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Attorney Sharon Candice Stodghill understands how overwhelming it is to plan for your future, the future of your family, and the future of your assets. Common areas of concentration include estate litigation, estate administration, estate planning for children, estate planning for high net worth individuals, estate planning for same-sex couples, and estate planning for unmarried couples. When Attorney Sharon Candice Stodghill is not litigating on behalf of her clients or developing their estate plan, she is serving as a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Widely recognized for her commitment to her practice, Attorney Sharon Candice Stodghill has been featured as a 10 Best Estate Planning Attorney and Attorney of the Year award recipient. Attorney Sharon Candice Stodghill possesses the expertise needed to guide her clients toward the best solutions for their estate matters, and she is waiting for your call today.
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Good attorney with probate experience. Cost conscious. Familiar with Harris County Probate courts.
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Sharon is extremely knowledgeable and very kind. I highly recommend consulting with her if you have a complicated tax situation or an elaborate financial portfolio.
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I had the pleasure of meeting with Sharon recently. She is a very friendly and professional attorney who has extensive experience in Estate Planning.
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Professional Probate and Estate planning Law Office with friendly staff. My experience is limited to staff and Attorney, John Elliott.
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For over 27 years, Attorney Ellen Badeaux has secured the assets of her clients and is determined to lead you toward a similar outcome today! Attorney Ellen Badeaux’s areas of practice and expertise include estate tax planning. When you are ready to start planning your future, do not hesitate to reach out to Attorney Ellen Badeaux and her team.
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I highly recommend the Law Firm of Badeaux & Perrin. Ms. Perrin recently assisted my family with several legal documents. Her work was quick, thorough, and professional. I have the utmost confidence that my desires and intentions are now protected due to her diligent and detailed representation. She patiently and thoroughly addressed all our questions and even prompted us with questions we didn’t know to ask. She remains available to us to answer questions and deal with any needed updates to our documents. Her fee structure was plainly explained up front, and there were no surprises or guessing about when and how to pay. She made it easy to pay using various methods. We also appreciated the flexibility of meeting options. She offered phone, video, and in-person meetings that promote social distancing. Her office also supports safe meetings with social distancing, plexiglass shields, clean pens for each person, and hand sanitizer. Her staff maintained the same professionalism and attention to detail as Ms. Perrin. Note that if you attend a meeting at the current office location and need a wheelchair accessible entrance, park at the back of the building. While there are handicap reserved parking spaces in front, there are no ramps at the front of the building.
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Joanne Badeaux is excellent at analyzing how to maximize opportunity and decrease risk. It was my good fortune to work with her as a fellow attorney on a probate matter using her knowledge of asset accounting and negotiating, to settle what appeared a contentious matter with good outcomes for all. She and her staff are most pleasant and easy to work with. Sally Andrews, Board Certified Estate Planning and Probate.
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Shelby Perrin handled our estate planning warmly, efficiently and thoroughly. As newbies she has been gracious and generous with her guidance beyond just document preparation. We know we are in good hands and will use this law firm for any future estate planning needs.
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We retained this firm for guidance in the handling of my Mother's estate on her recent passing. Shelby Perrin provided solid, efficient and effective advice that permitted me to resolve an outstanding issue with the estate in short order. One of the un-articulated stages of grief is "paperwork" and it was a considerable relief to me to have this issue behind me, thanks to Shelby's expertise. Based on this experience, my wife and I took the opportunity to update our wills, again with Shelby's able and confidence inspiring leadership and expertise. Same competent, efficient and friendly service. Same relief to have this behind us, considering our other wills were over two decades old ;-( I would heartily recommend the firm and Shelby Perrin, specifically for her expertise in Wills, Probate & Estates.
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Excellent firm, extremely proffessional and they helped me understand the entire process I needed to do. I highly recommend them.
Attorney Mary Galligan is the trusted professional to retain in your time of estate planning need. Offered services include estate planning, elder law, probate, estate litigation, estate administration, and business asset protection. When Attorney Mary Galligan is not leading her clients to a better understanding of their estate plans, she is participating as a member of the American Bar Association and the National Bar Association. As a result of her achievements in the field of estate law, Attorney Mary Galligan was recognized with the Super Lawyer and Attorney of the Year awards. A University of Houston Law Center graduate, Attorney Mary Galligan will continue to hold her position as one of the top estate attorneys in the US. Attorney Mary Galligan is here to answer your estate questions and help establish a plan that makes the most sense for you and your family.
