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Jay S. Yu
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Yu & Yu Law is a wills, trusts, and estate planning law firm in Southern California. We have been helping individuals and families protect their loved ones and assets since our firm's founding by the Yu brothers. Our award-winning attorneys will work with you personally from the very start to create a customized estate plan that meets your specific needs, including the drafting and implementation of wills, trusts, power of attorneys, healthcare directives, transfer deeds, asset protection, and more. Call us today for a free consultation. You will have many questions answered, and for most cases we can outline a flat fee structure for full transparency. See for yourself why we are the #1 customer-friendly estate planning law firm.
Jay is the founding and managing partner of Yu & Yu Law, focusing on all aspects of estate planning law including wills, trusts, healthcare directives, power of attorney, guardianships, conservatorships, and certain probate matters.
Jay’s clients range from homeless indigent clients to generational multi-millionaire families. By applying his knowledge and experience gained from working in multiple law firms, judges’ chambers, federal courts, and legal non-profits from age 17, Jay is able to effectively and confidently help his clients protect and grow their wealth.
Jay has helped clients with loved ones and assets across 30 different countries, including the UK, Mexico, Canada, Korea, Philippines, Thailand, India, Brazil, Japan, China, Czech Republic, Italy, France, Iran, Pakistan, Algeria, South Africa, Taiwan, Ethiopia, and dozens of others.
Jay can help advise on and implement CRATs, CRUTs, GRATs, QPRTs, ILITs, and any other complex irrevocable trusts that may be suitable for specific clients.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-40%
Pro bono
15 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 10 years
State: California
Acquired: 2015
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YU & YU LAW
21515 Hawthorne Boulevard, 5th Floor, Torrance, CA, 90503
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Posted by Ryan | March 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business
Great experience with Attorney Jay Yu
Attorney Jay Yu provided legal consultation to my new business. He was knowledgeable, personable, and easy to work with. He responded to all my inquiries promptly and professionally. Mr. Yu provided an ADA walkthrough to ensure compliance within my new building. He also consulted on various legal que...
Jay S. Yu's Lawyer Endorsements
"Amazingly smart attorney who is very kind. He is helpful in any matter you need. I endorse this lawyer."
"Jay is an excellent attorney. He has a stellar professional reputation in the legal community. He works extremely hard and always strives to provide his clients with the best representation possible. I have consulted with Jay on several legal matters and he has always been an excellent resource. He is always willing to help others when they need him. I highly endorse him!"
"I've worked with Jay on a number of legal issues. He is very knowledgeable and hardworking. I endorse this lawyer."
"Jay is a talented and diligent attorney that will go out of his way to make his clients feel comfortable and do what is right for them. Jay is also active in his community and passionate about his profession. I highly recommend Jay to anyone who is looking for a skillful attorney that will zealously advocate on behalf of them."
"I have known Jay for over 4 years. He is hardworking, kind and helpful. I definitely endorse him."
"I first met Jay Yu while in law school, and I continue to have the pleasure of calling him a friend and colleague as a legal professional. Jay has a great reputation as professional dedicated to his practice of law and service to clients. I would recommend his firm to anyone seeking an honest and zealous attorney to fight for their interests."
"I have known Jay since law school and always found him to be a compassionate, caring, and dedicated individual. His work ethic is second to none and I've been honored to assist him with representing injured clients during time of need."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Top 40 Under 40, City of Corona
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Professor, California State University, Fullerton
2015 - 2015
Counsel, Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc.
2014 - 2014
Legal Policy Fellow, Drug Policy Alliance
2013 - 2013
Judicial Extern, U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Associations
2015 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
2015 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Los Angeles Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember
Education
2015
Chapman University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
University of California, Irvine
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2019
SCKECA Initial Meeting
Planning for Business 101
2018
KALA Estate Planning
Estate Planning for Families
Publications
2015
Orange County Lawyer
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Languages
English