Stephen C Hartnett

Stephen C Hartnett

also known as Steve Hartnett

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Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 39 years

Estate planning Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Tax ... +2 more

2844 Piantino Cir, San Diego, CA

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Reason: In-House Counsel

About Stephen

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 50%

Develop plans to meet clients' unique goals, including minimizing federal and state estate taxes. Prepare revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, charitable trusts, wills, etc. Administer decedents' estates.

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 37 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1988

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 38 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1987

Voluntarily Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 39 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1986

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Stephen C Hartnett

2844 Piantino Cir, San Diego, CA, 92108

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Aaron Hall

Elder law lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is a national expert in elder law, estate planning, and complex trust law. I have worked with Steve on a number of complex legal issues. His knowledge and insights are extraordinary."

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Matthew Gardner

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is an excellent attorney and a respected expert in the field of estate planning. Steve is a wonderful mentor and a leader in his field. I 100% endorse Steve."

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Michael Davidov

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I I've known Steve for several years. He's been a a wonderful mentor in the area of estate planning law. Steve is one of the most knowledgeable estate planning attorneys in the country and a well known authority on the subject of estate planning. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2005

Ceritified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trusts, and Probate, California Board of Legal Specialization

1986

American Jurisprudence Award - Estate Planning, Catholic University

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Director of Education, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

2000 - 2001

Adjunct Professor, Saint Louis University

1997 - 2001

Associate, Armstrong Teasdale

1993 - 1993

Adjunct Professor, Maryville University

1986 - 1987

Law Clerk, Missouri Supreme Court

Associations

1996 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1988 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

1987 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

Missouri Bar

Member

2007 - 2008

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Southern California chapter)

Treasurer

1999 - 2000

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Board of Governors

1999 - 2000

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Chairperson (Section on Taxation)

1999 - 2002

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Member (Multidisciplinary Task Force)

Education

1997

New York University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1986

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Grinnell College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Spring Summit - New Orleans, LA

Avoiding Estate Planning Malpractice

2008

Insight Series panel Estate Planning basics

2008

Publications

2010

Real Simple Magazine Do You Need a Financial Guru

2010

Smart Money How to Cut Funeral Costs Now

2010

Baltimore Sun A Billionaire's Death Renews Interest in Bringing Back the Federal Estate Tax

2010

Los Angeles Times Heirs of the Wealthy Escape Estate Tax

2010

New Jersey Star-Ledger Boss' Death Spotlights Debate on Estate Tax

2010

CNNMoney.com Estate Tax in Limbo

2010

Faster Times How to Be a Good Executor

2004

Estate Planning State Death Tax Lives On

2003

Journal of Practical Estate Planning 529 Plans: Estate Planning's Holy Grail

2000

The St. Louis Lawyer Multidisciplinary Practice: a Brave New World

Languages

English

French

Activity

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