Shauna Rae Anderson

Shauna Rae Anderson

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 16 years

Trusts Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Trusts, Litigation, Estate Planning ... +2 more

2601 Main St., Ste 1200, Irvine, CA

About Shauna

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Litigation 25%

Our team can assist in resolving inheritance disputes and ensuring a loved one's wishes are fulfilled.

25%
Trusts 25%

Trust administration- We partner with trustees to ensure they understand the process of transitioning assets after losing a loved one, and we help reduce their liability by ensuring compliance with their fiduciary duties.

25%
Estate Planning 20%

Helping individuals and married couples plan for a period of incapacity and then transitioning assets to their loved ones after they pass away without court involvement.

20%
Probate 20%

Assisting individuals in naAssistAssisting individuals in navigating the probate process for a loved one who has passed away without a signed will or trust.

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law & Stein LLP

2601 Main St., Ste 1200, Irvine, CA, 92614

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Shauna Rae Anderson's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tom | August 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Totally Positive Experience

We recently had Shauna create our Living Trust. She performed in a most timely & professional manner. The document was uniquely personalized to our specific requirements. The finished product was simultaneously legally concise & also clear to read. Throughout the entire process Shauna presented... herself as a very knowledgeable attorney.

Posted by Benjamin | September 16, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

I have a had the opportunity to discuss estate planning Issues on many of may cases with Shauna. She in knowledgeable, skilled, and makes complex issues very easy to understand. I strongly recommend her services!

Posted by Lauren | December 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, relaxed and caring

Shauna did a great job at helping my husband and I create our will and trust. She's relaxed yet very professional and caring. She gave us some good and practical points to consider when making the will and trust. Easy to work with and I would highly recommend her especially if you have kids or very l...ittle idea of the will and trust process.

Posted by Edwin | June 2, 2015

We Felt Well Supported Through A Complex Process...Thank You!

After interviewing and researching a number of estate planning attorneys we decided to work with Shauna. It was a nerve wracking decision, but throughout our experience working with her, we were extremely happy with our choice. Some of the main factors in our decision were that she is specialized in ...estate planning, actively keeps up to date on changes that impact this area of law and she said that her passion for this area of law is that she knows she is helping families every day. In general, the Law Office of James F. Roberts & Associates supports a culture of both attorney continuing education and client education. Our planning needs had a variety of complexities. We needed to address both guardianship for our children and financial assts. For both of these concerns, various options and structural approaches were presented clearly and priced with transparency. Where we had questions, and my wife and I can ask a lot of question and propose a lot of scenarios, answers were provided and restated until we were comfortable with our understanding. We really appreciated not feeling pressured to sign or pay additional fees for what was probably some additional time spent on addressing our questions. While working with Shauna, it always felt that our comfort in signing our estate planning documents was the most important goal. I had recently been through a trust administration with another attorney, and felt nickled and dimed on every communication. It had gotten to the point that I didn’t want to ask any more questions and incur fees even when I needed more information. My experience with Shauna was the polar opposite and my wife and I feel we got a great result at an anticipated value (no unexpected charges). She helped us understand how to achieve our goals, drafted our documents and provided clear instruction on how to move/link assets to our estate plans. We can’t thank Shauna enough for guiding us through the estate planning process and look forward to meeting with her in the future for estate plan reviews. It was long overdue.

Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2015

Thank You for having such a positive inflouence on me and my family!!!

I just want to say Thank You for everything that you did for me and my family. One year ago today was my first meeting with Shauna regarding our living trust. It was a very difficult experience for me. I am an only child and we have two small children and I had a hard time answering many of the qu...estions that she proposed. She was very empathetic and helped guide me through the process. It ultimately took me 3 months to feel comfortable with everything. She didn't push me before we were ready, but she also didn't let me forget how important it was that I protect my wife and children. In the end, those struggles that I had helped me change the way I live and I owe everyone in the office a great amount of gratitude. I am a much healthier person today than I was and my kids have a dad they can play with. I just want Shauna and everyone in the office to know that you really do make a difference and I am grateful for how you helped me and my family

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Nina Ameri

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Shauna Anderson is a very knowledgeable and experienced estate planning attorney. I have referred several matters to Shauna and my clients have been very pleased with their experience with her. Because estate planning touches on issues of family and finances, it really requires an attorney with patience and a lot of TLC. I am happy to say that Shauna has these qualities. I highly recommend Shauna Anderson for your estate planning needs."

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Elia Naqvi

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is extremely professional and an expert in estate and trust planning. I have personally used Ms. Anderson’s service as a client. She was an incredibly knowledgeable attorney and extremely patient with all the various issues that came up during our estate planning. She is a great listener and really advices clearly and knowledgeably about estate planning. I would highly recommend Ms. Anderson to my family and friends and would use her personally again."

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Cagla Basar

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Shauna on several matters and I continuously consult her on cases in which I need a second opinion. Her experience and wealth of knowledge make her one of my most trusted resources of information and expertise. I strongly endorse Shauna."

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Sarah Olney

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had an opportunity to work with Shauna Anderson on a few matters this year. What I observed was a practitioner who loved what she did and who really cared about her clients. Those are among the two qualities I look for when I consider to whom I will refer a client. She is also an adept attorney who will serve her clients well."

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Holly Nabiey

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I've worked with Shauna for nearly four years. She is an outstanding estate planning attorney and throughout the years she has been an excellent source of knowledge and mentorship for me, as a fellow estate planning attorney. I cannot endorse her enough for her experience and knowledge in the field of estate and tax planning and trust administration, and her dedication to her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, State Bar of California - Certified Specialist

2009

Academic Excellence, The Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity, International

N/A

Dean's Honor List, Dean's Honor List

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Partner, Law Stein Anderson, LLP

2016 - 2019

Founder, Anderson Law

2010 - 2016

Associate Attorney, Estate Planning Firm

Associations

2014 - Present

WealthCounsel LLC

2010 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

2010 - Present

Orange County Bar Foundation, Trust and Estate Section

2009 - Present

State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section

Sample of Legal Cases

Petition to Terminate Exemption Trust

Successful

Petition to Appoint Successor Trustee

Approved

Petition to Remove Trustee

Approved

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Education

2009

University of La Verne College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

St Mary's College of California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Bullock Russell Real Estate

Beat your Competition

2018

It's Your Estate

Basics of a Living Trust

2017

It's Your Estate/Money Workshop

Living Trust

2016

Estate Planning Summit

Estate Planning

2015

Planning You Can Trust

Proactive Tax Reduction Planning

2015

It's Your Estate

Estate Planning Basics - Title, Probate, Wills and Intestate Succession

2013

Protecting Your Family and Your Assets

Estate Planning in the Current Economic Climate

Publications

2019

Estate Planning magazine Explore Best Practices for Clients with Diminished Capacity

2016

Ebook 10 mistakes to avoid when Estate Planning

2014

Word Association Publishers Estate Planning Made Simple

2008

Los Angeles Daily Journal Burdens faced by graduates with learning disabilities

Languages

English

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