About The Law Offices of Laura Croft - Timeless Estate Planning

We know how much your family means to you and how important it is to protect them. That’s why we’re dedicated to helping families create personalized estate plans that provide security and peace of mind.

Here, you’ll find a compassionate team ready to guide you through every step of the process.

We believe in...

Your Family Coming First

Every family is unique, and we take the time to understand your goals, concerns, and relationships. Our plans are customized to fit your life, now and in the future.

Keeping it Simple

Estate planning shouldn’t feel confusing or overwhelming. We break it down step by step so you know exactly what you’re doing, why it matters, and how it helps your family.

Protecting What Matters

Whether it’s your children, your assets, or your loved one with special needs, we help you create a plan that provides security, care, and peace of mind—no matter what happens.

Building Lifetime Relationships

Life changes and your estate plan should change with it. We’re here for the long haul to keep your plan up to date so it works when it’s needed most.

Our Trusted Team

Meet the dedicated and compassionate team at the Law Offices of Laura Croft, where we’re committed to helping you protect your family, achieve your goals, and bring your vision for the future to life.

Laura Croft

Founding Attorney

Hi, I’m Laura, founder of Timeless Estate Planning. As a single mother of four, including children with special needs and a stepdaughter who lives on in my heart, I know firsthand the importance of planning for children and loved ones with unique needs. I’ve made it my mission to help families protect everything they’ve worked so hard to build.

I’ve been practicing law since 2005, but my true passion lies in helping clients like you navigate life’s uncertainties. Whether you’re just starting a family, planning for retirement, or caring for a loved one with special needs, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

My goal? To keep your family out of court, out of conflict, and secure for generations to come.

David Wheeler

Associate Attorney

I’m passionate about helping individuals and families create estate plans that provide peace of mind, protect their loved ones, and avoid unnecessary probate proceedings. I enjoy building long-term relationships with clients and helping them navigate the important life events that can affect their estate plans over time.

I earned my J.D. from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) in 2025, where I concentrated my studies in taxation. Prior to joining the firm, I worked as a tax attorney with a national tax advisory firm, advising clients on a variety of tax matters. Before that, I gained extensive experience in immigration law, helping individuals and families navigate complex legal issues. I’m also fluent in Spanish.

Outside of work, I live in San Francisco and enjoy skiing, tennis, hiking, and international travel.

Robert Padrick

Robert Padrick

Of Counsel Attorney

I’m passionate about helping families protect what they’ve built so they can feel secure today and provide for their children tomorrow.

My practice areas are focused on strategic planning for Family Nest-Egg Protection, Minor Child Guardianship, and Medi-Cal Qualification and Planning. Whether you are married or single, a traditional family or a blended one, just starting out or looking back on a life well-lived, I can help you craft a plan that achieves your goals for years to come.

I graduated from California State University, Northridge in 1975 and San Fernando Valley College of Law in 1980. After graduation, I clerked at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC. Over the last 40+ years, I have represented both plaintiffs (predominantly) and defendants in civil (predominantly), criminal, and appellate matters, and have experience with Probate matters, including Estate Administrations and Conservatorships.

I am an alumnus of Order of DeMolay and Sigma Chi Fraternity, have been a Mason since 1977, and have lived in the Bay Area since 1995. I regularly volunteer at Yosemite and, most importantly, am the proud father of a daughter, currently enrolled at Cal Poly Humboldt.

Mechelins Kora Iechad, Ph.D

Director of Legacy & Trust Administration

As the Director of Legacy & Trust Administration at the Law Offices of Laura Croft, my mission is to guide families with care, clarity, and compassion through one of life’s most challenging seasons. I understand that trust administration is more than a legal process — it’s the safeguarding of a loved one’s legacy and the honoring of their wishes. With years of experience in trust administration, deeds, and legacy planning, my goal is to ease the burden on trustees and beneficiaries by making each step clear and manageable, while providing peace of mind, and ensuring every legacy is preserved with the dignity and attention it deserves.

Caity Howarth

Director of Operations

As the Director of Operations, I oversee the day-to-day processes that keep our systems running smoothly and create a seamless, supportive experience for every client we serve. I am passionate about making sure clients feel supported, understood, and at ease throughout the estate planning process, which can sometimes feel overwhelming or emotional. I want this support to be evident in everything we do as a firm, from your initial phone call to the delivery of your estate planning documents and beyond.

Before joining the Law Offices of Laura Croft, I spent more than a decade leading operations and customer service teams in the solar energy and utility industries solving complex problems, streamlining processes, and implementing resolution strategies for high level client escalations. This experience taught me how to balance efficiency with empathy, ensuring that both systems and people are cared for at the highest level.

Justin Owens

Client Services Director

As Client Services Director at Timeless Estate Planning, Justin Jauco Owens plays a vital role in guiding clients through the estate planning process with clarity and care. From engaging with clients and explaining their estate planning documents to serving as a notary and assisting with trust funding, Justin ensures that every detail is handled with precision. With over four years of experience, he takes pride in helping families connect their assets to their estate plans, ensuring everything is ready when it matters most.

Justin is passionate about educating clients on the importance of proactive estate planning. He often sees families delay creating a plan until it’s too late, which motivates him to spread awareness about the peace of mind that comes from being prepared. For Justin, estate planning isn’t just about documents—it’s about helping people protect their families, safeguard their futures, and provide stability for their children.

Outside of work, Justin enjoys spending quality time with his family, often hosting gatherings where his love for cooking and smoking meats takes center stage. He’s an avid sports fan and enjoys playing basketball, pickleball, and golf. Whether on the court, in the kitchen, or in the office, Justin brings dedication, thoughtfulness, and a strong sense of service to everything he does.

Client testimonial from Justin Owens about special needs planning services by the Law Offices of Laura Croft.

Josh Swidler

Client Support Specialist

Josh serves as the first point of contact for many of our clients, ensuring that every interaction with our firm begins with clarity, confidence, and care. From introductory calls to ongoing follow-up, he helps guide families through the planning process, making sure no detail is overlooked and no client feels lost along the way.

With a background in marketing management and hospitality, Josh brings a rare blend of organization, empathy, and proactive communication to our team. Outside the office, Josh enjoys exploring creativity in the kitchen and behind the bar. Passionate about cooking, he loves experimenting with new recipes, refining techniques, and bringing people together over thoughtfully prepared meals. Whether hosting a small gathering or trying out a new culinary challenge, he appreciates the way food and drink create meaningful moments of connection — an extension of the same care and attention to detail brought to supporting clients each day.

Meg McGraw

Community Outreach Coordinator

As the Community Outreach Coordinator for Timeless Estate Planning, Meg’s role is to expand the visibility of our team through thoughtful community engagement. She draws on an empathetic approach built on trust, clear communication, and a genuine desire to create successful, lasting relationships within our community. 

Before joining the firm, Meg spent several years as a special events coordinator and as a professional baker. In these roles, she honed the skills of meticulous preparation and attention to detail while bringing people together for meaningful, memorable experiences. 

She previously worked as a program manager for an au pair agency, where she developed a deep understanding of the complex emotional needs that come with important life decisions within families. She also has experience working with children with special needs and loves raising her two children to be compassionate, involved members of our Bay Area community.

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A Plan Brings Peace of Mind for Generations

Your family’s safety, security, and peace of mind are worth protecting. Whether you’re planning for young children, loved ones with special needs, or your own golden years, we’re here to help.

Take the next step toward creating a plan that works for your family today, tomorrow, and into the future.

Attorney Laura Croft with her mother, highlighting personal commitment to family-centered legal planning.
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