Edmund Vincent Yan

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Edmund Vincent Yan

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Sunnyvale, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning

530 Lawrence Expy, Suite 921, Suite 201, Sunnyvale, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Edmund

Biography

As a lawyer with 10+ years of experience, I help homeowners, professionals and business owners design a meaningful future for their families and leave a legacy of love. My mission is to care for parents and their children as Jesus would — to give peace and hope — one estate plan at a time.

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2016

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 7 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2018

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 8 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2017

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Tree of Life Law Firm

530 Lawrence Expy, Suite 921, Suite 201, Sunnyvale, CA, 94085

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Edmund Vincent Yan's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

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Posted by Maggie | July 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

A Stellar Attorney for Living Trust : Expertise, Professionalism, Peace of mind,

As the complexity of estate planning deepens, finding a lawyer who can effectively handle living trusts is paramount. Fortunately, my experience with Attorney Edmund Yan has been nothing short of exceptional. With an unwavering commitment to his clients and an in-depth understanding of living trust i...ntricacies, he has proven to be a formidable advocate in safeguarding my assets and ensuring the legacy I leave behind. His patient demeanor and clear explanations eased any reservations I had about the living trust process. With years of experience in the field, he possesses an extensive knowledge of the legal landscape and can seamlessly navigate through intricate estate planning laws. Throughout the living trust creation process, Communicating with Attorney Edmund Yan was always effortless. He promptly responded to my inquiries and kept me well-informed throughout the entire process. His transparent approach and willingness to patiently explain complex legal jargon made me feel empowered and confident in the decisions being made. On the administrative side, the efficiency of Attorney Edmund Yan’s team was truly impressive. Paperwork was meticulously prepared, deadlines were met without fail, and I always felt like a valued client. The administrative staff was courteous, knowledgeable, and organized, reflecting the overall professionalism of the firm. In conclusion, Attorney Edmund Yan is the epitome of a great lawyer specializing in living trusts. With a wealth of knowledge, unwavering dedication, and a genuine concern for his clients' well-being, he exceeded all my expectations. Thanks to him, I now have peace of mind, knowing that my estate and my loved ones will be well taken care of when the time comes. I wholeheartedly recommend Attorney Edmund Yan to anyone in need of a skilled, compassionate, and proficient attorney for their estate planning needs.

Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Highly Recommended!

I was referred to Edmund by a friend as I wanted to start figuring out our estate planning and living trust. I am so grateful that we connected with Edmund, because he made what felt like a daunting process simple, was extremely understanding throughout and very patient with us. He was very meticulou...s with all the details, and explained everything so clearly while answering all our questions. He always followed up in a timely manner and was always punctual for our Zoom meetings. Most of all, he was so kind, honest and compassionate from beginning to end and is just a wonderful human being in general. Thank you Edmund and your team for helping us set up our future!

Posted by Wendell | January 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Great Estate Planning Attorney

Recently, there was a death in my family, and unfortunately, there was no will. Because there was no will, the estate was required to go through probate. The process seemed to last forever before the family members received their inheritance. I didn't want my children to experience the hassle and e...xpense involved with probate, so I searched on the internet for a Trust Attorney to help me create an estate plan; I searched several trust companies and found Edmund Yan, an estate plan attorney, and decided to use his service. It was the correct decision because Edmund, a customer-oriented person, took time personally and through his videos to provide me with in-depth information about the Estate Planning process, the Trust, and its benefits on the phone. Edmund was precise in every aspect of the process, timely, and created every document I needed for my Trust. Best of all, I didn't have to leave my house to complete the signature and notary of all documents. He sent a notary to my house at no cost. Additionally, I can make changes to my Trust at no charge for the life of the Trust. Edmund was a pleasure to work with, and I recommend his service to anyone looking for a competent and caring Trust Attorney.