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Kevin was excellent to work with. He is very detailed and thorough. He answered all of our questions in an easy to understand manner. Marisela was very responsive, flexible and thorough in scheduling our appointments. I can’t speak to value because I didn’t shop around but the fee seemed reasonable to me.
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My father hired Mary Galligan in March of 2008 to prepare his will, set up a trust, and draft all other relevant end of life documents. When he died unexpectedly in 2019, these documents were invaluable to us. More important, however, was the advice and professionalism of the entire firm. Mary and her team guided me in every aspect of executing his will, administering his estate and figuring out the steps to take to address all applicable tax issues. I highly and wholeheartedly recommend Galligan and Manning for all estate planning needs. Their compassion and knowledge are unmatched.
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I found Galligan & Manning through a friend of mine that used their estate planning services. My friend was very satisfied with their service. My wife and I were very pleased with Kevin Horner who handled our account. Kevin is very knowledgeable about estate planning. We did not have any experience with the process. We will definitely recommend their services to friends and family. Fernando Osornia
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Our experience with Galligan & Manning continues on an exceptional level. They were there for us 20+ years ago, and we see no reason to go anywhere else for our current legal / Estate planning needs. Working with Kevin Horner was an easy process. Our questions were answered in a timely manner and he helped us to make the best decisions for our situation. The support staff is also excellent and attentive to our needs. They are extremely professional and we highly recommend their services. TS
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I recently worked with Kevin Horner with Galligan & Manning on my estate planning. Kevin is very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. I tend to ask a lot of questions, and he was patient and thorough with my requests. I am pleased with the service and outcome.
For over 47 years, Attorney Michael Riddle has secured the assets of his clients and is determined to lead you toward a similar outcome today! His main area of focus includes estate planning. When you hire Attorney Michael Riddle, you will leave his office assured that your estate is in professional and capable hands.
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Outstanding professional firm would be an understatement. From the first moment of contact (appointment), to the celebration of completing the documents for my trust, every step was a flawless & rewarding journey. I had researched other estate attorneys recommended and was ready to give up in disappointment. I attribute my finding Christine as an answered prayer and that is exactly how she and her staff were through out this process. There are not enough word to describe Christine and her team. The great experience you will find with them, says it all...Joyce
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The loss of my husband was an emotional time for me. On top of the feelings of sadness and grief that comes from losing my spouse after almost 60 years of marriage, there were all the probate actions to complete that I did not fully understand. Not knowing who I could trust, a friend with experience in this area recommended I reach out to the legal team at Riddle and Butts, LLP to represent my family through the probate process. Now that everything is complete, I can honestly say that consulting the attorneys at Riddle and Butts, LLP was a great decision. They were professional, knowledgeable and very caring during this difficult time in our lives. A great deal of thanks goes out to Ms. Butts and her legal team.
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I needed a new will and other documents related to estate planning. Being relatively new to Texas, I relied on internet reviews to guide my choice of attorneys. I am glad I decided to use Riddle and Butts. The initial consultation was excellent and all my questions were answered. When my documents were ready, they were sent to me via email and the USPS. I had adequate time to review them and prepare questions. At the final signing, all questions were answered to my satisfaction. Everyone I enountered was professional and very personable. I highly recommend them!
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Christine Butts met with me to prepare my estate plan documents. I needed help because I was unsure of how to make some things happen in regard to my will. Christine has an extensive legal background in probate and by sharing her expertise, I was able to make those decisions. I am now comfortable knowing that my wishes will be fulfilled and my estate will be probated within the law. Her staff was professional and courteous throughout the process. I could not be more pleased with the results and highly recommend the firm of Riddle & Butts.
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I would highly recommend these attorneys. They were very responsive, very professional and compassionate. Our experience with Christine Butts was wonderful. She helped my mother with her request for spousal allowance and we were able to receive that judgment. I had tried other attorneys prior to this ,and never had a postive outcome or a positive experience.. We are thankful for finding this law firm!!
