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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Tax and more

Bio: In the nonprofit world, "ask Fred" is a common refrain when a complicated planning issue is involved. Fred J. Marcus is a long time partner and Chairman of our Estate Planning and Charitable Planning Departments. He is a certified specialist in Es...

Rating: 9.8

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Bio: I help people protect their family and loved ones through affordable and personalized estate planning.

Rating: 7.6

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Estate planning attorneys prepare wills, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and trusts to ensure clients’ wishes are honored. They advise on tax-efficient transfers, guardianship for minors, asset protection, and succession planning. They draft documents, coordinate with financial advisors, and guide families through probate avoidance and legacy goals.

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Estate planning attorneys prepare wills, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and trusts to ensure clients’ wishes are honored. They advise on tax-efficient transfers, guardianship for minors, asset protection, and succession planning. They draft documents, coordinate with financial advisors, and guide families through probate avoidance and legacy goals.

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Bankruptcy & Debt, Consumer Protection

Bio: Attorney and Counselor at Law. Bankruptcy, Disability and General Litigation. . United States Coast Guard, Aux Attorney Legal Assistance Branch-JAG. We make house calls if necessary, just ask.

Rating: 8.9

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Review: "I have retained (and continue to retain) Attorney Coward (Jack) and his firm as my attorney for over 5 years in my capacity as a professional trustee. Jack is among the best attorneys that I have worked with and is very knowledgeable in probate & ..."

Rating: 9.0

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Bio: I received my undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles. I also received my JD degree and LL.M. (taxation) from Loyola Law School. I am a Certified Elder Law Attorney and a Certified Estate Planning, Trust an...

Rating: 8.6

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Marriage & Prenuptials, Guardianship and more

Bio: Paul Hilton is committed to the idea of “service to country” which translates into the work he does for his clients. After graduating from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Magna Cum Laude, Paul Hilton began his practice in the San Diego area and is...

Rating: 8.2

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Litigation, Probate and more

Bio: Amy Gostanian is an experienced and decorated Trust & Estate Litigation attorney, and founder of Gostanian Law Group. She is a member of the American Bar Association, the California Bar Association, and the Orange County Bar Association. Amy is ce...

Rating: 10

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Living Wills and more

Bio: If you're looking for legal protection with personal connection, come in and see me. My clients find me easy to talk to and value my down-to-earth style and expertise in family dynamics. Estate planning should not be anxiety-producing or cost-proh...

Rating: 8.6

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship and more

Bio: Thank you for visiting my profile and I look forward to meeting you. In case you are wondering about the “R” it actually stands for “Romelia,” which was my grandmother’s name. While some find it hard to believe, I am actually Cuban/American. My da...

Rating: 7.6

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate and more

Bio: I am a certified specialist in probate, estate planning, and trust law. I have received the highest rating (AV) from Martindale-Hubbell for competency and ethics for over 15 years. I am a native San Diegan and I have advised hundreds of clients ov...

Rating: 8.4

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Child Support and more

Bio: We Always Offer Free Consultations to Evaluate Your Case. Ashley L. Dudley's law practice focuses on family law and estate planning - primarily high conflict child custody cases, child and spousal support, domestic violence restraining orders, hig...

Rating: 9.8

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate and more

Bio: MICHAEL R. LAWLER, JR. Attorney at Law Michael Lawler’s law practice focuses on estate planning, probate and trust administration and probate litigation. He has been in practice in Newport Beach, California for over 34 years. His estate planning e...

Rating: 8.4

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Real Estate

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Rating: 8.4

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Bio: Educating people and helping them navigate and understand the estate planning process as well as the benefits of a well-crafted plan is my number one priority. I also work with the successor trustees and beneficiaries to ensure a smooth transition...

Rating: 8.3

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Bio: Mark received his B.A. from U.C.L.A. in 1976 and his J.D. from U.C. Davis School of Law in 1979. He was admitted to the California Bar in 1979 and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court (Central, Southern, Northern, and Eastern Dis...

Rating: 9.8

Call for a FREE consultation(661) 360-4500

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Probate and more

Bio: I am a 1980 Graduate of the University of Nevada-Reno, with a degree in Journalism. After a year of working for the Tahoe Daily Tribune as a general assignment reporter, I returned to UNR to coach the speech and debate team, and obtain a Master's ...

Rating: 7.8

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate and more

Bio: I specialize in all facets of trusts and estates. I have extensive experience in such matters as trust and will contests, removal of trustees, will and trust interpretation, accountings, and beneficiary disputes. I have successfully tried and liti...

Rating: 9.1

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Tax, Business

Bio: Experienced attorney with a primary focus on federal and state tax controversy and litigation. Represents individuals and business clients, which include small businesses, corporations, charitable organizations, estates, and trusts in all phases o...

Rating: 10

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Bankruptcy & Debt, Family

Bio: Chris is the Founder and Principal of Heritage Legal, PC, with offices in Palm Springs. Heritage Legal, PC offers legal services in the general areas of Estate Planning (Wills and Trusts), Trust Administration, Trustee and Executor services, Proba...

Rating: 7.3

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts

Review: "Willow was recommend by a writer friend who used her to create their trust, and we found her to be amazing. She made the process of creating our trust unbelievably smooth, and we learned so much working with her. She dedicated herself to making su..."

Rating: 8.4

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