team-member

Sara Berkenwald

Bellevue, WA

Licensed for 12 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Probate

Language

English

About

Sara Kiviat Berkenwald is an attorney with the Bellevue firm of JGS, where she specializes in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, probate, taxation and charitable giving.Sara received her bachelor's degree from the University of Washington (with Honors), her law degree and master's in Business Administration from Seattle University School of Law (JD/MBA) and her LL.M (Taxation) from the University of Washington School of Law. Prior to joining JGS, Sara practiced as an associate with the law firm of Isenhour Bleck, PLLC in the areas of elder law and special needs trust planning. Sara serves on the Cardozo Society of Washington State Advisory Board and the Kline Galland Home Health and Hospice Professional Advisory Board. She and her husband have two young children.

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Probate

Language

English

Contact

Jeppesen Gray Sakai, PS10655 NE 4th St #801Bellevue, WA, 98004

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Yvonne
September 5, 2020

We were fortunate to have S.K.Berkenwald assist with my son's small trust inheritance from another state after his father died. The first attorney from another firm botched the job, but after 3 years of nothing we then found SKB who stepped in and thoroughly cleaned up the mess, filed the papers, and kept the trust from being locked until my son's 18th Birthday, which would have kept his half-brother from accessing his portion of the estate to enter into college. Wonderful energy, just terrific job all around. Thank you, Sara. We haven't forgotten what you did for us.

Judy
June 27, 2014

I was the PR and Trustee for a Special Needs Trust. After no family member was willing to help the heir I agreed to become involved. It was a year of 'no good deed goes unpunished" .Sara was excellent in keeping me informed. Quickly answered any questions I had and supportive down to the last detail. Sara is very professional, a good listener and clearly cares about her clients.

Joe
January 16, 2014

I have somewhat of a complex estate but Mrs Berkenwald handled my and my wife's wills quickly and professionally. She helped explain some of the legalese so a layperson could understand it. Her presentation was professional and I feel I can trust her with the important matters of estate planning. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to create or update their will or other estate documents.

anonymous
October 29, 2013

She helped me with my dilemma concerning my mother. She knew that this was a sensitive issue and that it would take a professional perspective to help me persuade her to give me power of attorney. She has continued to guide me through the rest of the estate planning.

Yvonne
September 5, 2020

We were fortunate to have S.K.Berkenwald assist with my son's small trust inheritance from another state after his father died. The first attorney from another firm botched the job, but after 3 years of nothing we then found SKB who stepped in and thoroughly cleaned up the mess, filed the papers, and kept the trust from being locked until my son's 18th Birthday, which would have kept his half-brother from accessing his portion of the estate to enter into college. Wonderful energy, just terrific job all around. Thank you, Sara. We haven't forgotten what you did for us.

Judy
June 27, 2014

I was the PR and Trustee for a Special Needs Trust. After no family member was willing to help the heir I agreed to become involved. It was a year of 'no good deed goes unpunished" .Sara was excellent in keeping me informed. Quickly answered any questions I had and supportive down to the last detail. Sara is very professional, a good listener and clearly cares about her clients.

Joe
January 16, 2014

I have somewhat of a complex estate but Mrs Berkenwald handled my and my wife's wills quickly and professionally. She helped explain some of the legalese so a layperson could understand it. Her presentation was professional and I feel I can trust her with the important matters of estate planning. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to create or update their will or other estate documents.

anonymous
October 29, 2013

She helped me with my dilemma concerning my mother. She knew that this was a sensitive issue and that it would take a professional perspective to help me persuade her to give me power of attorney. She has continued to guide me through the rest of the estate planning.

Yvonne
September 5, 2020

We were fortunate to have S.K.Berkenwald assist with my son's small trust inheritance from another state after his father died. The first attorney from another firm botched the job, but after 3 years of nothing we then found SKB who stepped in and thoroughly cleaned up the mess, filed the papers, and kept the trust from being locked until my son's 18th Birthday, which would have kept his half-brother from accessing his portion of the estate to enter into college. Wonderful energy, just terrific job all around. Thank you, Sara. We haven't forgotten what you did for us.

