Estate Planning at Core Legal

Plan Today. Protect What Matters Tomorrow.

What happens to the people you love — and everything you've worked for — if something happens to you? It's a question most of us put off. But without a plan, the answer is decided by state law and the court system, not by you. Estate planning puts those decisions back in your hands.

Don't Leave a Mess Behind

Will? Trust? Or nothing at all? If you don't create a plan, the state has one waiting for you — it's called probate, and it's often slow, public, and expensive. It can leave your family tied up in court and, too often, in conflict with each other.

At Core Legal, we start by understanding your family, your assets, and your goals. Then we explain your options in plain language, so you can choose a plan that keeps your loved ones out of court and out of conflict — designed around your circumstances and your budget.

Protect Who (and What) You Love

If you have minor children, this is the most important planning you'll ever do. Who would raise them if something happened to you? Without legal documentation naming the guardians you choose, that decision goes to a Wyoming district court. State law gives the judge a priority list of relatives to consider — but the court isn't bound by it, and no statute knows your children, your family, or your values. We help parents put the right protections in place, so your kids are always cared for by the people you trust, never left in limbo.

Even if you already have a plan, it may not work when your family actually needs it. Documents drafted years ago, assets titled the wrong way, beneficiaries never updated — these are the gaps that cause plans to fail at the worst possible moment.

We don't just draft documents. We make sure your plan fits together: that your assets are owned correctly, your wishes are clearly stated, and your plan stays current as your life changes. Your family deserves a plan that works.

Peace of Mind at Every Level

Estate planning isn't just for the wealthy. It doesn't matter how much you have — it matters that what you have goes where you intend, with as little cost, delay, and stress for your family as possible.

Our process is built around education and counsel, not pressure. We'll walk you through your choices, help you understand the trade-offs, and put the right legal tools in place — for your life now, and for the people who come after you.

How We Can Help

Whether you're planning for the future or managing the affairs of someone you love, Core Legal brings the experience and personal attention that effective estate planning requires.

  • A tailored will that clearly defines how your estate is distributed, names guardians for minor children, and puts your wishes in writing where they can't be second-guessed.

  • We help you establish and manage trusts that keep assets out of probate, protect beneficiaries, and ensure everything is handled and distributed exactly as you intend.

  • If you care for a loved one with a disability, a special needs trust lets you provide for their future without jeopardizing eligibility for essential government benefits like Medicaid and SSI. We'll help you structure a trust that enhances their quality of life while keeping those protections intact.

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ATTORNEY

Gabriela Sala (Gabi)

Gabriela Sala (Gabi) graduated from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 2018. She is licensed to practice in Wyoming.

During law school, Gabi was very involved in student organizations, including student government, Multicultural Law Students’ Association, Wyoming Law Students for Equal Justice, Women’s Law Forum, and Society for International Law. Gabi also participated in several student competitions (as competitor and volunteer) to get a feel for the practice of law, including the Voir Dire Law Student Competition, ABA Negotiation Competition, and ABA Client Counseling Competition. Gabi also took advantage of course offerings abroad and attended Cambridge Summer Law Institute through the University of Wyoming College of Law with Jeanne Core; Comparative Environmental Law through UC Davis School of Law in Como, Italy; and International Human Rights through American University, Washington College of Law in Geneva, Switzerland, specifically the program A Decent Work Agenda at the International Labor Organization.

Before law school, Gabi completed her undergraduate degree at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. She then spent some time in Lima, Peru, visiting family and completing an internship at the school she attended when she lived in Peru. Gabi’s more recent activities include working at a bilingual school in Colorado and being the “auntie” to several amazing kids. Gabi’s passion is in helping children and helping people with disabilities. She is particularly interested in mental health and ensuring everyone gets the support they need. Prior to working at Core Legal, Gabi worked at Wyoming Children’s Law Center, Inc. Working at WCLC was an invaluable experience. Gabi is a native Spanish speaker and is happy to provide legal services to Spanish speaking people.

In her free time, Gabi enjoys knitting, reading, building Lego sets and, above all, spending time with “her” kids and her mom.