Posted by Gev | July 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Consummate Caring Professional

My wife and I hired Edmund to develop a comprehensive estate plan for us. The introduction came via our retirement planner, who is a close high school friend of mine. Edmund came recommended and most definitely delivered. I’d say our situation warrants a moderate level of complexity with 2 homes, a s...eparate business identity, a child on the way and a myriad of independent and employer sponsored investment accounts. Being a risk management professional for a very large public organization, I had dealt with complex legal liability matters as well as complicated probate investigations. My interest and need for elaboration was high and I feel I had more than a standard volume of questions and expectations from his services. His technical knowledge base is strong and he brings a solid level of experience on the various faces of estate planning and litigation. His approach on developing the plan (and necessary related components) is very comprehensive and his philosophy on troubleshooting potential issues to prepare for is methodical and ethical. Throughout the entire process Edmund answered all our many questions clearly, completely and credibly. We carried a consistent impression that he is very much available to us at any time and truly has our deepest, best interests in mind with his work services. He often extended recommendations that not only addressed the situations being explored but also extended into very necessary components we had not yet thought of but upon his suggestions to discuss, immediately realized the critical value and necessity for. Needles to note, estate planning is a process that is inherently about determining and detailing very uncomfortable and unpleasant realities of life. I will say that the process was significantly less “painful” than we had braced ourselves for. Edmund’s approach and thorough advocacy for our best interests is undoubtedly responsible for it having been as pleasant an experience as it was. I appreciate how many random surprises were avoided by some of the little extra touches he provided in his advisory process. I was also quite relieved with the level of efficiency designed into his approach. Overall, I am genuinely and thoroughly satisfied with the holistic service and final product. Having Edmund do our living family trust has yielded me a sense of comfort for having an invaluable ally in all things estate planning related. In an important and sobering process like this, it is desirable to have a strong technical expert that also balances with genuine soft skills and regard for humanity and diversity. With that said, I highly and whole-heartedly recommend Edmund for estate planning counsel without any reservations whatsoever : )

Posted by Rafael | July 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Professional, prompt, excellent

We set up my mother's living trust over 10 years ago and it was time for a review. The original lawyer had since retired and we found Edmund Vincent online. Some of the challenges included a mom who primarily speaks Spanish and kids (me) that live a few hundreds of miles away. Still, I could not h...ave asked for a better experience. After a brief phone conversation, we send Edmund some documents and he was clear on his timeline and what would happen next. He reviewed the documents and we arranged a meeting in during one of my trips to Los Angeles. During the visit, Edmund pointed out real problems with the original trust and what he needed to do about correcting them. He asked my mother a number of questions and also captured any changes or desires she wanted to make. We never felt rushed and Edmund explained the process very easily. This is no small feat given my mom is in her 70s and not a native English speaker. But Edmund was patient and my mom commented that she felt very comfortable. Edmund made the necessary changes and updates to the trust. He communicated with me and subsequently with my mom to get all the documents signed. He even went to visit my mom at her home to get the final documents signed off. The final documents were turned in on time and quickly. I cannot give higher praise to Edmund and the positive experience that we had. He was clear in the various steps, stayed on schedule, delivered on his promises and intentions. Perhaps the biggest compliment I can pay him is that we would use him for our own estate planning without hesitation, although logistics make that difficult given that we don't live in Los Angeles. I did want my mom to have a positive experience and she conveyed that Edmund was easy to work with and that she felt very comfortable with him handling this very important issue. Now my mom feels much more comfortable that her documents are in order.

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Elizabeth Roberson

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Edmund is great to work with. He is very knowledgeable in the field of Estate Planning, and he is extremely well versed in online legal marketing options for attorneys. He takes the time to really explain details in a very easy to understand way, and it is obvious that he truly cares about his clients."

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Eseigbe Omofoma

Estate planning lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Edmund is my go to lawyer for my estate planning law matters. I know that my referrals will be well taken care of, because he works tirelessly to help his clients achieve their objectives. He takes the time to get to know his clients on a personal level and is very good at what he does. His knowledge of the law is impressive and I highly recommend his services!"

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Christopher Montes de Oca

Estate planning lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Edmund is a caring and thoughtful lawyer! He will make sure his clients are fully informed of all the legal options they have and make the right decision. He is willing to spend extra time with his clients now so that they are prepared for the future."

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Jennifer Fu

Estate planning lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Edmund is very professional and knowledgeable in estate planning and probate matters. He is also very helpful and understands the needs of his clients very well. It has been a pleasure working on matters together."

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Diana Yu

Estate planning lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"It was a pleasure working across Edmund. He was very professional and courteous during our interactions and proved to be knowledgeable in estate planning."

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Alexander Zeesman

Estate planning lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"It is always a pleasure to work with an attorney that you are anticipating to be working against. Edmund's mastery of communications and negotiations allowed us to come together to collaborate over what could have been a masterful mess. I highly endorse this attorney, he has the integrity, desire and ability to lead his clients wherever they wish to go."