Judy
June 27, 2014

I was the PR and Trustee for a Special Needs Trust. After no family member was willing to help the heir I agreed to become involved. It was a year of 'no good deed goes unpunished" .Sara was excellent in keeping me informed. Quickly answered any questions I had and supportive down to the last detail. Sara is very professional, a good listener and clearly cares about her clients.

Joe
January 16, 2014

I have somewhat of a complex estate but Mrs Berkenwald handled my and my wife's wills quickly and professionally. She helped explain some of the legalese so a layperson could understand it. Her presentation was professional and I feel I can trust her with the important matters of estate planning. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to create or update their will or other estate documents.

anonymous
October 29, 2013

She helped me with my dilemma concerning my mother. She knew that this was a sensitive issue and that it would take a professional perspective to help me persuade her to give me power of attorney. She has continued to guide me through the rest of the estate planning.

Yvonne
September 5, 2020

We were fortunate to have S.K.Berkenwald assist with my son's small trust inheritance from another state after his father died. The first attorney from another firm botched the job, but after 3 years of nothing we then found SKB who stepped in and thoroughly cleaned up the mess, filed the papers, and kept the trust from being locked until my son's 18th Birthday, which would have kept his half-brother from accessing his portion of the estate to enter into college. Wonderful energy, just terrific job all around. Thank you, Sara. We haven't forgotten what you did for us.

Judy
June 27, 2014

I was the PR and Trustee for a Special Needs Trust. After no family member was willing to help the heir I agreed to become involved. It was a year of 'no good deed goes unpunished" .Sara was excellent in keeping me informed. Quickly answered any questions I had and supportive down to the last detail. Sara is very professional, a good listener and clearly cares about her clients.

Joe
January 16, 2014

I have somewhat of a complex estate but Mrs Berkenwald handled my and my wife's wills quickly and professionally. She helped explain some of the legalese so a layperson could understand it. Her presentation was professional and I feel I can trust her with the important matters of estate planning. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to create or update their will or other estate documents.

anonymous
October 29, 2013

She helped me with my dilemma concerning my mother. She knew that this was a sensitive issue and that it would take a professional perspective to help me persuade her to give me power of attorney. She has continued to guide me through the rest of the estate planning.

Yvonne
September 5, 2020

We were fortunate to have S.K.Berkenwald assist with my son's small trust inheritance from another state after his father died. The first attorney from another firm botched the job, but after 3 years of nothing we then found SKB who stepped in and thoroughly cleaned up the mess, filed the papers, and kept the trust from being locked until my son's 18th Birthday, which would have kept his half-brother from accessing his portion of the estate to enter into college. Wonderful energy, just terrific job all around. Thank you, Sara. We haven't forgotten what you did for us.

Judy
June 27, 2014

I was the PR and Trustee for a Special Needs Trust. After no family member was willing to help the heir I agreed to become involved. It was a year of 'no good deed goes unpunished" .Sara was excellent in keeping me informed. Quickly answered any questions I had and supportive down to the last detail. Sara is very professional, a good listener and clearly cares about her clients.

Joe
January 16, 2014

I have somewhat of a complex estate but Mrs Berkenwald handled my and my wife's wills quickly and professionally. She helped explain some of the legalese so a layperson could understand it. Her presentation was professional and I feel I can trust her with the important matters of estate planning. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to create or update their will or other estate documents.

anonymous
October 29, 2013

She helped me with my dilemma concerning my mother. She knew that this was a sensitive issue and that it would take a professional perspective to help me persuade her to give me power of attorney. She has continued to guide me through the rest of the estate planning.

Yvonne
September 5, 2020

We were fortunate to have S.K.Berkenwald assist with my son's small trust inheritance from another state after his father died. The first attorney from another firm botched the job, but after 3 years of nothing we then found SKB who stepped in and thoroughly cleaned up the mess, filed the papers, and kept the trust from being locked until my son's 18th Birthday, which would have kept his half-brother from accessing his portion of the estate to enter into college. Wonderful energy, just terrific job all around. Thank you, Sara. We haven't forgotten what you did for us.

