Practice areas
Certified by the State Bar of California - Board of Legal Specialization as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law. We have completed many "problem" probates by coming up with creative solutions to deal with liquidity problems (not enough cash to cover probate fees and costs and assets which could not be sold), resolving family conflicts, and dealing with complex tax and asset issues, to successfully pass more assets to the next generation.
25 years
We set up trusts with custom drafting to meet our clients' goals. We have decades of expertise fixing botched trusts, incorrectly structured trust transfers, etc. to save taxes, fees, and costs for our clients and their intended beneficiaries.
When it comes to estate planning, one size does not fit all. We tailor our plans to meet the goals of our clients for family harmony and asset preservation for the next generation.
25 years
In setting up our estate plans and trusts, avoiding litigation is a major consideration. Litigation can often be avoided if the proper steps are taken at the planning stage. Certified by the State Bar of California - Board of Legal Specialization as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law.
Languages spoken
Korean, English
Law Offices of Ernest J. Kim
17541 17th Street, Suite 100
Tustin, CA, 92780
EQUITABLE BUILDING
3435 WIlshire Blvd., 27th Floor
Los Angeles, CA, 90010
220 Montgomery Street, Suite 1200
San Francisco, CA, 94104
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1995 | 06/14/2022 |
Legal answers | 95 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law | State Bar of California | 2016 |
Superlawyer | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law | State Bar of California | 2011 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | LAW OFFICES OF ERNEST KIM | 1995 - Present |
Assistant Research Attorney | Los Angeles Superior Court | 1995 - 1996 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State Bar of California | Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law | 2011 - Present |
WealthCounsel | Attorney Member | 2011 - Present |
State Bar of California | Attorney Member | 1995 - Present |
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors | Attorney Member | 2011 - 2012 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Nature and Classification of Trusts | West Publishing Company | 1998 |
Matthew Bender publication | Eminent Domain and Contamination: 'Just Compensation' for the Taking of Environmentally Contaminated Property | 1994 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Cornell Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1995 |
University of California - Berkeley | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1992 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Seminar Speaker | Trusts, Estate Taxes, and Probate | N/A |
Posted by Michael
April 5, 2014
Raymond Areshenko, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 5, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Alexander Lee, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 30, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ernest is an incredibly intelligent attorney who looks at client matters from various angles. He always puts client's needs first and is always willing to listen to differing opinions on matters.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Apr 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Hoyt Sze, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 16, 2014
Relationship: Friend
I attended Cornell Law School with Ernest and we've been friends for over 20 years. He is a super estate planning attorney. He knows everything about trusts and estates, obtains exceptional results for his clients and has been an expert on the subject in both print and broadcast media. He is also smart, reliable, trustworthy and hard-working. I highly recommend his services to anyone with trust and estate needs.
Hubert Kuo, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 23, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have referred several satisfied customers to Ernest for estate planning purposes. Ernest is exceptionally knowledgeable, professional and caring. I endorse this lawyer.
Justin Daily, Estate planning Attorney on May 2, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Kim is a resourceful, compassionate and highly skilled attorney who provides extremely valuable services at a reasonable price.
Kaushik Ranchod, Wills and living wills Attorney on Nov 14, 2009
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ernest is knowledgeable, competent, and a trustworthy lawyer. Moreover, he is a genuinely sincere, friendly and nice person - making it enjoyable to work with him.
John Kim, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 18, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Ernest Kim as an attorney. He is professional, intelligent and honest. I've known Ernest for the last few years now and refer people who need his services to him.
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