I am an estate planning and probate attorney practicing law in Southern California. I handle many areas related to estate planning including drafting wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, advance health care directives. I handle all matters involving trust administration, probate and otherwise assisting clients with matters involving the loss of a loved one.
I also handle routine and complex trust administrations when someone has died leaving a trust to be administered. I represent trustees and beneficiaries in various matters concerning trusts.
My firm can handle all sorts of probate including simple to complex.
I always offer a no charge consultation in person to see if I can assist you and to discuss the fees that would be charged. Fees vary from flat fees, hourly, or to a court mandated statutory fee as it may be.
Potential clients are welcome to email me directly to see how I can assist. My email is [email protected] I look forward to hearing from you.
Languages spoken
English
TLD LAW
3900 Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 240
Long Beach, CA, 90806
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2003 | 10/28/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Best of Long Beach Estate Planning Attorney | Beachcomber Newspaper | 2016 |
Best of Long Beach Estate Planning Attorney | Beachcomber Newspaper | 2015 |
Best of Long Beach Estate Planning Attorney | Beachcomber Newspaper | 2014 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Top Women Attorneys | SoCal Outstanding Young Lawyers | 2013 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Highest Grade in Legal Research and Writing | Loyola Law School | 1999 |
Mabel Wilson Richards Scholarship | Loyola Law School | 1999 |
St. Thomas More Society | Loyola Law School | 1998 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Adjunct Professor | Cerritos College | 2009 - Present |
Partner | TLD LAW | 2006 - Present |
Partner | Sawday and Drake, A Professional Corporation | 2004 - 2006 |
Associate | DeCarlo, Connor and Shanley | 2002 - 2004 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Professional Fiduciaries Association of California | Affiliate Member | 2012 - Present |
Estate Planning and Trust Council of Long Beach | Board of Directors | 2006 - Present |
Long Beach Bar Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
Women Lawyers of Long Beach | Immediate Past President and Member of Board | 2005 - Present |
State Bar of California | Member | 2003 - Present |
Estate Planing and Trust Council of Long Beach | President | 2014 - 2016 |
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Estate Planning and Trust Council of Long Beach | Vice President | 2012 - 2013 |
Community Hospital of Long Beach Foundation | Director | 2010 - 2011 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Alamitos Bay Magazine | Blended Families and Estate Planning | 2017 |
Alamitos Bay Magazine | Estate Planning Basics | 2015 |
PFAC | How to Transition a Business For Fiduciaries | 2012 |
Reaching The Bar: Stories of Women | Chapter on Reading Lips | 2009 |
Solo By Choice | Excerpt on Transitioning Back to Firm | 2008 |
National Association of Personal Financial Advisors | Trust Litigation | 2007 |
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Estate Planning Practice Blog | Blog | 2007 |
Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review | Separating Conjoined Twins: Legal Reverberations of Jodie and Mary's Predicament | 2002 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
California State University, Dominguez Hills | M.P.A. | 1997 |
California State University, Dominguez Hills | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1995 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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OC Planning Giving Round Table | Revocable Trust Transfer on Death Death Legislation | 2016 |
John Braida's Real Estate Roundtable | Revocable Trust Transfer on Death Death Deed Legislation | 2016 |
Institute for Paralegal Education | The Probate Process From Start to Finish | 2016 |
Realtor Association -- Joe Ramos | Conservatorship Training | 2015 |
Realtor Association -- Joe Ramos | Conservatorship Training | 2014 |
Lakewood Chamber | Estate Planning Basics | 2013 |
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Beverly Hilton Seminar | Probate for Paralegals | 2013 |
PFAC Annual Conference | How to Transition a Business | 2012 |
OC Autism Parent Workship | Limited Conservatorships | 2012 |
Downey CalCPA Discussion Group | How to Transition a Business | 2012 |
Willow Wellness Center | Caring for Aging Parents | 2011 |
Long Beach CalCPA Discussion Group | Estate Planning for Blended Families | 2011 |
Attorney Speaker Series | Practice of Law | 2010 |
Wells Fargo Bank Trust Seminars | High Net Worth Estate Planning Strategies | 2009 |
Wells Fargo Bank Trust Seminars | Estate Planning for Blended Families | 2009 |
Trust Administration Basics | Trust Administration | 2009 |
Lunch Time Talk | Estate Planning | 2009 |
Lakewood Soroptomists | Estate Planning Basics | 2009 |
Financial Literacy for Women | Basics of Estate Planning | 2009 |
Bev Smith Talk Radio | Michael Jackson Probate Commentary | 2009 |
Women in Business Council | Estate Planning and the Sandwich Generation | 2008 |
Lakewood Rotary Club | Estate Planning Basics | 2008 |
Probate Sales | Probate Sales in Real Estate | 2007 |
Interactive Seminars on Estate Planning | Estate Planning Basics | 2007 |
Top 8 Estate Planning Tips | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts | 2006 |
Top 10 Estate Planning Tips | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Brennan Trust Admininstration | Settlement |
Khan Family Trust | Successful global settlement. |
In Re Eleanor R. Duns | We reached verdict in our client's favor |
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Peter Depew, Probate Attorney on Feb 8, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Laura Bromlow, Litigation Attorney on Apr 22, 2016
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Jennifer is a class act! She is generous in the legal community with her knowledge and expertise in the area of trust, estates and related matters. I have had the absolute pleasure of working with Jennifer on a few cases and she has always impressed my clients.
Jessica Foley, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 7, 2009
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Attorney Sawday is a well respected and highly successful attorney.
Eugene Lee, Elder law Attorney on Apr 8, 2008
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I've met Jennifer and know her through a lawyer discussion group. Jennifer is sharp, effective and a helluva lawyer who thinks out of the box. I strongly endorse this lawyer's work.
Kimberly DeCarrera, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 8, 2008
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I endorse this lawyer's work.
Leanna Hamill, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 7, 2008
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. Several times I have needed advice regarding California law for a client that I am working with in Massachusetts but who owns property in California. Jennifer has been a great help in these cases, and very responsive.
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