Carol Bertsch is an elder law attorney serving San Antonio and the surrounding communities. Since opening her practice in 1996, Carol has been a champion of the elderly and disabled – she even makes “house calls” to those unable to get out so they can receive the full benefit of legal counsel. First and foremost, she treats clients with the dignity and respect they deserve, always appreciative of the wonderful tapestry woven by their life experiences. With patience and understanding, she helps her clients plan for the challenges of aging.
Laura D. Heard is a lifelong San Antonio resident and the founder and CEO of South TX Family Law. For more than three decades, she’s helped families with estate planning, probate, guardianships, and family law, with a special focus on protecting homes, preserving legacies, and helping loved ones avoid unnecessary conflict. Laura’s passion for wills and probate has guided her career since law school, and today she leads a growing, award‑winning firm dedicated to compassion, clarity, and effective planning.
Esther Pipoly is the founder of Loss of Life Advocates and a lifelong San Antonio native. Shaped by personal experience with profound loss and major life transitions, Esther now helps individuals and families prepare for—and navigate—difficult conversations, caregiving challenges, medical crises, and loss with compassion and understanding.