Elizabeth Smith

LIZ SMITH LAW
https://lizsmithlaw.com/

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

Licensed States: Alaska

What to expect from Elizabeth Smith

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 Elizabeth Smith

Hi. I’m Liz Smith. When I started my own law practice, I knew I wanted to practice law differently. That is why I became a Personal Family Lawyer.

I’m here to help Alaskan’s navigate the maze of legal and financial decisions you face around incapacity and death.

I focus on all aspects of estate planning including Kids Protection Planning, Business Advising, Special Need Planning, and Holistic Elder Care.

No matter your age or family structure, I will help you to design a plan that achieves your goals for your loved ones today and for years to come.

I also provide business advising for a select number of businesses. This holistic approach helps businesses achieve their next level of growth, whether that’s getting off the ground, moving from 3 to 5 million, or getting systems in place to free up more of the owners time!

I graduated near the top of my class at Vermont Law School and spent over nine years working for the State of Alaska, including as an Assistant Public Defender and Assistant Attorney General. I took pride in serving the State, but I find private practice a far better fit. I love to meet and serve our clients and I love providing an amazing work environment for our employees.

On a personal note, I live in Juneau with my husband and our two dogs. When not working you can find us travelling the world, or you might find me training for my next Ironman triathlon.

Testimonials

The experience was great! Everything was made easy for me. I understood each step of the process! I especially appreciated the reminders for appointments. ~ Laura W.

Informative, helpful, courteous, prompt, positive. ~ Angelo S.

It’s a great team. You are supported by both Liz Smith and her staff. It’s a wraparound service. ~Denise K.

I enjoyed Liz and her staff and was satisfied with the estate planning experience. ~ Pete H.

Liz Smith and her team gave us peace of mind that we have our end-of-life plans in place. We were able to accomplish all business virtually and recommend their professional, knowledgeable services to our friends in Southeast Alaska. ~Mike and Laurie S.

I was very pleased with my experience with Liz Smith Law. Information was presented clearly, and questions were answered promptly. ~ Sam K.

I am thoroughly satisfied with this process, and despite its complexity of the topic and the Covid restrictions, Liz was able to smoothly manage it for me. ~ Mike G.

Schedule a Consultation

THE PERSONAL FAMILY LAWYER PROMISE

What makes PFL lawyers different?

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.