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Michelle Goff Law We are a boutique “virtual” law firm that specializes in estate planning and business law for California and Trademark law all across the USA!

09/28/2026

Is Your Business Name Really Yours?

Many founders assume that forming an LLC or registering a business name with the state protects their brand. It doesn't. Those registrations don't stop someone in another state from using a name or logo that's confusingly similar to yours.

A federal trademark can. And the earlier you file, the fewer headaches you face later, whether that's a rebrand, a cease-and-desist letter, or losing the name you've spent years building.

We now offer trademark services to help business owners:
✔ Search to check whether your name is clear to file
✔ File your application accurately
✔ Get guidance from start to finish

If you're launching a brand or growing one, message me or comment below and we can talk through your options. No pressure, just a conversation.

Your successor trustee knows where you bank.But do they know which horse is worth $75,000? 🐴For horse owners, estate pla...
09/03/2026

Your successor trustee knows where you bank.

But do they know which horse is worth $75,000? 🐴

For horse owners, estate planning can involve a lot more than bank accounts and real estate.

Your trustee may suddenly need to know:

🐎 Which horses have significant value
🐎 Which horses should never be sold
🐎 Who you trust to care for or place them
🐎 Where registration, breeding, insurance, and veterinary records are kept
🐎 Who can accurately value your horses, tack, trailers, and equipment
🐎 Whether funds should be set aside for ongoing care

A beautifully drafted trust only goes so far if the person stepping into your shoes has no idea how to manage one of the most important—and valuable—parts of your life.

Your estate plan should make sense for the life you actually live.

For equine families, that means making sure your horses are part of the conversation too.

📍 California Estate Planning
🐴 Estate Planning for Equine Families

To schedule an appointment click on my calendly link https://calendly.com/michellegoffesq

FOR CALIFORNIA ESTATE PLANNING CLIENTS and TRADEMARK CLIENTS NATIONALLY

You didn’t work this hard to leave a mess.And by “mess,” we’re not talking about the junk drawer. 😏We’re talking about b...
09/01/2026

You didn’t work this hard to leave a mess.

And by “mess,” we’re not talking about the junk drawer. 😏

We’re talking about bank accounts, real estate, passwords, beneficiaries, business interests—and maybe a few horses that definitely don’t come with an instruction manual. 🐴

If something happens to you, your family shouldn’t have to play detective trying to figure out what you owned, where it is, who gets it, and what in the world they’re supposed to do with it.

That’s what a good estate plan is for.

Make the decisions.
Sign the documents.
Give everyone a roadmap.

Then get back to the things you'd much rather be doing.

Do more of what makes you happy.

We’ll help you protect the rest.

California Estate Planning | Virtual & Personal

Swipe through what you can trademark — then swipe back to see how many boxes your barn checks. Someone else can register...
08/05/2026

Swipe through what you can trademark — then swipe back to see how many boxes your barn checks. Someone else can register your name if you don't. Trademarking protects the reputation you've built, one horse, one client, one season at a time

🚨 Your competitors are protecting their brands. Are you?You've invested time, money, and energy building your business. ...
07/31/2026

🚨 Your competitors are protecting their brands. Are you?

You've invested time, money, and energy building your business. Marketing grows your brand—but a federal trademark helps protect it.

If your brand matters enough to market, it's worth protecting.

Don't wait until someone else starts using your name. The best time to secure your brand is before there's a problem.

📅 Book your Trademark Strategy Session today and let's discuss the best way to protect what you've built.

You spent thousands creating a trust.Tell someone where it is.Your estate plan shouldn't become a scavenger hunt after y...
07/28/2026

You spent thousands creating a trust.

Tell someone where it is.

Your estate plan shouldn't become a scavenger hunt after you're gone.

Pro tip: Let your successor trustee know where important documents are stored.

07/24/2026

Here’s a fun reminder of just how powerful a well-crafted will can be. James Smithson, whose name you might recognize from the Smithsonian Institution, created that entire legacy through a simple bequest in his will. One intentional decision can shape history, change lives, and influence generations. Your estate plan doesn’t need to build a museum, but it can make a lasting impact on the people and causes you care about. A thoughtful plan ensures your wishes are honored and your legacy reflects what matters most to you. If you’re ready to put your own intentions in writing, we’re here to help you get started. Give us a call to schedule your initial consultation today.

Nothing says "family bonding" like requiring three siblings to agree on every financial decision after Mom dies.Choosing...
07/21/2026

Nothing says "family bonding" like requiring three siblings to agree on every financial decision after Mom dies.

Choosing all of your children as co-trustees can create delays, arguments, and endless group textx.

Instead, choose the child who is most organized, responsible, and capable of handling the job. You can always name the others as backups.

Estate planning isn't about being fair. It's about being effective.

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Belleview, FL
34420

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