Shadi Alai Shaffer

Shadi Alai Shaffer

also known as Shadi Ala'i Shaffer, Shadi Alai

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 23 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Costa Mesa, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate

3187 Redhill Avenue, Ste 115, Costa Mesa, CA

About Shadi

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

Family and business consulting, wills, trusts, Trust Administration, guardianship designation, power of attorney for finances and health care directive, etc.

24 years | 450 cases

40%
Trusts 40%

Revocable Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Life Insurance Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Asset Protection Trusts, Charitable Trusts

24 years | 820 cases

40%
Probate 20%

Probate Administration

24 years | 75 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Asset Protection & Elder Law Center (Founded By: Phancao & Shaffer, LLP)

3187 Redhill Avenue, Ste 115, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626

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Shadi Alai Shaffer's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Posted by Shelia | May 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

We highly recommend Shadi Shaffer

Shadi is very knowledgeable, professional and kind. All of our questions regarding our trust were answered. 100% satisfied with her work!

Posted by MeLissa | November 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

5 Star Attorney!

Shadi, Patrick, and their entire staff are so knowledgeable, helpful and professional. Shadi did an incredible job of explaining my rather complicated needs, she was able to help me understand and execute a Living Trust for my family’s need, in a smooth and timely manner. During the process she was ...very thorough, patient and took the time I required to explain the answers in a manner I truly understood. After have two previous attorneys provide me a trust that did not meet all my needs, I can now truly rest comfortable knowing that my family’s needs are met. I could not recommend Shadi & Patrick at Asset Protection Center more.

Posted by Lynda | October 31, 2018 | Estate Planning

Why you should pick Shadi Shaffer as your Trust Attorney

Shadi is a fabulous lawyer. She has helped me with my trust. Shadi is so knowledgeable and was able to explain everything in detail in a language I could understand. She answered any question I had and explained how important having a trust is. I don't have a very large Estate, however Shadi made ...me feel like I was worth a Million Bucks. Shadi values family and life itself and wants the best for her clients and she understands that each family has a legacy to pass down through life's choices. Shadi also shows how important your life choices can be for your family and your future family members. She helps you see how important having a trust is, to move forward in life. She once said, "We get car insurance, not thinking we are going to get in a car accident, however, that is what we do, just in case". So that is the mind set with having a trust, thinking that we might pass, but not for a very long time from now. Shadi gave me the confidence and gave me information of the value to have all my papers in order, just in case. Shadi has a fabulous team. You can see how amazing her Legal Assistant\Client Liaison, Carol is, by how much she cares about each and every client that walks into the office. If there is one thing I can say, is, Shadi and her team take the scary feeling away from having to say you might leave this world one day. Shadi holds your hand while you have to come to terms with that day may come one day and she gives you confidence to be organized so you can be free of any stress of ".....what if's". Thank you Shadi for giving me peace of mind and to not have to think about anything but living in the now and present, for I know the future is taken care of. You truly make living Life so much easier without any worries. Thank you again. Shadi is truly the BEST!

Posted by Andrew M. | June 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Fantastic Estate Planning Attorney!

My wife Rita and I had our first set of estate planning documents done back in 2008. So, in 2018, with several changes to our family, we decided it was time to renew our estate planning documents including our wills, power of attorney, setting up of a trust, and our health care directives. We searc...hed on Yelp and found Shadi’s practice “Asset Protection & Elder Law Center” as a highly rated service. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome. We uncovered that the service we had done back in 2008, would not have protected our assets from going through an arduous process for our heirs. Shadi did a fantastic job of explaining the different options, and helped us select the right option that met our unique circumstance with me being a permanent resident of the U.S. Shadi is a true professional, and incredibly passionate about the service she offers. I highly recommend Shadi as someone who will take care of you and your family for the future!

Posted by Michael | December 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Trust for my dad

Shadi was very professional yet friendly in all my interactions with her. On the initial call, she explained thoroughly what my options are and how I would go about proceeding. I can tell she is a workaholic and tries her best to balance between a mom and work. She works many many hours because I can... see she's enthusiastic about her profession. Overall the process was very smooth and Carol was a great helper for her. They are wiling to make accommodations to make everything as smooth as possible. I would definitely recommend her. Thank you.

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Shadi Alai Shaffer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dixon Gardner

Probate lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ali Parvaneh

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Laura Hassan

Probate lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shawn Sedaghat

Trusts lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Layla Khamoushian

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Staley

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She and her partner are careful and conscientious in their work, coming up with creative solutions for clients who - without even knowing it - need someone who thinks "outside the box." I am confident recommending Shadi and her firm to anyone who needs estate planning (and who doesn't?) from the simplest to most complex situations. For those who already have an estate plan, I recommend Shadi for a "tune-up" of their current plan. She's truly obsessive about making sure her clients get the best possible outcome in their planning."

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Christopher Morales

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shadi is simply the best attorney you can ask for when it comes to estate planning. She is passionate about helping clients plan intelligently for their financial future. This is especially true for young families. I've been practicing law for 22 years and Shadi is the person I would turn to for help with estate planning."

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Patrick Phancao

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"If I had to turn to an attorney for a crucial matter, I would think of no one else than Mrs. Shadi Alai Shaffer. I have witnessed Mrs. Shaffer at work for years, and her commitment to her clients is relentless. She is known in the community as the "easy going, and easy to understand" lawyer, however she is anything but when representing her clients' s interests. Mrs. Shaffer is very involved with her local community, and is very giving of her time. She continues to be an inspiration to the people that come across her, and is a pleasure to work with. I recommend this attorney without reservation."

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Nathan Mubasher

Unknown lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer because of her affable and focused nature when she appeared before me in a court mediation matter. Many attorneys cross my path as a mediator, but Ms. Shaffer's unusual level of flexibility and creativity ultimately served her client's best interests."

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Daniel Alexander

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"“I have been a practicing lawyer for over 15 years and I am not easily "wowed" by fellow lawyers. I can count three times in my career, including today. A good lawyer will tell you never to represent yourself. Although I consider Estate Planning to be a component of my practice, when it came time to do the Alexander Family Trust, I wanted someone else to do it. Shadi told me that she wanted to do it. I was "wowed" by the quality of her work product and the enthusiasm she conveyed in explaining everything. I sleep better knowing that if anything happens to me, my affairs are in order. For that Shadi...I thank you!”"

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Ali Parvaneh

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Christopher Morales

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Patrick Phancao

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Nathan Mubasher

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Daniel Alexander

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

Service as a Big Sister, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Partner, Asset Protection & Elder Law Center

2002 - 2003

Associate Attorney, Landau Law Group

2001 - 2002

Attorney, Employee Rights Center

Associations

2014 - Present

For The Unseen

Board Member

2012 - Present

Stand Up For Kids OC

Board Member

2012 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Volunteer Attorney Arbitrator

2009 - Present

Pacific Youth Symphony Ensemble

Board Member

2007 - Present

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County

Big Sister

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate of Dale Hogan

Successful Settlement

Estate of Josie G. Lowrance

Settled the estate to benefit of surviving spouse.

The Estate of Betty J. Garcia

Saved clients from fraud, loss, and settled estate

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Education

2004

International Institute of the Sociology of Law (IISL)

Master Certificate

2001

California Western SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Univ of California Santa Barbara

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Farsi

Spanish

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