Annette R Dawson-Davis

Annette R Dawson-Davis

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Probate Lawyer at Camarillo, CA
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Trusts

400 Mobil Ave., Suite D11, Camarillo, CA

About Annette

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Probate 40%

Probate is the formal legal process that recognizes a will (if there is one) and appoints an executor or personal representative who will administer the estate and distribute assets to the beneficiaries.

36 years

40%
Estate Planning 30%

Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, Deeds

36 years

30%
Trusts 30%

A living trust allows you to manage your property while you are alive and have capacity. You can name someone to manage your property for you if you are unable, and on your death, distribute your assets to your beneficiaries.

36 years

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 35 years

State: California

Acquired: 1990

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Location

Annette Dawson-Davis, Attorney at Law

400 Mobil Ave., Suite D11, Camarillo, CA, 93010-6390

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Annette R Dawson-Davis's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

She's simply the best!

We were so impressed with Annette's exceptional handling of our mom's estate planning needs that we confidently chose her to assist us with our own. Her professionalism, extensive knowledge, responsiveness, and genuine consideration make her a joy to collaborate with. Annette offers clear and insigh...tful direction and advice, streamlining the estate planning process and alleviating any stress. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a skilled and trustworthy estate planning attorney. Thank you Annette!

Posted by carmene | November 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Highly Recommend

Ms. Dawson-Davis is professional. She helped clarify areas where I was unsure, and explained the law as it pertained to my situation. My Trust was prepared quickly and hand-delivered to my home. All instructions were clear and simple. I would highly recommend Ms. Dawson-Davis to my friends and f...amily.

Posted by Jo | August 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

What a Gem!

Annette worked with me to create a trust, something I had put off for years thinking that it would be too difficult. She made the process easy and ensured that I understood everything at each step in the process. If you need the types of service that Annette provides, you can't go wrong working with ...her.

Posted by Alicia | December 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Annette Rocks!

Annette was pleasant, clear and professional in her dealings with me, as she set up a trust. To me it is very complicated, but Annette was happy to answer questions and explain everything fully. She was great at communicating and was very prompt whether it be answering emails or completing the trust.... I am pleased with the final product and all the extra help given. I highly recommend Annette Dawson-Davis as am estate attorney.

Posted by Alfredo | October 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate planning

We consulted with Annette for an estate planning, she was very attentive to our needs, answered all of our questions in fine details, we felt we were talking to a long time friend. We hired her to execute our estate planning, very pleased with final product and her professionalism.

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Annette R Dawson-Davis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Deborah Kimball

Probate lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Annette for 25 years and she is extremely knowledgeable, competent and I would highly recommend her."

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Sihwa Yoon

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is very meticulous and professional. She advocates for her clients' interest. I know that she cares very deeply for her clients."

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Laura Bartels

Trusts lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Annette is smart, caring and solutions based. She grasps complex issues easily and makes clients feel empowered with knowledge. She is great to work with. I strongly endorse her and her work!"

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H. Seigenfeld

Probate lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is very knowledgeable. She did a great job representing her client, whom was very pleased with the services rendered. Court does not have to be unpleasant when you are dealing with a true professional."

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Mindy McQueen

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is extremely focused on her clients' needs, and handles their affairs as if they were her own."

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Jeffrey Nickerson

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Annette is an experienced, compassionate attorney."

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Amy Dilbeck

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Annette is passionate about providing client's with the best service and exceptionally thorough documents. She spends time getting to know her clients and what they need. You'll be happy you went to see her!"

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Kathryn Clunen

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend Annette because she is very knowledgeable and personable. I have sat in on a client meeting with her and I saw first hand her ability to easily explain the hardest of terms to her clients. She has a lot of patience and is a great listener. I refer clients to her without hesitation because I know they will be in great hands."

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Jeffrey Loebl

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Annette brings a great attention to detail and thoughtfulness to her work. She understands the law, listens to the client and is able to produce excellent work that meets the client's needs at a reasonable price. Jeff Loebl"

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Donald Worley

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Annette for many years and have had the opportunity to observe her work habits and attitude toward her practice. She is knowledgeable and concerned about truly helping her clients, who will always be well-served by Annette in the field of estate planning, including preparation of wills, trusts, conservatorship proceedings and other related legal matters. I can endorse Annette's legal work without hesitation."

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H. Seigenfeld

Wills and living wills lawyer

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Deborah Kimball

Workers compensation lawyer

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Laura Bartels

Estate planning lawyer

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Sihwa Yoon

Elder law lawyer

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Jeffrey Loebl

Estate planning lawyer

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Christine Zych

Estate planning lawyer

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Amy Dilbeck

Estate planning lawyer

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Jeffrey Nickerson

Estate planning lawyer

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Kathryn Clunen

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2014

Client's Choice, Avvo

2013

Client's Choice, Avvo

1986

American Jurisprudence Award - Contracts, Bancroft Whitney

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, Dawson-Davis Law

Associations

2013 - Present

Women Lawyers of Ventura County

Member

2012 - Present

State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section

Member

2010 - Present

Ventura County Bar Association, Probate and Estate Planning Section

Attorney Member

1990 - Present

State Bar of California

Member-Active

Sample of Legal Cases

Order to Transfer Real Property to Trust

Very positive, the judge ordered the home back into the living trust. This order saved thousand of dollars in probate fees for my clients.

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Education

1990

Ventura College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Azusa Pacific University

MA - Masters

1980

California Lutheran University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2023

Continuing Legal Education

California Creditor’s Claims in Probate

2023

Continuing Legal Education

Heggstad Redux: The 30th Anniversary by Hon. Glen Reiser (Ret.)

2023

Continuing Legal Education

End-of-Life and Other Urgent Medical Decision-Making

2023

Continuing Legal Education

Proposition 19: Updates with the Ventura County Assessor

2023

Continuing Legal Education

State of the Probate Court by Hon. Roger L. Lund

2018

The Probate Process From Start to Finish Initial Filing in Probate Court and Estate Timeline

2017

Estate Administration Boot Camp

First Steps and Notices, Executor Duties, Opening the Estate

2017

Estate Administration Boot Camp

Forms of Administration and When They are Used

2016

Advocacy Classes The ABC's of Estate Planning

2014

New home buyer seminar

Title and vesting

2014

Dollars & Sense; Your Financial Future

Estate Planning for Business Owners

2014

ABC's of Estate Planning Estate Planning

2012

Secure Retirement Resources Seminar

Estate Planning

Publications

2018

National Business Institute Seminar The Probate Process from Start to Finish

2017

National Business Institute Seminar Forms of Administration and When They are Used

2017

National Business Institute Seminar First Steps and Notices, Executor Duties, Opening the Estate

2016

Camarillo Health Care District The ABC's of Estate Planning

Languages

English

Activity

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