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Using wills and trusts, I help people protect their loved ones and transfer assets to provide them with peace of mind. I have been advising families in the area of Trusts and Estates for over 20 years, and provide top notch legal services with empathy and compassion at my firm, Beach Cities Estate Law.
I take the time to get to know my clients and their concerns to ensure that each plan is customized and flexible to account for changing conditions. Clients hire me because I understand what they are going through, and guide them through every step of the way. My work is based upon six key principles: Personal Attention, Empathy, Ease, Action, Experience, and Technology. I bring clients peace of mind, so they can continue to focus on their busy lives.
My team at Beach Cities Estate Law offers four main areas of service:
Estate Planning.
Crafting customized estate plans, tailored to their clients’ unique needs, with the goal of preparing them for life’s uncertainties.
Elder Law.
Expert legal guidance during a difficult time when a family member is faced with an incapacitating illness.
Trust & Probate Administration.
Legal advice to guide and protect those left in charge of a loved one’s estate, resulting in an optimal outcome for all parties.
Beneficiary Representation.
Acting to protect the interests of beneficiaries through increased communications, transparency, and legal advice.
I strive to be my clients' trusted counsel throughout their lifetime, whether it be for a quick question or comprehensive solution. Visit the Beach Cities Estate Law website to learn more about what makes my firm unique.
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3528 Torrance Blvd., Suite 216, Torrance, CA, 90503
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Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2024 | Estate Planning
Friendly, extremely knowledgeable
I spoke at length with Angela regarding a variety of high-level issues specific to California estate planning, including a bunch of different approaches to how to handle second-marriage planning and how to treat all the kids. She was EXTREMELY knowledgeable and I really liked her friendly, low-key, ...
"Angela has that perfect combination of big-firm expertise and small-firm care, service, and pricing. She's a great fit for wealthy individuals and families in LA's Beach Cities communities who are looking for a highly skilled estate planning lawyer in a friendly environment where you can trust that the person you hire is the one who will be doing your work. Angela really cares about her work and her clients; she sees the big picture but obsesses over all the little things. She's both strategically creative and detail-oriented, which is a terrific combination in a trust-and-estates lawyer."
Estate planning lawyer
2022
Honoree, Law Firm 500
2017
Certified Specialist - Estate Planning Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
1994
Order of the Coif, UCLA
2017 - Present
Founding Attorney, Beach Cities Estate Law
1900 - Present
Founder, Beach Cities Estate Law
2013 - 2017
Attorney, Law Office of Angela Bellanca Klenk
2006 - 2013
Estate Consultant, Self Employed Consultant
2000 - 2003
Attorney, Hoffman, Sabban & Watenmaker, A Professional Corporation
1994 - 2000
Attorney, O’Melveny & Meyers, LLP
2017 - Present
South Bay Estate Planning Council
2017 - Present
South Bay Bar Association
2017 - Present
National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (California chapter)
2016 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association
1995 - Present
State Bar of California
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
2018
Taking a New Look at Busting Bypass Trusts in Light of Recent Changes to the Probate Code
2018
Ethical Issues and Conflicts in Estate Planning Engagements
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Legal Answers
Can I get halt of of my fathers part of the trust moms still alive ? I need the money now my money is one third of my dads half
08 Apr 2018
I am transferring my property to my living trust where I am the trustee but I don't want my name shown on public records ?
07 Apr 2018