Wills & Trusts
Your wishes, clearly written, so they are honored exactly as you intend.
Straightforward estate planning. Total peace of mind.
We make estate planning simple for New York families, individuals, and business owners — so you can protect the people you love and the future you've built.
12 years of practiceLicensed in New York & Minnesota700+ families served5.0 on Google
What We Do
One plan. Every part of your life.
Asset Protection
Keep what you have built safe from unexpected claims, so it stays with the people you love.
Financial + Health Powers
Choose the people you trust to handle your affairs and speak for your health.
Family Protection
Name the people you trust to care for your children and protect everyone who depends on you.
Probate Avoidance
Spare your family the delay, cost, and paperwork of New York probate.
Client Membership
Regular reviews and updates so your plan stays current as life changes.
How it works
Three steps to a finished plan
No guesswork and no legal jargon. You always know what happens next.
- 01
Peace of Mind Planning Session
We sit down together and talk through your family, what you own, and what you want to happen. You leave knowing exactly where you stand.
- 02
Design Meeting
We map out your plan side by side — who is in charge, who receives what, and how your family avoids court. Every decision is discussed together.
- 03
Signing Celebration
You sign your documents, we make everything official, and you walk out with your plan finished and your family protected.
About Laura
Laura Cowan, Esq.
Laura opened the Law Office of Laura Cowan in 2016 to help New York families, individuals, and business owners protect what matters most. She is licensed in New York (2014) and Minnesota (2013), and earned her law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School. Before practicing law, she spent a decade on Wall Street with Goldman Sachs and Ernst & Young, so she views every plan through both a legal and financial lens. She has helped more than 700 families build clear, complete estate plans.
Over 100 five-star reviews from happy clients
Grateful for the trust our clients place in us.
Laura is an amazing estate planning attorney who cares deeply about her clients and connecting them to the services they need. She has been a great mentor to me as an estate planning attorney, and I always feel better after we interact. You would think such a busy estate planning attorney would not be warm and approachable, and that is not the case for Laura. I really leave feeling like she understands my situation and is striving to serve my individual needs.
Laura just helped me get my will and power of attorney drawn up and I couldn't be more happy with her work. She explained everything and answered my questions patiently and clearly and helped me figure out the best plan to fit my needs and income. She's communicative, empathetic, efficient, and awfully nice to work with. Laura made a task I've been postponing and dreading forever quick and easy. I highly recommend her!
I met Laura through a colleague exactly at a time when I was in need of redoing my trust and estate documents. I'd been through the process before, but Laura made it SO much better and easier! She takes the time to thoroughly explain exactly what you are doing, why and how it works. You aren't signing anything without full understanding of what is in front of you. She is also extremely responsive, which is always important. I have already recommended Laura to my brother, and will continue to recommend to her to anyone I know that needs any type of the services she provides. She is terrific!
Quick guide
What could probate cost your family?
Add up everything you own — home, savings, investments, business interests, personal property — then enter the total. This is the estimated cost of probating a Will.
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Common Questions
Clear answers before you begin.
Your Next Step
Peace of Mind Planning Session
A 50-minute working session with Laura to learn about your options — and our unique flat fees and packages.
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Our Office
Warm, premium estate planning for individuals, families, and businesses — virtually across New York or in person at our Manhattan office.
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