Judy
June 27, 2014

I was the PR and Trustee for a Special Needs Trust. After no family member was willing to help the heir I agreed to become involved. It was a year of 'no good deed goes unpunished" .Sara was excellent in keeping me informed. Quickly answered any questions I had and supportive down to the last detail. Sara is very professional, a good listener and clearly cares about her clients.

Joe
January 16, 2014

I have somewhat of a complex estate but Mrs Berkenwald handled my and my wife's wills quickly and professionally. She helped explain some of the legalese so a layperson could understand it. Her presentation was professional and I feel I can trust her with the important matters of estate planning. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to create or update their will or other estate documents.

anonymous
October 29, 2013

She helped me with my dilemma concerning my mother. She knew that this was a sensitive issue and that it would take a professional perspective to help me persuade her to give me power of attorney. She has continued to guide me through the rest of the estate planning.

Yvonne
September 5, 2020

We were fortunate to have S.K.Berkenwald assist with my son's small trust inheritance from another state after his father died. The first attorney from another firm botched the job, but after 3 years of nothing we then found SKB who stepped in and thoroughly cleaned up the mess, filed the papers, and kept the trust from being locked until my son's 18th Birthday, which would have kept his half-brother from accessing his portion of the estate to enter into college. Wonderful energy, just terrific job all around. Thank you, Sara. We haven't forgotten what you did for us.

Judy
June 27, 2014

I was the PR and Trustee for a Special Needs Trust. After no family member was willing to help the heir I agreed to become involved. It was a year of 'no good deed goes unpunished" .Sara was excellent in keeping me informed. Quickly answered any questions I had and supportive down to the last detail. Sara is very professional, a good listener and clearly cares about her clients.

Joe
January 16, 2014

I have somewhat of a complex estate but Mrs Berkenwald handled my and my wife's wills quickly and professionally. She helped explain some of the legalese so a layperson could understand it. Her presentation was professional and I feel I can trust her with the important matters of estate planning. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to create or update their will or other estate documents.

anonymous
October 29, 2013

She helped me with my dilemma concerning my mother. She knew that this was a sensitive issue and that it would take a professional perspective to help me persuade her to give me power of attorney. She has continued to guide me through the rest of the estate planning.

Yvonne
September 5, 2020

We were fortunate to have S.K.Berkenwald assist with my son's small trust inheritance from another state after his father died. The first attorney from another firm botched the job, but after 3 years of nothing we then found SKB who stepped in and thoroughly cleaned up the mess, filed the papers, and kept the trust from being locked until my son's 18th Birthday, which would have kept his half-brother from accessing his portion of the estate to enter into college. Wonderful energy, just terrific job all around. Thank you, Sara. We haven't forgotten what you did for us.

Judy
June 27, 2014

I was the PR and Trustee for a Special Needs Trust. After no family member was willing to help the heir I agreed to become involved. It was a year of 'no good deed goes unpunished" .Sara was excellent in keeping me informed. Quickly answered any questions I had and supportive down to the last detail. Sara is very professional, a good listener and clearly cares about her clients.

Joe
January 16, 2014

I have somewhat of a complex estate but Mrs Berkenwald handled my and my wife's wills quickly and professionally. She helped explain some of the legalese so a layperson could understand it. Her presentation was professional and I feel I can trust her with the important matters of estate planning. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to create or update their will or other estate documents.

anonymous
October 29, 2013

She helped me with my dilemma concerning my mother. She knew that this was a sensitive issue and that it would take a professional perspective to help me persuade her to give me power of attorney. She has continued to guide me through the rest of the estate planning.

Yvonne
September 5, 2020

We were fortunate to have S.K.Berkenwald assist with my son's small trust inheritance from another state after his father died. The first attorney from another firm botched the job, but after 3 years of nothing we then found SKB who stepped in and thoroughly cleaned up the mess, filed the papers, and kept the trust from being locked until my son's 18th Birthday, which would have kept his half-brother from accessing his portion of the estate to enter into college. Wonderful energy, just terrific job all around. Thank you, Sara. We haven't forgotten what you did for us.

