Zev Shalom Brooks

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Zev Shalom Brooks

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 33 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Fountain Valley, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Marriage & Prenuptials

18627 Brookhurst No. 435, Fountain Valley, CA

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About Zev

Biography

I provide honest legal assistance at a price you can afford. I return phone calls. Try me!

Fixed fee affordable estate planning. Call me. I'll answer your questions on the phone.

15 years experience in probate. I'll make a difficult time easier. Leave the headaches to me!

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 55%

55%
Probate 40%

31 years

40%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour

Contingency

15%-35%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2023 2011

Licenses

Licensed in California for 33 years

State: California

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Zev Shalom Brooks

18627 Brookhurst No. 435, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708

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Zev Shalom Brooks's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

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Posted by Richard | June 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Satisfied Customer

Zev was clear, efficient and precise with all of his instructions and paperwork. He generated my trust addressing all my concerns. He answered all my questions. He was always responsive to my communications in a timely manner. I will definitely refer him to anyone who is in need of a trust. I am ver...y happy to have had Zev generate my trust giving me peace of mind. Thank you Zev!

Posted by Rebekah | February 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend!

Highly recommend! Zev was extremely reliable, responsive, and organized during the process of building a trust. He led us through each step and clearly explained what was included in his fee. 100% payment up front is scary but I promise he won't take your money and run. We thought this was going to b...e an overwhelming process, but he kept it simple. Thank you, Zev!

Posted by Michael | November 1, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Compassionate and Competent

My 85 year old brother, in assisted living in Chula Vista Cal., needed to update his will. The attorney from his last will passed away. Since he is in a wheelchair, he needed a lawyer who would come to him. My help was limited as I live in New Jersey. Most lawyers did not even return phone calls, a...nd none would go to his assisted living apartment. After several weeks of searching for a lawyer, we came upon Zev Brooks. His website states " An Honest Lawyer". And HE IS! Zev returned my initial phone call. He told me that my brother lived more than an hour away , however, because of the circumstances, he would take my brother on as a client. My brothers and Zev communicated during the week and made an appointment to visit. He put my brother at ease. He contacted me on several occasions, answered all of our questions and texts. The will was quite complicated. My brothers financial advisor was in New Jersey. Zev was in contact with his advisor, my brother and me throughout the ordeal. Zev made us feel that we were his only clients. After correcting all of my brothers documents he made another appointment to go back to my brothers apartment, and even brought a notary with him in order to complete this complicated estate update. From the first contact to completion of the project both my brother and I were always being updated and in communication with Zev. Within a few weeks, this was totally completed. The bottom line: Zev Brooks is an HONEST, competent and understanding person and attorney. Zev Brooks is and will be my brothers attorney for any and all legal needs. We were incredibly fortunate to find Zev Brooks.

Posted by Stacy | April 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best for estate planning!

My parents and I used Zev Brooks to create our trusts years ago, and he made that process very simple and painless to put in place at the time. My parents have both passed away over the last 2 years, and everything that had been prepared was super helpful to take care of now that it was needed. M...y dad depended on my mother for care, so when she passed away first, we needed to activate the POA docs that had been prepared. Zev was very supportive then in helping me get the various banks and doctors to abide by my parents' wishes to have me manage their affairs and oversee my father's ongoing needs. When he passed away a few months ago, he again helped me with transferring the deeds to their house into my name (per their wishes). All services provided were affordable and his patience and ongoing support is very appreciated!

Posted by Allen | January 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Estate Planning Lawyer

Zev Brooks was the consummate professional. He was extremely thorough, took the time to explain each step of the estate planning process to us in detail and was very efficient in meeting with us and turning around documents and filings. He answered all of our questions patiently and we were very impr...essed by his level of expertise and experience with all aspects of estate planning. He has given us a level of confidence with this area of our lives that we are so thankful for. We have already recommended his services to our close family/friends!

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Sharona Zahabian

Unknown lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Zev for many years and I would highly recommend him to all my own friends and family members without any hesitation. He is a very personable individual and works very hard for each client."

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Mark Campbell

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zev is a very personable and knowledgeable attorney who cares for his clients. He will work hard to attain the best result possible for an extremely reasonable fee. I highly recommend anyone needing legal advice in Estate Planning or Probate matters to consult with Zev. I believe you will be glad you did."

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Aaron Herzberg

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zev is an excellent lawyer, he is dedicated to his clients, charges fair and reasonable rates, and is responsive and knowledgeable."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Zev Brooks

Associations

2012 - Present

Jewish Federation & Family Services Orange County

Board Member

Education

1992

University of Southern California Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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