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Cynthia R. Cox

Estate planning Attorney at Torrance, CA

5.0   9 reviews

also known as Cynthia R. Pollock

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  • Licensed for 32 years
    State CA
    Acquired 1991
    Status
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YOUR FAMILY ESTATE MATTERS ARE MUCH TOO IMPORTANT TO TRUST TO ANYONE BUT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL.

I graduated from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles and have been a practicing attorney since 1991. Over half of my practice is devoted to estate planning, special needs trusts, conservatorships and elder care issues. I also have extensive experience representing neutral fiduciaries in contested matters. I have a passion for the disabled and disenfranchised, and I'm a dedicated to the caring and professional practice of law.

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice 2014
Client's Choice
2014

Contact Cynthia

Cox Law Group, Inc. (formerly Law Office of Cynthia R. Pollock)
23326 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite 390
Torrance, CA, 90505

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Client's Choice 2014
Client's Choice
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Posted by Debbie | January 14, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent Estate Planning
I have worked with Cynthia Pollock (Cox) for many years. I found that she is the most knowledgeable attorney in the Trust field. She helped me with my father's Trust which included 11 beneficiaries from an extended family. She also advised me on a Special Needs Trust. I interviewed several attorneys on the SNT but I found Cynthia to be the most knowledgeable one. Anyone can write/produce a Trust. You need an expert to make sure that it is done right and there will be no problem in the execution of it.
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Posted by Michael | January 13, 2021
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Cox Law - TEN STARS!
We've been clients of Cox Law offices since early 2017 and have only the best things to say. Everyone in their office is professional making the entire experience rewarding. Always on time, and getting right to the point in all of our meetings. Documents filed on time in a speedy manner with precise, quick follow up being the order of the day, along with continual timely updates regarding any pending Court appearances. Five Stars - TEN STARS!
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Posted by Steve | January 13, 2021
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Recommendation
Cynthia Cox put built our estate plan for us. The process was thorough, sincere and professionally done. I highly recommend Cox Law Group.
Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2016
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Mothers guardianship
Cynthia helped me out with a difficult situation. My sibling was trying to keep me from seeing my Mother by making all sorts of false allegations against me. Cynthia was able to turn the table and show the motive of my sibling was to change the trust. Pretty sad, but it was the truth! A fiduciary was appointed making it possible for both us to have the freedom to see my Mom and the trust is set as my Mom had wanted it to be. Thank-you Cythinia
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Posted by Ellen | November 5, 2014
Cynthia Pollock was a life saver
I hired Cynthia Pollock a little more than ten years ago. My sister was in a coma and subsequently suffered significant brain damage. I needed immediate help to get her into a nursing facility, get her qualified for MediCal, and get me appointed as her conservator. There were also mental health issues and courts which initially had custody of my sister. My sister also had some assets which greatly complicated qualifying for MediCal. I don't know if I could have survived all the legal and emotional issues which had to be resolved. Ms. Pollock was able to navigate all the difficult legal issues and provide compassionate support in a very difficult crisis situation. After all the initial legal crisis issues were resolved, Ms. Pollock did all the necessary legal work to establish a Special Needs Trust for my sister and have me appointed as the trustee of the trust. In the years since the conservancy and the trust were established, Ms. Pollock and her law firm have represented me for all the accountings required by the court. In addition to the matters handled by Ms. Pollock, her paralegal, Dawn Hartman, has been instrumental in helping me to comply with all the court requirements. All staff members of Ms. Pollock's firm have been professional and competent in all my interactions with them. In the ten years I have been working with Cynthia, I am constantly impressed with her legal knowledge, her compassion, her advocacy, her competency and her ability to resolve even the most complicated legal situations. It has been difficult to be a conservator for my sister since I live in Tennessee and she is in California. I do not believe that the courts would have accepted me as her conservator or trustee without Cynthia's representation. I would recommend her without hesitation. I cannot imagine finding a better attorney.
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Posted by anonymous | August 1, 2014
Great Attorney!
Cynthia helped my family with an extremely complicated conservatorship matter. She is extremely collaborative while the best interests of her client remain primary. Her support team matches her dedication to professionalism and timeliness.
Posted by Lee Ann | June 30, 2014
Fire in the belly--Hitchman Fiduciaries
In our private professional fiduciary practice, we must have excellence in our counsel. This includes the obvious characteristics of knowledge and responsiveness but we also need passion in our attorneys because we are working with vulnerable individuals. Cynthia refers to this as a "fire in one's belly" and we certainly find that she and her staff are passionate in their work. They demonstrate excellence on a daily basis and are committed to the client while working to find reasonable solutions to the issues at hand. I would not hesitate to recommend Ms. Pollock both for her technical competence but also for her commitment to her profession and the individuals she serves.
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Posted by Winnie | June 13, 2014
The best of the best.
I would absolutely recommend Cynthia's practice. I have worked with her firm in many cases for the last 10 years and will continue relying on her practice. Her knowledge and expertise has been an asset to my position as a California State Licesened Fiduciary. She is accurate and works very closely with her clients. She is dedicated to each and every case. Her qualifications are exactly what my business requires.
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Posted by Penny | June 13, 2014
Cynthia is the Best lawyer!!
My name is Penny and my brother Lee was in a very serious accident on December, 2011. He was riding his bike and was hit by a truck and sustained a serious head injury. The injury left him with severe brain damage and needing constant nursing care. I was not sure what I was going to do in order to care for Lee but then received some great help and guidance from Pastor Nori and Phil who directed me to Cynthia Pollock. I did not live in California and needed to meet and hire an attorney for my brother so that I could care for him. I called Cynthia’s office and even though the message said she was gone on vacation for two weeks. Even though she was still on vacation, she called me within an hour. She even met me the same day to go over what I needed to do and gave me the help I needed right away. To me this showed her dedication and commitment to people like my brother and myself, which I believe is honorable and above what others may have done. Cynthia and her staff are professionals and they have helped me be able to care for my brother from the distance of Montana, by taking care of the legal matters and directing to the resources that would help care for him too. She has been very kind and clearly explained and communicated all the processes of the conservatorship and becoming the Trustee. What I also saw was that her skills and expertise really made the whole case go smoothly. I have never liked the idea of a court scene and I was really not looking forward to this. As the final court hearing came, it went smoothly and was over in an half an hour. I was so thankful. I had never been to court over anything like this, so this was not easy but due to Cynthia’s abilities she made it look easy. I continue to be grateful that Cynthia took this case, which helped my brother in protecting him and helping me be able to take care of him the rest of his life. Because of her experience and professionalism, I was able to focus on the others things I needed to do for my brother to care for him during this time and in the future. She has made this process much easier for me. She is a godsend and I would highly recommend Cynthia and her staff. Cynthia is still our attorney and continues to represent my brother and my best interest. Thank you! Penny
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AVVO RATING 9.3 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Adjunct Professor of Elder Law
  • Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
  • 2015 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Cox Law Group Inc.
  • 1997 - Present
  • Associate Attorney
  • Mark E. Thompson, A.P.C.
  • 1991 - 1997

