Terri Hilliard Olson

Terri Hilliard Olson

also known as Terri Hilliard

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 36 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Westlake Village, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Mediation, Medicaid & Medicare

600 Hampshire Rd 211, Westlake Village, CA

About Terri

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 65%

Estate planning for blended and unique familes; special needs and elder planning; disability planning; asset protection for medical, legal and businesses; asset protection planning for grandchildren and children; habla espanol firm members; senior issues

25 years

65%
Elder Law 25%

Veterans Benefits Accreditation, MediCal Protection Trusts

19 years

25%
Mediation 5%

Facilitiated settlement practice and Mediation Center in community, business, construction, real estate, estates, probate trusts and family areas

29 years

5%
Medicaid and Medicare 5%

Medi-Cal Asset Protection and application

14 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 36 years

State: California

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Terri Hilliard PC

600 Hampshire Rd 211, Westlake Village, CA, 91361

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Terri Hilliard Olson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Garry | July 30, 2015

Outstanding Estate Planning Lawyer

Terri really helped my mother after my father had passed away. It was during this very difficult time for my family that Terri's vast knowledge of elder law and estate planning were crucial to prepare necessary estate documents. She spent an extraordinary amount of time explaining the documents to my... mother with her calm and soothing demeanor, and Terri was patient and compassionate throughout. I will highly recommend Terri to family and friends without hesitation.

Posted by Kelly | February 25, 2012

Terri is Outstanding!

I highly recommend Terri Hilliard. She has the unique ability to take complex legal issues and explain them in a way that the average person can easily digest. Terri had my best interests in mind when helping me and my husband navigate through options. Professional, friendly and trustworthy. I hi...ghly recommend her.

Posted by Leah | February 17, 2011

The Best in EVERY Way

When our long time attorney retired, I interviewed no less than 22 lawyers, before settleling on Terri. She stepped in on an ongoing case that has been in the courts for going on 6 years, with no end in sight. The end is now here due to her knowledge, communication skills, and tenacity.I always get a... return call or e-mail in a timely manner,and have referred her to my clients who also have been Wowed. She is definitely not typical of the lawyers you find in Trust, Probate and Conservator cases. She is a bulldog.

Posted by Tony | February 14, 2011

Terri Hilliard Olsen is the best Estate Planning Attorney in the Conejo Valley!

Terri is nothing short of amazing. She listens before she speaks, asks exactly the right questions to uncover the ideal scenarios, and explains things in way that is easy to understand. I've referred friends, family, and business associates to Terri without hesitation. She is very well known in the C...onejo Valley, and does a fantastic job at estate planning and mediation.

Posted by Ken | January 27, 2011

Terri Hilliard Olson--Sharp, On Time, Down To Earth

Terri set up my trust and estate plan, which is very comprehensive, but she also took the time to explain the entire process in language I could understand. Her easy manner and legal knowledge made the entire experience pleasant. Last year, my father passed away in another state, leaving a modest e...state to be handled by a bank trust company. Unfortunately, the bank declined the assignment to liquidate his estate, as per his wishes. As his executor, I was lost until Terri came to my rescue and proved excellent counsel. She's the best.

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Terri Hilliard Olson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Taylor Amstutz

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Terri is extremely knowledgeable not only in estate planning, but also special needs and elder law."

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Diane Goad

Estate planning lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Fiona Van Dyck

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Terri is an outstanding estate planning and elder law attorney. If I ever have a client who needs assistance in these areas in CA, Terri is the one that I will gladly refer them to as I know that they will receive first rate legal advice."

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Karen Webber

Elder law lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. It has been wonderful getting to know Terri. She is kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable. It is always a pleasure getting to spend time with her."

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Scott Williams

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a first class estate planning attorney."

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Jane Mcnamara

Elder law lawyer

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Fiona Van Dyck

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Brent George

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Don Lanson

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Scott Williams

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Karen Webber

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Brian Letofsky

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Laura Withrow

Employment and labor lawyer

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James McVittie

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Douglas Ridley

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Stella Havkin

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Meg Razi

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Lisa Maki

Employment and labor lawyer

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Albert Haverkamp

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Diane Goad

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Joel Weissler

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Douglas Bordner

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Roberta Burnette

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Executive Board, Provisors Westlake II

2017

Attorney of the Year- Trial Blazer 2017, San Fernando Valley Business Journal

2017

Trusted Advisor, San Fernando Valley Business Journal

2017

Who's Who in Professional Sevices, Pacific Coast Business Times

2016

2016 Client satisfaction Award, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2016

Paul Harris II, Rotary Association

2015

Paul Harris award, Rotary International

2015

Executive Board, Provisors Affinity Group

2012

Originator Award, Legal Concerns

2011

Veterans Accreditation, Veteran's Administration

2005

Mediator, Court Appointed Mediator

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Professor, Southern California Institute Of Law

2007 - Present

President, Terri Hilliard PC

2003 - 2012

Mediator, Hilliard Mediation

Associations

2021 - Present

California Women Lawyers

District 6 Governor

2017 - Present

Alzheimers Association-Women's Initiative of Ventura County

Member

2015 - Present

Conejo Valley Estate Planning Council

Member

2012 - Present

Senior Estate Planning Institute

Fellow

2012 - Present

Legal Concerns of Senior Concerns

Board Member

2011 - Present

Provisors

Westlake 2

2011 - Present

Eldercare Mediators

Mediator

2010 - Present

ElderCounsel

Member

2010 - Present

Ventura CountySenior Living

Member

2010 - Present

Pause 4 Kids

Vice President

2010 - Present

Senior Concerns, non profit

Board Member

2010 - Present

Mediate.com

Mediator

2010 - Present

Moorpark Morning Rotary

Board of Trustees

2007 - Present

Wealth Counsel

Member

2006 - Present

BNI Professional Advisors

Member

Education

2006

Pepperdine University School of Law

Mediating the Litigated Case

2005

Mediation Accreditation

DRPA

1989

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of California - Santa Barbara

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

What You Really Need to Know for the 2nd Half of Life

What You Really Need to Know for the 2nd Half of Life

2017

College employees and professors

Estate Planning

2016

Westlake I

Elder Abuse- New laws

2016

Attorney Affinity Group

Revocable Transfer on Death Deeds- New Law

2013

Goebel Center

Real Estate Market- How to Hold Title

2012

Ventura County Chapter

Check Engine Light - Business Succession

2012

Ventura County Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

Elder Mediation

2012

Tri-County Regional Center, Oxnard

Conservatorships & Alternatives

2011

Senior Living

Advanced Directives

2011

Conference

Obama Care: What does it mean to you?

2011

Attorney Training

Legal Concerns Training

2010

Senior Congress VI

End of Life Care and Planning

2010

Senior Congress

End of Life Planning

2009

Senior Congress

Hospice and End of Life

2007

Client Care Seminars

How to be a Trustee

Publications

2017

Moorpark Community Link Alzheimer's- Are you prepared?

2017

Moorpark Link Special Needs planning

2017

Moorpark Community Link Memory Care Resources Feb 2017

2016

terrihilliard.com What You Really Need t Know for the 2nd Half of Life

2011

Wealth Counsel 5 Estate Planning Mistakes

1988

Loyola Entertainment Law Journal Case Note

Languages

English

Spanish

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