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Amy Hughes Ruggles
also known as Amy H. Ruggles
About Amy
Biography
I am an attorney who drafts estate plans, advises clients on trust administration, special needs trusts, probate, corporate law, business law including formation of legal entities, partnership agreements, asset and stock sales agreements and mediation.
My clients count on me to help create a plan for their families in the event of a tragic loss or incapacity to avoid probate and estate tax. We will work together to set up a smooth transition between the generations and preserve assets.
I help parents with special needs children to retain family assets while keeping public benefits in place.
Many clients need businesses entities for thier work or family assets. I create the entities and guide my clients on using them.
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Licensed in California for 28 years
State: California
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Johnson, Fort, Meissner, Joseph & Palley
1555 River Park Drive Suite 108, Sacramento, CA, 95815
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Posted by John | January 24, 2014 | Estate Planning
Amy is Awesome!!!
I met Amy through ARAG so that I could create a trust and will. She listened to my questions and addressed all of my concerns. There is a lot more to do before meeting with an attorney and I wasn't prepared for all of the effort Amy put forth in completing all of the necessary documents. I would abso...
Amy Hughes Ruggles's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with Amy for a number of years as well as an opposing attorney on a matter before we were co-workers. She has an excellent knowledge of the law and a great ability to look at the big picture and find what works for her clients. Amy is also loved by her clients because she takes the time to listen to them and work with them towards their goals."
"Amy is a friendly attorney who is very competent at what she does. I have gone to Amy for advice numerous times on questions I run into with my clients regarding business matters, as well as estate planning matters, and Amy's advice has always been invaluable. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an attorney in those areas."
"Amy is probably the most versatile lawyer in our firm. She can competently handle estate planning, trust administration, probate and sophisticated business transactions. I am always happy to get Amy involved with cases as I know she will take excellent care of our clients. You will be well served to have Amy working on your case!"
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Experience
Honors
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California
2011
Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, Meissner Joseph Palley & Ruggles
1900 - Present
Attorney, Meissner Joseph Ruggles, Inc.
2006 - 2006
Adjunct Professor of Business Law, U C Davis Extension
2004 - 2005
Associate Attorney, Law Office of Frederick C. Heise
2001 - 2004
In House Counsel, Business Law, Probate and Trust Law, Pacific Reference Service, Inc.
1997 - 2001
Public Entity Employment Discrimination Defense Counsel, Angelo, Kilday & Kilduff
Associations
2018 - Present
East Sacramento RotaryCo-Chair Youth Programs
1997 - Present
State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates SectionMember
Sacramento County Bar Association
Member
Women Lawyers of Sacramento
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
BC vs. Plumas County, 9th Circuit
Favorable
Education
1996
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
Loyola Marymount University
BA-Business; Minor-Communications and Finance
N/A
State Bar of California
Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law
Languages
English