Julia M. Kearns Abbott

Many years ago I had chosen SS&B to help establish the first estate plan for my wife and I. Recently at the passing of my wife, I needed to update all of these plans. Obviously having just lost my wife of almost 40 years and having to pull out all of those documents that we had created together add...ed a bit of stress to a difficult time, added to the stress we had all been facing during the COVID pandemic of 2020. Attorney Abbott and her entire team not only helped direct me through all of the steps need to make my transition to this new estate plan, but also worked with me to be sure all of the questions were asked and answered thoughtfully knowing that my brain had difficulty focusing on almost anything, no less the redoing of my estate plans. Her calm and supporting presence though this made a difficult time bearable. She was working to support me not only to complete this new plan, but also as a person. She would take the time just to talk and not just dive into the needed work on the documents. She was the person, and they were the team that was needed for me to get through this most necessary process. I hope and doubt I may ever have to go through a situation like this in the future, but feel confident that I would immediately reach out to them if the need did arise.

Attorney Abbott, Julia, was excellent to work with. I first met Julia through Jane Does Well when she spoke to our group over Zoom. I was recently divorced and my father had just passed away. Julia's message to us about the importance of getting your affairs in order really resonated with me and t...herefore I hired her as my estate planner to draw up my Will and Trust. She was thorough and kind as she walked me through the process. I rest easy now knowing that my children are taken care of should anything happen to me (prematurely). I'd absolutely refer Attorney Abbott and her team to all my friends. Thank you!

Attorney Abbott was very professional in assisting us with our estate planning. She is knowledgeable and extremely professional. All work was completed in a very organized manner. She was accessible and responded to all questions and concerns via a phone call or email in a very timely manner. We are... grateful for her welcoming and kind demeanor with which she shared her expertise with us. Ms. Abbott is a true professional. We highly recommend her.

Julia helped me navigate through a fairly complex estate planning process including the associated wills and power of attorneys. Julia was instrumental in explaining my options and providing industry insight into what might be best for my specific circumstances. I have maintained a relationship wit...h Julia for 8 years since and we have made adjustments to the plan as necessary, including a number of proactive recommendations from her.