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also known as Michelle Mei-Ming Bau Yu, Longevity.Law
Having spent many years working at large, international law firms, Michelle is now advising entrepreneurs, their companies and other high net worth individuals on matters of corporate law, estate planning and real estate.
Michelle is client-focused, professional and committed to providing the best legal solutions to her clients.
She is unique in her ability to speak fluent English, Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese.
She is admitted to practice law internationally in California (USA), Ontario (Canada) and England and Wales.
Specialties: Legal services specializing in trusts, estates, corporations, LLCs and partnerships.
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948 Dolores Avenue, Los Altos, CA, 94024
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Posted by Kostya | April 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I retained Michele to complete sale of my ex home in Ontario, Canada. It was hard to find an attorney familiar with Canadian real estate law and I was glad to find Michele who took the case. All the required paperwork has been expertly reviewed, discussed and processed to my full satisfaction. She su...
Posted by Tony | February 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Michelle was referred to my wife and I by good friends of ours who used her services for their own family. We contacted Michelle after the birth of our first child. At the first consultation, Michelle was great at ascertaining what our goals were and provided great insight on what our options were an...
Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Michelle Yu drafted for my elderly parents a package of documents related to wills, living trust and advanced health care directives. Not only did Ms. Yu provide valuable legal information and professional advice and help, she also tailored her work and schedule to fit my parents' particular needs. ...
Posted by Drew | July 1, 2010
Michelle is a conscientious, knowledgeable and client-driven attorney with a human touch. She has assisted me on numerous occasions in my business and real estate dealings and provided me with invaluable legal and personal advice which has helped me to make smart decisions and avoid costly mistakes. ...
"Michelle is an excellent attorney. She is capable, caring, and thoughtful. She takes a personal interest in her clients and their legal matters. One area in which she is exceptional is assisting clients from abroad with their estate planning and business matters in California. Her Mandarin and Cantonese language skills are of considerable value in this regard. I am pleased to give Michelle my enthusiastic endorsement."
"I highly endorse Michele Yu's work. She is a top flight attorney with extensive experience in estate planning and business. Her international background and fluency in both Mandarin and Cantonese also make her uniquely positioned to assist individuals with business, tax and estate planning needs in the U.S. and the Far East. Michele's attention to detail and her excellent client communication skills definitely make her the go-to person in her field."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Michelle is actively engaged in the South Bay business community. She is known for her integrity and attention to detail. Her legal training has prepared her well to work with families and small business owners."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Michelle is an experienced and capable lawyer in both estate planning and general corporate matters."
"Michelle not only speaks Mandarin and Cantonese, she has practiced in both in the U.S. and in Canada, and is an excellent estate planning attorney for people with businesses and with international issues."
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1995
University of Toronto Scholar, University of Toronto
1993
E.W. Bickle Scholarship, Victoria University (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
2008 - Present
Attorney and Principal, Michelle Yu Law Office
2006 - 2008
Legal Counsel, Ontario Securities Commission
2004 - 2006
Associate, Stikeman Elliott, LLP
2002 - 2004
Associate, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
2001 - 2002
Associate, Shearman & Sterling
2012 - Present
San Jose Estate Planning Attorneys Discussion GroupCo-chair
2008 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates SectionMember
2008 - Present
California Department of Real EstateBroker
2003 - Present
Law Society of England and WalesSolicitor
2002 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2001 - Present
Law Society of Upper CanadaBarrister
2009 - 2011
Milpitas Chamber of CommerceFormer Board of Directors
2008 - 2011
Milpitas Economic Development CommissionBoard of Commissioners
Resolved and finalized matters.
Resolved and finalized matters.
Resolved and finalized matters.
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
2012
Estate Tax for Foreign Real Estate Investors
2012
Protecting your Assets
2012
Protecting your Assets
2012
Estate Planning for your Family
2011
Asset Protection and Estate Planning
2011
Asset Protection and LLCs
2011
Asset Protection for your Loved Ones
2010
Estate Taxes and Probate 101
2010
Planning for the Future
2010
Estate Planning Matters - Why does it Apply to Me?
2010
Protect What's Yours - Safeguarding Your Wealth
2001
Cantonese
Mandarin
English
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