Marivel Madamba Zialcita

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Marivel Madamba Zialcita

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Claremont, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law, Medicaid & Medicare

341 W 1st St. Suite 100, Claremont, CA

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About Marivel

Biography

We know this is your LIFE and your LEGACY. MMZ LAW is here to help!

Trust Planning, Asset Protection, Healthcare Directives, Power of Attorney, Special Needs Planning.

Court action that deals with estates & wills, conservatorship, and estate contest matters.

Medi-Cal Asset Protection Planning & Elder Abuse.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Elder Law 25%

Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Insurance & Planning, Medi-Cal, Medical Directives

23 years | 500 cases

25%
Estate Planning 25%

A process of arranging for the disposition and management of one's estate at death through the use of wills, trusts and much more!

23 years | 1,500 cases

25%
Medicaid and Medicare 25%

Planning for Medi-Cal is critical for protecting your assets and ensuring you get the care that is needed.

25%
Probate 25%

Probate is a legal process that takes place after someone dies. It includes: *Proving in court that a deceased person's will is valid. *Identifying and inventorying the deceased person's property having the property appraised. *Paying debts and taxes, and distributing the remaining property as the will (or state law, if there's no will) directs.

23 years | 100 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017

Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

MMZ LAW, A Professional Corporation

341 W 1st St. Suite 100, Claremont, CA, 91711

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MMZ San Diego

401 West A St, Suite 1100, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Online Presence

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Marivel Madamba Zialcita's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
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Posted by Whitney | September 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Estate Planning Attorney

Marivel helped me through a difficult time after my grandmother passed away. I wanted to protect the assets that were gifted to me and create provisions of my Trust to give to certain charities, as well as have a power-of-attorney and medical directive. I knew what I wanted and she facilitated ever...ything quickly and easily. When I contacted her a couple years later she was more than willing to answer additional questions about my Trust. Thank you for the peace of mind.

Posted by May | June 9, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

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

Highly recommended

My family came to her when our mother's health took a turn for the worse . Marivel was patient especially with my father who did not understand the process and was overwhelmed by all the paperwork. Marivel took her time explaining what needed to be done and broke it down for us. Thank you for your p...atience and ensuring that our elderly father didn't feel overwhelmed by the whole situation.

Posted by Leanne | June 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Lawyer

When my mother got diagnosed with a terminal disease, my brother and I were so lost. Family and friends told us we needed to get my mother's affairs in order, yet we did not know the process let alone the first step. That is when Marivel came in. My boyfriend had recommended me to her and I called he...r right away. She made it so easy for us and she came to our home to set everything up. She explained everything we needed to make sure we were all taken care of. She put our minds at ease so my brother and I can focus on the most important thing - to spend as much time we had left with our mother. Thank you, Marivel for all you did for our family. Not only were you available every time we had questions, you were so professional and willing to help. Best of all, you showed us compassion. You treated us as if we were your own family and not just a client.

Posted by anonymous | February 7, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

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

Customer oriented

My wife and I sought advice on estate planning to prepare for the unexpected. Not knowing what questions to ask, she provided many options tailored to our needs. We feel comfortable with Marivel and trust her knowledge and experience. She is now our go to lawyer concerning these matters.

Posted by Barry | January 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A+++ Expert Lawyer - Highly Recommend

Marivel helped us multiple times for various estate/trust planning. She was always very knowledgeable, responsive, and professional. Marivel covered every angle and laid out all of our options for us so that we could make the best decision for our family. She handled the entire process in a timely ma...nner and her follow up was great. Once everything was completed, she still checked in with us after to see if we had additional questions. We highly recommended Marivel to others as well and they were all very happy with her services.

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Marivel Madamba Zialcita's Lawyer Endorsements

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Leah Larkin

Probate lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I was opposing counsel on a litigated probate/trust matter with Ms. Zialcita. It was a pleasure to work with a reasonable opposing counsel for the best interests of our clients."

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Raul Sabado

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marivel is well-versed in estate planning, elder law, and probate matters. I'm always comfortable sending clients her way. I endorse this lawyer."

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Corysa Lloyd

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marivel is experienced and highly skilled in her field. She demonstrates enthusiasm and passion for both her profession and her clients, and is a pleasure to work with in the legal community."

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Christopher Johnson

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've worked with Marivel for years, and she's well-versed in estate planning and probate, and takes good care of her clients. I have no worries when I send clients her way."

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Ermila Martinez

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marivel cares about the needs of her clients and has years of experience helping clients in all areas of Estate Planning. I endorse this lawyer."

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Rene Munoz

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marivel is as professional as they come. She is well versed in estate planning, is responsive to her clients needs and is extremely skilled. I give her the highest endorsement possible."

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Thomas Dominick

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Marivel on a couple of estates and trust cases over the years and found her to be quite competent, professional and courteous in the handling of her matters."

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Rohanee Zapanta

Trusts lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Atty. Zialcita is extremely professional and detail oriented. She makes a point to make her clients feel at ease going over sensitive issues. She is very personable with her colleagues and presents as polished and experienced before the court."

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Scott Sheldon

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2018

Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine

2002

Dean Merit Award, California Western School of Law

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Owner, Attorney At Law, MMZ LAW, A Professional Corporation

2010 - 2016

Of Counsel, SRG LAW GROUP, APLC

2006 - 2010

Of Counsel, Russakow Ryan & Johnson

2005 - 2008

Professor, Inland Valley University

2003 - 2006

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Richard Gann

Associations

2019 - Present

Premiere San Gabriel Valley for Estate Planning

Attorney Member

2018 - Present

Pamona Valley Estate Planning Counsel

Board Member

2018 - Present

Aging Next

Board Member

2017 - Present

Pomona Valley Estate Planning Counsel

Member

2017 - Present

Eastern Bar Association of Los Angeles County

Member

2017 - Present

San Gabriel Valley Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

ieLaw

Member

2016 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

2016 - Present

ElderCounsel

Member

2008 - Present

San Bernardino Bar Association

member

2002 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2015 - 2016

Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce

Member

2014 - 2015

San Diego Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2015

Upland Chamber of Commerce

Ambassador and Member

2010 - 2011

Pasadena Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate of Tovar

Negotiated settlement agreement total worth $200,000.

Johnson v Johnson

Negotiated settlement agreement total worth $400,000.

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Education

2002

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of California - Irvine

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Estate Planning and Trust Basics Testamentary Documents - Drafting Do's and Dont's

2016

Estate Planning and Administration: The Complete Guide Key Laws and Client Intake/Goal Setting

Publications

2016

National Buisness Institute: Estate Planning and Administration: The Complete Guide Estate Planning and Administration: The Complete Guide

2008

Languages

English

Filipino

Activity

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