My Pink Lawyer
445 E. Government St.
Pensacola, FL 32502
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Phone: (850) 439-1191 | Fax: (850) 298-8878
http://www.MyPinkLawyer.com
Relax, our planning has your family covered!
Legal Topic
Estate Planning
Sub-Topics
Guardianship
Living Wills
Power of Attorney
Probate & Estate Administration
Tax Law
- Power of Attorney
Trusts
- Living Trusts
- Revocable Trust & Irrevocable Trusts
- Special Needs Trusts
- Supplemental Needs Trusts
Wills
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
Florida
Firm Focus
Florida Women’s Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Special Needs Planning, Minor’s Guardianships and uncontested Probate Administration.
Firm History
Kristen Marks is a Florida licensed attorney who focuses her practice exclusively in the areas of estate planning, minor’s & special needs guardianships & planning and uncontested probate administration. Kristen graduated from Dartmouth College in 1992 and then Magna Cum Laude from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1995. Shortly thereafter, she and her husband, Andrew, also an attorney, moved to the Pensacola, Florida area to begin their law practices. Kristen began building her practice with a local law firm for seven (7) years in the areas of Florida estate planning, probate and guardianship. Then, in 2002, Kristen earned the privilege of becoming an Independent Sales Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics, a position earned by the Top 2% of consultants with the company. For the next six (6) years, Kristen focused on training and mentoring other women to build successful businesses for themselves. During that time, Kristen earned the use of and drove four (4) free company cars, including the famous Pink Cadillac for two (2) years. In 2008, Kristen returned to practicing law, designing 'My Pink Lawyer®' to serve Florida women and their families. With her vast experience serving and mentoring women in the business world, Kristen now continues to serve women in the legal world with their Florida estate & special needs planning, probate and minor’s guardianship needs. As part of the My Pink Lawyer philosophy, Kristen donates a portion of all firm proceeds to both local and global charities that support and empower women. Kristen understands that many women feel intimidated dealing with attorneys. Kristen breaks down those barriers with her warm personable approach.
Activities and Awards
Magna Cum Laude, University of Alabama School of Law, Member of the Wills, Trusts & Estates Section of the Florida Bar, Member of the Escambia Santa Rosa Bar Association
Example Cases
Single mom wanting to protect her kids' inheritance from her ex-husband and his family; Married couple in a "blended" family who each want to protect their respective children's inheritances from the other's family; Parents of a developmentally disabled child who want to name guardians for their child and also want to ensure their child's future inheritance does not jeopardize any public assistance benefits the child is entitled to receive.
What is your firm's point of view regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
Important but also to recognize that sometimes you just can’t get all of the information you need for your particular circumstances on the internet or that you might read incorrect information on the internet. That’s why it’s always best to meet with an expert in the estate planning field so you know you are getting trusted advice for your particular situation.
Are your attorneys willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Yes, we will review documents prepared by other licensed attorneys but discourage the use or review or DIY (do-it-yourself), fill in the blank documents.
Are your attorneys willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
Yes but we may need to charge a consultation fee in such cases.
Are your attorneys willing to help a client with one discrete part of a case, without taking on the whole case?
Yes.
What are your policies about dividing work among the firm's partners, associates, and paralegals to make the process most cost-effective for the client?
N/A.
How frequently does your firm use mediation, arbitration, or collaborative law to resolve cases?
N/A as we do not handle contested matters.
Does your firm provide pro bono legal services or otherwise participate in your community?
Yes on our own. We also work with clients if needed on their fees under certain circumstances.
What distinguishes your law firm from others?
Free initial consultations. Everything done on a flat-fee which is quoted at the initial consultation. All documents and planning is customized to meet each client's particular needs and all planning is done by the attorney and not a paralegal or legal assistant. We donate a portion of all firm proceeds to local and global charities that support and empower women.
Office Manager/Assistant
Amanda
Fax
(850) 298-8878
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Home or hospital visits available upon request.
Emergency After Hours
No
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Fixed price/flat fees quoted at the initial consultation.
Hourly Rates
N/A.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes. We usually schedule between 1-2 hours for an initial consultation depending on the type of matter involved. We also chat first with potential clients by phone to determine if an initial consultation should even be scheduled.
Typical Retainer
No.
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