Jennifer Sawday - Lawyer in Long Beach, CA

Jennifer Nicole Sawday

Estate planning Attorney at Long Beach, CA

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For Estate Planning and Trust Administration- The Best!!

We were looking for an attorney to revise my mother-in law's trust, as she was growing more frail. She hated typical attorneys but had a large estate so we needed a difficult combination- total competence and someone who could be both gentle with frail clients and tough when problems arose, and found that combination in Jennifer. I am a financial planner myself and have some knowledge of estate planning and have advised clients on seeking attorneys, and Jennifer is the best I have found. I know famous attorneys who have written books on the subject but when it comes to the combination of knowledge AND client skills, Jennifer is the BEST!

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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 I look forward to hearing from you.

Licensed for 19 years

State CA

Status Active

Acquired 2003

Updated 12/04/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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TLD LAW

3900 Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 240

Long Beach, CA, 90806

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Posted by Mark | July 22, 2016

For Estate Planning and Trust Administration- The Best!!

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Posted by Terry | December 14, 2015

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I was referred to Jennifer Sawday by a good friend of mine after my father passed away and I had to deal with probate and some litigation matters. I had been frustrated by my previous counsel who was completely uncommunicative and blew through my retainer with great haste and few results. Jennifer was a breath of fresh air being very straight forward communicative and helpful in a confusing time when assistance was greatly needed.

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Posted by Caroline | June 8, 2015

Incredibly Knowledgeable

Jennifer Sawday definitely knows her stuff. I am currently working with her to set up my own trust, after attending an event where she did a presentation on the importance of estate planning. (Some of her horror stories really woke me up. And I don't even have children or heirs to worry about!) She clearly knows how to set up a trust, how to protect her clients' assets, and it sounds like she is an absolute bulldog for her clients. She will go to court to fight for you if she has to, but her best advice is to avoid that by correctly setting up your trust in the first place. She was able to answer every question I had in our initial consultation. "What if I forget to include an asset or acquire a new asset after setting up my trust?", "What if my successor trustee dies before me or is unable/unwilling to perform his/her duties?", etc. If you are like me and want to make sure to get all the facts before doing something as important as setting up a trust, meet with Jennifer. It will be time well spent.

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Posted by Johnny A. Dellinger | March 15, 2015

Superb Attorney

Jennifer is a great trust attorney. She updated my mothers trust and did an outstanding job. I highly recommend her and when I'm back in town will ask her to prepare a trust for me. She knows what she's doing, she's responsive,patient and a pleasure to work with.

Posted by Delia | December 11, 2013

Helped Me Understand My Options

With the death of my remaining parent I needed to update my estate planning documents, and Jennifer really took the time to explain to me my options so I felt I was making an informed choice. I thought I needed to revise my trust, but she pointed out we could restate the trust so that the previous trust would no longer be relevant. She also explained the importance of properly documenting my assets for my trust, and offered to send me Schedules A and B in a Word document so that I could update them myself as needed. I thought she was patient and understanding, and also efficient. She completed the documents quickly and efficiently, at a reasonable cost. I am very proud to say she's my attorney.

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Posted by anonymous | July 8, 2009

Highly recommended

Finally getting around to my estate planning and this being my first experience with a lawyer, Jennifer Sawday was patient, thorough and answered all my questions in a way that I completely understood throughout the process. She was very knowledgeable in every aspect of my estate planning. I would highly recommend her!

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

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

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Education

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

Legal Cases

Brennan Trust Admininstration
Settlement

Khan Family Trust
Successful global settlement.

In Re Eleanor R. Duns
We reached verdict in our client's favor

Associations

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

Estate Planning and Trust Council of Long Beach
Vice President
2012 - 2013

Community Hospital of Long Beach Foundation
Director
2010 - 2011

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

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

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

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Publications

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

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

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Speaking Engagements

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

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

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Attorney endorsements

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Given (10)

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Peter Depew

Probate Attorney | Feb 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Laura Bromlow

Litigation Attorney | Apr 22
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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 | Jul 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Sawday is a well respected and highly successful attorney."

Kimberly DeCarrera

Estate planning Attorney | Apr 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

Eugene Lee

Elder law Attorney | Apr 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

Leanna Hamill

Estate planning Attorney | Apr 07
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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