Education

  • Loyola University Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1990
  • Central Missouri State University
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1983

Associations

  • South Bay Bar Association (LA)
  • Member
  • 2005 - Present
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
  • Member
  • 1993 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1991 - Present
  • State Bar of California
  • Member
  • 1991 - Present
  • National Elder Law Foundation
  • Certified Elder Law Attorney ("CELA")
  • N/A
  • NAELA Council of Advanced Practitioners
  • Founding Member
  • N/A
  • Academy of Special Needs Planners
  • Member
  • N/A
  • California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • South Bay Estate Planning Counsel
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Martindale Hubbell Bar Register 2007 - 2013
  • Preeminent Attorney
  • N/A
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • Super Lawyer 2007 - 2013
  • N/A
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • AV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2013
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2013
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2012
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2011
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2010
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2009
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2008
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2007
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Speaking Engagements

  • National Business Institute
  • Medi-Cal Update 2013 & The Affordable Health Care Act
  • 2013
  • South Bay Estate Planning Council
  • Special Needs Trusts & The Affordable Health Care Act
  • 2013
  • National Business Institute
  • Medi-Cal Update 2012
  • 2012
  • National Business Institute
  • Medi-Cal Update 2011
  • 2011
  • Probate & Mental Health Spring Conference
  • Trust Administration
  • 2011
  • Professional Fiduciaries Association of California
  • Administration of Special Needs
  • 2010
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
  • Introduction to Government Benefits
  • 2010
  • South Bay Downs Syndrome Association
  • Special Needs Trusts
  • 2010
  • South Bay Estate Planning Counsel Forum
  • Special Needs Trusts
  • 2010
  • "Your Legal Rights" Radio Program
  • Special Needs Trusts
  • 2009
  • National Business Institute
  • Estate, Financial & Health Care Planning for Elder Clients
  • 2008
  • Prader-Willi California Foundation National Conference
  • Special Needs Trusts
  • 2008
  • Southern California Tax & Estate Planning Forum
  • The Deficit Reduction Act
  • 2008
  • Southern California Tax & Estate Planning Forum
  • Special Needs Trusts: Avoiding The Seven Deadly Sins
  • 2008
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Attorney endorsements

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Given (2)
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Probate Attorney | Sep 14
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer."
Estate planning Attorney | Jun 14
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have known Ms. Pollock for about 15 years. We have worked together on several matters involving estate planning, probate and trust administration and litigation, and special needs planning (Medi-Cal, Medicaid, etc.). Ms. Pollock is extremely knowledgeable, efficient, courteous, and professional, and I highly recommend her."
Estate planning Attorney | Jun 06
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Cynthia is an excellent attorney. She excels in estate planning, trust administration, probate and conservatorships. She is competent, honest and easy to work with-- rare combinations."
Estate planning Attorney | Nov 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Elder law Attorney | Feb 15
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Cynthia is a top notch Elder Law and Estate Planning attorney. She is the expert I turn to when I have a Medi-Cal or Special Needs Trust question."
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Torrance Estate planning Lawyer Cynthia R. Cox
Cynthia R. Cox
Estate planning Attorney
Torrance, CA
Licensed for 32 years
Virtual consultation available