat fees, agreed to in advance, based on your choices and with no surprises, ensuring we stay on the same side of the table - supporting you to make a lifetime of great decisions - every step of the way.

  • Asset-1DElivery
    How we deliver.

    Our systems help you get clear and organized, overcoming the exact issues that keep most estate plans from actually working when they are needed most. We help you leave your family with a gift of love, and not a mess.

  • Asset-1work-150x150
    How our plans work.

    One-and-done estate plans focused only on money are a recipe for a big mess. We help you throughout every stage of life and be there for the people you love, when you can’t be.

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Ariane Sims
Seven Generations Law
https://www.7generationslaw.com/