Caprice Lillian Collins

Caprice Lillian Collins

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 46 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Inglewood, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Trusts ... +2 more

3330 West Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood, CA

About Caprice

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 75%

24 years | 1,500 cases

75%
Elder Law 10%

24 years | 1,500 cases

10%
Probate 5%

24 years | 20 cases

5%
Trusts 5%

24 years | 1,500 cases

5%

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Licensed in California for 46 years

State: California

Acquired: 1979

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Collins Law Group

3330 West Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood, CA, 90305

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Caprice Lillian Collins's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

67 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mr. & Mrs. Holland | August 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

They are great!

Working with the Collins Law Group has been a great eye-opening experience. The process has been very thorough and painless despite the sensitive subjects of death and disability. We had a cumbersome experience when my parents died. It was a year of constant phone calls, lawyers and waiting. This hap...pened even though their estate had no issues, nobody contesting anything or squabbling over assets. The probate process in general was just a drag, even for a simple probate. We knew we needed to avoid this hassle for our own family. The Collins Law Group is friendly and thorough. More importantly, they present concepts in ways that are easy to understand. They even go the extra mile to produce a custom video that explains your trust. It is excellent. Nothing is rushed at the Collins Law Group. They are great!

Posted by Ms. Harris | August 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Great Experience

I knew I needed a Living Trust so I attended the Collins Law Group’s seminar on Wills and Trusts. This was a new experience for me which highlighted the fact that I needed a trust to avoid probate costs. I’ve seen families in my church go through the painful probate process. The probate fees are abso...lutely horrible! I had no idea the court assesses fees based on percentage of estates instead of flat fees. Ironically, I helped a lot of people fill out their forms regarding estate planning and still had not done it for myself. Finally, I planned with the Collins Law Group. The experience has been great and I am very pleased that Attorney Collins and her staff will be there for my family when I pass. Their services are all-inclusive with everything you need to protect your loved ones.

Posted by Mr. and Mrs. Cummings | July 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Excellent Client Service

We met Attorney Collins years back through the real estate board. She later conducted a seminar in our home for the people in our neighborhood. We will admit that we were so grateful for her gesture in spreading the importance of planning and getting a living trust but at that time, we were not ready... to go forward. After the presentation, however, many of our neighbors were so they signed up and got their planning done right away. Meanwhile, we created our trust through a trust mill and soon found that we could never get in touch with anyone. There was no one available to explain our document and what we had created. Now, we were ready to plan and we knew we had to get it right with the Collins Law Group. Planning with Attorney Collins and her staff makes you feel good. Death is a difficult and emotional subject to even discuss but I know my family will not suffer the pain and confusion of probate because we finally got our planning done. With the Collins Law Group, we have access to the attorney and the team is there any time we have questions or concerns. We can always go back for an appointment to keep our trust updated and the way we like it. Also, they now have a video to explain the estate plan. It literally explains the different components of the whole document so if ever we forget, we are able to get a refresher in the comfort of our home. The Collins Law Group is informative and professional; they are unmatched!

Posted by Mr. Murray | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Excellent Client Service

Ms. Collins’ seminars are very beneficial and extensive. All of my questions were answered during the Q&A portion. Even questions that I didn’t ask were addressed. Initially, I thought I only needed a will but Attorney Collins made it clear that those all get probated in California. Following the se...minar, I hired the Collins Law Group to create my Trust for me. Ms. Collins and her staff are very thorough. They keep you up to date. More importantly, they put all of your affairs in order to avoid family drama.

Posted by Ms. Boyd | May 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Excellent Client Service

The first time I tried to make a Living Trust was not with the Collins Law Group. I was referred to an attorney and it was a disaster. He never returned my calls and when I finally got a chance to speak with him, he was rude and condescending. I then decided to plan with Attorney Collins. She explain...ed everything better and gave me a much better education.Attorney Collins is very methodological in the presentation and consultation. She brought up concerns and scenarios that I had never considered before. Her experience and expertise definitely showed. The entire Collins Law Group staff is nice and professional. They are trustworthy and responsive unlike the first firm that I dropped. It’s important that every family know about Estate Planning and that they take advantage of it themselves. Please don’t plan with just anyone though. Have a good attorney behind you!

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Areva Martin

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgeable, responsive, aggressive, creative, strategic, collaborative, reasonably priced, fair and well- respected are all words I use to describe Caprice COLLINS. Caprice is an outstanding estate planning attorney. She has a stellar reputation and is known for her expertise in estate planning. She is a Harvard trained attorney that has built a successful practice representing high profile and high net worth individuals in complex estate planning matters. If you are in need of a will or living trust, this is definitely the attorney you want to hire."

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Catherine Hammond

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Attorney Collins for 10 years through our mutual membership in the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. She is a woman of integrity and cares deeply about serving her clients through excellence in estate planning. I would definitely recommend her!"

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Melanie Lee

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"As a fellow estate planning attorney, I have seen Caprice's work first-hand and know of her competence and dedication to assisting her clients. Caprice is a hard worker who truly cares for her clients and is dedicated to the legal profession. She is not only passionate about her work but committed to get the best results for her clients. I would recommend her to my best friend or family without hesitation"

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Richard Avila

Real estate lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Ms. Collins very well since our student days at Harvard Law School many years ago. Although she practices in Los Angeles and I practice in the San Francisco Bay Area, we have referred each other many matters and clients over the years. In the 1990's and early 2000's, I worked for Ms. Collins' Creditor Institutional Clients handling San Francisco Bankruptcy Court Relief From Stay matters. We also handled the defense of a lender liability suit together. In more recent years, I have had occasion to consult with Ms. Collins on Trust and Probate matters. Ms. Collins is a very smart, energetic, and tenacious lawyer of the highest integrity. I recommend her strongly without reservation. She is also a very caring and warm hearted human being."

