Beti Tsai Bergman

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Beti Tsai Bergman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Probate Lawyer at Torrance, CA
Practice Areas: Probate, Trusts, Estate Planning ... +2 more

3220 Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 203, Torrance, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Beti

Biography

Certified by CA State Bar as a legal specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Probate 65%

Probate is the legal process used to carry out a person's will after their death; a probate attorney advises you on how to perform the steps in the process. In general, once you have identified and collected the dead person's belongings, including their money, property, and other assets, you pay the person's debts and taxes. Once all debts have been paid, you distribute their money and property according to the language of the will. If there is no will, then intestacy laws apply.

65%
Trusts 20%

A trust is an arrangement whereby someone owns and manages money or property for another person's benefit. A trustee has decision-making authority over the trust property, but no court is involved in the trustee's action–the person who creates the trust defines the scope of the trustee's power. There are many different trust types, including living trusts, special needs trusts, and inheritance protection trusts.

20%
Elder Law 5%

5%
Estate Planning 5%

"Estate" is the legal term used to define your property and money. Beti Bergman advised you about different strategies you can use to transfer your belongings after you die. By planning your estate, you can maximize its value by minimizing taxes and eliminating court costs and interference. Beti Bergman helps you control and protect your estate during your lifetime, by writing documents that allow you to transfer property and money to beneficiaries of your choice.

5%
Power of Attorney 5%

Beti Bergman has expertise in drafting powers of attorney to make sure the decision-making authority you are giving someone matches what you have in mind. A power of attorney is a document you sign to give someone else the right to make legal decisions for you. You determine the decision makers' authority by the language used in the power of attorney; you can limit it to health matters, financial issues, or any combination of powers that suits your needs.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Beti Tsai Bergman

3220 Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 203, Torrance, CA, 90505

peninsula.law

Online Presence

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Beti Tsai Bergman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Norma | September 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Trust Litigation

Beti did a fantastic job. She is compassionate and honest, direct and patient with us when it was warranted. Very skilled in interpreting or reading the courtroom's temperature. She comes prepared and manages precarious courtroom situations with aplomb. Everything that needed to be done, she mana...ged to pull it all together, handled promptly with great detail by her and her office. I am extremely pleased with the successful outcome of our case!

Posted by LL | August 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Trust Litigation

I hired Beti to represent me in a family dispute that had been brewing and knew would become extremely contentious. To save costs, Beti directed the associate lawyer who later left but then was replaced by another associate attorney, Lorne who was very detail oriented, responsive and capable. I was a...lways advised honestly of what would happen. Beti and Lorne did not escalate any matter in order to pad their bill. Beti is a tough lawyer and not afraid to fight. But she and her associate always gave me the landscape of options and what would happen if I chose one option over the other. And when I did chose an option, they played a strong hand. It was a painfully emotional and protracted ordeal, and in the end, it concluded in a way that I still kept my rights, stopped the one upsmanship with the other side, and my restored my well-being.

Posted by Jennifer | August 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Probate and Litigation Attorney

I met Beti almost two years ago after my husband helped me search and search and finally narrow down the right attorney to represent my case. Her area of expertise, in living trusts, probation and litigation, was exactly what I was looking for. However, her upmost qualities of being a mother and prot...ecting family values is what connected me to her. Beti and her team, at Peninsula Law, were amazing to work with. Beti tactfully handled my situation and continuously followed up with me to make sure we were always on the same page. She successfully represented me when my case went through litigation and a few appeals. My case recently closed. I can truly say she surpassed my expectations and helped my family and I, ease in the transition of one of the most difficult times in my life. I would highly recommend working with Beti and definitely plan to work with her again in the planning of my own personal legal decisions for my family. Thank You Beti for being passionate in the work that you do!

