What to expect from Garistine Simmons
About Garistine Simmons
Hello, I’m Garistine Simmons, but you can call me “Joy”. A fun fact, I was the first child born to Gary and Christine Davis, hence the name “Garistine”, and I brought so much joy to their lives, that they decided to call me “Joy”. I am a Personal Family Lawyer because I’m passionate about helping people plan, build and problem solve so that their lives can be full of “joy” and “peace”.
In my practice, I focus on Business Advising, Estate Planning and Tax Resolution. I help business owners navigate through their legal, insurance, financial and tax decisions, so that they can manage and grow their business with confidence. I also help married or single persons and families create plans that will help them achieve their goals for their loved ones and leave the legacy that they desire.
I earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Accounting from Saint Augustine’s College, the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), and the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degrees from The Ohio State University and the Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from Saint Thomas University. In addition to the practice of law, I own a franchise, and have worked as legal counsel with the North Carolina Banking Commission, and taught accounting, business law and tax courses at several universities.
Most importantly, I am a daughter, sister, wife, bonus-mom, and friend.
The Personal Family Lawyer Promise
What makes PFL lawyers different?
How you hire us.
We begin with a comprehensive inventory of everything you own, and everyone you love, and consider it all in a working meeting, called a Family Wealth Planning Session, to guide you to clarify your financial life and legacy goals before we draft a single document.
How we plan.
We work with you throughout every life stage to map out the most likely scenarios for you and the people you love, planning for each as your life, the law, and your assets change over time.
What we protect.
Our Life & Legacy Planning process ensures everything that matters most -- from your financial assets to your values, insights, stories and experience -- are captured and documented during your life and cared for over the generations to come.
What you see.
Transparency in our process, and our fees … all of which are flat fees, agreed to in advance, based on your choices and with no surprises, ensuring we stay on the same side of the table - supporting you to make a lifetime of great decisions - every step of the way.
How we deliver.
Our systems help you get clear and organized, overcoming the exact issues that keep most estate plans from actually working when they are needed most. We help you leave your family with a gift of love, and not a mess.
How our plans work.
One-and-done estate plans focused only on money are a recipe for a big mess. We help you throughout every stage of life and be there for the people you love, when you can’t be.
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