I'd been working in estate planning for a while, but the work became deeply personal when my brother passed away unexpectedly without any planning documents in place. That same month, my elderly mother's health began declining, and suddenly my family was facing two crises at once—settling my brother's estate with no roadmap and scrambling to organize everything for my mother's long-term care, including the maze of the Medicare system.

Those experiences transformed how I think about legacy. It's not just about having documents. It's about creating a plan that protects your family from unnecessary stress, confusion, and conflict when they're already grieving or overwhelmed. I realized that most people want to leave their loved ones in good shape—they just don't know where to start or how all the pieces fit together.

That's why I partnered with Ericken to create Stewardship MAP. Stewardship isn't just a buzzword for us—it's the recognition that everything we have is entrusted to us to manage well and pass on wisely. It means taking initiative in your relationships, proactively casting vision for your family's future, and organizing the practical details that make that vision possible. Our focus is helping you integrate your legal, financial, and digital life so your family isn't left guessing. My passion is helping people build multi-generational legacies—not just transferring assets, but passing on vision, values, and a unified family. Because when you've watched what happens without a plan, you understand: the greatest gift you can give your family is clarity.