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Richard Grain is the principal of the Grain Law Firm. With offices in Beverly Hills and Pasadena, California the Grain Law Firm provides extensive estate planning, trust administration and probate services to individuals, families and business owners in the Greater Los Angeles area. Richard’s primary focus is protecting his clients from the potentially devastating legal consequences of disability, death and taxation. Through proper estate planning, people can avoid probate, protect their assets, minimize taxes, continue their legacies through strategic charitable giving, and provide for the security of their loved ones.
Helping his clients is more than just a business to him. Richard takes the time to get to know them, to learn about their lives and values, and he works closely with clients through an ongoing relationship that ensures their personal and financial goals are met as their needs and the laws change over the years. Having spent many years in the world of corporate and public affairs, Richard combines a business background with a wide range of legal experience, and can therefore provide his clients with a uniquely practical perspective.
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Licensed in California for 37 years
State: California
Acquired: 1988
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Location
The Grain Law Firm, APC
8888 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA, 90211-3618
The Grain Law Firm
225 South Lake Avenue, Suite 300, Pasadena, CA, 91101-3009
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"I highly recommend Richard. He is an excellent estate planning attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I recently had the opportunity to meet and work with Richard Grain. His grasp of complex estate planning issues as well as his ability to listen to his client's concerns show why he is such a strong presence among estate planning lawyers in southern California. I recommend and endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Grain is an outstanding attorney with an excpeptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate and a credit to the legal profession. I highly endorse his legal services."
"I am well-familiar with the legal expertise of my colleague Richard Grain, as well as with his successful estate planning practice. Although he thoroughly understands the legal and tax aspects of estate planning, Richard takes the time necessary to fully understand the matters of the heart when planning every estate. In the end, Richard's clients enjoy a unique peace of mind because everyone they love and everything they have will be protected if (and when) something untoward happens to them. This is a rare gift. Without reservation, I recommend the estate planning services of Richard Grain to anyone who appreciates the "personal" in personal service."
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Experience
Honors
2006
General Counsel, Business Alliance of Los Angeles
1979
Presidency, London Young Solicitors Group
Work Experience
2005 - Present
President, The Grain Law Firm
2002 - 2005
President, Grain & Associates Legal Crisis Management
1997 - 2000
Director of Public Affairs, Luxfer
1977 - 1980
Associate/Assistant Senior Partner, Holman,, Fenwick & Willan/London UK
1973 - 1977
Partner, Field, Fisher & Martineau/London UK
1971 - 1973
Associate, Boodle, Hatfield & Co/London UK
Associations
2012 - Present
San Gabriel Valley Financial Planners AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Beverly Hills Estate Planning CouncilMember
2008 - Present
LGLA Lesbian and Gay Lawyers of Los AngelesMember
2005 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
1985 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Conservatorship of Victoria Fleming
Succesfull
Re: Estate of Therese Chapin Dec'd
Succesfull
Estate of Bryant Dec'd
Rightful heir recovered all estate assets
Education
1970
Guildford College of Law
Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England & Wales
1969
Birmingham School of Law
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
Speaking Engagements
2011
Fidelity Investments seminar Pasadena staff
How California registered domestic partnership differs from marriage
2010
Prime Timers Monthly Presentation
Why estate planning is particularly important for the LGBT Community
2010
Introduction to Estate Planning
Estate Planning
Publications
2011
Pasadena Magazine
Financial abuse of seniors
Languages
English
Portuguese
German
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What is the difference between an irrevocable trust estate and an irrevocable life estate
09 Jul 2012
Q&A
How long does it take to probate a Living Trust in Simi Valley California after the death of the last Trustor?
10 May 2012
Q&A
On a life Estate, Is there a time limit on how long a remaindermen has to make a claim before the estate goes to someone else.
06 Apr 2012