Practical Legal Counsel. Personalized to You.
At Scofield Law, we provide counsel in the areas that matter most to individuals, families, and closely held businesses—offering clarity, continuity, and long-term partnership across the legal needs of your life and enterprise.
Trust & Estates
Plan with clarity and compassion for what’s next, across generations and life stages.
Our estate planning services are designed to help you protect what you've built, provide for the people and causes you care about, and ensure your intentions are clearly carried forward. We tailor each plan to your family's structure, values, and goals—collaborating with your advisory team to minimize complexity and maximize continuity.
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Wills and trusts
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Powers of attorney and health care directives
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Revocable and irrevocable trust structures
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Lifetime giving strategies
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Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
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Planning for blended families or multiple generations
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Probate and trust administration
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Surrogate’s Court proceedings
Business
Support for closely held and family-run enterprises at every stage.
From formation to succession, we provide counsel that addresses both the legal and human dimensions of stewarding a private enterprise. We take the time to understand your business dynamics, stakeholder relationships, and long-term vision—whether you're building, restructuring, or transitioning your company. We also advise select philanthropic and mission-driven organizations, with a focus on those where family involvement or long-term continuity planning plays a key role.
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Entity formation (LLCs, partnerships, corporations)
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Corporate governance and ownership structures
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Risk management and strategic planning
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Day-to-day legal guidance for business operations
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Succession planning
Real Estate
Legal guidance through acquisitions, sales, and succession of real property.
We assist clients with residential and commercial real estate matters, often integrated into broader family or business strategies. Whether it’s the family home, an investment property, or a complex transaction involving multiple parties or advisors, we provide trusted guidance with close attention to detail.
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Real estate planning as part of estate or succession strategy
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Purchase and sale agreements
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Residential and commercial closings
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Co-op and condo transactions (including NYC-specific counsel)
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Real estate held in trust or corporate structures
General Counsel & Advisory
Ongoing legal and strategic guidance for individuals, families, and enterprises.
Many of our clients value a relationship that extends beyond documents and transactions. As outside counsel, we help clients and their advisors manage evolving legal considerations. We often serve as a trusted sounding board across business, family, and personal matters.
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Long-term advisory and legal coordination
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Liaising with other professionals (accountants, trustees, family office)
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Legal project oversight and issue triage
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Philanthropic and legacy planning
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Confidential consultation for sensitive or complex decisions
Looking for Broader Guidance?
Sarah is also the founder of Open Field Consulting, a distinct non-legal boutique consultancy focused on strategic planning, facilitation, and guidance for families navigating transitions, values alignment, and long-term visioning. The two practices are separate, but rooted in the same commitment to thoughtful, long-range planning.