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Herbert Lee Chavers

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  • Riverside, CA
  • Licensed for 31 years
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About Herbert

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.

 

Practice areas

Elder lawEstate planning
  1. Estate planning: 70%

    31 years, 600 cases

  2. Elder law: 30%

    31 years, 100 cases

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Contact

5041 La Mart Dr Ste 240
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5041 La Mart Dr Ste 240
Riverside, CA, 92507

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive198907/28/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Cerified Specialist - Estate Planning, Trust & Probate LawState Bar of California2008
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerHerb Chavers, a Professional Law Corporation1995 - Present
AttorneyHeiting & Irwin1994 - 1995
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
ElderCounselMember2011 - Present
California Advocates for Nursing Home ReformN/A1996 - Present
Riverside County Bar AssociationSection Leader for the Estate Planning and Elder Law Section1989 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember1989 - Present
WealthCounselMember2004 - 2016
National Network of Estate Planning AttorneysN/A1998 - 2004
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Western State University College of LawJD - Juris Doctor1989
California Baptist UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1981
California Baptist UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1981

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Caring Attorney

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My wife and I were very pleased with the work Herb Chavers did in putting our estate planning portfolio together. Herb is very knowledgeable and was able to make a connection with us right away, as I'm sure he does with all his clients. He helped us through the funding of our revocable trust and was able to answer all of our questions. He answers emails very quickly. I would highly recommend Herb!
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Herbert Chavers' response: It was truly a pleasure becoming acquainted with you and your wife . THANK you for choosing us to help the two of you plan for the different seasons of life as we realize and understand that you had other options but chose us. That means a lot to us! Also, I REALLY appreciate you taking the time in the midst of this Covid season to express your appreciation by writing your kind and gracious words.

JUST EXCELLENT

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Herb and his office established a living trust for my wife and I. It was done with great professionalism, sensitivity, and courteousness. We are well pleased with the total service provided by Mr. Chavers.
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Estate Planning

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I realized I had been putting off doing my estate planning because it just seemed complicated and difficult. Plus, I did not even know what questions to ask or how the process worked. I felt overwhelmed and anxious. Mr. Herb Chavers had been recommended by a trusted financial advisor so I decided to give him a call. During our phone calls, emails, and meetings, Mr. Chavers made me feel very comfortable and explained all the details of the process. He listened to my needs, wants, and ideas and he was able to recommend a complete estate planning portfolio that would benefit, provide guidance, and make things easier for my beneficiaries. He helped me understand all the forms, tax implications, and the technicalities of my individual situation. The staff was also very experienced, considerate, helpful, and professional. Mr. Chavers is very knowledgeable, detail oriented, caring, and answered all of my questions in this very smooth and quick process. When I began this process it felt overwhelming but now I have peace of mind. I am very pleased with the results and Mr. Chavers' guidance. I would highly recommend Mr. Herb Chavers and his wonderful team.
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Thank you!

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All the COVID stuff got me thinking that it was time to do some adulting. Herb Chavers was extremely helpful at getting my assets in order. He answered all of my questions, made helpful suggestions, and kept a rather morbid process actually fun and informative. For the things that he was unable to do (but not because he doesn't know how), he put together a list of whom to contact and what to tell them to make sure my wishes are followed. That checklist of what I need to follow up on was very helpful. I didn't realize how much this was weighing on my mind, but now that it's done, I feel I can sleep much easier.
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Mr. Martinez

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Herb was the most gracious, respectful, professional but most of all, knowledgeable Estate planning attorney we could have found!. He explained the process before and after should the unthinkable happen, we left with a sense of security knowing our legal docs are in place for the future. I highly recommend Herb, he will provide you the peace of mind you're looking for. WJM.
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Extremely satisfied client

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Whether you’re in need of a trust, estate planning or review of a current trust, Herb Chavers is very knowledgeable and caring. I have no problem referring Herb because I am confident in his abilities. He’s definitely the “go to” person for estate planning and Elder law.
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Need a living trust or estate plan, Look no further!

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My wife and I were looking for a living trust/estate planner for our family. A friend at church highly recommended Herb Chavers. We are very happy with his help in providing great service for our family needs. Herb and his team are extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful with sound legal advice regarding estate planning matters. We had an enjoyable conversation throughout the whole process which exceeded our expectation. I definitely recommend Herb and his team for anyone seeking a living trust or an estate planning service. -Peter B
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Mr Chavers has ben my Estate Planning Attorney for 20 years

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Mr. Chavers helped me during very difficult time after passing of my husband and our Trust had to be changed to Survivors Trust. He collected all the needed financial and other information to create that trust. since than we have visited the trust few times to keep it up to date and current.He is very knowledgeable. I will highly recommend him to any one for their Estate Planning.
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Herb can write your will and family trust

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Herb has been our family attorney for over a decade. I have gone to him for all of my legal needs and communication, and he has always been able to help. He took care of our family trust, and I always ask for his assistance any time I need to deal with complicated legalese. If you require legal counsel, go to Herb Chavers. He'll probably be able to help you.
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Highly recommend - Truly Wonderful

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During a recent crisis in my stepfather's situation, Mom was being asked to immediately pay $15,000 to move him from the hospital to a care facility. She was panicked and I wasn't sure what to do. I spoke with Herb on the phone that same day and he did some quick checks into their situation, made a couple of recommendations, and gave me referrals to some reliable professionals who could help with some of the things that are not legal matters (a Medi-Cal specialist, and someone who helps find the right fit in care facilities). He is a great listener and I could tell right away that he really knew what to look for to assess the situation and guide us. At every point along the way, he was clear and honest, while also being wonderfully patient and warm with Mom. He did not try to oversell or over-bill for his services; he guided us at each step to do only what we needed at that time. But he also helped provide some simple, vital recommendations for things like managing Mom's limited financial resources as we work through the process of applying for Medi-Cal. Long story short - with the help of Herb, and the two people he referred, we were able to navigate this crisis fairly quickly and now have my stepfather in a very nice care facility with a much lower fee. We also understand how to manage the Medi-Cal situation and have Mom's legal documents ready (she is likely to have her own crisis some time soon) so that we will be able to manage both of their situations and keep them safe and well cared for. After only two weeks, we have the initial crisis resolved in the best possible way, and have a plan for managing the situation going forward. We accomplished more and are in a much better situation than I imagined possible two weeks ago. All thanks to Herb Chavers!
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Antonio Gastelum Treviño, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 30, 2019
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Herb is a bright and experienced attorney and he is always willing to share his knowledge and expertise with other attorneys.

Joseph Novel, Probate Attorney on Jan 14, 2019
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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 26, 2016
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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, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 12, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Heather Cullen, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 17, 2013
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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 25, 2013
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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, Trusts 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, Tax Attorney on Oct 25, 2007
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