Meeting: Nechama D. Minkowicz Esq. LL.M

Life and Legacy: Navigating Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning

Nechama D. Minkowicz is an accomplished Santa Fe-based legal professional, educator, and former judge who serves as the founder and principal attorney of Lasting Legacy Law LLC. Specializing in estate planning, life and legacy coordination, and asset protection, she focuses on empowering families and individuals through comprehensive legal education.

Before finding her true calling in estate law, Minkowicz dedicated twenty-three years to the field of education, working as a teacher and successfully founding and directing her own grant-funded school. Driven by a desire to help everyday individuals better navigate and understand the complexities of the legal system, she transitioned to the law, earning her Juris Doctorate followed by a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Advocacy.

Her distinguished legal career includes years as a successful litigation attorney, followed by a judicial appointment to the bench by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in 2020. As a judge, she presided over a wide range of civil and criminal cases, adjudicated bench trials, and ruled on key constitutional issues while dramatically reducing backlogged court dockets. Today, she utilizes her deep courtroom and judicial experience to help clients avoid costly, public probate battles.

At our October 29 meeting, Minkowicz will provide practical, straightforward guidance on navigating unexpected life situations. She will demystify the estate planning process, breaking down the critical structural differences between wills and trusts, and sharing actionable advice on how to secure a solid financial foundation for the people and charitable causes you care about most.