#17: The Superpower of Hope with Catherine Hammond

As an attorney in Colorado, Catherine Hammond provides estate and tax planning services to individuals and businesses. Catherine’s primary focus is protecting families from the devastating legal effects of disability and death through the creation of comprehensive, value-based estate plans that minimize taxes, costs, and government interference. Catherine learned firsthand the effects of failing to plan when her mother developed early-onset Alzheimer’s disease without any planning documents in place, requiring her to endure the living probate of her mother’s estate. Through that heart-wrenching experience, she was determined to help others avoid the added devastation of a complicated and expensive legal process by obtaining a law degree and devoting her practice to estate planning. In 2005, fulfilling her dream as a counselor and planner, Catherine founded Hammond Law Group. She also serves clients and their families through transformational coaching, especially through life transitions. She is currently pursuing her certification in Integrative Personal Development to more deeply support clients in living fully, bravely, and beautifully for all of their days. Catherine is also the author of the book Hope(less).Here, Catherine dives into her background and the life experiences that led her to pursue a career as an attorney. She walks through how she helps her clients have a solid estate plan in place to take the best care of family members. Catherine also shares what she’s learned from starting and growing her law practice, how to find a good mentor, and more.Shane Bauman is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. RISE is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or RISE and opinions stated are their own. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. 2024-179401 Exp. 8/26What’s Inside:How Catherine’s life experiences led her to become an attorneyLessons Catherine learned as a business ownerHow to find the right mentorMentioned in this episode:Hammond Law Group WebsiteCatherine Hammond on LinkedInCatherine’s Book – Hope(less)