Shawn S. Kerendian

Shawn S. Kerendian

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 18 years

Probate Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Probate, Trusts, Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills

11300 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 910, Los Angeles, CA

About Shawn

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-50%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Keystone Law Group, P.C.

11300 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 910, Los Angeles, CA, 90064

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Shawn S. Kerendian's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Shawn | August 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Great Probate

I had done a bit of my own research and scouted around 10 separate probate groups before finding Keystone.. Very happy I went with Shawn Kerindian and his firm. Professional, responsive, vigilant, understanding, knowledgeable and experienced are just a few words I would highlight to describe my overa...ll yearlong experience there. I was very up front with my needs and expectations because of complications in my case and family. It was handled well. Above all, Roee made it extremely easy— smooth sailing. I felt secure and all of my questions were met with quick, detailed and overly adequate responses. Planned and precise. Above and beyond. I gave him my full control and confidence. Happy with the outcome and glad to have gotten a great deal of my own experience while going through all of this.. I can perhaps help others down the road and/or send them to someone who definitely can! This process can be very hard, we all know why, but these guys made it as easy as possible — with fair prices that are certainly competitive, definitely check Keystone Law Group out.

Posted by Erik | December 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Probate Lawyer

Shawn is ethical, professional and easy to work with. Shawn assisted my family with a complex probate matter and was able to resolve it in an efficient and cost effective manner.

Posted by Arde | September 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding attorney

Shawn has provided invaluable services for me in trust and estate litigation. Would highly recommend his firm to anyone looking for a litigation attorney, especially with respect to probate, trusts, or estate issues.

Posted by David | September 7, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent lawyer

As an attorney with thirty plus years of experience in probate matters, I have had a number of opportunities to observe Shawn Kerendian in action. His knowledge of probate law and procedure is solid, but I am most impressed with his ability to find common ground in the settlement of complex probate ...matters. For a young lawyer, he has judgment beyond his years.

Posted by Charlotte | August 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend

We highly recommend Shawn for legal services in the estate, trust and probate field. While handing a lengthy and complex case for us, Shawn faced difficult obstacles, but always conducted himself in a steady & highly professional manner. Shawn knows the law and worked quite well with other attorney...s as the judges involved in our case, and maintained good communication with his clients throughout.

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Shawn S. Kerendian's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Setareh

Probate lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've had the pleasure to work as co-counsel with Shawn and his firm on three cases. Shawn is very knowledgeable in the field of probate and was professional and easy to work with. His confidence and ability to litigate in court were very impressive and I'm looking forward to working with him in the future."

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Raffi Ohanian

Probate lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having known Shawn for many years on both a professional and personal level, I would highly recommend his services to anyone, as one of the premier attorneys in Los Angeles."

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James Shields

Unknown lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible.I endorse this lawyer."

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Ardeshir Hormozyari

Probate lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shawn is an outstanding probate attorney. He has a lot of experience dealing with all aspects of litigation, and has been very successful at trial. I wholeheartedly recommend Shawn to anyone seeking a probate attorney, regardless of the size of the estate."

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Matthew Pierce

Probate lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Snyder

Probate lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Shawn is an extremely intelligent and skillful attorney and I place great value on his advice and opinions regarding all aspects of Estate Planning and Probate. Furthermore, I have always known him to have a deft touch with people and to place is clients' interests above all else."

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Erik Velie

Litigation lawyer

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Charles Shultz

Probate lawyer

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Daniel Setareh

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

AV Preeminent 4.9 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Lead Counsel Rating in Probate Law, Lead Counsel

2014

Board Certified, California Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Principal, Keystone Law Group, P.C.

2008 - 2013

Attorney, Kerendian & Associates, Inc.

2007 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Weinstock Manion

Associations

2015 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section

Member

2007 - Present

State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re F.L. and Mary Smith Trust

Judgment In Favor of Client and Against Former Trustee

In Re Ben Finister Sr. Trust

Resulted in resignation of trustee and appointment of professional as trustee, with client receiving trust assets. Trustee waived all fees, expenses, reimbursements, etc.

Estate of Theresa B. Durand

Resulted in Monetary Settlement to Client

Estate of Arthur Blech

Resulted in Termination of Estate - Distribution of Estate Assets. IRS Closing Letter. Resolution with Creditors.

Clarence Ott Trust

Resulted in Trustee Removal and Settlement Payment to Clients

In Re The Henry Holliday Trust

Resulted in Monetary Settlement to Client, and Early Termination of Trust

In Re Robert C. Hostetler and Elizabeth R. Hostetler Family Trust

Resulted in Appointment of Client as Co-Trustee, Termination of Trust, and Distribution of Assets to Beneficiaries

Estate of John Shen Lin

Resulted in Termination of Estate - Distribution of Estate Assets, while Protecting Client's Right to Fees and Costs

Estate of Sandra Williams

Resulted in Monetary Settlement to Client

Estate of Robert Wayne Carpenter

Resulted in Client Receiving the Vast Majority of the Estate, Despite Client Having the Heavy Burden of Proof

In Re The Steven Pyle Trust

Resulted in Removal of Trustee and Appointment of Client's Nomination as Trustee

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Education

2007

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

The Probate Process From Start to Finish

Tax Reporting and Post-Mortem Tax Matters

2017

The Probate Process From Start to Finish

Probate Disputes and Litigation

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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