Herbert Lee Chavers

Herbert Lee Chavers

also known as Herb Chavers

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 36 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Riverside, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law

5041 La Mart Dr Ste 240, Riverside, CA

About Herbert

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 70%

37 years | 600 cases

70%
Elder Law 30%

37 years | 100 cases

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 36 years

State: California

Acquired: 1989

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Law Offices of Herbert Lee Chavers

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

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Herbert Lee Chavers's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 22 reviews | Estate Planning

Posted by Gregg | October 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate Planning

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.

Herbert Chavers

Replied last October 24, 2020

Gregg, Karin and I found working with you to be a true pleasure. I realize you had several very good estate planning attorneys to choose from, and we consider the fact that you chose us, a GREAT honor! Also, THANK you for the taking the time to write such a detailed summary of your experience with our firm. I truly appreciate you choosing us and then for writing such gracious words!

Posted by Woody | October 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

JUST EXCELLENT

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.

Herbert Chavers

Replied last October 24, 2020

Woody, thanks MUCH for your kind words.

Posted by Kathy | October 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Wonderful experience, excellent estate plan!

Herb Chavers was welcoming and explained the entire process at my first appointment. He gave examples that were easy to follow too, which was helpful to me since I knew nothing about what I needed. He had me consider issues I would have never thought of and made the entire process seamless. I paid a ...reasonable amount of money for an outstanding estate plan/ trust. I was comfortable asking questions and never made to feel like my questions were stupid. Herb and his helpful staff, Karen, were a pleasure to work with. They were pleasant, kind, efficient and made the process super easy. If you want a preview, simply go to his website where he has videos that explain the process. They were very helpful. I would highly recommend Herb Chavers. He’s just a great man.

Herbert Chavers

Replied last October 24, 2020

Kathy, Karen and I found it a pleasure to become acquainted with you. Thank you very MUCH for choosing us to help you with your estate planning needs (i.e., planning for the different seasons of life), especially in view of the distance you traveled to our office, and for taking the time to post your comments. I truly appreciate them.

Posted by Wes | August 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Caring Attorney

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!

Herbert Chavers

Replied last August 17, 2020

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.

Posted by Cindy | November 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Highly recommend - Truly Wonderful

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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Herbert Lee Chavers's Lawyer Endorsements

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Antonio Gastelum Treviño

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 30

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."

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Joseph Novel

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 14

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."

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William Powell

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 25

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"

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Jeffrey Nickerson

Elder law lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Heather Cullen

Probate lawyer | Oct 17

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."

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Michael Wittick

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 24

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."

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Timothy Cleary

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 05

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."

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Kenneth Minesinger

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2008

Cerified Specialist - Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Owner, Herb Chavers, a Professional Law Corporation

1994 - 1995

Attorney, Heiting & Irwin

Associations

2011 - Present

ElderCounsel

Member

1996 - Present

California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform

1989 - Present

Riverside County Bar Association

Section Leader for the Estate Planning and Elder Law Section

1989 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2004 - 2016

WealthCounsel

Member

1998 - 2004

National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys

Education

1989

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

California Baptist University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1981

California Baptist University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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