Judy
June 27, 2014

I was the PR and Trustee for a Special Needs Trust. After no family member was willing to help the heir I agreed to become involved. It was a year of 'no good deed goes unpunished" .Sara was excellent in keeping me informed. Quickly answered any questions I had and supportive down to the last detail. Sara is very professional, a good listener and clearly cares about her clients.

Joe
January 16, 2014

I have somewhat of a complex estate but Mrs Berkenwald handled my and my wife's wills quickly and professionally. She helped explain some of the legalese so a layperson could understand it. Her presentation was professional and I feel I can trust her with the important matters of estate planning. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to create or update their will or other estate documents.

anonymous
October 29, 2013

She helped me with my dilemma concerning my mother. She knew that this was a sensitive issue and that it would take a professional perspective to help me persuade her to give me power of attorney. She has continued to guide me through the rest of the estate planning.

Yvonne
September 5, 2020

We were fortunate to have S.K.Berkenwald assist with my son's small trust inheritance from another state after his father died. The first attorney from another firm botched the job, but after 3 years of nothing we then found SKB who stepped in and thoroughly cleaned up the mess, filed the papers, and kept the trust from being locked until my son's 18th Birthday, which would have kept his half-brother from accessing his portion of the estate to enter into college. Wonderful energy, just terrific job all around. Thank you, Sara. We haven't forgotten what you did for us.

Judy
June 27, 2014

I was the PR and Trustee for a Special Needs Trust. After no family member was willing to help the heir I agreed to become involved. It was a year of 'no good deed goes unpunished" .Sara was excellent in keeping me informed. Quickly answered any questions I had and supportive down to the last detail. Sara is very professional, a good listener and clearly cares about her clients.

Joe
January 16, 2014

I have somewhat of a complex estate but Mrs Berkenwald handled my and my wife's wills quickly and professionally. She helped explain some of the legalese so a layperson could understand it. Her presentation was professional and I feel I can trust her with the important matters of estate planning. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to create or update their will or other estate documents.

anonymous
October 29, 2013

She helped me with my dilemma concerning my mother. She knew that this was a sensitive issue and that it would take a professional perspective to help me persuade her to give me power of attorney. She has continued to guide me through the rest of the estate planning.

Yvonne
September 5, 2020

We were fortunate to have S.K.Berkenwald assist with my son's small trust inheritance from another state after his father died. The first attorney from another firm botched the job, but after 3 years of nothing we then found SKB who stepped in and thoroughly cleaned up the mess, filed the papers, and kept the trust from being locked until my son's 18th Birthday, which would have kept his half-brother from accessing his portion of the estate to enter into college. Wonderful energy, just terrific job all around. Thank you, Sara. We haven't forgotten what you did for us.

Judy
June 27, 2014

I was the PR and Trustee for a Special Needs Trust. After no family member was willing to help the heir I agreed to become involved. It was a year of 'no good deed goes unpunished" .Sara was excellent in keeping me informed. Quickly answered any questions I had and supportive down to the last detail. Sara is very professional, a good listener and clearly cares about her clients.

Joe
January 16, 2014

I have somewhat of a complex estate but Mrs Berkenwald handled my and my wife's wills quickly and professionally. She helped explain some of the legalese so a layperson could understand it. Her presentation was professional and I feel I can trust her with the important matters of estate planning. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to create or update their will or other estate documents.

anonymous
October 29, 2013

She helped me with my dilemma concerning my mother. She knew that this was a sensitive issue and that it would take a professional perspective to help me persuade her to give me power of attorney. She has continued to guide me through the rest of the estate planning.

