Meet Jill Morgan Santiago
Jill Morgan Santiago is the owner and managing attorney of JMS Law Ltd. Attorney Santiago is committed to helping clients achieve life-long goals through estate planning to protect hard-earned wealth, buying and selling real property and starting small businesses. Jill is a life-long New Englander, and resides with her family in Providence, Rhode Island.
Ms. Santiago has been working in the legal industry since 1997. She has held positions in both small and large law firms, corporate legal departments and a major financial institution, finally opening her practice in 2017. After many years concentrating on real estate and civil litigation, Ms. Santiago decided to change direction and develop her estate planning practice in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
She is a member of the Rhode Island and Massachusetts Bar Associations as well as being the only Rhode Island member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Ms. Santiago earned a B.S. in Legal Studies from Post University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Massachusetts School of Law, where she was a law review staff editor and graduated magna cum laude.
Our Vision
We help our clients navigate major life events such as getting married, buying a home, or caring for aging parents. We will listen to your needs and goals to craft a plan that is just right for you.
Our mission is to build lasting relationships with our clients to help them attain and manage lifelong wealth through estate planning and to provide clients with peace of mind now and in the future.
We value:
- Simplicity. We strive to provide excellent service that is in the best interest of our client.
- Ingenuity. We are always looking for new ways to improve the quality of our services using technology and proven processes.
- Integration. We strongly believe in integrating traditional law firm service with new technology.
- Integrity. We always take the high road.
Meet The Team
Ashley Young
Paralegal: Probate & Trust Administration
Ashley was born in Michigan and raised in Darien, Connecticut. She graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2009 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Human Services. With a passion for law, she has spent the past 14 years learning from and supporting various attorneys, honing her expertise and building a strong foundation in the legal field. Beyond her professional endeavors, she is a devoted mother to two energetic sons and an active member of her community, serving on the PTA and local Athletic Board, as well as an active member at her Church. In her free time, she nurtures her passion for herbalism and gardening, finding joy in the natural world and the art of growth and holistic healing. She is dedicated to making a positive impact both in and out of the office.
Azul Salazar
Executive Legal Assistant / Client Relations
Azul is our executive assistant and often your first point of contact when calling our office. With nearly seven years of experience in customer service, Azul is dedicated to ensuring our clients receive exceptional guidance and support. Her bilingual skills in English and Spanish allow her to connect with a diverse range of clients, providing a welcoming and professional experience.
In her free time, Azul enjoys spending quality time with her family.
Claudia Santiago
Legal Assistant
Claudia joined the firm in 2017. She is a graduate of Saint Raphael Academy and earned her legal assistant certificate in 2021. In her free time, Claudia pursues her many hobbies and enjoys spending time with animals.
In Memory of Benito Santiago, Jr.
November 30, 1972 – April 30, 2020
Benito was a loving husband and father. He was an all-around friendly guy, a born salesman. He was a physical fitness enthusiast and loved music (he was a college deejay!).
Benito was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in his 30s and passed way from COVID in 2020. His illness took its toll on our family in countless ways. But it did teach me about planning for an unpredictable future.