I am an Eagle Scout. I enjoy hiking and backpacking. I was a History Major and I enjoy reading non-fiction. I played the Viola and I enjoy Opera and Classical Music. In late December, it is our family's tradition to go to Death Valley. I also enjoy going to any national park.
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| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 1978 | 08/05/2021 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyer | Los Angeles Magazine | 2020 |
| Super Lawyer | Los Angeles Magazine | 2019 |
| Super Lawyer | Los Angeles Magazine | 2018 |
| Super Lawyer | Los Angeles Magazine | 2017 |
| Super Lawyer | Los Angeles Magazine | 2016 |
| Super Lawyer | Los Angeles Magazine | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyer | Los Angeles Magazine | 2014 |
| Super Lawyer | Los Angeles Magazine | 2013 |
| Super Lawyer | Los Angeles Magazine | 2012 |
| Super Lawyer | Los Angeles Magazine | 2011 |
| Super Lawyer | Los Angeles Magazine | 2010 |
| Super Lawyer | Los Angeles Magazine | 2009 |
| Super Lawyer | Los Angeles Magazine | 2008 |
| Super Lawyer | Los Angeles Magazine | 2006 |
| Super Lawyer | Los Angeles Magazine | 2005 |
| Super Lawyer | Los Angeles Magazine | 2004 |
| AV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 1990 |
| Certified Specialist Probate, Estate Planning & Trust Law | California Bar Board of Legal Specialization | 1990 |
| Certified Specialist Taxation | California Bar Board of Legal Specialization | 1987 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Altshuler & Spiro | 1987 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Altshuler & Spiro | Partner | 1987 - Present |
| Law Office of Randy Spiro | Sole Practitioner | 1983 - 1987 |
| Lazarow, Rettig, Sundel & Jaffe | Associate Attorney | 1982 - 1983 |
| Irsfeld, Irsfeld & Younger | Associate Attorney | 1980 - 1982 |
| Murchison & Cumming | Associate Attorney | 1978 - 1980 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | An Ongoing Series of Estate Planning Articles | 2012 |
| JDSupra | A series of estate planning articles | 2009 |
| Lega-Books | Will & Trust Drafting and Estate Planning with forms | 1985 |
| Community Property Journal | Basis Anomaly Where Assets are Separately Allocated in an Equal Community Property Division | 1982 |
| Community Property Journal | New Tax Law Makes Distinction Between Community Property and Separate Property Less Significant for Marital Deduction Purposes | 1981 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate University | Masters of Science in Taxation | 1980 |
| Loyola Law School | Juris Doctor | 1978 |
| Univ of California at Los Angeles | Bachelor of Arts | 1975 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Elder Law Subcommittee of Trusts and Estates Section | Estate Planning for Older Adults through the Lens of COVID-19 Virus | 2020 |
| Elder Law Subcommittee of Trusts and Estates Section | The Seemingly Happily Married Senior Couple: Consider Divorce as you prepare the Estate Plan | 2019 |
| Elder Law Subcommittee of Trusts and Estates Section | Property Tax Reassessment Traps | 2018 |
| Elder Law Subcommittee of Trusts and Estates Section | When Your Elder Estate Planning Client Throws You a Curve | 2016 |
| Estate Planning and Administration: The Complete Guide | Common Trust Structures and when they're used | 2016 |
| Elder Law Subcommittee of Trusts and Estates Section | Life Insurance and the Older Client | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Elder Law Subcommittee of Trusts and Estates Section | Community Property Aspects of IRAs and Retirement Plans | 2014 |
| Elder Law Subcommittee | Financial and Health Care Powers of Attorney | 2013 |
| Gift Planning Committee | Effect of New Tax Law on Existing Estate Plans | 2013 |
| Elder Law Committee of Trusts & Estates Section | The Transition from Capacity to Incapacity | 2012 |
| Elder Law Committee of Trusts & Estates Section | New Requirements for Certificate of Independent Review | 2011 |
| California Continuing Education of the Bar | Managing the Wealth of an Incapacitated Person | 2009 |
| Westside Discussion Group | Funding Subtrusts and Valuation Discounts | 2009 |
| Elder Law Subsection | Rousing Your Slumbering Estate Plan | 2008 |
| International Association of Financial Planners | Case Study Program | 2000 |
| International Association of Financial Planners | Tax Law Changes 1996 | 1996 |
| Personal Financial Planning Program | Individual Income Taxation | 1989 |
| Masters of Science in Taxation Program | Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates | 1986 |
| San Fernando Valley Estate Planning Council | Estate Planning Update | 1984 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Estate Tax Valuation | Full amount of mortgage was allowed as discount on audit of estate tax return. |
| Taxpayer v. IRS | No income when ISO stock put into trust. |
| SF-CRUE | Non-profit status granted by IRS |
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P. Ryan Banafshe, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 12, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Randy is very knowledgeable, ethical and part of a small number of attorneys that is Certified by the State Bar of California as Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law and Taxation Law
I endorse this lawyer.
Eli Kantor, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 4, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have referred several clients to Randy for Estate Planning and they were satisfied with his work.
Ronald Tasoff, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 1, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Randy is a very conscientious and knowledgeable lawyer and I have recommended him to several of my clients. All of them have been very pleased.
Robin Mashal, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 13, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have read several of Mr. Spiro's contribution on Avvo and other public forums and have found them to be useful and informative. I endorse this lawyer's work.
Ronald Canter, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 22, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Randy is a hard working, ethical & extremely knowledgable attorney. He is dedicated to giving his clients the most comprehensive legal representation while at the same time treating them with the upmost respect. On a personal level, he is a caring individual who is sensitive to the needs of others. In short, he is the type of individual who the public would be proud to have as a member of the bar.
Peter Berlin, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 19, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Randy is an exceptional estate planning attorney with the breadth and knowledge necessary to address client’s specific needs and issues. I have referred clients to Randy before and will continue to do so because of his experience, professionalism and attention to detail.
Robert Berend, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 12, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Randy Spiro for over 20 years. We are both lawyers, and he is my personal estate planning attorney, and has also been the lawyer that other members of my family have used over the years. He is easy going, communicates clearly, and does not have the trappings or intimidation (or overhead factors) that lawyers in huge firms in 50 story buildings often have. He's also very accessible and returns calls promptly.
Troy Martin, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 10, 2009
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Randy and I worked together to prepare continuing education classes regarding the duties of trustees and conservators. He is extremely knowledgeable, diligent, and a pleasure to work with.
Rozanna Velen, Probate Attorney on Nov 5, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly recommend this lawyer's work. He is very knowledgeable, ethical, and honest. I trust him with all of my probate referrals.