Posted by Sunil | February 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Probate Attorney

I had to go through a number of probate attorneys before I retained Beti Bergman as my counsel. Beti is the best attorney I have ever met. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable of the probate process, she is also very hard working and works on your case with a lot of heart. Also, Beti is excellent ...in staying in touch and returns all my emails. She is very strategic, focused and has integrity. I highly recommend Beti to anyone involved in the probate litigation.

Posted by Cindy | January 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Probate Attorney

Beti represented myself and other family members in a probate dispute. Beti was extremely knowledgeable about the probate process and provided excellent counsel at each stage of our case. She worked in a very professional and efficient manner and provided appropriate communication so that we were we...ll informed. We were very satisfied with her representation both in court hearings and during mediation. Her representation and input throughout mediation were instrumental to the successful resolution of our case.

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Beti Tsai Bergman's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Nojima

Probate lawyer | May 07

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"I endorse this lawyer. Beti is an excellent attorney. I have referred clients to her and they have always been happy with her work. I highly recommend Beti."

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Yousef Monadjemi

Unknown lawyer | Apr 26

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jon Pettis

Unknown lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kenneth Myers

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Beti for over 15 years and I know her to be bright, honest and reliable. I would not hesitate to go with her for legal advice regarding estate planning and asset protection matters, or probate matters. And, in fact, I have gone to her for advice in those areas."

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Frank Chen

Probate lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Beti has an excellent reputation and is highly regarded in the legal community. She is a past president of the Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association."

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Kenneth Myers

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Advocate Designation, National Institute for Trial Advocacy

2014

Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Founder, Peninsula Law

2002 - 2005

Deputy City Attorney, Los Angeles City Attorney's Office

Associations

2017 - Present

Torrance Memorial Medical Center

Professional Advisory Council

2017 - Present

NITA (National Institute of Trial Advocacy)

Faculty Teacher

2017 - Present

LA County Bar Trust & Estates Executive Committee

Executive Committee Member

2016 - Present

South Bay Bar Association (LA)

Probate Co-Chair

2016 - Present

South Bay Inn of Court

Member

2016 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

LRS Advisory Committee

2013 - Present

Long Beach Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Los Angeles Superior Court

Probate Court Volunteer Panel (PVP Counsel)

2008 - Present

State Bar of California

Trust & Estates Member

2000 - Present

Asian Pacific American Women Lawyers Association

Immediate Past-President

1998 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section

Member

2001 - 2008

Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association

Past President, Officer, & Board of Governors

2001 - 2003

UCLA Asian Pacific Alumni

Board of Directors

Education

1997

University of California at Davis School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

California State University, Long Beach

MS - Master of Science

1988

University of California - Los Angeles

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2019

Welcome to EPIC and How to Take the Specialization Exam”

How to take the Probate Specialization Exam (seminar).

2019

Conservatorship Basics 101”

Webcast about the basics of conservatorships.

2019

Building Trial Skills

Trial Skills Workshop

2018

Quarterly Mentoring Circle

Mentoring

2018

Protecting Yourself, Your Assets, and Your Relationships

Elder Abuse

2018

Los Angeles Minority/Ethnic Bar Association Meet & Greet Event with Gavin Newsom

Meet & Greet - Gavin Newsom

2018

Know Your Limits: PVP Training for the Limited Conservatorship Practitioner

Seminar for PVP Attorneys - Limited Conservatorships

2018

Judge Beverly Reid O’Connell Power Lunch Program

Civic Education and Judicial Mentorship

2018

Conservatorships, Probate, and Estate Planning

Seminar for Alzheimer’s support group - how get a conservatorship.

2017

Probate Litigation 101: Nuts and Bolts

Probate Litigation

2017

Probate Litigation 101: Nuts & Bolts Litigation procedures, deadlines, and discovery

2017

Estate Planning Intensive Course Estate and Incapacity Planning II

2017

CEB Live Webcast MCLE

Drafting Revocable Trusts: Tricky Clauses

2016

CEB Live Webcast MCLE

Amending Revocable Living Trusts

Publications

Languages

Taiwanese

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