An estate planning and probate attorney based in Boynton Beach, Florida, Marianne Coulton holds a bachelor's degree in political science from American University, where she made the dean's list. After working as a CPA and an auditor, Marianne Coulton studied law at the Northwestern University School of Law. As a graduate student, she wrote a paper on International Partnership Taxation, and she graduated cum laude with a juris doctor degree in 1991. Upon graduation, Marianne Coulton began practicing law in Illinois, providing legal services that included employment agreements, tax preparation, and estate tax planning for small businesses. In conjunction, she offered securities advice and legal opinions for corporate finance transactions and assisted corporations seeking to obtain bank financing and sell assets. In 2007, Ms. Coulton started practicing law in Florida, and she established her own legal practice in 2009. A sole practitioner, she provides clients with estate planning advice and assistance navigating the probate process. Her services include preparing wills, establishing trusts, and providing guidance related to charitable giving, life insurance policies, and retirement plans.