About Ernest
Practice areas
- Probate: 35%
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
- Trusts: 30%
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.
- Estate planning: 25%
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
- Litigation: 10%
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
Contact
Law Offices of Ernest J. Kim
17541 17th Street, Suite 100
Tustin, CA, 92780
- Office (949) 975-1870
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 1995 | 06/14/2022 |
| Legal answers | 95 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
Attorney endorsements
(8)
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.
Cost
- Hourly Rates $ 500-550 per hour
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