Reviews

We are a client of Marinus Goosen’s and hired him to create our estate plan. As part of this service he agree to be available to answer questions and assist with updates as our lives progressed. Unfortunately, communications with Marinus became significantly delayed and are now non-existent. Communication is so poor that we can’t even confirm if he is a practicing attorney after 6 phone calls and multiple emails. Trusts are living documents which require maintenance and it’s critical an attorney be available for that future maintenance. Our lesson learned is to pick a group that has been around for a while with a clear succession plan.

I hired Mark to help me with my Estate Plan. Before I hired him, we had a detailed phone consultation during which he gave me an overview of the process. He made the process easy to follow and complete and was patient with my questions. Thanks Mark!

I really enjoyed working with Mark and he did a fantastic job on our Estate planning. When we finally met with him he took lots of time to make sure my wife and I understood every detail. His work was top notch, and his prices are very reasonable.. I shopped around a lot before choosing Mark, and he was not the cheapest, but far from the most expensive.. The only problem we had was he would sometimes not respond to my emails and phone calls, and that got frustrating at times.

I was appointed Executor of my best friend’s Estate in his will. After my Friend’s demise I consulted a number of attorneys but they would neither take my Probate case nor talk to me at all. Mr. Goossens talked to me and set up a consultation after the first phone call. The Estate of which I was Executor had unique problems and challenges. At our first consultation Mr. Goossens was able to understand the problems quickly and map out a strategy to meet the various challenges. Mr. Goossens successfully met each challenge. Months after Mr. Goossens started the Probate procedure additional challenges concerning my friend’s State taxes were presented by the State Franchise Board. Mr. Goossens successfully guided me through these unexpected State tax problems. He also guided me through the closing of my friend’s Tax accounts, both the State and the Federal. If a question was raised by a beneficiary Mr. Goossens quickly and tactfully answered it through their attorney. If a problem was presented by a beneficiary Mr. Goossens quickly and tactfully resolved it through their attorney. The Probate of my Best friend’s Estate was handled professionally and tactfully by Mr. Goossens despite a number of unique problems and challenges. I would highly recommend Mr. Goossens to anyone with an estate that needs to go through Probate.

Mark (Marinus) was very helpful in setting up our will and trust. His explanations and advice were detailed, thorough, clear, and friendly. I would highly recommend his services.

Mark helped me set up my estate plan. He was very organized and clear. He spent time upfront explaining the key concepts, the process and timeline. He made the process very simple through questionnaires and uses a simple and easy way to review the documents and exchange feedback. He was courteous and professional the entire time and always prompt answering questions. The end product, the estate plan binder, was very well organized and clear. It was a great experience.

Marinus (Mark) guided me through the process of setting up two trusts that I had avoided for years. He is very knowledgeable and informative in all aspects of estate planning. With his help, it was not as daunting as I had imagined and I'm so grateful to have it done. I believe he covered everything in planning my estate and I have full confidence in the finished product. I don't think you'll regret hiring Mark to help you with estate planning.

Mark made the creation of my Trust straightforward and easy. I realize now that I anticipated it to be much worse than it was. We met initially, where he explained the process and I decided to go forward. His dropbox questionnaires led me through the process well. After looking over his draft and making a few edits very easily online, it was done. We met one more time where I signed everything and I especially appreciate how he scans every page as I'm signing to give me on a CD as well as my hard copy. I walked out of the office with everything completed. He is readily available when I call with a question and I've already recommended him to several friends.

Very personable, extensive knowledge about the legal questions we hired him for...trusts, wills, POA, etc. Very easy to talk with and explained things in language that was understandable. I would recommend him.

We have needed an Estate Plan, a Living Trust, the associated Last Will and Testaments, and reworked real estate titles for quite a few years. We finally got the initial procedure started with Mark and he laid out an easily understood plan and a concise timetable. But we had an unfortunate series of health issues on our part that turned Mark's concise, straightforward, and easily understood plan into a series of postponements and OhMyGod we need to get this done NOW issues. Mark worked with us and there was never a loss of confidence that it would get done when and how as required. Mark Goossens has my highest recommendations for both creating a Estate Plan and seeing it through regardless.

Thank you for preparing my living trust! I appreciate your expert advice, and everything was clear and straightforward.

Mark was a thorough and efficient lawyer. He explained the process and options thoroughly and concisely. He got everything done in a timely manner. I feel glad that I have my estate planning done.