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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Posted by Thalia | February 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Thank you!

Herb was recommended by a financial visor. In our meeting, Herb truly provided a lot of support and helped us understand the whole entire process of preparing and creating our estate settlement portfolio. We truly appreciated that he went step-by-step through the entire document to help us underst...and what we were creating, who will be the successor of our assets and how our children will be taken care of, and, overall, the entire family if an incident were to happen. This is an amazing life responsibility that everybody needs to truly take advantage, for the protection of children, assets, and family members. Complete our estate settlement portfolio gave us peace of mind, especially since the process was easy to understand and Herb took the time to teach us the importance. The meeting environment was very comfortable and the staff was really helpful. Our meeting was greeted with a welcome sign in mine and my husband's name. That small touch of customization really shows the caring and importance of our meeting. Overall, it was a quick and easy process, and anybody can get this done if they really put their time aside to complete it. My husband and I have been thinking of completing this for over 4 years and we have finally done it! Thank you, Herb and the staff for a great experience.

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 Lynne | August 26, 2014 | Trusts

California trust issues, long distance communications

Herb Chavers helped us resolve all California trust issues for two successor trustees (family members) located outside the state, so all communications were by phone and email. My initial impression when I interviewed Herb by phone was that he was knowledgeable, was able to clearly explain the issue...s to be dealt with, and open to discussion about his background and fee structure. In our case, there were real estate issues to be resolved in addition to all the other trust issues. Heirs of the trust were located in several states. Herb guided the trustees through the process. Where there were actions that the trustees could execute on their own behalf, he gave us clear instructions, which reduced our legal fees. Herb and his staff were always available for questions and responded in a timely manner. Herb kept us informed and up to date on all matters that he handled. He completed the work for us in 2013. As shown in our ratings, there were no negatives and no surprises in our relationship with Herb Chavers, which is fairly uncommon in most legal matters. I strongly recommend him.

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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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