Charlene L. Usher

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Charlene L. Usher

4.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Ontario, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Living Wills

3200 E. Guasti Rd. Suite 100, Ontario, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Charlene

Biography

Estate Planning for you and the ones you love. Probate for your family left behind. Conservatorship

Estate Planning for the Ones You Love! Documenting YOUR wishes to make it EFFECTIVE!

Helping your family handle the legal side of the loss of a loved one.

Helping you to determine the RIGHT documents to empower your agent to assist you when needed!

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 50%

Designing Revocable Living Trusts, Wills, Special Needs Trusts and other documents that support the family or individual in the event of a disability or after death. Making provisions for guardianship of minors and designing strategic inheritance plans for children or grandchildren. Designing Special Needs Trusts for children or grandchildren receiving government benefits and services.

17 years

50%
Probate 30%

Conservatorship of the person or estate of someone who is incapacitated or elderly (dimentia diagnosis). Transfer of assets according to the court process following the death of a loved one.

30%
Wills and Living Wills 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2019 2018 2017

Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Usher Law Group PC

3200 E. Guasti Rd. Suite 100, Ontario, CA, 91761

usherlawgroup.com/

Online Presence

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Charlene L. Usher's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Posted by Stephanie | November 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Professional, Helpful and Compassionate

I had never been through probate before and didn’t know what to expect after my dad passed away. Attorney Usher explained the process to me and has been available every step of the way along with her team, including her trusted realtor. This process could not have gone any more smoothly despite a few... bumps in the road. It was comforting to have the right law firm assisting me. My family and I are so excited to complete our probate process in less than one year! I felt very lucky and blessed to have found her and her team to help me through this. I am from out of state and that added more stress to me but that was not a major issue or inconvenience. They helped me focus and prioritize on the important issues which was greatly appreciated during an emotional time. If your family ends up dealing with PROBATE, I highly recommend Usher Law Group to assist you.

Posted by Desiree | September 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Knowledgeable and compassionate!

I had never been through probate before and didn’t know what to expect. Attorney Usher explained the process to me and has been available every step of the way along with her team. Many unforeseen circumstances arose including issues with family members, the property in the estate and the court proce...ss. Attorney Usher and her team handled each one like the PROS they are. It took us three years to get to resolution, but I am so glad we worked with Usher Law Group and stayed the course to the finish line. If your family ends up dealing with PROBATE, I highly recommend Usher Law Group.

Posted by Kimberly | August 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Blessed by Usher Law Group's Help!

I am so pleased to have worked with attorney Charlene L. Usher and the TEAM at Usher Law Group. Despite the very long probate court process, they were there for me at every step. I appreciate the responsive communication and being kept in the loop about the progress of my case. My father wanted the b...est for me and I now have the benefit of his legacy. Thank you Usher Law Group!

Posted by Antrel O Pride | October 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate

396 Days from Petition to Final Accounting

I found Charlene Usher’s profile on this site Aug 8, 2016 and called her office. My initial consultation with Charlene Usher was 8/18/2016. As much as I was nervous, she was prepared and thoroughly explained the process of California Probate Laws. My biggest concern was the fact that I leave ~1400 mi...les away from Riverside County. Charlene reiterated the fact that a large percentage of her climate base for Probate case live outside the state of California. I immediately felt confident and please she was on my Team. Our strategy was simple, she showed me the timeline and explained key miles stone. In order for us to hit the timeline all she required is quick response to document require attention. Petition was file 8/31/16 followed by some hearings, the Letters of Administrations was granted in Nov2016. Once the Letter of Admin was granted. Charlene guided me on what documents she needed for filings, paired me with other members of her team to handle Administrating task and Real Estate Strategies. My schedule required me to travel 50% of the time Charlene understood that and had file of document available for me so I could review and expedite to her. If it was something she need immediately, she explained the urgency. Charlene and staff are extremely detailed and diligent at what they do for their clients. As clients, as long as we have fast response time and are prepared, this difficult emotional process came be accomplished in a timely manner. Without a doubt I would HIGHLY recommend Hiring Charlene Usher and Usher Law Group to handle Estate cases. They really did an outstanding Job representing Our Estate.

Posted by Tiye | October 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Exceptional!

Having Ms. Usher as an advocate throughout the probate process has been a blessing. She and her team worked hard to navigate the complex probate system and ensure that everything was taken care of, including the sale of real property. I don't live in the county where the probate took place, but that ...was not a problem. Ms. Usher went above and beyond to accommodate my circumstances. She and her team were there for me at every step. Ms. Usher has deep knowledge in her area of expertise and it shows! Thank you Attorney Usher!

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"Some attorneys understand the laws well. Some understand people well. Charlene Usher has a long history of understanding both."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Women Leaders In Law, The Recorder

2012

Diversity Award, State Bar of California

2005

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2004

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Founder & Managing Attorney, Usher Law Group, P. C.

Associations

2007 - Present

Women Lawyers of Los Angeles

Life Member

2005 - Present

CABL

Life Member

2000 - Present

BWL Los Angeles

Life Member

2010 - 2011

R.T. Fields Bar Association

Founding President

2008 - 2009

John M. Langston Bar Association

Co-chair, Legislation Committee

2006 - 2008

National Bar Association (Region IX)

Commercial Law Section Board Member

2003 - 2004

BWL Los Angeles

Chair, Scholarship Selection Committee

2003 - 2004

CABL

Board Member

2001 - 2002

BWL Los Angeles

Chair, Community Action Committee

Education

1996

University of California, Hastings College of The Law

1991

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

B.S.

Speaking Engagements

2014

Parent Support Group Meeting

Special Needs Trusts: How to Protect & Provide for Our Special Needs Family Member

2013

Meeting

Special Needs Planning for Financial Advisors

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

Top Contributor

Charlene earned significant contribution points in 2019.

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