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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Probate

Posted by John | October 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Very helpful and very fair

When my father passed away this year, finding out I was the executor of the estate and trustee of the trust, I didn’t know where to begin. Luckily, I was able to find Zev Brooks, who was instrumental in this process. He walked me through the proceedings, every step of the way, explaining everything i...n detail that I needed to know and took care of most of the difficult stuff for me. His fees were so much more reasonable than others that I’ve seen online. So much so, that I also asked him to do my living trust. When setting up my Will and Trust, again, the process was simple, price was reasonable, and he explained everything in detail answering all of my questions. I would highly recommend Zev for anybody looking for a probate / estate attorney.

Posted by John | August 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Was there for me in a difficult time

My father had passed away and his will/trust was a mess. Zev walked me through the probate process, step by step. I was able to finish everything up in a little over a year. It would have been sooner, but the courts were backed up. I would recommend him to anyone going through the probate process,... and for setting up trusts.

Posted by John | September 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Probate

Why Zev Brooks? An unexpected loss of a family member is always very painful; a cross-country death of a twin brother and only sibling is unimaginable grief. Scared and despondent, Zev Brooks was referred to me by a trusted business associate and friend. He gently coordinated a meeting - at my conven...ience - and anywhere that was comfortable for me. Zev quickly put me at ease, guiding and educating me about the complex legal process ... a very intimidating and overwhelming environment without help from an expert. He took control of the legal process and navigated the entire probate system, avoided the pitfalls and ensured that all my rights were protected and preserved. Much was at stake and without Zev's diligence and expertise, probate would have been impossible to administer. John

Posted by CHER | December 29, 2013 | Probate

AMAZING !! COMPASSION AND UNDERSTANDING ..

My precious mother died suddenly ..My grief was overwhelming over losing her..Zev Brooks took over my mother's estate filing all the paperwork with the courts.. Mr. Brooks is a top professional .. Thank you Mr. Brooks .. YES YES !! I would recommend Mr. Zev Brooks..

Posted by Jill | June 02, 2011 | Probate

Highly Recommend Zev Brooks

Zev is professional, honest, and trustworthy. He took the time and was willing to listen to my complex case regarding a probate/trust issue. He is an asset to his profession and he truly cares about his clients interests. His hard work with regards to my case paid off. I would recommend Zev to anyone... needing his services.

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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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Sharona Zahabian

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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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