Yvonne
September 5, 2020

We were fortunate to have S.K.Berkenwald assist with my son's small trust inheritance from another state after his father died. The first attorney from another firm botched the job, but after 3 years of nothing we then found SKB who stepped in and thoroughly cleaned up the mess, filed the papers, and kept the trust from being locked until my son's 18th Birthday, which would have kept his half-brother from accessing his portion of the estate to enter into college. Wonderful energy, just terrific job all around. Thank you, Sara. We haven't forgotten what you did for us.

Judy
June 27, 2014

I was the PR and Trustee for a Special Needs Trust. After no family member was willing to help the heir I agreed to become involved. It was a year of 'no good deed goes unpunished" .Sara was excellent in keeping me informed. Quickly answered any questions I had and supportive down to the last detail. Sara is very professional, a good listener and clearly cares about her clients.

Joe
January 16, 2014

I have somewhat of a complex estate but Mrs Berkenwald handled my and my wife's wills quickly and professionally. She helped explain some of the legalese so a layperson could understand it. Her presentation was professional and I feel I can trust her with the important matters of estate planning. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to create or update their will or other estate documents.

anonymous
October 29, 2013

She helped me with my dilemma concerning my mother. She knew that this was a sensitive issue and that it would take a professional perspective to help me persuade her to give me power of attorney. She has continued to guide me through the rest of the estate planning.

Yvonne
September 5, 2020

We were fortunate to have S.K.Berkenwald assist with my son's small trust inheritance from another state after his father died. The first attorney from another firm botched the job, but after 3 years of nothing we then found SKB who stepped in and thoroughly cleaned up the mess, filed the papers, and kept the trust from being locked until my son's 18th Birthday, which would have kept his half-brother from accessing his portion of the estate to enter into college. Wonderful energy, just terrific job all around. Thank you, Sara. We haven't forgotten what you did for us.

Judy
June 27, 2014

I was the PR and Trustee for a Special Needs Trust. After no family member was willing to help the heir I agreed to become involved. It was a year of 'no good deed goes unpunished" .Sara was excellent in keeping me informed. Quickly answered any questions I had and supportive down to the last detail. Sara is very professional, a good listener and clearly cares about her clients.

Joe
January 16, 2014

I have somewhat of a complex estate but Mrs Berkenwald handled my and my wife's wills quickly and professionally. She helped explain some of the legalese so a layperson could understand it. Her presentation was professional and I feel I can trust her with the important matters of estate planning. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to create or update their will or other estate documents.

anonymous
October 29, 2013

She helped me with my dilemma concerning my mother. She knew that this was a sensitive issue and that it would take a professional perspective to help me persuade her to give me power of attorney. She has continued to guide me through the rest of the estate planning.

Yvonne
September 5, 2020

We were fortunate to have S.K.Berkenwald assist with my son's small trust inheritance from another state after his father died. The first attorney from another firm botched the job, but after 3 years of nothing we then found SKB who stepped in and thoroughly cleaned up the mess, filed the papers, and kept the trust from being locked until my son's 18th Birthday, which would have kept his half-brother from accessing his portion of the estate to enter into college. Wonderful energy, just terrific job all around. Thank you, Sara. We haven't forgotten what you did for us.

Judy
June 27, 2014

I was the PR and Trustee for a Special Needs Trust. After no family member was willing to help the heir I agreed to become involved. It was a year of 'no good deed goes unpunished" .Sara was excellent in keeping me informed. Quickly answered any questions I had and supportive down to the last detail. Sara is very professional, a good listener and clearly cares about her clients.

Joe
January 16, 2014

I have somewhat of a complex estate but Mrs Berkenwald handled my and my wife's wills quickly and professionally. She helped explain some of the legalese so a layperson could understand it. Her presentation was professional and I feel I can trust her with the important matters of estate planning. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to create or update their will or other estate documents.

anonymous
October 29, 2013

She helped me with my dilemma concerning my mother. She knew that this was a sensitive issue and that it would take a professional perspective to help me persuade her to give me power of attorney. She has continued to guide me through the rest of the estate planning.