A top estate attorney in his field, Attorney Don Duane Ford III has developed a strong reputation within the legal community. Areas of concentration include estate administration, estate planning, estate planning for children, estate planning for high net worth individuals, distribution of assets, and estate settlements. Known for his hard work ethic, Attorney Don Duane Ford III distributes his focus as a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and the American Bar Association. Highly recommended by prior clients and colleagues alike, Attorney Don Duane Ford III has previously earned the 10 Best Estate Planning Attorneys and Best Attorneys in America awards. Attorney Don Duane Ford III will work with you to make sure his execution of your estate planning matches your expectations.
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Mr. Ford is the absolute best attorney. He helps a person decide what and how to plan for the future. If you have any questions, Mr. Ford explains everything to your satisfaction. I feel very strongly that my will is prepared in a manner for all my family to feel comfortable. That's a real good feeling.
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A HUGE thank you to Mr Ford for the time he took with my senior mom and senior aunt to explain the co-administrator duties they have and how his law firm could assist in the event we needed representation. He was very down to earth and relatable to us. I would highly recommend his expertise and probate guidance.
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We have referred many clients to Ford+Bergner over the past few years. While some cases were very difficult, they were able to solve their issues, resulting in happy clients. Each referral came back and raved about the level of service and professionalism given by Mr. Ford and his staff. Kudos to F+B!
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The best probate attorneys in Houston. They made the entire process very easy and communicated very clearly what my best options were. Highly recommended.
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This lawyer won’t even show up to his own deposition in which they already rescheduled for him once. This is extremely unacceptable and should not have been allowed. Think twice before even thinking about going with this firm.
If you have assets and heirs but do not know where to begin, then reach out to Attorney Joy McNair’s office, where your complex estate planning questions will be answered. Attorney Joy McNair’s exclusive areas of practice include estate planning, trusts, asset protection, legacy preservation, elder law, and special needs trusts. Attorney Joy McNair’s noteworthy accomplishments have led to her receipt of the Lawyers of Distinction - Nationwide Top Ten Percent of Lawyers and National Bar Association - Trailblazer Under 40 awards. When you are ready to start planning your future, do not hesitate to reach out to Attorney Joy McNair and her team.
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My husband and I simply cannot say enough great things about McNair Law Group. Joy is the epitome of professionalism. We were impressed with her work. She is friendly, detail-oriented and very personable, which we appreciated. She makes sure you understand every step of the process. Our final estate planning package was quite impressive! Joy was accommodating to our schedules, traveling closer to our side of town. We will recommend McNair Law Group to friends and family.
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Although not a PhD in Physics (like Joy's father was) I thought I was pretty smart. Trying to study trusts and wills on my own proved me wrong. Joy's knowledge experience and patience led us through the intricacies of the law with aplomb. Now we can die. I mean... Thanks Joy, it was a pleasure, an enlightening experience and it was even fun at times. Well done!
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Ms. Joy McNair's Law Group met and exceeded all my expectations and requirements. The McNair Law Group staff was efficient, polite and always accommodating. Ms. McNair is very knowledgeable and produced for me a comprehensive set of estate documents. She was gracious and at no time gave me the typical lawyer look down the nose attitude. She took her time in explaining all the elements of my documents and answered all my questions. The final package was professional and worth every penny. I feel confident my family will be secure with this comprehensive document coverage. You will be in excellent hands at the McNair Law firm - Elder Law and and Estate Planning - they are outstanding! I would not think of using anyone else!
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Excellent experience. Extremely professional, methodical, and patient. Always provided thoughtful and competent answers to my layman questions about estate planning. Highly recommend.
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Excellent service and attention. Attorney Joy McNair was wonderful, she explained everything with extreme patients and precision. Would definitely recommend and use their service again.
Do you wish to safeguard your future and secure your assets in a manner that is both organized and in your best interest? Then reach out to Attorney David Doehring, the attorney who has exhibited nothing but reliable and professional representation. Typical areas of focus include probate litigation, estate planning, guardianships, charitable remainder trust (CRT), veterans benefits, and will and trust contests. Attorney David Doehring’s noteworthy accomplishments have led to his receipt of the Super Lawyer and Attorney of the Year awards. A University of Texas School of Law graduate, Attorney David Doehring handles all types of difficult estate matters. For the personalized attention needed for your estate planning, reach out to Attorney David Doehring, the attorney on your side.
