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Biography
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.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 425-425 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 22 years
State: California
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
TLD LAW
3900 Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 240, Long Beach, CA, 90806
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Posted by Delia | December 11, 2013 | Estate Planning
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 tr...
Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2009 | Estate Planning
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 hi...
Jennifer Nicole Sawday's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"Attorney Sawday is a well respected and highly successful attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"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."
"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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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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
2016
Best of Long Beach Estate Planning Attorney, Beachcomber Newspaper
2015
Best of Long Beach Estate Planning Attorney, Beachcomber Newspaper
2014
Best of Long Beach Estate Planning Attorney, Beachcomber Newspaper
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Top Women Attorneys, SoCal Outstanding Young Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
1999
Mabel Wilson Richards Scholarship, Loyola Law School
1999
Highest Grade in Legal Research and Writing, Loyola Law School
1998
St. Thomas More Society, Loyola Law School
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Cerritos College
2006 - Present
Partner, TLD LAW
2004 - 2006
Partner, Sawday and Drake, A Professional Corporation
2002 - 2004
Associate, DeCarlo, Connor and Shanley
Associations
2012 - Present
Professional Fiduciaries Association of CaliforniaAffiliate Member
2006 - Present
Estate Planning and Trust Council of Long BeachBoard of Directors
2006 - Present
Long Beach Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Women Lawyers of Long BeachImmediate Past President and Member of Board
2003 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2014 - 2016
Estate Planing and Trust Council of Long BeachPresident
2012 - 2013
Estate Planning and Trust Council of Long BeachVice President
2010 - 2011
Community Hospital of Long Beach FoundationDirector
Sample of 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
Education
2002
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
California State University, Dominguez Hills
M.P.A.
1995
California State University, Dominguez Hills
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
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
2015
Realtor Association -- Joe Ramos
Conservatorship Training
2014
Realtor Association -- Joe Ramos
Conservatorship Training
2013
Lakewood Chamber
Estate Planning Basics
2013
Beverly Hilton Seminar
Probate for Paralegals
2012
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
2011
Willow Wellness Center
Caring for Aging Parents
2011
Long Beach CalCPA Discussion Group
Estate Planning for Blended Families
2010
Attorney Speaker Series
Practice of Law
2009
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
2008
Women in Business Council
Estate Planning and the Sandwich Generation
2008
Lakewood Rotary Club
Estate Planning Basics
2007
Probate Sales
Probate Sales in Real Estate
2007
Interactive Seminars on Estate Planning
Estate Planning Basics
2006
Top 8 Estate Planning Tips
Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
2006
Top 10 Estate Planning Tips
Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Publications
2017
Alamitos Bay Magazine
Blended Families and Estate Planning
2015
Alamitos Bay Magazine
Estate Planning Basics
2012
PFAC
How to Transition a Business For Fiduciaries
2009
Reaching The Bar: Stories of Women
Chapter on Reading Lips
2008
Solo By Choice
Excerpt on Transitioning Back to Firm
2007
Estate Planning Practice Blog
Blog
2007
National Association of Personal Financial Advisors
Trust Litigation
2002
Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review
Separating Conjoined Twins: Legal Reverberations of Jodie and Mary's Predicament
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is there a statute of limitations for inheriting property?
19 May 2017
Q&A
How do I enforce an agreement against a deceased person? I co-own property with this person and we are tenants in common.
24 Apr 2017
Q&A
Spouse quit claimed home to other spouse during re-fi, never re-titled in both name. Transferee spouse died. What do I do?
22 Feb 2017