Silver City Attorney Gillian Sherwood will discuss estate planning at the February 27th meeting of the Death Cafe, a free, monthly meeting to help people plan and prepare for their own good death.Silver City -- Silver City attorney Gillian Justine Sherwood will share her expertise in the area of estate planning at the February 27 meeting of the "Death Cafe," a free, monthly meeting facilitated by Lisa Jimenez, certified death doula and owner of A Good Death, LLC, a local business dedicated to helping people prepare for their own good death.

Estate planning includes wills, trusts, living wills, power of attorney and other considerations to help people determine how they would like their assets to be distributed upon their death.

"It's never too early to begin estate planning," said Sherwood. "A solid plan gives you peace of mind and peace for those you love."

In her practice, Sherwood assists clients in the areas of estate planning, probate, and real property, among other areas of the law. Raised in Silver City, Sherwood is a graduate of the UNM School of Law, and was admitted to the New Mexico Bar in 2018. Prior to her career in civil law, Sherwood served nearly 20 years as a public school teacher.

"I'm truly grateful to the citizens of Grant County for trusting me to provide solutions to the civil legal problems they face," added Sherwood. "I look forward to sharing information and expertise to help people organize their estate."

The February Death Cafe meets at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at the Silver City Public Library. For more information, please contact Lisa Jimenez at (575) 574-5473.