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Jerry Shiles

Trusts lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known and worked with Caprice for many years and can endorse her without reservation, She is an extremely knowledgeable professional who is at the top of her profession in estate planning, trusts and estates, and elder law. I recommend her to anyone who wants the best attorney possible."

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William Hayes

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known attorney Collins for many years and through those years I have observed that she is a lawyers lawyer. She is extremely knowledgeable, honest and experienced. She is a determined advocate on behalf of her clients and will always seek to do what is in the best interest of the client. As an estate planning attorney, she is one of the most able attorneys in Southern California. Without reservation, I do endorse her."

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Michelle Biddinger

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. They are an expert in the field of estate planning."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

50th Anniversary - Honoree, National Association of Black Social Workers

2017

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Certificate of Appreciation, Philippine American Society of Certified Public Accountants

2014

Vanguard Award, National Action Network

2012

Year End Wrap Up, KTLK AM 1150

2007

A Look at L.A.'s Top Black Lawyers, LA Focus

2006

Entreprenuer Award, Black Business Association

2006

Woman of the Year, California Assembly

1995

Listed, Who's Who Legal

Work Experience

1981 - Present

Founder Attorney, Collins Law Group

1978 - 1981

Staff Attorney, Federal Trade Commission

Associations

2005 - Present

Crenshaw Chamber of Commerce

Member

2003 - Present

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

Member

2000 - Present

Black Business Association of Los Angeles

Member

1991 - Present

Inglewood/Airport Chamber of Commerce

Member

1979 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

1979 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

1978

Harvard University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

Univ of California Irvine

BA- Undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2017

Los Angeles Institute of Estate Planning Professionals

What Every Business Owner Needs to Know about Asset Protection and Estate Planning

2017

Los Angeles Institute of Estate Planning Professionals

Protecting your Clients Real Property from Long Term Care Costs

2016

Los Angeles Institute of Estate Planning Professionals

Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust

2016

Los Angeles Institute of Estate Planning Professionals

Ownership Management

2016

Los Angeles Institute of Estate Planning Professionals

Value Management

2016

Los Angeles Institute of Estate Planning Professionals

Statutory Basics

2016

Los Angeles Institute of Estate Planning Professionals

Introduction to Wills in the Probate System

2016

Los Angeles Institute of Estate Planning Professionals

Transfers Using Revocable Living Trusts

2016

Los Angeles Institute of Estate Planning Professionals

Transfers Using the Probate System

2016

Los Angeles Institute of Estate Planning Professionals

Transfer of the Deceased Property

2016

Los Angeles Institute of Estate Planning Professionals

Introduction to Estate and Legacy Planning

2015

National Association of University Women

Estate Planning

2015

F.A.M.E. Women’s Ministries

Estate Planning

2015

American Society of Women Accountants

Estate Planning

2015

Alzheimer’s Association

Estate Planning

2015

AARP

Estate Planning

2014

Women of Color Breast Cancer Survivors

Estate Planning

2014

Special Needs Network

Estate Planning

2014

Southwest Realty Board

Estate Planning

2013

Good Samaritan Employees

Wills and Living Trust

2013

Crenshaw Chamber of Commerce

Wills and Living Trust

2013

Comerica Bank

Wills and Living Trust

2011

Philippine American Society of CPA

Aging Continuing Education

2011

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Estate Planning

2011

Christian Women Counsel

Wills and Living Trust

2010

Junior Blind

Special Needs Planning

2010

Faithful Central Bible Church

Wills and Living Trust

2009

US Bank

Wills and Living Trust

2009

National Alliance for Mentally Ill

Special Needs Trust

2009

Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles

Asset Protection

2008

Justice Federal Credit Union

Wills and Living Trust

2008

Crenshaw Christian Center

Wills and Living Trust

2007

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

Womens Estate Planning

2007

Wells Fargo

Estate and Trust Planning

2007

Consolidated Realty Board

Estate Principles and Real Estate Planning

2007

American Heart Association

Incapacity Planning

2006

USC Alumni

Estate Planning

2006

Farmers & Merchant Bank

Estate Planning

2006

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Womens Estate Planning

2006

Aerospace Corporation

Young Family Estate Planning

2006

1st Republic Bank

Asset Protection

2005

Realty Executive Group

Asset Protection

2005

National Association Of Women Business Owners

Business Owner Planning

2005

Los Angeles Mission

Charitable Trust

2004

New York Life Insurance

Insurance Agents

2004

NAACP

Wills and Living Trust

2004

City of Inglewood Business Expo

Business Owners

Publications

2015

2015

Collins Law Group What Is an Elder Law Attorney?

2015

2015

Collins Law roup What Is a Conservatorship?

2015

2015

Collins Law Group What Is Joint Tenancy?

2015

Collins Law Group Five Numbers

2015

2015

2015

Collins Law Group Can Medi-Cal Take My Home?

2015

2015

2014

Collins Law Group What an Unfunded Trust Is

2014

Languages

English

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