Sara Zivian Zwickl

Sara has been handling estate matters regarding inheritance and in the last few years, our estate plan. We have enjoyed working with her and really appreciated her sensible and practical approach. Her years of experience are evident both in her work product and the types of solutions she proposes. ... It's a pleasure to work with Sara and her staff. She coordinates well with our financial advisor and meets her time commitments.

Sara Zwickl was our mother's attorney whom we met when our family was in crisis. Our immediate feelings were of relief and comfort as we saw how kind and empathetic she was with each of us. Her expertise and gentle guidance make Sara the perfect attorney for families like ours with high emotions an...d delicate situations to sort through. Calm and wise, able to be tough when necessary and advocate for clients in the most trustworthy manner, Sara is funny and warm , very smart and very kind. Years after mom died we called on Ms. Zwickl once again as dad's circumstances declined, again she helped us navigate a challenging emotional time with kindness. Ms Zwickl is a lovely person and a great attorney to whom we will always be grateful.

Sara helped our family successfully navigate a difficult and divisive time at the end of my mother’s life. She is a consummate professional with a breadth of experience (I believe she’s seen it all!), knowledge, and understanding. Sara ensured that mom’s wishes were respected and when mom developed d...ementia, skillfully shielded her from a relative who was seeking to take advantage. Sara is clear and direct but, at the same time, kind and compassionate. Sara’s knowledge of the law and her caring approach set her apart. I absolutely recommend her without reservation.

Since my father had not left a will when he passed, what little I knew about estates was that I would need help with my father's. I contacted Sara by phone and we spoke briefly and set an appointment to speak in person. Sara was not the first attorney I spoke with but the first to interview with me. ...At the interview I explained why I needed her help, I also showed my limited knowledge of what was before me. By the end of the interview Sara agreed to help me through the probate process. In the following months Sara worked on my behalf with the court and advised me what was expected of me as the administer of the estate. Through the whole process there were times I felt overwhelmed with the "business" of settling his estate and sometimes became quite emotional over my personal loss. But, with kind words and a firm direction Sara kept me on track and focused. I guess that's why attorneys are called counselors. Finally, with Sara's continued support and guidance, things were at an end and the estate was dissolved. There are things that happen in life that happen to other people and you think, that's too bad. But when one of those things happens to you you think, how will I get through this. I don't know how things would have turned out with someone other than Sara, I don't need to think about it. Sara was the best possible attorney for me to have helping me with her hard work, her knowledge and experience and her empathy. I plan on having Sara help with my estate planning since having experienced this ordeal once, I do not want to leave something like this to my loved ones.

Top marks! Sara has been my attorney for the past 24 years and I am forever grateful to the person who recommended her when I was first in need. Always on top of things, always ready with advice or direct action on my behalf. Plus, she is funny, unflappable, gracious and generous in spirit. She's my ...attorney but also my friend.