Owner & Managing Attorney
Sarah is a Legacy and Estate Planning Attorney, specializing in wills, trusts, and philanthropy. She graduated from University of Colorado with a law degree concentrated in estate planning, federal gift and estate tax, and tax-exempt entities and has worked with individuals, families, and entities for over a decade. In addition to Sarah’s legal practice, she has implemented fundraising and outreach campaigns for a variety of organizations and facilitated nonprofit entity formation, governance, and planned giving. Drawing from her expertise in charitable work, Sarah brings a unique perspective to her work, crafting roadmaps to protect the people and values we hold dear.
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Philosophy
Sarah’s goal is to design an experience for her clients that is truly approachable and unique. She is passionate about enabling individuals to express love through action, using estate planning, philanthropy, and other resources. Collaborating with her clients to proactively navigate life’s transitions, challenging family dynamics, and daunting conversation around death, Sarah is fueled by a deep appreciation of family and community, in all shapes and forms, and the legacies we leave behind. She believes in transparent billing and offers flat-fees and unbundled services to meet urgent needs and keep costs low. She is flexible and accessible, adapting quickly to utilize technology as the world evolves. Her primary goal is to support and accommodate her clients’ busy, ever-changing lives.
Community
Sarah was born and raised in Colorado and enjoys embracing all that this beautiful state has to offer. She lives in Park Hill with her wife, their two daughters, and labradoodle, and finds joy in carving fresh powder, experiencing live music, and especially travel and culinary adventures. Sarah is a mother, a wife, a daughter, sister, and granddaughter. Family means the world to her, so she understands the last thing anyone wants to think about is possible harm or facing unexpected difficulties. Sarah is reassured knowing that her family has a plan and feels fortunate to advise her clients about protecting their loved ones too.
Sarah has been active as a member, volunteer, and advisor for various community-building organizations working on behalf of future generations. She has participated in leadership development programs and/or served in leadership roles on behalf of the following organizations:
- Rose Women’s Organization (Rose Community Foundation)
- Cobalt Lawyers’ Committee
- Planning Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains
- Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project
- Jewish Community Relations Council
- JEWISHcolorado Young Adult Department
Bar Admission & Education
- Colorado Bar, 2013 – present
- Colorado Law, Juris Doctorate, 2013
- Washington University in St. Louis, MA in Nonprofit Management, 2009
- Washington University in St. Louis, BA, Double Major in History and Middle Eastern Studies, 2008
Experience
- Life & Legacy Planning, Ltd., Denver, CO, Contract Attorney, 2021-Present
- Hoffman Nies Dave, LLP, Greenwood Village, CO, Associate, 2017-2019
- Momentum, Denver, CO, Manager of External Relations, 2016-2017
- Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, Denver, CO, Manager of Major Gifts, 2014-2016
- GLBT Community Center, Denver, CO, Legal Intern, 2012-2013
- Byron R. White Center for the Study of American Constitutional Law, Boulder, CO, Educational Fellow, 2011-2012
Affiliations & Memberships
- Colorado Bar Association
- Denver Bar Association
- Trusts and Estates Section
- Solo Attorney and Small Firm Section
Awards & Recognition
- Colorado Super Lawyers, Rising Star 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025
- Colorado Law Outstanding LGBT Graduating Student 2013
