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My practice is about managing potential pitfalls that come with having both wealth and family. This includes taxes, management issues, planned giving as well as real and potential conflicts.
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Chat withState: Texas
Acquired: 2009
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State: California
Acquired: 2000
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14471 Chambers Rd, Suite 103, Tustin, CA, 92780
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Posted by Iman | May 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I highly recommend Ahmed Shaikh for Islamic inheritance and trust planning. He is extremely knowledgeable and was very patient with us as we asked him a myriad of questions. He was very generous with his time, and at no point did we feel rushed. He is also very thorough and professional and is open f...
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Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Mr.Shaikh was able to quickly and effectively move a fairly nasty dispute over inheritance through the court with minimal impact on me. I was so pleased to turn the emotionally upsetting matter over to him, and receive my settlement at the end! He kept me updated, followed my wishes, and advised me o...
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Posted by Noha Alshugairi | October 8, 2015 | Hired Attorney
If you are an American Muslim and would like the peace of mind from knowing that your loved ones will have a clear Islamic Inheritance plan to follow, I highly recommend utilizing the services of Ahmed Shaikh. As a practicing Muslim who was lost between the Islamic and the Legal perspectives with reg...
Thank you for your kind words and the amazing work you do.
Posted by Waleed | August 21, 2014
Mr. Shaikh is an excellent attorney and a wonderful human being. Working with him and his staff was a very pleasent experience. He was always available to answer all my questions. He returned my calls promptly, and was extremely thorough in handling all aspects of my case. Mr. Shaikh is very professi...
Posted by Angelina | August 21, 2013
After losing a loved one, you need all the support you can get to minimize the challenges you will face during this trying time handling all the final details. During these emotional times you need someone who understands your religious wishes and is sensitive to your specific needs. Ahmed helped ...
"Ahmed Shaikh specializes in wills, trusts and estate planning. Call him first, he knows his stuff."
"Mr. Shaikh is a hard worker and a creative thinker. He's committed to providing his clients with the best possible estate plan for their individual circumstances."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Ahmed for two years. In that time, he has shown himself to be extremely dedicated to his clients and their needs. In addition to being a fine estate planning attorney overall, I consider Ahmed to be one of the leading experts in the country on integrating Islamic law into estate planning."
"I first met Ahmed through our mutual association with Wealthcounsel, a national organization for estate planning professionals, and this past year I've had the pleasure of really getting to know Ahmed well through our participation in the Laureate certification program in Advanced Wealth Strategies through the Southern California Institute. Ahmed is deeply committed to serving his clients to the best of his ability - and his abilities are substantial. He is a lifelong learner, always striving to improve his knowledge and expertise. His appreciation of the customized, caring, and compassionate side of estate planning blends well with his understanding of the important technical aspects necessary for complex tax and legacy planning. It's not too often you find a young attorney who is as committed to his craft as Ahmed. Ahmed is a rising star in the estate planning community, and I strongly endorse his work."
"I know Ahmed as a friend, and also know him to be extremely knowledgeable about Islamic Estate Planning."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I've sent a number of clients his way for estate planning work. He knows the area very well."
"I've worked closely with Ahmed in the past and his vigorous representation on behalf of his clients' best interests is unparalelled. I have in fact referred my own family members to him for their estate planning needs."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ahmed is a confident and well respected estate planning attorney. He consistently delivers top quality legal representation for his clients. He has the knowledge to handle your estate. He understands how to transition your estate from one generation to the next. He can help you minimize estate taxes."
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Board Member, ACLU of Southern California
2013
Board Member, Orange County Bar Association Trusts and Estates Section
2010
Advisory Board Member, Council on American-Islamic Relations
2010
Board Member, Society of Financial Services Professionals, Orange County Chapter
2010
Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate, Board of Specialization, State Bar of California
2008
Endowment Committee Member, Islamic Society of North America
1999
Certified Lexis-Nexis Legal Researcher, Lexis-Nexis/ Loyola Law School
1996
Deans Honors, Indiana University School of Law
2002 - 2006
Attorney, Stockwell Harris et al
2000 - 2002
Attorney, Law Office of George M. Theofanis
2013 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates SectionBoard Member
2009 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2009 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember (inactive)
2006 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2000 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2017 - 2018
Orange County Bar AssociationChairman, Trusts and Estate Section
2015 - 2016
Orange County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates SectionSecretary/Treasurer
2013 - 2016
ACLU of Southern CaliforniaBoard Member
2010 - 2012
Society of Financial Services Professionals, Orange County ChapterBoard Member
Estate and incapacity plan
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
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Charitiable Planning
2009
Islamic Inheritance
2008
Islamic Inheritance
2007
Islamic Inheritance
2007
Islamic Inheritance
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