Tassma Ann Powers

Tassma Ann Powers

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 28 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Casper, WY
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Business ... +2 more

141 South Center Street, Suite 500, Casper, WY

About Tassma

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Trusts 30%

26 years

30%
Business 20%

28 years

20%
Litigation 10%

28 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wyoming for 28 years

State: Wyoming

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 27 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1998

Dismissed

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Tassma Ann Powers

141 South Center Street, Suite 500, Casper, WY, 82601

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Tassma Ann Powers's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dan | May 8, 2015

A small "project" but very happy with the process and outcome

My mom has early/mid stage dementia and I wanted to get Durable Power of Attorney documents in place since my dad is ill and could pass at any time. Tassma and a paralegal (Shirley) met with us and very efficiently got these documents lined up and signed. They also suggested we do a Living Will and H...IPAA document, which we did. Not only was this a pretty quick process (and very reasonably priced) but I also greatly appreciated the patience and empathy Tassma and Shirley showed in their interactions with my mom. For additional estate planning needs I will have no hesitation in going to Tassma for these. Highly recommended.

Posted by anonymous | December 26, 2014

Excellent Lawyer

I would highly recommend Tassma Powers especially for any LLC, Corporation and definitely for setting up trusts. She explains things well and has wonderful staff that has helped me when she is not available.

Posted by Kim | December 9, 2014

Takes care of her clients!

My father's health was failing quickly, and he did not have his legal paperwork in order. He was extremely worried about my mom, as his will was completed. Tassma Powers unselfishly visited the hospital very late one night to complete legal paperwork which eased his mind before his passing. In add...ition, Tassma took care of my mother's will as well to ensure she was taken care of after my dad's passing. Tassma Power's responsiveness is noteworthy, and her gracious professionalism is second to none.

Posted by Kera | October 18, 2012

Highly Recommended!

Tassma is extremely knowledgable and is a pleasure to work with! She has a wonderful way of communicating with her clients and being able to explain the complicated world of estate planning in simple, easy to understand terms. Upon meeting Tassma, my husband and I were instantly put at ease and we ...immediately felt that we could trust her completely. She worked with us to customize a plan to meet our financial needs and future goals. We were so impressed with her professionalism and ability to help us understand our plan that we have referred several friends and family members to her. I have also referred several of my clients to Tassma for their estate planning needs. In addition, I have had the pleasure of hearing Tassma speak about estate planning to large groups. She is just as terrific in front of a large group as she is one on one. I highly recommend anyone to work with Tassma!

Posted by Brian | August 13, 2012

Terrific, Brilliant!

I first retained Ms. Powers to assist with forming a complicated trust and then she assisted with a complicated contractual issue with a large local employer, and several real estate matters. She is extremely thorough, fair, honest, and brilliant with language. She distills complicated matters dow...n the true issues at hand, then, in organized fashion addresses each issue. I have been uniformly pleased with her performance, advice, and services in all matters. I highly recommend her as well as her firm. Her firm, through other attorneys, has also helped with some patent work of mine. I have also assisted other attorneys from this firm regarding medico-legal cases and insurance issues. In all cases I have found them to be adept, honest, intelligent, and forthright.

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Tassma Ann Powers's Lawyer Endorsements

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Randall Borkus

Trusts lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Tassma wholeheartedly. She is a brilliant attorney and a top notch person. She always has her clients best interests in mind and she is one of the best asset protection minds I have had the good fortune to meet!"

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Ronald Burdge

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I heartily endorse and recommend attorney Powers. With over 15 years of solid experience behind her, her honors graduation from Cannon Trust School, certification as a trust-financial adviser, and membership in Wealth Counsel, along with her Avvo.com published answers and two very nicely done Legal Guides published, one thing should be crystal clear - she knows the law and how to make sure that your assets are taken care of for maximum benefit to you and your heirs. When I started out in law I learned very quickly that the complexity and difficulties in Estate Planning took a special knack to learn and master. She has it. That's why I say that if you have an Estate Planning or Estate Law question, she is your answer. Period."

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Marty Oblasser

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tassma Powers is an excellent resource for attorneys and clients alike. I have had the opportunity to participate in numerous seminars where Tassma was the featured speaker. While presenting on complex areas of the law, Tassma had the ability to relay the information in a meaningful way that was also understandable to those who were not knowledgeable in that particular area of the law. It is evident that Tassma is well versed in the areas of gift & estate tax, values-based planning, wills, trusts, planning for affluent families, business entities and succession planning, reals estate, family limited partnership planning and limited liability company planning. Additionally, it is unmistakable that her practice focuses around the needs of her clients. Tassma’s first priority is to advance the goals of her clients in a way that best fits their family dynamics. Tassma’s clients are always well served because of her extensive knowledge concerning the law and her passion for her practice."

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Deborah Shugart

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. As an example of Tassma Powers' excellent legal skills, Tassma and I were involved in a contentious case involving a dispute over the interpretation of contract terms and responsibilities, Tassma maintained the utmost level of professionalism while providing strong advocacy and protection for her client. Her high level of professionalism and her exceptional understanding of this area of the law served her client well."

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Rick Koehmstedt

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tassma is an incredible estate planning attorney. I continue to be amazed by her knowledge and creativity!"

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Randall Borkus

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Kari Coultis

Estate planning lawyer

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Marty Oblasser

Estate planning lawyer

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J. Barbe

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Traci Mears

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Rick Koehmstedt

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2012

20 Under 40, Casper Star Tribune

2012

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Honors Graduate, Cannon Trust School

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Partner, Schwartz Bon Walker & Studer

1999 - 2008

Partner, Perkins & Powers PC

1999 - 1999

Associate, Blood, Perkins & Warnick

1997 - 1999

Clerk, Seventh Judicial District Court, Wyoming

Associations

2014 - Present

National Association of Estate Planners and Councils

Estate Planning Specialist

2014 - Present

National Association of Estate Planners and Councils

Accredited Estate Planner

2012 - Present

Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners

TEP

2012 - Present

American Bankers Association

CTFA

2011 - Present

Central Wyoming Estate Planning Council

President

2010 - Present

Wyoming State Bar Association, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Section

Vice President

2008 - Present

Make A Wish Foundation of Wyoming

President

2007 - Present

Advisors Forum

Member

2005 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

1997 - Present

Wyoming State Bar Association

Member

2001 - 2004

Natrona County Bar Association

Past President

Sample of Legal Cases

PULLAR v. HUELLE,

Successful

Lieberman v. Wyoming.com LLC, 2000 WY 117 11 P.3d 535 (2000)

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Education

2012

Cannon Trust School

1997

University of Wyoming College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Wyoming

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Teton Institute

Planning with Trusts & LLCs

2014

Wyoming LEAD

Estate Planning

2014

Trusts 101 Trusts 101

2014

CLE

Business Succession: Passing the Torch

2013

Young Lawyers Section

Creating a Client-Centered Practice

2013

WY Women's Ag Symposium

Estate Planning Panel

2012

Rendezvous 2012 Empowering Trustee

2012

L.E.A.D.

Estate Planning

2012

Estate Administration Procedures: Why Each Step Is Important Estate Administration

2011

2011

Member Retreat

Estate Planning Update

Publications

2012

Wyoming Lawyer Portability

2012

Wealthcounsel Quarterly Why Wyoming

1997

Wyoming Land & Water Law Review Vol. XXXII, No. 2 Partnership Taxation & The LLC: " Check Out Check the Box Entity Classification"

Languages

English

Activity

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