In college, she pursued a double major in psychology and philosophy ultimately leading to her career in the legal profession.  She understands that many clients may find the intricacies of probate or trust administration challenging and is always ready to answer their questions and adapt her approach to suit each client’s unique situation.

At Ruder Ware, Martha works with clients on probate and trust administration matters, including:

• Working closely with personal representatives and trustees to successfully navigate the probate and trust administration process from beginning to end.
• Working with personal representatives to navigate the probate court system.
• Assisting trustees and personal representatives with valuing and inventorying assets after the death of a loved one.
• Assisting estate planning clients with retitling their assets to conform to their estate plan.
• Assisting attorneys and clients with developing strategies to report assets to regulatory bodies and beneficiaries by working with various institutions to gather and compile the necessary information.
• Assisting in the preparation of real estate transfer documents and federal tax returns.

Martha’s hobbies are seasonally inspired. During the winter, she indulges in her passion for puzzle construction, with her most notable achievement being a 1000-piece puzzle depicting her favorite animal, the koala. When summer arrives, she takes advantage of the outdoors through activities like camping and fishing.