30 Apr 2024 501Der Women 2024: Leah Jacobs

Attorney Leah Jacobs is the owner of Heirloom Legal, PLLC, a business name that reflects the heart of its founder. “Our primary focus is helping families avoid later-in-life issues that arise when no estate planning is done,” she said.

“I also love the opportunity to walk with families who are going through difficult times where planning wasn’t done, or wasn’t possible, in an effort to ease their minds. I want families to feel empowered and also at peace with the hard decisions related to estate planning, elder law and probate,” Jacobs added.

Driven by a desire to help others, Jacobs finds motivation in a quote by Leo Rosten: “I cannot believe that the purpose of life is to be happy. I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be compassionate. It is, above all, to matter, to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all.”

The attorney is respected for her knowledge and responsiveness. “Leah is the definition of a 501Der Woman,” said Stacey Alston, a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. “She works hard to actively grow her business and support her family, and she’s always available to answer questions and calls.”

Jacobs believes each person defines their success. “It’s OK not to be the smartest person in the room. It doesn’t mean you lack intelligence or purpose, and it definitely doesn’t mean you aren’t successful. You define your own success, and it may not look like anyone else’s definition,” she said. What advice would she give her younger self? 

“Don’t let fear stop you. Just keep pushing through until you aren’t afraid anymore.”

Jacobs is grateful for her mom and grandma’s example and influence. “They are the most faithful, servant-hearted women I know. I love that they take care of others so well and honor God through their service to others,” she said.

Outside the legal profession, Jacobs enjoys serving as the worship leader at her church and being a mom. “I have three amazing boys, and I love being a boy mom,” she said. “I want to be the best I can be so I can inspire them to always work hard, help others, and make a difference in the world.”

To reach Leah Jacobs at Heirloom Legal, PLLC, call 501.819.2553 or visit the website at heirloomlegal.com.