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Bonnie Marie Bursk
About Bonnie
Biography
Family is a top priority for me. I have been in practice with my husband since 1983, and three of our four children are attorneys in our office. My mother and my son-in-law also work with our office. . Our employees are also considered to be part of our family, and even some of their relatives work for us. Since family is so important to me, I want to help my estate planning clients protect and provide fo their families.
Community involvement and being a volunteer are also important to me. I am on the GRANADA HILLS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, GRANADA HILLS SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL, and a past pesident of the GRANADA HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
i am lucky to practice in an area of law, and a location, that I love.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in California for 49 years
State: California
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Savin & Bursk
10663 Yarmouth Ave, Granada Hills, CA, 91344
Law Offices of Savin & Bursk
17337 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 200, Encino, CA, 91316
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Probate
Posted by Janiece | March 25, 2020 | Probate
Generous, helpful and nice!
Ms. Bursk helped me wade through a painful probate process. She even informed me that I could do what was needed by myself without going through the entire Probate Court process. She also referred me to an out of state attorney who will be able to complete settling this estate. Can't ask for a nicer,...
Bonnie Marie Bursk's Lawyer Endorsements
"Bonnie is a very thorough and detail-oriented attorney. She not only is an excellent attorney, but she is very involved within the community that she works. I highly endorse Bonnie."
"I happily endorse Ms. Bursk. When I needed a relatively complex trust, I went to her. As a lawyer myself, I had heard much about her skills. Everything I heard turned out to be true. She is an excellent attorney."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Bonnie is highly experienced in wills, trusts, and probate litigation."
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Experience
Honors
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Certified Specialist, State Bar of California
2016
10.0 Rating, AVVO
2014
Gil Benjamin Citizen of the Year, Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce
2010
Small Business Award, United Chambers of Commerce of San Fernando Valley
2010
Civic Leaders 2010 Leaders of Character, Boy Scouts of America
Work Experience
1983 - Present
Managing Partner, Law Offices of Savin and Bursk
2008 - 2016
Volunteer mediator with Court, Law Offices of Savin & Bursk
1982 - 1983
Associate Attorney, Patterson, Neavitt & St. Ours
1977 - 1982
Assistant Inheritance Tax Attorney, State Controller Inheritance Tax Dept
1975 - 1977
Law Clerk/attorney, Law Offices Thomasset & Thomasset
Associations
1991 - Present
The State Bar of California Estate Planning, Trust, & Probate LawCertified Specialist
1976 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney Member
Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce
Past President
Granada Hills Business Improvement District
Board Member
Granada Hills South Neighborhood Council
Board Member, Commercial Property Representative
CEB - Continuing Education of the Bar
Speaker
Woodland Hills Estate Planning Council
Former Secretary, member
San Fernando Valley Estate Planning Council
member
Southern California Coucil of Elder Law Attorneys
Past President, charter member
Sample of Legal Cases
Trust Contest, defense
resolved; contest withdrawn
defense of trust contest
resolved; contest completely dismissed
Elder Abuse Civil action
house recovered along with some monetary damages
Elder Abuse and Trust Litigation
Settled with money paid to client
constructive trust case
successful
Smith GAL for Harriet v Jes Roe
settled just prior to trial, for money to client
Will contest
Verdict finding Will was forgery, invalid
conservatorship defense
judge verdict denying conservatorship
Education
1976
Southwestern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
California State University, Northridge
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
California State University, Northridge
studies in master of accounting program
Speaking Engagements
2016
California Applicants' Attorneys Association
Special Needs Trust
2013
State Bar of California, Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB)
Planning the Small to Mid Size Estate
2012
State Bar of California, Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB)
Enhancing Communication Between Lawyer and Client in Estate Planning
2011
California Continuing Education of the Bar
Drafting Revocable Trusts II: Focus on Tricky Clasues
2011
California Continuing Education of the Bar
Drafting Revocable Trusts I: The Basics
2008
California Continuing Education of the Bar
Planning for the Small and Mid-Size Estate
2008
California Continuing Education of the Bar
Estate Planning for the Blended Family
2008
California Continuing Education of the Bar
Fundamentals of Estate Planning
2006
California Continuing Education of the Bar
Basics of Drafting Revocable Trusts
2005
California Continuing Education of the Bar
Fundamentals of Estate Planning
2002
California Continuing Education of the Bar
Fundamentals of Estate Planning
2002
California Continuing Education of the Bar
Basic Trust Drafting: The Essentials of Trust Planning; Basic Trust Drafting: The Drafting Process
1999
California Continuing Education of the Bar
Basics of Drafting Revocable Trusts
Publications
2016
California Applicants' Attorneys Association (CAAA)
Special Needs Trust
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do courts allow a trustee to give unequal distributions to beneficiaries and would it be a contest if a bene files suit?
01 Apr 2016
Q&A
Do I need an attorney for an Adult Protective Services investigation?
08 Oct 2014