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Melinda Sue Bell

also known as Law Office of Melinda S. Bell

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 20 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Capistrano Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate ... +9 more

34932 Calle Del Sol, Suite A, Capistrano Beach, CA

About Melinda

Practice Areas

12

Practice Areas

Elder Law 20%

Conservatorship of the Person, Conservatorship of the Estate and Elder Abuse Restraining Orders

20%
Estate Planning 20%

Revocable Living Trusts, Durable Power of Attorney for Financial Matters, Advance Health Care Directives, Wills and Pour-Over Wills

20%
Probate 20%

Decedent's Estate, including Contested and Uncontested Probates

20%
Trusts 20%

Special Needs Trust Planning, both First Party and Third Party; Drafting and Administration

20%
Guardianship 10%

Guardianship of the Estate, Guardianship of the Person and Limited Conservatorships for the Developmentally Disabled, both person and Estate.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-550 per hour


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

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No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Melinda S. Bell

34932 Calle Del Sol, Suite A, Capistrano Beach, CA, 92624

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Melinda Sue Bell's Reviews

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Posted by Nicole bustamante | February 08, 2013 | Child Custody

Best O.C. custody attorney

Melinda Bell helped me fight for and be awarded 50/50 custody of my daughter. Melinda fought with a level of professionalism that was immeasurable. Any mother seeking custody of their child/children has the VERY Best chance of success if they have Melinda Bell on their side.

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Robert Gibson

Family lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Melinda is a great lady and super lawyer. I would never hesitate to recommend anyone to her, and in fact as I type this, I am making a referral to her right now."

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Bettina Yanez

Family lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Melinda and I are in various legal organizations together. It is a pleasure working with her."

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Diane Bass

Family lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Melinda Bell is an excellent attorney. She is compassionate and will do whatever it takes to help you with your case. I endorse her wholeheartedly."

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Daniel Callahan

Litigation lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Melinda is an excellent litigator and trial lawyer with impressive results."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Principal Attorney, Law Office of Melinda Bell

Education

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Western State College of Law

law

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California St Polytechnic Univ

undergraduate

Languages

English

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