Lani Meanley Collins

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Lani Meanley Collins

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 44 years

Trusts Lawyer at Santa Barbara, CA
Practice Areas: Trusts, Wills & Living Wills, Estate Planning, Probate

213 West Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA

About Lani

Biography

Phi Beta Kappa. Member, Moot Court Board. Director, 1987-1993, Vice-President, 1989 and President, 1990-1992, The Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County. Director, 1983-1985 and Treasurer, 1984-1...

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Trusts 40%

44 years

40%
Estate Planning 20%

44 years

20%
Probate 20%

44 years

20%
Wills and Living Wills 20%

44 years

20%

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Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 44 years

State: California

Acquired: 1981

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Collins & Associates

213 West Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

collins-assoc.com/

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Lani Meanley Collins's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney

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Extraordinary Knowledge, Experience, and Integrity

My online praise of Lani's comprehensive knowledge and extraordinary service is long overdue. My father's estate seemed simple but had complexities. Lani understands that each estate is unique, and she is gifted with problem solving in her field. I will be forever grateful that she took me on as ...a client after I released my previous lawyer. The Trustee of my father's trust and estate was being advised by the same lawyer who represented my father's widow which created a conflict of interest between the Trust and the widow. Consequently, Lani and I petitioned the Court on two occasions on behalf of the Trust, both of which were ruled in our favor. In the courtroom, Lani was calm, soft-spoken, and confident. She was ultimately able to affect cooperation between my father's widow, step-children, and relatives located in numerous states. I would recommend Lani's expertise and integrity to anyone. She is a peacemaker, preferring to resolve matters out of court. She would make a highly effective mediator should she choose that path. She will always have my highest regards.

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Robert Patterson

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am pleased to endorse Lani Collins, whom I have known for many years. She is a diligent and effective attorney who provides outstanding service and results for her clients. Lani enjoys an excellent reputation in the Santa Barbara legal community. I have know some of Lani’s clients, and they have expressed their satisfaction with Lani’s representation."

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Timothy Reese

Probate lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I found Lani on avvo when I was searching for an attorney in Santa Barbara to help resolve estate issues for a deceased family member. I have found her to be responsive and very knowledgeable. Her help has been invaluable."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Associations

2008 - Present

State Bar of California, Business Law Section, Nonprofit Organizations Committee

Chair

1994 - Present

Santa Barbara Estate Planning Council

Member

1981 - Present

Santa Barbara County Bar Association

Member

1981 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Santa Barbara Women Lawyers Association

Member

California Women Lawyers

Member

Santa Barbara Planned Giving Round Table

Member

2006 - 2008

State Bar of California, Business Law Section, Nonprofit Organizations Committee

Vice-Chair, Website

Education

1981

Cornell University

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

Univ of California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

BUSINESS LAW SECTION "ESSENTIALS OF BUSINESS LAW " PROGRAM SERIES

Essentials of Nonprofits: general overview, fiduciary obligations, governance, fundraising compliance

2009

NONPROFIT GOVERNANCE IN THE FORM 990 SPOTLIGHT What California Business Lawyers Need to Know About the New IRS Requirement

GOVERNANCE ISSUES IN THE IRS FORM 990

2008

Santa Barbara Nonprofit Support Center

Legal Basics for Nonprofit Management

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