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Ahmed Shaikh
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Biography
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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Licensed in Texas for 17 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 25 years
State: California
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Ahmed Shaikh
14471 Chambers Rd, Suite 103, Tustin, CA, 92780
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Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2013 | Trusts
Great Attorney, would definitely recommend!
Ahmed Shaikh is a great Trust attorney, and very knowledgeable in his field. He did some research for me with regards to a trust matter, and gave me the information I was looking for with case law to substantiate his position on my case. He is also very personable, and very easy to talk with. I wo...
Posted by Athar | August 01, 2013 | Tax
A remarkable lawyer: friendly, available, and has a great supporting cast
Ahmed Shaikh and his staff (Leslie) helped me establish a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization. Even during our initial free-estimate conversation, I felt very comfortable with Ahmed. His knowledge and experience of the non-profit world facilitated our discussion and removed a lot of my worries. He and...
Posted by Nisa | July 26, 2013 | Estate Planning
Knowledgeable and very helpful
After sharing some concerns about a family situation, a friend refered me to Mr Shaikh. I called his office and he returnd my call in a very short time. He was pleasant and listened to me. Then he began asking questions. Then he helped with explanations and solutions. I decided to continue with Mr Sh...
Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
New Sheriff in town!
I was referred to Mr. Shaikh by a financial planner who is, also, a longtime friend. At first I was hesitant, because of the distance between his offices and my residence, but after my initial phone consultation with him, I was assured that there was no one else for me. The turning point in m...
Posted by Asim | October 01, 2009 | Estate Planning
He knows his stuff.
Ahmed helped me understand very quickly that there is a lot to lose if your estate goes in to probate and you are subject to high estate taxes. My estate plan is now rock solid and I am protected though a family trust that will ensure my family is taken care of.
Ahmed Shaikh's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"Ahmed is the go to guy when it comes to estate planning, he knows the law. I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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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Experience
Honors
2013
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
Work Experience
2002 - 2006
Attorney, Stockwell Harris et al
2000 - 2002
Attorney, Law Office of George M. Theofanis
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
Estate of Physician couple
Estate and incapacity plan
Education
1999
Indiana Univ Bloomington SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
San Diego State Univ
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2010
MCLE seminar
Probate Basics
2009
ISNA Conference
Charitiable Planning
2009
Islamic Inheritance Step by Step
Islamic Inheritance
2008
ISNA Conference
Islamic Inheritance
2007
MAS Convention
Islamic Inheritance
2007
Islamic Shura Council of Southern California
Islamic Inheritance
Publications
2013
Estateplanning.com
An Estate Plan for Cinderella's Children
2013
ahmedshaikh.com
Estate Litigation over the National Enquirer fortune
2013
ahmedshaikh.com
Confusing seniors with certifications and designations
2013
ahmedshaikh.com
Will Forgery does happen, Estate Litigation may be the answer
2010
ISNA Education Forum (Conference)
Step by Step to Establishing a Waqf
2009
Islamic Inheritance Step-by-Step
Islamic Inheritance Step-by-Step
2009
Southern California Infocus
If I die, who will raise my children?
2007
Southern California Infocus
Ramadan, Charity, and the Rule of 72
Languages
Urdu
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