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About Erika
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Erika Yuen is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. Erika grew up in and works in San Francisco and surrounding areas. She focuses on helping families to craft complete estate plans, which include revocable living trusts, pour-over wills, durable power of attorney, HIPAA releases, Advance Healthcare Directives, and directives to physicians. Erika tailors her clients’ wealth preservation plan to their unique family dynamics and business succession needs. Erika also draws on her experience in trust and estate litigation to inform her trust administration and planning.
Erika received a B.A. in Diplomacy and World Affairs from Occidental College and a J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law. Erika recently contributed to the Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB®) Practitioner™ series on Trust and Probate Administration and to the series on Estate Planning.
Erika is a past chair of the Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section of the Bar Association of San Francisco.
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Licensed in Washington for 19 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 19 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Yuen & Yuen, Prof. Law Corp.
100 Bush St Ste 1800, San Francisco, CA, 94104
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Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Excellent!
Hiring Yuen and Yuen and working with Erika and Frank Yuen to help us settle our parents’ complex estate was the best decision my brother and I made. We found Erika and Frank to be very knowledgeable, easy to work with and available to us for in-person meetings and phone consultants throughout every ...
Erika L Yuen's Lawyer Endorsements
"When clients moved to the Bay Area and needed an attorney, I recommended Erika to them. They loved working with her due to her knowledge, genuine care of their interests, and professionalism. Having worked with Erika in Seattle years ago, I wasn't at all surprised because she's excellent."
"Ms. Yuen is a knowledgable and dedicated attorney. She has a great reputation in the community. I endorse this lawyer."
"Erika is a dedicated lawyer who helps her clients with some of the most challenging decisions of their lives. She is a credit to the legal profession and I am proud to endorse her."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Karen Nashiwa
Real estate lawyer
Experience
Honors
2023
Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law Certified Specialist, The State Bar of California - Board of Specialization (Recertification)
2023
Northern California 2023 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2022
Immediate Past Chair, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section, Bar Association of San Francisco
2022
Northern California 2022 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2021
Chair, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section, Bar Association of San Francisco
2021
Northern California 2021 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2020
Vice-Chair, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section, Bar Association of San Francisco
2020
Northern California 2020 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Northern California 2019 Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law Certified Specialist, The State Bar of California - Board of Specialization
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Owner, Yuen & Yuen, Prof. Law Corp.
2009 - 2013
Owner, Law Offices of Erika L. Yuen
2007 - 2009
Assistant District Attorney, San Francisco District Attorney's Office
Associations
2010 - Present
Bar Association of San FranciscoMember
2010 - Present
Trusts & Estates Section of the California State BarMember
2009 - Present
East Bay Trusts and Estates LawyersMember
2007 - Present
Asian Bar Association of the Greater Bay AreaCo-Chair, Solo and Small Firm Committee
California Lawyers Association
Trusts and Estates Section Member
American Bar Association
Real Property, Trusts & Estate Law Section Member
Education
N/A
Univ of Washington SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Occidental Coll
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Small and Solo Firm Committee
BEST PRACTICES UNDER THE NEW ETHICS RULES FOR SMALL FIRMS AND SOLOS
2018
2018 Income Tax and Estate/Gift Tax Changes
Securing a Future for You, Your Family, and Your Community
2017
Legacy Conference
Estate Planning for Peace Of Mind, Family Harmony, and Your Legacy
2013
How James Gandolphini lost to the IRS and how you could win
Made Man vs. The Tax Man
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Are there any legal ramifications to making a new trust instead of amending an old one?
27 Jun 2018
Q&A
Where can I get a copy of a will filed in San Diego?
25 Jun 2013
Q&A
Lost an amendment to my Irrevocable Living Trust, my lawyer no longer has a copy. Is the amendment still valid?
25 Jun 2013