I truly enjoy helping people plan for and journey through the later seasons of life. While I enjoy a good attorney joke (and there are lots of them rightfully earned by the profession), I consider it a true honor and privilege to get to know and serve so many good people over almost 30 years of practice.
When people ask me what type of law I practice, I say, “Happy Law”. To me, a great day at the office is hearing my clients’ stories (especially the funny ones) and sharing mine. My primary method of simplifying the complex is through stories (many of which are quite humorous) and illustrations (my arts and crafts time). The truth is that “getting old ain’t for wimps,” and so many of my clients have or will experience serious health challenges as part of the aging process and eventually the loss of a loved one, be it a parent, spouse, or child. Such seasons are not happy or fun, but extremely stressful, bewildering, discouraging, exhausting and tearful. Many of my clients have exemplified what the covenant “in sickness and in health, till death us do part” truly means. So by Happy Law, I do not mean that I serve only people who are joking and laughing day in and day out, but rather I serve people who I enjoy spending time with and they with me, during the good seasons and even during the more difficult seasons. To me, Happy Law is all about people, so I consider myself blessed to serve so many incredible good people as we journey through these later seasons together.
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33 years, 600 cases
33 years, 100 cases
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1989 | 06/19/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Cerified Specialist - Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law | State Bar of California | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Herb Chavers, a Professional Law Corporation | 1995 - Present |
Attorney | Heiting & Irwin | 1994 - 1995 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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ElderCounsel | Member | 2011 - Present |
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform | 1996 - Present | |
Riverside County Bar Association | Section Leader for the Estate Planning and Elder Law Section | 1989 - Present |
State Bar of California | Member | 1989 - Present |
WealthCounsel | Member | 2004 - 2016 |
National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys | 1998 - 2004 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Western State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1989 |
California Baptist University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1981 |
California Baptist University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1981 |
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Antonio Gastelum Treviño, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 30, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Herb is a bright and experienced attorney and he is always willing to share his knowledge and expertise with other attorneys.
Joseph Novel, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 14, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Chavers has been an amazing asset to the estate planning community. Shedding light on even the most complex situations.
Antonio Gastelum Treviño, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 30, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Herb is a bright and experienced attorney and he is always willing to share his knowledge and expertise with other attorneys.
Joseph Novel, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 14, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Chavers has been an amazing asset to the estate planning community. Shedding light on even the most complex situations.
William Powell, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 25, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Chavers has been a great help to me on several occasions. His compassion and willingness to help others is evident each time he answers a colleagues difficult or unusual question. His help is always mere moments away. His knowledge in the area of Estate Planning has both incredible depth, and breadth. If you are old enough to remember the E.F. Hutton commercials, when Mr. Chavers speaks, I always listen! I endorse this lawyer. Dan Powell
Jeffrey Nickerson, Elder law Attorney on Nov 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Heather Cullen, Probate Attorney on Oct 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Chavers has assisted my office in many probate issues throughout the years. His experience, knowledge and application of legal authority allows us to quickly resolve any probate issues that arise during our family law matters.
Michael Wittick, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 24, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Herb for many years and not only is he an outstanding estate planning attorney but he is an outstanding man of character who any client would be proud to hire.
Timothy Cleary, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 5, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have found Herb to be conscientious, creative, caring, and competent in being able to put himself in his client's shoes, so to speak, and solve their legal challenges with a personal touch. I have been at several continuing legal educational seminars with Herb, which demonstrates to me his commitment to staying on the cutting edge of the legal profession. We have also co-counseled on matters so that I have had an opportunity to see Herb's mind engaged on a legal matter for his client. In my opinion, Herb serves his clients well and with a personal integrity which inspires confidence.
Kenneth Minesinger, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 25, 2007
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer's work.