Fee Structure: Probate Solutions, Estate Administration, And All Estate Matters From A Family-Run Firm
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The entire group was very helpful with quick responses to my questions and issues. During my very stressful time they were very reassuring and so kind. I couldn't have asked for a better group to help me get through all the paperwork and on-going issues. Even one of my witnesses said they would be using them in the near future and so will I.
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Our family had a wonderful experience with Doehring & Doehring Attorneys at Law. Courtney and Sarah were very helpful in getting all of our questions answered in a personable and timely manner. Mr. David Doehring took the time to talk to us and we feel that he is very honest, knowledgeable, professional, and has our best interests in mind. The entire process from the beginning - getting all of our questions answered and filling out the questionnaire, to the end - going over and signing the final documents, was smooth, quick, and extremely organized. We will definitely be going back to D&D for all of our estate planning matters. We are fortunate to have found this law firm and we highly recommend their services! Thank you so much to the impressive team at D&D!
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David is wonderful. Extremely knowledgeable, compassionate and empathetic to families but also straight forward and honest. He does not tell you what you want to hear or anything that would lead you to believe a situation will end up any differently than he states the end result will be. That in my opinion is one of the most important things to look for when looking for legal representation of any kind!
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My husband and I were really happy and relived after our first "meet and greet". I have procrastinating for years to get our will and estate planning done. This law firm is down to earth, very professional and never tried to appear smarter than us. Got this done quickly, well priced and not oversold. Didn't have a lawyer, didn't know I needed a lawyer now we have one to support our needs going down the road. Do yourself a favor and get your will and planning done. Don't leave it for your love ones.
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I cannot say enough good things about Mr. David Doehring and the staff at Doehring and Doehring. I find that Mr. Doehring is upright, sincere and dependable. He is conscientious and reliable. When my mother’s health took a turn for the worse, Mr. Doehring responded promptly and addressed the matter expeditiously . The staff at Doehring and Doehring is very friendly and professional as well. They sincerely invested their time and effort in my mother’s case reliably and diligently. They did a lot of work and all of it was excellent! You can depend on getting an honest and professional deal at Doehring and Doehring. I highly recommend them!
For over 20 years, Attorney David Smith has secured the assets of his clients and is determined to lead you toward a similar outcome today! His typical areas of concentration include probate, elder law, wills, trusts, and estate planning. Attorney David Smith’s noteworthy accomplishments have led to his receipt of the Super Lawyer and Super Lawyers Rising Star awards. Attorney David Smith helps alleviate the stress or confusion often associated with estate matters and is ready to provide that personalized attention to your estate today!
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When you have assets, you want to protect them; and one of the best attorneys to ensure that happens is Attorney Bradley Featherston. Attorney Bradley Featherston is an asset in the field of estate law and has handled cases involving trusts, will and trust contests, wills, probate, pour-over wills, and trust administration. Attorney Bradley Featherston’s noteworthy accomplishments have led to his receipt of the Super Lawyer and Super Lawyers Rising Star awards. In the complicated field of estate law, Attorney Bradley Featherston clearly explains every avenue available to his clients so that their decisions in estate planning are both knowledgeable and in their best interests.
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Thuy Tran personally handled out estate planning. She was thoughtful and professional walking us through the process. We had several complex questions and scenarios we needed to address. I would highly recommend to anyone to use Featherston Tran for your estate planning. We were able to meet & visit with Brad during our consultations and were very impressed with both attorneys.
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It was a surprisingly pleasant experience during a very difficult time in my life (loss of a family member). Featherston Tran is a very professional team to get support when we are in need. Thuy Tran is very persistent in reaching the set goal by overcoming all obstacles methodically and ethically. They accomplish their duties in a timely manner with a reasonable fee.
