Suzanne R. Fanning

A friend of mine, whose children I've helped raise for the past six years, asked if I would be willing to become guardian for her two young girls. Two years prior, I had the pleasure of working with Ms. Fanning in order to establish Power of Attorney for these children and had had a great experience ...with her, so I reached out to her again. Unfortunately, the guardianship process did not turn out to be as simple as originally expected. However, every step of the way, Ms. Fanning handled things with grace and confidence, helping me to feel more confident as well. It was clear that she was, first and foremost, dedicated to the protection and well-being of the children, which was what was most important to me. Throughout the process, Ms. Fanning fielded several questions from me as this was all new, and even encouraged me to reach out “just for reassurance” as the process became overwhelming at times. On several occasions, I spoke with Ms. Fanning’s office staff and they always handled my questions with professionalism and kindness. I would wholeheartedly recommend Ms. Fanning to anyone looking for a wise, yet caring, attorney.

Ms. Fanning is the attorney for you if you are seeking a kind, friendly, approachable professional whose knowledge of probate, trusts, and estate planning is unparalleled. Ms. Fanning has prepared documents for me over the past few years. During this time, she has presented an array of legal o...ptions to me, each of which was accompanied by a thorough but understandable analysis of pros and cons. Her written expression has always exceeded my expectations, as her documents are thorough, precise, unambiguous, and insightful. Not only has Ms. Fanning been instructive and professional, but she has been very approachable and responsive. An added bonus is that working on such sensitive and confidential matters with Ms. Fanning is made unexpectedly pleasant.

After the death of my wife I turned to Susie to modify my will so it was appropriate for my new role as a widower. I had been married for 35 years to the love of my life. So this period in my life was difficult. Susie listened. She took the time to understand the loving dynamic that is my fam...ily relationship. She crafted a document that not only met my legal needs but captured the spirit of my family. An example of this is the language that she included that explained how my brother in law was not inheriting any of my assets not out of malice but because his financial situation was so good that it was a decision he and I had made together. That we both felt the money could better serve other members of my family. Since crafting my will I have turned to Susie many times for guidance as I make this transition to my new life. I will be returning soon to work with her to make further modifications to my will and estate. I can without hesitation recommend her to anyone who needs advice legal and otherwise.

My first consultation with Suzanne was by telephone, and I had several questions to ask her regarding administration of a complex Trust. I never felt rushed or limited to the amount of questions I asked. She had a grasp on my issues right away, and explained things clearly and thoroughly and didn't... charge me anything. I knew from that initial consultation she was the person I wanted to consult further regarding details of the Trust. Suzanne is such a friendly, warm person that I was totally relaxed during our meeting and I was amazed at the exceptional level of her expertise and clear explanations. During my lifetime I have had consultations with and trusts written by three other Trust attorneys, so when I say she is exceptional, it is with first-hand comparison.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Ms. Fanning regarding a complicated guardianship case regarding my autistic child. An emotional subject for me, which Ms. Fanning handled with the utmost professionalism. In our conversation, Ms. Fanning shared her vast knowledge with compassion and kindness, ackno...wledged my position, and advised me not only of my legal rights, but also of the best way to move forward personally now and in the future. Highly recommend.