Ms. Natan and her team were a wonderful group with whom to work. I had postponed the estate planning process long enough and decided that I needed to get a plan in place. Ms. Natan's incredibly large knowledge base put me at ease. She was able to expertly guide me throughout the process to ensure that my plan reflected my wishes and also avoided the pitfalls which many times occur with estates. Ms. Natan's team was also top-notch as well. Thank you to Ms. Natan and her team - you have made a difficult process as easy as possible. JM
We were referred to Ms. Natan by a friend of ours who is an attorney. We are delighted that he made the referral. My wife and I needed to get our affairs in order, as we had not yet completed any estate planning. Ms. Natan was able to advise and assist us both with our estate planning and also make recommendations to other professionals. I would highly recommend Ms. Natan and her excellent team at SSS Legal and Consultancy Services, APC for anyone in need of estate planning. S.A. and T.A.
SSS Legal and Consultancy Services crafts customized documents for optimum results. All estate plans allow for the proper use of probate avoidance techniques and construct specific orders to deal with any potential incapacity. SSS can help set up revocable trusts, also known as a living trusts, or a probate avoidance trusts, which guarantees your assets are protected and distributed according to your wishes and interests, both in the United States and in other countries, effectively.
Asset protection involves a strategic process, and our goal is to protect your hard-earned money and assets from unexpected liabilities. There are a variety of options SSS Legal and Consultancy Services can employ to preserve your holdings including establishing LLCs for real estate, different retirement plan scenarios, setting up offshore trusts and creating irrevocable trusts.
You can rely upon SSS to protect your wealth from unexpected events and the economic landscape of today's market.
SSS Legal and Consultancy Services, APC was founded by Manya Deva Natan, Esq. Manya began her legal career as a real estate attorney, first in Santa Monica and then later at the well-known law firm of Allen Matkins in Century City. Her client work included publicly traded REITS, as well as leading cellular phone companies.
She went on to start her own estate planning practice, with sub-specialties in real estate, asset protection, and international estate planning. She counsels individuals, couples and families on how to best organize, allocate, and distribute their estate to maximize their benefits while minimizing tax liability. Ms. Natan creates and implements sophisticated plans for high net worth individuals, while also offering straight-forward probate avoidance work for families in need of a revocable trust and supporting legal documents.
Ms. Natan received her law degree from Stanford University and her Master’s Degree from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. In between receiving her graduate degrees, she lived and worked in Bolivia assisting with small business development. She now brings her international background and expertise to her estate planning practice and assists with complex estates whenever money and people move transnationally.
In addition to being a California bar certified attorney in private practice, she is a published author in the area of mental, emotional, and physical wellness, has appeared multiple times on Good Morning America, and is regularly contacted by media outlets for commentary on health-related topics.
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Outstanding Service
Ms. Natan and her team were a wonderful group with whom to work. I had postponed the estate planning process long enough and decided that I needed to get a plan in place. Ms. Natan's incredibly large knowledge base put me at ease. She was able to expertly guide me throughout the process to ensure that my plan reflected my wishes and also avoided the pitfalls which many times occur with estates. Ms. Natan's team was also top-notch as well. Thank you to Ms. Natan and her team - you have made a difficult process as easy as possible. JM
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Posted by Serge | March 24, 2022
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Excellent Estate Planning Attorney
We were referred to Ms. Natan by a friend of ours who is an attorney. We are delighted that he made the referral. My wife and I needed to get our affairs in order, as we had not yet completed any estate planning. Ms. Natan was able to advise and assist us both with our estate planning and also make recommendations to other professionals. I would highly recommend Ms. Natan and her excellent team at SSS Legal and Consultancy Services, APC for anyone in need of estate planning. S.A. and T.A.
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Posted by Steve | July 21, 2021
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We made a great choice
I first met Manya when I was doing a video recording for another client of her firm. That client’s matter was challenging, as there were difficult family dynamics. I was impressed by how Manya handled the matter. After seeing her navigate this difficult situation, I decided that she would be the right fit for me and my wife when we moved forward with our own estate planning. We are delighted we chose to work with Manya and her team. They are friendly, professional, personable, and made the process as easy as possible. I would highly recommend Manya and her team for anyone in need of estate planning, whether simple or complex. S.Z. and L.Z
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Posted by Andrew | August 13, 2020
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High Recommend!
Ms. Natan and her team were great to work with. My wife and I are both physicians with jam-packed schedules. Following the birth of our twins, we knew we had to get our affairs in order. Ms. Natan was able to work with our schedules and make sure everything was completed in a timely and efficient matter. We would definitely recommend Manya to anyone in need of estate planning services. Thank you!
- A.Z. and R.Z.
