Ashley Thompson

BEAUTIFUL LIFE ESTATE PLANNING, A PROFESSIONAL LEGAL CORPORATIO
https://beautifullifeestateplanning.com/

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

Licensed States: California

What to expect from Ashley Thompson

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 Ashley Thompson

Ashley was born in Santa Cruz and grew up in Scotts Valley. Ashley founded Beautiful Life Estate Planning on the belief that the traditional practice of law is often flawed, designed to escalate conflict or be purely transactional. Ashley has chosen to be different, and has implemented a unique method for serving families by educating and empowering them to make informed decisions that best align with their individual needs, goals, and objectives. Her mission is to help clients pass on more than just their money and she encourages others to think of estate planning as the best way to live a full and meaningful life.

Before founding Beautiful Life Estate Planning, Ashley spent seven years practicing as a litigator. Disillusioned with the law, Ashley took a leave of absence from her legal career to walk dogs and bake at a local bakery. After two years away, Ashley returned to the law to serve clients in a more humane way that keeps families out of court and out of conflict. A proud aunt, Ashley understands the importance of estate planning from both the perspective of a loving family member and an experienced trial attorney. When not dedicating time to her estate planning clients, Ashley enjoys playing with her nephew, running in Henry Cowell, and baking cookies.

Ashley graduated Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude with college honors from UCLA in 2009. Ashley received her Juris Doctor from UCLA School of Law in 2012.

Testimonials

“Ashley made a ‘boring or hard’ topic feel manageable and fun.” – Whitney T.

“Ashley is very thorough, professional and hands down one of the most genuinely kind and caring individuals I have ever had the opportunity to work with!” – Irma F.

“Ashley made a daunting task (estate planning) easy, comfortable and comprehensible for me and my family.” – Shawn T.

“I highly and confidently recommend Ashley.” – Melania H.

“Great service and amazing person!” – Kyle S.

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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.