In honor of Denise Fransua — and every parent who wanted to protect their family.

Each year, this award provides deserving Arizona and Colorado families with a complete estate plan — at no cost — so they can focus on what truly matters. It's how we honor our mom: by making sure other families never face what ours did.

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Completely confidential · 100% free for recipients · Self-nominations welcome

2ndAnnual award

2Families protected so far

$10,400In legal services awarded

AZ & COFamilies eligible

The story behind the award

She protected her children her whole life. No one protected her plan.

When our mother, Denise Fransua, passed away unexpectedly, Aaron was 23 and Marina just 17. With no plan in place, we were left to navigate legal and financial chaos while grieving her loss — and more than fourteen years later, parts of her estate are still being unwound.

“We created this award so no family has to face loss and legal chaos alone.” — Aaron Fransua, Esq.

That experience shaped our lives and became this firm's mission. The Denise Fransua Legacy Award honors families who embody the same strength and sacrifice Denise showed her children. Each recipient receives our complete Guided Trust Package — a $5,200 value — at no cost, prepared by a licensed attorney, so their family is legally protected and their legacy secure.

$5,200 value — completely free

What the recipient receives.

Every winner receives our complete Guided Trust Package — the same plan our paying clients receive, prepared by a licensed attorney, at absolutely no cost to the family.

Revocable living trust

The foundation of the plan — keeping the family's home and assets out of probate court entirely.

Pour-over will & guardianship nominations

Catches anything outside the trust, and names who raises minor children — so a judge never has to guess.

Financial power of attorney

A trusted person can handle banking, bills, and business if the unexpected happens during life.

Healthcare directive & living will

Medical decisions documented in advance, made by someone they chose — not a stranger.

HIPAA authorization

So doctors can actually talk to the family when it matters most.

Attorney-guided signing ceremony

Every document executed correctly, witnessed and notarized, with every page explained in plain English.

Award dates & deadlines

Two awards every year.

May 17

The anniversary of Denise's passing.
Nomination deadline: April 30.

December 13

Her birthday.
Nomination deadline: November 30.

Know a family who deserves this? Nominations received after a deadline are simply carried to the next award — they're never discarded.

Completely confidential · 100% free for recipients

Nominate a family.

Tell us about a deserving Arizona or Colorado family. Your comments are kept confidential and are never shared with the family you nominate.