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Tram Nguyen

Estate planning lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Edmund is a prime example of true professionalism and integrity. He is personable and is a wealth of knowledge regarding estate planning and probate matters. It has been a pleasure working with Edmund to serve our respective client's needs!"

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David Kim

Entertainment lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. It was a privilege working with Edmund on a complicated estate planning matter related to entertainment. He was very professional and courteous, while still proving to be a competent and passionate counsel for his client."

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Tanasawat Satayaviboon

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Edmund for a few years now, and he has continuously stayed in touch even with our busy schedules. Edmund is an exceptional lawyer and human being. He is more than willing to help his fellow attorneys achieve success. He is passionate about his career and his clients, which makes him a fierce advocate for them. I believe his success is purely earned through hard work, and this endorsement is the least I could do for my friend."

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Di Li

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Edmund is very approachable and helpful. He's a great attorney who loves what he does and really cares about the clients' needs. He is also a great mentor and colleague to work with, who is willing to share his experience and knowledge to help you win your case."

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Ronak Patel

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Edmund is an exceptionally capable and highly dedicated attorney who places a premium on strong client service, taking a detailed-oriented approach to his work, and consistently producing high quality work product. He has been a great help to me as I have tackled various issues in my own legal career, and is the first person I think of when someone I know needs estate planning or business services. He is outstanding attorney and a pleasure to work with, one to whom I can refer clients, family, friends, and other attorneys to without hesitation."

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Anthony Luna

Business lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Agung Atmaja

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Edmund is a very dedicated and detail-oriented attorney. His insight has helped me and my clients solve many difficult situations. Most importantly, he cares about his clients and it shows in the work that he does. He is quick to respond and always happy to help. Excellent attorney."

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Franklin Tzeng

Unknown lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elizabeth Roberson

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Christopher Montes de Oca

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Diana Yu

Estate planning lawyer

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Tram Nguyen

Employment and labor lawyer

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Jennifer Fu

Estate planning lawyer

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David Kim

Entertainment lawyer

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Tanasawat Satayaviboon

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Di Li

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Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Top Lawyer Award, Pasadena Magazine

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2015

Featured Alumnus in CLEO Edge Magazine (Winter/Spring 2016), Council On Legal Education Opportunity

2011

Traynor Honor Society, Honorable Roger J. Traynor Honor Society

2011

Graduated with Distinction, McGeorge School of Law

2011

Dean's List, McGeorge School of Law

2010

Dean's List, McGeorge School of Law

2009

Dean's List, McGeorge School of Law

2008

Dean's List, University of California, Irvine

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Principal Attorney, Tree of Life Law Firm

2016 - 2020

Attorney, Amity Law Group. LLP

2014 - 2015

Attorney, Slater Cosme, PC

2012 - 2014

Attorney, Fernandez & Lauby, LLP

2011 - 2012

Attorney, Law Offices of William L. Niu

2010 - 2011

Law Clerk, California Department Of Justice/Office Of The Attorney General

2009 - 2009

Summer Associate, TCW Attorneys-at-Law

2009 - 2010

Law Clerk, California Department of Corporations

Associations

2015 - Present

American Chinese CEO Society

Committee Member

2015 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section

Member

2015 - Present

Asian Business League of Southern California

Co-President

2015 - Present

Asian Real Estate Association of America - Los Angeles

Member

2015 - Present

State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section

Member

2015 - Present

California Young Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

2014 - Present

Asian Business League of Southern California

Board of Directors

2012 - Present

United States District Court, Central District of California

Admitted to Practice

2011 - Present

Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

State Bar of California

Attorney Member

2011 - Present

Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

California Young Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

2008 - Present

Council on Legal Education Opportunity

Diplomat

2011 - 2012

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2012

State Bar of California, Business Law Section

Member

2011 - 2013

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2011

Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (McGeorge School of Law)

Vice President

2010 - 2011

McGeorge Law Review

Editor

2009 - 2010

McGeorge Law Review

Staff Writer

2009 - 2011

Asian Bar Association of Sacramento

Student Committee Member

2008 - 2011

National Asian Pacific American Law Student Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate Planning

Helped clients avoid probate and ensure their loved ones receive their inheritance without delay, unnecessary costs and headache.

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Education

2011

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor (Graduated with Distinction)

2008

University of California - Irvine

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2008

University of California - Irvine

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2006

Beijing Normal University

Speaking Engagements

Publications

Languages

Mandarin

Cantonese

English

Activity

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