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Posted by anonymous | November 6, 2019
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5 Stars
My father unexpectedly past away while in the hospital. Unfortunately, he had failed to get his affairs in order, despite my attempts to assist him with the process. At the end of his life, he was only kept alive with life support. It became a source of contention in our family because he never left clear instructions regarding his preferences. After witnessing this, I knew I wanted to get my own affairs in order as quickly as possible. I have assets in both Canada and the U.S. and was referred to Ms. Natan because of her international expertise. I was extremely pleased with Ms. Natan and her team. She helped me locate professional fiduciaries to serve as my Successor Trustees and agents. She skillfully drafted my estate planning documents and was also able to assist me with understanding my father's estate process. Thank you to SSS Legal for helping me get my affairs in order.
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Posted by anonymous | June 6, 2019
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Trust set up
“Thank you for assisting us with our estate planning. We were referred to Ms. Natan and her team by our parents. They had worked with Ms. Natan and were pleased with the service they received. We are thrilled that we went with their recommendation. Ms. Natan and her team made the estate planning process as simple and effortless as possible. Thank you for helping us get everything organized and in order!
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Posted by Lia | March 13, 2019
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Wonderful Experience
Manya Deva Natan was recommended to me by my mother and sister after having their trusts updated by Ms. Natan and her SSS Legal Team. Like them I am extremely pleased with the entire process of amending and restating my trust. Ms. Natan and her team couldn't have made it any easier! Thank you very much for all your help!
Posted by C. Michelle | November 27, 2018
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Exceptional Service and Team!
Thank you to Ms. Natan and her team for assisting me with amending and restating my trust, as well as updating my other estate planning documents. We were originally referred to Ms. Natan to assist my daughter in establishing a revocable trust, as she was turning twenty one and needed to get her affairs in order. I was impressed with Ms. Natan and her team, so when the time came to get my own affairs in order, I chose to work with her. Ms. Natan and her staff are easy to work with and highly qualified to assist. Thank you for the help! M.P.
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Posted by Khush | June 11, 2018
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Skillful Estate Planning
I referred my parents to Ms. Natan to have their estate planning documents re-done, and I am so glad I did. From start-to-finish Ms. Natan and her team were excellent. They were professional and organized. Ms. Natan was very thorough. She was both patient and adept at explaining the ins-and-outs of my parents' estate planning documents. She made this difficult process so easy!
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Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2018
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Highly Recommend!
Thank you to Ms. Natan and the SSS Legal Team for helping us finally complete our estate plan. As a young couple, we knew we needed to handle our estate planning at some point. Manya and her team assisted us in finally getting it done. They were easy to work with and able to explain legal complexities in everyday language that we could understand. Thank you!
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Posted by Michelle | December 27, 2017
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Very Professional
We first found out about Manya when she was speaking at an event for ex-pat Canadians residing in California. Her knowledge of U.S./Canadian estate planning issues was evident. Although we currently live and work in the U.S., most of our family still resides in Canada. Manya made sure we structured our plan to avoid any future tax issues, while ensuring our estate would pass to our family members in Canada. We live in Northern California. Ms. Natan and her team made the process of working remotely seamless and easy. We would highly recommend Manya and her team for anyone in need of estate planning. Thank you Mana
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Posted by Marie- Therese | August 15, 2017
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testimonial
I was referred to Ms Manya Deva Natan by my banker " Bank of the West ". It is my pleasure to post this testimonial and I wish I could post 5 stars PLUS. Ms Manya was very professional and so was her assistant Jean. All my Emails and phone calls messages were returned within minutes . { a special treat these days !!! }
I will be happy to recommend Ms Natan anytime should I need some help in the futur.
M.T.M.
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Posted by Jason | March 9, 2017
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Great service!
Thank you to Ms. Natan and the SSS Legal Team for helping us get our affairs in order! We were referred to Ms. Natan to assist us in establishing a joint revocable trust. We each had individual trusts but following our marriage, we wanted to establish a joint trust for us both. Our situation had some complexity due to our blended family. We each had two children from prior marriages. We wanted to make sure to provide for each other, as well as our respective children. Ms. Natan was knowledgeable and easy to work with. We appreciate her efforts in making sure all of our assets were appropriately accounted for and protected. J.W. & D.G.
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Posted by anonymous | September 7, 2016
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Great Service!
Manya Deva Natan, Esq. and her team at SSS Legal and Consultancy Services were great. We were referred to her because of our family’s international ties. (I am originally from Canada and my wife is from Mexico, but we are both living in California). Ms. Natan was responsive, thorough, and easy to work with. She explained the process clearly and made sure that we understood that we needed to title our accounts in the name of the trust in order for it to be effective with regards to those assets. I would highly recommend Ms. Natan and her office to anymore in need of estate planning services.
