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Jessica grew up in Novato in the 80s, as a true Gen x kid, getting herself and her younger brother to school and back alone, riding bikes until sundown, and making her own school lunch at age 9. She learned the value of hard work from a young age, joining the workforce at just 14. Jessica worked her way through college at CSU Chico, where she graduated with honors and then went on to attend Golden Gate University School of Law on a merit scholarship. 

Jessica has practiced law for nearly two decades, her first 7 years were spent as a litigator specializing in products liability and catastrophic personal injury cases. Although arguing with opposing counsel and picking juries was fun and exciting, after the death of her beloved mentor, the inside of the courtroom lost its luster. Quite coincidentally, right at the time she needed a little direction, Jessica received a call from a friend about how to help someone who was in the hospital with no medical directive and no guardian for her children.  So began her journey into Estate Planning. Since recognizing the critical need to educate people about preparing for the inevitable, Jessica has made it her mission to truly counsel people about death – it is an undeniable part of life, and without a plan, your fate is left in the hands of others.

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While proselytizing about estate planning is Jessica’s main priority, you can also find her volunteering countless hours at her children’s school, trying to figure out how to use her Cricut, re-learning how to ski for the tenth time, planning a party, catching up on all franchises of the housewives and more likely than not, carpooling kids around for baseball, basketball, or lacrosse.   

Jonathan is interested in one thing, practicing love and compassion. He has dedicated the better part of 20 years working with estate planning, special needs, elder law, and end of life clients. Jonathan lives by the policy of leaving people a little better than when he found them. He will most likely be your first point of contact to discuss your goals.

 

Personally, Jonathan has been happily married to his wife, Bonnie, for over 26 years and has 2 kind hearted children that he says, make life all the more interesting and all the more full. His professional highlights include:

• 19 years as an estate planning & client services paralegal

• Over 25 years of management and executive leadership

• 7 years of service on senior service boards and elder abuse committees

• 19 years as a Medicaid, Medi-Cal, and VA benefit professional

• Attended Northwestern University

• 7 years working with special needs families, coordinating benefits, and walking them through the conservatorship process 

• 7 years on helping those in the area of trust administration and probate

Casey Wolff serves as our Trust & Estate Paralegal at Golden State Trusts, offering invaluable support in estate planning, trust administration, and probate processes. Demonstrating exceptional patience and compassion, Casey extends a comforting presence to our client families during times of distress or loss. Her attention to detail ensures that our clients not only receive impeccable work but also enjoy an exceptional service experience.

 

A graduate of San Diego State University, Casey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts & Sciences and earned her teaching credential from California State University, Fullerton. With a challenging job market in 2008, fate led her to discover a rewarding career path in estate planning - a field she has embraced and loved ever since. With over thirteen years of dedicated service in the Estate Planning and Administration field, Casey brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team.

 

Born and raised in Orange County, Casey finds joy in spending time with her family, which includes her husband, Stephen, and daughters, Stevie and Maggie, forming her close-knit "Wolff" pack. Outside of her professional pursuits, Casey enjoys party planning, Disney trips, and backyard BBQs with friends.