Dwight Edward Tompkins
About Dwight
Biography
I help people protect their family and loved ones through affordable and personalized estate planning.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
36 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 35 years
State: California
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Dwight Edward Tompkins
1122 E. Lincoln Ave., Suite 107, Orange, CA, 92865
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Dwight Edward Tompkins's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 17 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Kirsten | November 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney
A Rare Breed
Dwight is wonderful. He helped my husband and I prepare a will and trust prior to a vacation. He is so so knowledgeable, patient, has great EQ, hyper organized, fast and wonderfully affordable. I have referred no less than 6-7 friends or colleagues to him. As an attorney myself, I unfortunately set a...
Posted by Jeff | September 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Trust Attorney
Dwight is a pleasure to work with! My wife and I needed to update our Trust before we left the country for Vacation Dwight made it simple and easy to do! We left of vacation knowing everything was complete! FIVE Stars Dwight Thank you!! If your thinking of getting a living Trust or just updating...
Posted by Siavosh Ardalan | September 6, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
Very Knowledgeable
Mr.Tompkins is the most knowledgeable Trust attorney . He explained everything very well , and i will hire him with no hesitation .
Posted by Steve | August 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Trust done
After many years of procrastination, my wife & i finally had our trust done. We had several concerns that Dwight was able to guide us through and he was very knowledgeable and explained everything step of the process to us. I highly recommend Dwight.
Posted by Sarah Mejia | August 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney
What a resource!
Dwight has been amazing in helping our young family set up a living trust. He has been accessible, assuring and helpful through the entire process. He is extremely knowledgeable and kind which has made him an amazing resource as we have had to make major decisions. I’m so glad that we finally did thi...
Dwight Edward Tompkins's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dwight takes the time to really listen to people he interacts with and he treats people with respect. He is direct and frank in his dealings. I highly recommend Dwight."
"I highly endorse Dwight Tompkins. Dwight is very knowledgeable and easy to get a hold of. Dwight puts an immense amount of time and passion into his work. Even with some of the most complex issues, Dwight seems to make it look easy. I could not think more highly of Dwight and it’s a honor to know him and be able to consult with him on a weekly basis."
"I endorse Dwight. I have known Dwight for several years and we have had several clients in common. All of Dwight's clients who were also my clients have spoken very highly of him and have expressed complete satisfaction with the work he did for them."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dwight Tompkins is a honest and dedicated estate planning attorney who is sensitive to the needs of his clients and works with them to protect their property and interest. I highly recommend Dwight."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Dwight is an excellent estate planning attorney who makes what can be a complex process simple to understand. If you need an estate plan, call Dwight."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Tompkins is a very bright and knowledgable estate planning attorney who takes good care of his clients. He is experienced, accessible, and most of all, truly cares about every client he works with. I highly recommend him for your estate planning needs."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dwight is down to earth, knowledgeable, and truly cares about providing his clients with the best legal services possible. I confidently refer my clients to him for their estate planning needs and they have all made it a point to let me know how extremely pleased they have been with him."
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Experience
Honors
2007
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Foundation
1990
Am Jur Award for Trial Advocacy, American Jurisprudence
1981
National Honor Society - Academics, Phi Kappa Phi
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Attorney - Solo Practice, Dwight Edward Tompkins, Attorney at Law
1990 - 1991
Associate, Ching Kurtz
Associations
2012 - Present
LeTip of OrangeWills, Trusts & Estates Attorney
Member
1994 - 2015
Rotary InternationalPast Club President
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Education
1990
Juris Doctor
1982
Master of Public Administration
1974
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Estate Planning and Medical Decision Planning
2018
Health Care Directives and Medical Incapacity Planning
2018
Estate Planning Failures and Solutions
2017
Estate Planning: Wills
2017
New Developments in Estate Planning
2016
Revocable Living Trusts in California
2016
Estate Planning Basics
2016
Estate Planning Basics for RE Prof
2016
Estate Planning Update
2016
Estate Planning Basics
2016
Legal Issues Affecting Seniors
2016
Estate Planning
2015
Estate Planning Problems
2015
Estate Planning Basics
2015
Exibitor
2014
Estate Planning Basics
2014
Estate Planning Capacity
2014
Trust Funding & Follow Up
2014
Estate Planning in 2014
2014
Joint Tenancy Problems
2014
Estate Planning Overview
2014
Estate Planning
2014
Estate Planning Basics
2014
Estate Planning & Living Trusts
2013
Estate Planning & Living Trusts
2013
Estate Planning Presentation
2013
Probate
2013
Estate Planning
2013
Estate Tax Update
2012
Estate Planning
2012
Estate Planning
2012
Estate Planning
2011
Estate Planning
2011
Estate Tax Planning
2010
Estate Taxes
2010
Estate Planning
Publications
1991
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Must I submit a "Preliminary Change of Ownership Report" with my Affidavit of Change of Trustee?
20 Oct 2015
Can you create a revocable living trust and fund it later?
20 Feb 2014
Can the successor trustee also be a beneficiary to the trust?
20 Feb 2014
Legal Guides
Protecting Your Family Through Estate Planning
22 Feb 2014
Introduction to California Pet Trusts
22 Feb 2014
The Difference Between a Will and a Living Trust
22 Feb 2014