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For the past 10 years, I have enjoyed practicing Elder Law and educating my clients on the options they have to control and improve their lives. My Elder Law Services include:
Protecting Assets and Qualifying for State Paid Private Nursing Home Benefits
Preparing Estate Plans (Wills, Trusts; Powers of Attorney)
Navigating Probates Through the Court Procedures and Accountings
Special Needs Trusts (First Party, Third Party, and Pooled)
Conservatorships (Person, Estate and Limited; Accountings)
Litigation (Trust, Conservatorship, Probate, Financial Elder Abuse)
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$0 first 30 minutes
$ 300-400 per hour
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Acquired: 1996
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5567 Reseda Blvd., Suite 330, Tarzana, CA, 91356
801 S. Garfield Avenue, Suite 328, Alhambra, CA, 91801
300 East Esplanade Drive, Suite 1960, Oxnard, CA, 93036
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Posted by Kevin | July 29, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
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...
Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2011
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
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...
Posted by Mindy | April 8, 2011
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
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...
"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."
"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!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Marlene and found her friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to work with."
"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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2006
President's Award, San Fernando Valley Bar Association
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Volunteer Award, Harriet Buhai Center
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Volunteer Award, Neighborhood Legal Services
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VAST Program Volunteer Award, San Fernando Valley Bar Association
2001 - 2011
Attorney, Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo
2010 - Present
San Fernando Valley Estate Planning CouncilMember
2005 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Sectionmember
2001 - Present
San Fernando Valley Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Probate and Estate Planning SectionPast Chair; Program Chair; Member
2001 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Associationmember
Volunteer
Volunteer
2006 - 2010
Italian-American Bar Associationmember
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law
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undergraduate
2011
Limited Conservatorships
2011
Special Needs Trusts
2011
Elder Law
2010
Medicare and Social Security
2009
Protection of Assets & Qualify for Nursing Home
2009
Estate Planning for Widows
English
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Does someone has the right to change locks on the deceased home before it goes into probate?
20 Apr 2011
My mothers request is to be creamated. but one of three sisters will not sign the form.how can we get around this.
20 Apr 2011
How to file inventory and apprasial
13 Apr 2011