Yvonne
September 5, 2020

We were fortunate to have S.K.Berkenwald assist with my son's small trust inheritance from another state after his father died. The first attorney from another firm botched the job, but after 3 years of nothing we then found SKB who stepped in and thoroughly cleaned up the mess, filed the papers, and kept the trust from being locked until my son's 18th Birthday, which would have kept his half-brother from accessing his portion of the estate to enter into college. Wonderful energy, just terrific job all around. Thank you, Sara. We haven't forgotten what you did for us.

Judy
June 27, 2014

I was the PR and Trustee for a Special Needs Trust. After no family member was willing to help the heir I agreed to become involved. It was a year of 'no good deed goes unpunished" .Sara was excellent in keeping me informed. Quickly answered any questions I had and supportive down to the last detail. Sara is very professional, a good listener and clearly cares about her clients.

Joe
January 16, 2014

I have somewhat of a complex estate but Mrs Berkenwald handled my and my wife's wills quickly and professionally. She helped explain some of the legalese so a layperson could understand it. Her presentation was professional and I feel I can trust her with the important matters of estate planning. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to create or update their will or other estate documents.

anonymous
October 29, 2013

She helped me with my dilemma concerning my mother. She knew that this was a sensitive issue and that it would take a professional perspective to help me persuade her to give me power of attorney. She has continued to guide me through the rest of the estate planning.

Yvonne
September 5, 2020

We were fortunate to have S.K.Berkenwald assist with my son's small trust inheritance from another state after his father died. The first attorney from another firm botched the job, but after 3 years of nothing we then found SKB who stepped in and thoroughly cleaned up the mess, filed the papers, and kept the trust from being locked until my son's 18th Birthday, which would have kept his half-brother from accessing his portion of the estate to enter into college. Wonderful energy, just terrific job all around. Thank you, Sara. We haven't forgotten what you did for us.

Judy
June 27, 2014

I was the PR and Trustee for a Special Needs Trust. After no family member was willing to help the heir I agreed to become involved. It was a year of 'no good deed goes unpunished" .Sara was excellent in keeping me informed. Quickly answered any questions I had and supportive down to the last detail. Sara is very professional, a good listener and clearly cares about her clients.

Joe
January 16, 2014

I have somewhat of a complex estate but Mrs Berkenwald handled my and my wife's wills quickly and professionally. She helped explain some of the legalese so a layperson could understand it. Her presentation was professional and I feel I can trust her with the important matters of estate planning. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to create or update their will or other estate documents.

anonymous
October 29, 2013

She helped me with my dilemma concerning my mother. She knew that this was a sensitive issue and that it would take a professional perspective to help me persuade her to give me power of attorney. She has continued to guide me through the rest of the estate planning.

Yvonne
September 5, 2020

We were fortunate to have S.K.Berkenwald assist with my son's small trust inheritance from another state after his father died. The first attorney from another firm botched the job, but after 3 years of nothing we then found SKB who stepped in and thoroughly cleaned up the mess, filed the papers, and kept the trust from being locked until my son's 18th Birthday, which would have kept his half-brother from accessing his portion of the estate to enter into college. Wonderful energy, just terrific job all around. Thank you, Sara. We haven't forgotten what you did for us.

Judy
June 27, 2014

I was the PR and Trustee for a Special Needs Trust. After no family member was willing to help the heir I agreed to become involved. It was a year of 'no good deed goes unpunished" .Sara was excellent in keeping me informed. Quickly answered any questions I had and supportive down to the last detail. Sara is very professional, a good listener and clearly cares about her clients.

Joe
January 16, 2014

I have somewhat of a complex estate but Mrs Berkenwald handled my and my wife's wills quickly and professionally. She helped explain some of the legalese so a layperson could understand it. Her presentation was professional and I feel I can trust her with the important matters of estate planning. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to create or update their will or other estate documents.

anonymous
October 29, 2013

She helped me with my dilemma concerning my mother. She knew that this was a sensitive issue and that it would take a professional perspective to help me persuade her to give me power of attorney. She has continued to guide me through the rest of the estate planning.