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When dealing with matters that are so critical to the well-being of your family or business, I couldn't have consulted with any one more professional and supportive than the Featherston Tran team. The attorneys are truly dedicated and care about doing what's right for you and your family's best interests. Estate planning is something no one wants to think about, but Thuy and Brad will ensure that the process will be as painless as possible. I have also consulted with them on numerous small business legal matters as well as corporate policies and have found them to be equally knowledgeable in those areas. Highly recommended! Give them a call, you will be glad you did.
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Featherston Tran did a great job with estate planning for my aging mother. Beyond being highly competent and professional, there is a personal touch and warmth to their service. They were very fair on the price for their work and met every deadline. I have known Thuy Tran for eight (8) years and always find her work to be excellent. I'd highly recommend this firm.
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Brad was highly recommended by our trusted financial advisor. He helped us confidently decide between establishing a trust versus a will for our children. He also helped us get rid of a timeshare!! We thought we would be stuck with this timeshare forever and that it would be passed onto our children as a burden. We have even been scammed in the past with a company that would've supposedly sell our timeshare off within a few months (and of course, we paid upfront). With Brad's guidance, we never have to worry about a timeshare ever again! He goes above and beyond, even though he does not specialize in timeshares etc. We are very grateful for Brad as our family's future is much more secure now!
In times of estate preparation or estate settlement, Attorney Kimberly Amelia Hegwood is the attorney you want on your side. Cases typically taken by Attorney Kimberly Amelia Hegwood include estate planning, estate planning for children, estate planning for high net worth individuals, estate planning for unmarried couples, estate settlements, and estate planning for young families. Attorney Kimberly Amelia Hegwood is a member of the American Association for Justice and the American Society of Legal Advocates. Among the list of honors awarded to Attorney Kimberly Amelia Hegwood, some of the most distinguished include the American Institute of Trial Lawyers - Litigator of the Year and National Bar Association - Trailblazer Under 40 awards. Attorney Kimberly Amelia Hegwood is determined to provide only the top representation to her clients and will stop at nothing to see that no stone is left unturned in your estate planning.
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Love Kim and her team! Everyone is extremely professional, organized and courteous. They are always quick to answer my random questions from any of her very knowledgeable staff. They have helped me with everything from elderly law to the formation of my LLC and It’s been nothing but good experiences. Would highly recommend.
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Loved how attentive this team was for me! Adam was extremely polite and answered every question I had. Would definitely recommend to my friends and family!
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Super professional company! They are always serving their clients needs with not only professionalism, but efficiently, quickly, and respectfully. Thank you Hegwood law group for a great experience.
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All of the Hegwood family are excellent to work with. Very communicative and helpful with my needs. I would recommend this law firm to my own family.
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Hegwood Law Group is full of passionate professionals willing to help with all estate planning needs! I would recommend to all my family and friends.
Attorney Newman is the trusted professional to retain in your time of estate planning need. A seasoned estate attorney, Attorney Newman regularly takes matters involving will and trust contests, estate administration, estate planning, irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and tax planning. Within the legal community, Attorney Newman is involved in the American Bar Association and the American Bar Foundation. Among the list of honors awarded to Attorney Newman, some of the most distinguished include the Best Attorneys in America and Attorney of the Year awards. It is never too early or late to begin your estate planning, and Attorney Newman is just the right attorney to handle the job.
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Everyone there is kind and informative. Our attorney Tran Nguyen helped my grandparents and parents draft their wills. She was very attentive to our needs. We highly recommend their expertise.
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The Newman firm had one thing to do and that was to probate my dads WILL!!! We paid them $5,000 and NO PROBATE!!!?? They took our money that we had to borrow and now we have no money to hire another lawyer to file the estate? We will lose my Dads estate now!! I’m horrified! Upset! This is wrong! No one should be allowed to do this to another human!!
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Gave them $5000. We asked them to look into my father in laws and grandfather in laws estate. Only thing they did was get my father in laws will where my wife could see it. Didn't look into the grandfather's. They did see that the grandfather had a house and they said they would gladly take $30,000 of that money for getting the house sold. Very disappointed with them just looking to make money off of a really terrible situation for my wife and her family.
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Very professional. Treated us respect. Very informative. Talked to us with compassion and understanding.
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Everything was so good.
