Marlene Sue Seltzer

Marlene Sue Seltzer

4.2
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 29 years

Elder law Lawyer at Tarzana, CA
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Probate, Trusts

5567 Reseda Blvd., Suite 330, Tarzana, CA

About Marlene

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Elder Law 50%

Medi-Cal Long Term Care; State Paid Nursing Home Benefits; Protection of Assets; Conservatorships; Powers of Attorney; Seminars; Transfer of Assets.

25 years

50%
Probate 30%

Spousal Property Petitions; Heggstad Petitions; Small Estate Affidavits; Family Allowances; Real Estate; Representative Deed; Creditors Claims.

25 years

30%
Trusts 20%

Living Trusts; Special Needs Trusts, Medi-Cal Trusts to Protect Assets from State Recovery Liens; Life Insurance Trusts; Spendthrift Trusts.

25 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-400 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Wasserman Comden Casselman & Esensten

5567 Reseda Blvd., Suite 330, Tarzana, CA, 91356

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Marlene Sue Seltzer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Kevin | July 29, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Very Poor Initial Consultation

I do not recommend consulting this lawyer. Marlene provided me with a very horrible initial consultation experience. Facts: 1) I called regarding an elderly relative who currently receives SSI benefits, and is at risk of losing them when he receives an insurance settlement payment in the near futu...re. 2) I tried asking her simple questions about what he can do to avoid losing his benefits (e.g. set up a Special Means Trust) 3) When I tried to ask questions, she would interrupt me, and accuse me of asking bad questions. 4) I felt rushed during the consultation when she told me "I don't know you and I am talking to you for free" multiple times.

Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2011

evaluating my attorney

I used Ms Seltzer for my trust planning and was very pleased. I found her knowledgeable and timely. Her prices seemed quite fair also. I also recommended her to a family friend for a probate situation.

Posted by Jack | April 9, 2011

Competency and Caring

In 2006 I found myself in the position of Administrator of an estate for a friend of over 35 years. It was a difficult matter due to the fact that the Will was not a current instrument and many of the beneficiaries were deceased as well. Marlene was unwaivering in her approach as to complete fairn...ess and equitable treatment for all the remaining beneficiaries of the Estate. She gave excellent counsul to me in doing the necessary to distribute and close the Estate. I always felt I couldn't have had better legal counsel. At all times she anticipated the needs of the family and myself and ensured a smooth process every step of the way. I would recommend her where the situation was volatile and needed some finesse in the transactions between all of the parties.

Posted by Mindy | April 8, 2011

Excellent attorney, highly recommended

My mother hired Ms. Seltzer to prepare her living trust. Ms. Seltzer was very professional and extremely helpful. Her caring nature made this process easier than we thought it would be.

Posted by STEFANIE | April 8, 2011

Professional, fabulous lawyer

Marlene has proven to be one of the most professional, reliable, and knowledgeable lawyers I have ever found in my long association with using lawyers in my forensic psychology field. She has the highest ethics and standards, makes sure she understands the situation, is never rash, but always thorou...gh. She makes it "personal" so that you always feel well taken care of by a consumate professional.

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Marlene Sue Seltzer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joel Connor

Probate lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Potter

Elder law lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marlene is a dedicated and down-to-earth attorney who brings her experience and professional knowledge to bear in helping clients with one of the most challenging chapters of their lives. She is a credit to the Legal Profession and I'm proud to endorse her."

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Carol Peters

Elder law lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"In addition to being personalbe and a good communicator, Marlene has good ethics and a solid knowledge of elder law, so that she is able to identify the issues and propose solutions that are appropriate and yet honor the boundaries amongst the many professions now serving the elderly and disabled. She has a great sense of humor too!"

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Jeffrey Cohen

Trusts lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Marlene and found her friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to work with."

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Charles Shultz

Elder law lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. My endorsement goes beyond a written statement. Because of my knowledge of her skills and observation of her work and expertise, I recently hired her to join my practice. Marlene is an excellent attorney who gets my highest vote of confidence."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2006

President's Award, San Fernando Valley Bar Association

N/A

Volunteer Award, Harriet Buhai Center

N/A

Volunteer Award, Neighborhood Legal Services

N/A

VAST Program Volunteer Award, San Fernando Valley Bar Association

Work Experience

2001 - 2011

Attorney, Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo

Associations

2010 - Present

San Fernando Valley Estate Planning Council

Member

2005 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section

member

2001 - Present

San Fernando Valley Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Probate and Estate Planning Section

Past Chair; Program Chair; Member

2001 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

member

San Fernando Valley Association of Realtors

Volunteer

Valley Industry and Commerce Association

Volunteer

2006 - 2010

Italian-American Bar Association

member

Education

N/A

Glendale Univ COL

law

N/A

Univ of California at Los Angeles

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2011

School Parents Group

Limited Conservatorships

2011

Parent Support Group & Advocacy

Special Needs Trusts

2011

Ask a Lawyer

Elder Law

2010

Guest Speaker

Medicare and Social Security

2009

Pierce College

Protection of Assets & Qualify for Nursing Home

2009

Monthly Meeting

Estate Planning for Widows

Languages

English

Activity

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