Business Details
Trusted Estate Planning & End of Life Law Services
As an estate planning attorney with over two decades of experience, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals create meaningful legacies. My practice combines legal expertise with compassionate end-of-life planning, informed by my certification as an End of Life Doula and completion of the National End of Life Doula Proficiency Badge program. I authored two books, Every Californian's Guide to Estate Planning and The Trustee's Legal Companion, to provide accessible resources for navigating complex legal processes. Through my Life/Death/Law podcast, I explore themes of generosity, mortality, and intentional living, emphasizing how these concepts intersect with estate planning.My dual role as Director of Gift Planning at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation allows me to connect charitable giving with legacy creation, offering clients holistic solutions that align with their values. With a Stanford Law School education and specialized training in end-of-life care, I prioritize client-centered approaches that balance legal rigor with emotional intelligence. My work aims to demystify estate planning while fostering conversations about mortality's role in shaping purposeful lives.
Services
Estate Planning
End of Life Doula Services
Podcast Consulting
Book Writing
Gift Planning
Highlights and features
- 22 years of specialized estate planning legal experience
- Certified End of Life Doula with national proficiency recognition
- Author of two Nolo Press estate planning publications
- Host of award-winning Life/Death/Law end-of-life podcast
- Dual expertise in legal planning and charitable gift strategies
Associations and certifications
- Going With Grace
- National End of Life Doula Proficiency Badge
Services
Estate Planning
Comprehensive estate planning services for California residents, including wills, trusts, and advance directives. Helps clients protect assets, designate healthcare proxies, and create legally sound inheritance plans. Combines legal expertise with compassionate guidance to address complex family dynamics and tax considerations.
End of Life Doula
Non-medical end-of-life support services including legacy projects, death planning workshops, and family counseling. Assists clients in creating meaningful final arrangements, navigating grief processes, and developing personalized end-of-life roadmaps aligned with their values and wishes.
Podcast Consulting
Podcast development and content strategy services focusing on estate planning and end-of-life topics. Provides expert insights on creating educational audio content, structuring interviews with industry professionals, and developing audience engagement strategies for legal and medical practitioners.
Book Writing
Authorship of accessible estate planning guides including Nolo Press titles Every Californian's Guide to Estate Planning and The Trustee's Legal Companion. Creates practical resources explaining complex legal concepts through relatable examples and step-by-step instructions for lay audiences.
Gift Planning
Specialized charitable gift planning services that integrate philanthropy with estate planning. Advises donors on tax-efficient giving strategies, donor-advised funds, and legacy gifts that align with personal values and community impact goals through the Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
People
Liza Hanks
Director of Gift Planning
Stanford Law graduate with 22 years of estate planning experience, certified End of Life Doula, and author of two Nolo Press publications. Hosts Life/Death/Law podcast while leading gift planning initiatives at Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
Questions
What estate planning services do you offer?
I provide comprehensive estate planning including wills, trusts, advance healthcare directives, and charitable giving strategies tailored to California residents.
How does end-of-life doula support work?
As a certified end-of-life doula, I offer non-medical support for individuals and families navigating terminal diagnoses, including legacy projects and death planning.
Can you help with charitable legacy giving?
Yes, my experience as Silicon Valley Community Foundation's Gift Planning Director helps clients integrate charitable giving into estate plans.
Are your books available nationally?
My Nolo Press publications, Every Californian's Guide to Estate Planning and The Trustee's Legal Companion, are available nationwide through major booksellers.
What topics does your podcast cover?
Life/Death/Law explores intersections of estate planning, mortality, generosity, and legacy through interviews with experts in law, medicine, and philanthropy.
