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Licensed in California for 33 years
State: California
Acquired: 1992
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Helene P.Dreyer Koch
45025 Manitou Dr, Indian Wells, CA, 92210
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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Bruce | March 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Estate planning
Helene did a terrific job of guiding us thru this very difficult process. We had some unusual circumstances and Helene grasped them immediately and helped us make difficult decisions easy.
Posted by Holly | August 13, 2015 | Estate Planning
TRUST/ESTATE PLANNING.
I was referred to Helene to re-write my Family's Trust and Estate Plan. Helene spent time with me to gather personal information regarding my needs in a.professional and timely manner. Her knowledge and guidance were exceptional. Secondary to her style of communication, she helped me feel less anxio...
Posted by Tami | December 09, 2013 | Tax
Inherited Property and Property Tax Issues
My brother and I inherited our grandparents' home and there were some legal issues involving property taxes. We met with over 10 lawyers throughout the valley. Not one of them knew how to handle our situation. We FINALLY met with Helene Dreyer-Koch. Within minutes she knew exactly what was needed...
Posted by Bob | February 11, 2013 | Estate Planning
An outstanding attorney. Knowledgeable, thorough, and complete.
Helene updated our Living Trust and other estate planning documents. She thoroughly understood this complicated area, and did an outstanding job on the documentation. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a terrific estate-planning attorney.
Posted by Jake | March 04, 2012
Professional and knowledgeable.
Helene has always handled my case with her professional knowledge and manner in a way that made me feel confident that all matters would be handled correctly and efficiently.
Helene Patrice-Dreyer Koch's Lawyer Endorsements
"Helene is an exceptional attorney. She is wonderful with clients and highly experienced in estate planning and probate law."
"I endorse Helene Dreyer with great enthusiasm. I have known Helene for many years and I am extremely impressed with her ethics, intellect and legal acumen. She is extremely bright and one of the finest lawyers I know."
"I've known Helene for many years. We have worked together on cases and I have referred people to her. She is incredibly thorough with exceptional research and writing skills. I endorse her in Estate Planning, Probate and Litigation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Helene is an outstanding lawyer. If either I or any of my clients had a problem within the scope of her expertise, she would be the first person I would call. She is a lawyer's lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. she is brilliant, thorough and fabulous. She is a member of Mensa. Clients think the world of her."
"I have known Helene for over 15 years. I have worked with her, and adverse to her. I wholeheartedly endorse Helene, as she is a bright and experienced lawyer, with incredible writing skills, a thorough anaysis of legal issues, and just a great person."
"I endorse this lawyer. I am an attorney in Massachusetts, and needed the assistance of an attorney in California with experience in both probate and real estate matters. Attorney Helene Patrice-Dreyer Koch handled a complicated, international probate matter including the successful conclusion of the ancillary estate, as well as negotiating a remarkable settlement when a contest appeared inevitable. She was knowledgeable, clear and collegial. I am confident in endorsing Attorney Dreyer Koch."
"I've known Helene for several years and she is an excellent estate planning attorney. She is intelligent, caring, and would always do what she believes is best for her clients. I endorse Helene with no reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with Helene over many years. She is a smart, talented and experienced lawyer that represents her clients extremely well."
"I endorse this lawyer. Helene is a highly intelligent and amazingly thorough practitioner whose work product is always of the highest caliber. She can be trusted to be caring and thoughtful."
"I endorse this lawyer. Helene is an honest, reputable and intelligent attorney. I would not hesitate to refer her on a matter for which I have a conflict."
"I endorse this lawyer. Helene is very attentive to her clients and is very capable in her field whether Probate or any other."
"I endorse this lawyer. I had to refer a client from Washington to the new home of my client when he moved to California. Then later, I referred another client who moved to the same area. She did a wonderful job in both cases. I'm happy to refer her both to the public, and to refer my clients who move to her area. She was responsive, and clearly did a great job."
"Helene is an excellent lawyer"
"Brilliant, totally ethical. Smartest lawyer I know. Unhesitatingly recommend Helene for anyone who needs estate planning."
"A brilliant lawyer, recommended without reservation. I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Top Lawyers, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2015
Top Lawyers, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2014
Top Lawyers, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2014
Certified Specialist (Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate), State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
2013
Top Lawyers, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2012
Top Lawyers, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2011
Top Lawyers, Palm Springs Life Magazine
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Partner, Roemer & Harnik LLP
1998 - 2001
Attorney, Law Office of Helene P. Dreyer
1997 - 2001
Instructor, Paralegal Studies (Real Property), Chapman University
1992 - 1998
Attorney, Best Best & Krieger LLP
Associations
2013 - Present
College of the Desert Foundation - Planned Giving CommitteeCommittee Member
1994 - Present
American Mensa Ltd.Member
1992 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1992 - Present
Desert Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2016
The Community Foundation - Riverside / San BernardinoCoachella Valley Fund - Committee Member
2013 - 2017
Coachella Valley Volunteers in MedicineBoard of Direcotrs
2012 - 2015
Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley -- Planned Giving CommitteeCommitee Member
2011 - 2012
Desert Aids Project - Planned Giving CommitteeCommittee Member
Warren Slaughter / Richard Roemer Inn of Court
Barrister
Education
1992
Univ of Texas School of Law
J.D. (Juris Doctor)
1987
University of Michigan
Undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2015
Art of Finance - Morgan Stanley
Top 10 Mistakes in Estate Planning
2014
Various Homeowner Associations
Estate Planning Basics
Publications
2011
The Public Record
New Laws Ease Estate Tax Burden in 2011
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Does a California durable power of attorney grant the attorney-in-fact powers to manage assets held in a living trust?
23 Feb 2013
Q&A
Price for filing California Spousal Property Petition PC 13500/13650 in Los Angeles California Superior Court
19 Feb 2013
Q&A
Can a surviving grantor amend an irrevocable trust with approval from all beneficiaries under CA Probate Code Section 15404?
31 Jan 2013