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Posted by anonymous | May 1, 2016
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Excellent Restatement Under Time Pressure
We had been planning to do a restatement of our trust during the summer months, when, at the start of the year, one of us learned we needed to go in for surgery. This seemed to leave us with no choice but to do a quick amendment and postpone the full restatement until later. This patchwork approach would have meant a duplication of effort and a significant waste of time in the long run. In order to avoid this, our financial advisor approached Ms. Natan and her team at SSS Legal and Consultancy Services, presented our situation to her, and asked if she could help. Ms. Natan rose to the challenge beautifully, completing a full restatement and finishing the job a week before the scheduled surgery date. And she did all this without in any way compromising quality. In fact, she was able significantly to untangle and simplify the rather complex internal logic of the earlier trust and make the new one a much more accurate reflection of our current outlook and needs. Throughout the project, Ms. Natan was focused, attentive, painstakingly thorough, and yet easy to work with. A.D. and E.D.
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Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2016
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Thank you Manya Deve Natan, Esq. and the staff of SSS Consultancy
Ms Natan and her staff are very knowledgeable and professional. My experience of working with them on my estate planning has been completely positive. Her ability to understand my needs, communicate legal concepts in layman terms, present options, then quickly and efficiently implement our plan helped simplify a complex process. Ms. Natan has my highest recommendation.
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Posted by William | January 30, 2016
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International & U.S. Estate Planning
I was referred to Manya Deva Natan a few months ago when my mother and I both needed to update and revise our estate plans. There is an international component to our planning and Manya was able to quickly identify several issues of concern and suggest solutions which we have implemented that will greatly simplify asset management in the future. Her attention to detail, her comprehensive understanding of estate tax law, and the ease of dealing with her and her office provided us with great peace of mind. Manya is courteous, professional, and a pleasure to work with. I am happy to give her my unqualified endorsement.
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Posted by anonymous | October 5, 2015
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Grateful Client
Manya Deva Natan, Esq., her team and SSS Legal and Consultancy Services were wonderful to work with. My father needed to amend and restate his trust. He also needed to decide how best to divide his business. Ms. Natan was patient and persistent in helping him determine the best way to proceed with his estate planning. She also assisted him in transferring his out-of-state property into the trust. She helped us understanding the importance of having a fully-funded revocable trust so that we could avoid probate. We appreciate the time and attention that Ms. Natan and her team spent on our matter. We would absolutely recommend SSS Legal and Consultancy Services to anyone in need of estate planning. Thank you! T.B
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Posted by Jan | October 3, 2015
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Excellent Estate Planning Attorney!
SSS Legal and Consultancy Services did a wonderful job restating our family trust. Ms. Natan was patient, always available to answer questions, and able to explain complex matters in everyday language. Our matter required that we petition the court. Ms. Natan and her staff were diligent in getting our paperwork filed correctly. They made sure we were informed every step of the way. We were thrilled with the positive outcome. We would definitely recommend SSS Legal and Consultancy Services and Ms. Natan to anyone with estate planning needs. It has been a pleasure to work with them. Thank you!
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Posted by Kenny | September 21, 2015
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Thank you for your help in establishing our revocable trust
Ms. Natan and her team at SSS Legal and Consultancy Services were wonderful to work with. Ms. Natan assisted me in sorting through the details of a complex international estate planning matter. She then assisted me and my wife in establishing a joint revocable trust for our family. I would definitely recommend Ms. Natan and SSS Legal and Consultancy Services to anyone in need of sophisticated estate planning.
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Estate planning Attorney | Aug 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. We have referred our clients to Manya. She is kind, compassionate and knowledgeable. She is an expert in estate planning and international planning."
Estate planning Attorney | Aug 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Manya Deva Natan is colleague whom I have referred to my clients and prospective clients for estate planning. She is intelligent, capable and extremely knowledgeable in the areas of international and domestic estate planning and trust administration. I highly endorse Manya!"
Estate planning Attorney | Jul 14
Relationship: Other
"Manya is highly skilled and knowledgeable of estate planning, especially regarding international matters. She is creative and always willing to step up to any challenges that may present themselves. She’s responsive, thorough, and puts her clients at ease. I earnestly endorse this lawyer."
Estate planning Attorney | Sep 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Manya is a highly skilled estate planning attorney. She is extremely responsive and efficient. I recommend Manya for your estate planning needs, especially with regard to international matters."
Estate planning Attorney | Sep 21
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Manya is a one-of-a-kind attorney. She is incredibly intelligent and competent but also has a warm and comforting presence that puts her clients at ease, especially when they are making potentially the most important decision of their lives. I have referred many clients to her and my clients have been more than satisfied with her representation. Manya is an exceptional attorney and an even better person, if that is possible."