Yvonne
September 5, 2020

We were fortunate to have S.K.Berkenwald assist with my son's small trust inheritance from another state after his father died. The first attorney from another firm botched the job, but after 3 years of nothing we then found SKB who stepped in and thoroughly cleaned up the mess, filed the papers, and kept the trust from being locked until my son's 18th Birthday, which would have kept his half-brother from accessing his portion of the estate to enter into college. Wonderful energy, just terrific job all around. Thank you, Sara. We haven't forgotten what you did for us.

Judy
June 27, 2014

I was the PR and Trustee for a Special Needs Trust. After no family member was willing to help the heir I agreed to become involved. It was a year of 'no good deed goes unpunished" .Sara was excellent in keeping me informed. Quickly answered any questions I had and supportive down to the last detail. Sara is very professional, a good listener and clearly cares about her clients.

Joe
January 16, 2014

I have somewhat of a complex estate but Mrs Berkenwald handled my and my wife's wills quickly and professionally. She helped explain some of the legalese so a layperson could understand it. Her presentation was professional and I feel I can trust her with the important matters of estate planning. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to create or update their will or other estate documents.

anonymous
October 29, 2013

She helped me with my dilemma concerning my mother. She knew that this was a sensitive issue and that it would take a professional perspective to help me persuade her to give me power of attorney. She has continued to guide me through the rest of the estate planning.

Yvonne
September 5, 2020

We were fortunate to have S.K.Berkenwald assist with my son's small trust inheritance from another state after his father died. The first attorney from another firm botched the job, but after 3 years of nothing we then found SKB who stepped in and thoroughly cleaned up the mess, filed the papers, and kept the trust from being locked until my son's 18th Birthday, which would have kept his half-brother from accessing his portion of the estate to enter into college. Wonderful energy, just terrific job all around. Thank you, Sara. We haven't forgotten what you did for us.

Judy
June 27, 2014

I was the PR and Trustee for a Special Needs Trust. After no family member was willing to help the heir I agreed to become involved. It was a year of 'no good deed goes unpunished" .Sara was excellent in keeping me informed. Quickly answered any questions I had and supportive down to the last detail. Sara is very professional, a good listener and clearly cares about her clients.

Joe
January 16, 2014

I have somewhat of a complex estate but Mrs Berkenwald handled my and my wife's wills quickly and professionally. She helped explain some of the legalese so a layperson could understand it. Her presentation was professional and I feel I can trust her with the important matters of estate planning. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to create or update their will or other estate documents.

anonymous
October 29, 2013

She helped me with my dilemma concerning my mother. She knew that this was a sensitive issue and that it would take a professional perspective to help me persuade her to give me power of attorney. She has continued to guide me through the rest of the estate planning.

Yvonne
September 5, 2020

We were fortunate to have S.K.Berkenwald assist with my son's small trust inheritance from another state after his father died. The first attorney from another firm botched the job, but after 3 years of nothing we then found SKB who stepped in and thoroughly cleaned up the mess, filed the papers, and kept the trust from being locked until my son's 18th Birthday, which would have kept his half-brother from accessing his portion of the estate to enter into college. Wonderful energy, just terrific job all around. Thank you, Sara. We haven't forgotten what you did for us.

Judy
June 27, 2014

I was the PR and Trustee for a Special Needs Trust. After no family member was willing to help the heir I agreed to become involved. It was a year of 'no good deed goes unpunished" .Sara was excellent in keeping me informed. Quickly answered any questions I had and supportive down to the last detail. Sara is very professional, a good listener and clearly cares about her clients.

Joe
January 16, 2014

I have somewhat of a complex estate but Mrs Berkenwald handled my and my wife's wills quickly and professionally. She helped explain some of the legalese so a layperson could understand it. Her presentation was professional and I feel I can trust her with the important matters of estate planning. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to create or update their will or other estate documents.

anonymous
October 29, 2013

She helped me with my dilemma concerning my mother. She knew that this was a sensitive issue and that it would take a professional perspective to help me persuade her to give me power of attorney. She has continued to guide me through the rest of the estate planning.