Jan Forker Cummins

Jan did an outstanding in reviewing and preparing both my parents estate plan and then my own. She prepared a Special Needs Estate Plan for my parents which was very complex and involved very sensitive and emotional family issues. She not only handled the legal aspects, but counseled us in a very ...personal way which enabled us to move forward and make some very necessary provisions. After having worked with Jan through the process of creating my parent's plan, I immediately contacted her after my parent's plan was complete to review my own trust and estate plan which was enacted after my husband passed away. Jan immediately spotted some issues which needed to be taken care of, and we worked together to create a new plan which protects both me and my 13 year old daughter in a much more effective way. Having worked with two other law firms in the creation of both my parent's first estate plan and my own first trust and estate plan, the difference with Jan is MORE than apparent. She brings a personal approach to estate law that is sadly missing from other firms. She takes the time to truly get to know her clients and create a personal relationship with them. She isn't just the attorney that created my trust - she is part of my support system and I know I can reach out at any time with questions. I could not have been more pleased with Jan. She is the BEST of the best. I wholeheartedly recommend her!!!!!

I worked with Jan to create my will and trust after my divorce. She was matter of fact and very thorough in the process. Since I have known Jan for many years I can attest to her honesty and diligence to the law, and willingness to tell someone when they are wrong. Like many, I can be biased by my ow...n ideas. Jan has solid legal perspective and always kept my goals in mind, talking me through the facts and legal issues to make a good decision. I’m glad I worked with Jan. She covered all the angles, from how my assets were registered with my financial company to ensuring the legal language fit with the changing relationships of family members and everything else. Thanks, Jan!

During this past year, Jan has been a tremendous help to me. After the death of my husband in January, I appreciated that she not only had the knowledge and experience necessary to handle the estate, but also was someone I could trust to keep my best interests in mind. I did not know Jan before enter...ing into this business relationship with her, and I feel fortunate to have found her.

I should say right up front that Jan Cummins is my sister, and of course I have known her all of my life. I have always known her to be scrupulously honest and upstanding, and I would be very surprised to hear anyone claim otherwise. A few years ago, my wife and I retained Jan to put together an ...estate plan for us. She asked many questions about our assets and our preferences for actions to be taken upon our death. She produced a package that is very thorough and complete which includes a revocable trust, wills for both of us, deeds, distribution instructions, certifications, Durable Powers of Attorney for property management, health care, HIPAA, and more. We were impressed that once Jan had the necessary instructions and data, she efficiently blended our assets and desires into a comprehensive package which perfectly met our needs. We have been very satisfied with her work.