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Vivian Yuan
About Vivian
Biography
Areas of Practice: ● Asset Protection Planning● Start-up Business Planning● Estate Planning● Domestic and International Corporate Tax Planning ● Business Succession Planning
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 32 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1993
Licensed in California for 10 years
State: California
Acquired: 2015
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023
Location
Yuan Law Firm, APC
640 W. California Ave., Suite 210, Sunnyvale, CA, 94086
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Vivian Yuan's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Vivian always provides sound advice. She is a valuable member of the Avvo community. I endorse this lawyer."
"I gladly endorse Attorney Yuan, for her deep knowledge of the law, and her astute analysis of business law, with all its far-reaching implications as they relate to real property, tort and contract law, and tax consequences. She is an impressively learned and versatile counselor at law."
"I am very impressed with the quality and quantity of her contributions to Avvo Q&A. Based on her contribution she clearly knows the tax laws, and has the ability to apply that knowledge to resolve problems."
"I have reviewed her assistance of visitors of avvo and she provides quality responses to these people in need. She is someone that i would refer clients to without hesitation."
"From even a few answers one immediately recognizes that Ms. Yuan is accurate, analytic and her answers are customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
"Vivian brings her considerable talent and congenial attitude to her service of Estate Planning clients. She helps them find positive multi-generation solutions to one of the most important aspects of life planning. As a fellow (California & Nevada) Estate Planning lawyer I endorse Vivian. She is a credit to the legal profession and we need more like her."
Charlotte Key
Probate lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.
Disbarment issued in CA, 2023
updated on 11/07/2023Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the California State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.
Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2021
updated on 04/01/2022This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.
Honors
2010
Meteor Shower Award, eBay, Inc.
2006
Encore - Standing Ovation Award, KPMG, LLP
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Yuan Law Firm, APC
2014 - 2015
Senior Consultant, Private Consulting
2011 - 2013
Director of Tax, Gymboree, Inc.
2008 - 2010
Senior Tax Manager, eBay, Inc.
2007 - 2008
Tax Manager, Macquarie Holdings (USA), Inc.
2006 - 2007
Tax Manager, KPMG, LLP
Associations
2016 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Mountain View Chamber of CommerceMember
2015 - Present
State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates SectionMember
2015 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaMember
2015 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaMember
2015 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2015 - Present
State Bar of California, Taxation SectionMember
2013 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Business Law SectionMember
2013 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Law SectionMember
2012 - Present
United States Tax CourtMember
1995 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New YorkMember
1995 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of New YorkMember
1995 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Armed ForcesMember
1991 - Present
Phi Kappa PhiMember
Education
1991
Northeastern University
MS - Master of Science
1991
University of Hong Kong
Postgraduate Certificate in Laws
1989
University of Hong Kong
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
Speaking Engagements
2016
Overview of 2016 Tax Savings Strategies
Tax Planning Strategies
2016
Common Pitfalls and Tax Traps for Real Estate Investors
Real Estate Investment Tax
Languages
Cantonese
Mandarin
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I hire an independent contractor that has no social security number?
20 Apr 2016
Q&A
In corporate agreements/bylaws about share redemption and determining value, must there be a formula or can it be undetermined?
20 Apr 2016
Q&A
Is real estate fungible?
20 Apr 2016