Johanna Pickel

JOHANNA A. PICKEL LLC ESTATE AND ELDER LAW
https://johannapickel.com/

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

Licensed States: Montana, New Mexico

What to expect from Johanna Pickel

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 Johanna Pickel

Hello, my name is Johanna Pickel I became a Personal Family Lawyer, because I have dedicated my career to serving others, specifically families, people with disabilities, and my country.

Prior to starting my law firm in Estate Planning, I served with the United States Air Force as an assistant Judge Advocate General (JAG) for almost seven years. I was a veteran of the Iraq conflict, and my last military assignment was as an instructor for the Air Force Academy.

After separating from the Air Force, I decided to focus on estate planning, special needs planning, and elder law. I received my LL.M. (Masters in Law) in Estate Planning and Elder Law from the Western New England University.

Before I went to law school, I focused on serving people with disabilities, with a Masters of Art in Special Education. I taught high school special education for two years. After teaching, I began law school at the University of New Mexico.

As an “old” mom (I had children in my 40s) of my amazing children Seren and David and a winding career path, I know how life can change throughout a lifetime, and I love assisting families create then develop their estate plan as their life evolves.

I am passionate about assisting families create catered estate plans that meet their specific unique needs, helping them preserve wealth, meet any needs for a child or family member with special needs, and avoiding family conflicts.

Testimonials

“Our parents selected Johanna Pickel’s law practice in 2016…My dad passed in 2018 and my mother in 2020.…and [she] still provides any assistance we need…Our family would highly recommend her and her firm.” – Donna M.

“Phone calls are returned promptly. Questions get answered in a manner I can understand…I’ve never had such an easy experience with an attorney, and I hope it continues for many years. I highly recommend her office.” – Judith A.

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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.