Today's guest, Jennifer C. Surmacz, joins us to discuss understanding the legal intricacies of Estate Planning and how to avoid Probate Court.
Jennifer C. Surmacz, founder of Posterity Legal Services, LLC is an estate planning attorney dedicated to helping families avoid Probate Court and build generational wealth.
During her years of general practice and litigation, Jennifer found herself drawn to Estate Planning because it gave her the opportunity to help families avoid Probate Court and build generational wealth.
Jennifer founded Posterity Legal Services, LLC in 2020 to focus solely on Estate Planning services.
She is passionate about helping clients understand the legal intricacies of Estate Planning and how to avoid Probate Court - translating complex legal concepts into easy-to-understand options for each client based on their unique circumstances.
Jennifer was born into a military family and lived in several states before settling in Oklahoma.
She graduated from Mustang High School as Valedictorian and a National Merit Scholar.
Jennifer earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Minor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Oklahoma. She earned her Juris Doctor at Oklahoma City University School of Law.
She currently resides in Saint Louis, Missouri. Jennifer is licensed to practice law in Missouri, Oklahoma, Nevada, and the Federal District of Maryland.
She has experience in Estate Planning, Probate, Contracts, Family law, Federal Civil litigation, and ERISA Federal Class Action litigation.
Jennifer also served as a Special Public Defender for Juveniles in Canadian County, Oklahoma and St. Louis and St. Charles counties in Missouri.
Jennifer served terms as 10th Circuit Lieutenant Governor of the American Bar Association LSD, and Vice President of Women’s Law Student Association.
She is a member of the American Bar Association, the Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity, the Oklahoma Association of Justice, the National Association of Professional Women, Lawyers Fighting Hunger, and Gene Slay’s Girls and Boys Club. Jennifer is also a black belt and national champion in Tae Kwon Do.