New Practice, Same Values

It’s been nearly a year since I sent the last issue of Bluebird Monthly(ish) and, in that time, Bluebird Law has undergone a metamorphosis; no longer offering divorce and custody litigation services and instead offering prenup, estate planning, and probate.  

When I founded Bluebird Law more than five years ago, my goals were simple: to serve real people in my community and to create a fulfilling legal practice for myself. I knew that if I stayed at a law firm,  I would not only burn out, but also would also lose my connection to the work.  

What I didn’t know then was that finding that connection in family law would bring challenges to my wellness. While I developed relationships with my clients and learned the ins and outs of their relationships and their families to help them achieve their goals in court, I began borrowing from the time I needed for rest and connection to my own family to defend and prosecute emergency motions, to put out the many fires that arise during litigation, and to
work into the small hours of the morning perfecting trial strategy. 

After taking a break from divorce and custody litigation for a few months, I realized that work no longer allowed me to live my values in my personal life. 

While there are things I miss about helping clients through the tough times of litigation, helping folks with prenups, estate planning, and probate has allowed me to provide clients advice, legal protection, and planning for their legacies while also taking care of myself. 

I am so grateful for my clients, my collaborators, and my new mentors as I navigate this change. 

If you or a family member is getting married, thinking about your estate plans, or in need of help administering a loved one’s estate, I hope you’ll consider working with me. 

Sincerely,
Shannon

The Case for Estate Planning After Divorce

The last thing anyone wants to do after getting divorced is talk to another lawyer.  

While I understand that (believe me), I also know that divorce can be a time to take stock of who and what matters to you. There is no better way to ensure that the people and causes you love are taken care of -- both financially and with trusted caregivers -- than by making clear plans for what will happen when you die or become disabled.  

Plus, you have your financial spreadsheets already done, so you’ll be able to save yourself from duplicating those efforts.  

And if you’re not quite ready to create your estate plans yet, no problem. But make sure you take your ex off all your beneficiary designations, life insurance (unless required by court order), and powers of attorney. 

If you have questions, feel free to schedule a free consultation with me at bluebird-law.com.