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State Bar of California, Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law since 2001.  Earned a Master of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.) in 2001.

Shadi completed her B.A. in Political Science at the beautiful University of Santa Barbara California.  She continued her studies abroad where she lived in Spain for a year while completing her M.A. in Law & Society and completed her J.D. degree in San Diego, California in 2001.. Shadi has had a variety of work experience from managing a designer boutique, being a bank teller, holding a variety of sales positions, to owning her own mortgage company.  Along with a vast work history, she has been blessed to travel to distant places from Europe to Israel, to living in the Baltics; her ability to connect and interact with individuals across many borders, faith, and socioeconomic levels adds to her practice as an attorney.. Shadi represented the underserved in San Diego at the Employee Rights Center.  Thereafter, she joined the Landau Law Group where she defended numerous injury, premises liability, and general civil litigation cases representing clients such as The Hyatt Regency and The Radisson Hotel to name a few.  Two years later having established herself as an attorney, she created her own practice and has since joined forces with Patrick P. Phancao in an effort to build a proud and distinguished law practice.. Currently, the firm receives business primarily through referrals which shows the committed and quality representation the two partners provide to their clients and strive to build upon in their firm.. Attorney Shaffer focuses on Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate, Trust Administration which has proven tremendously successful in its early stages of growth. Her firm also practices in the areas of Medical Planning and Asset Protection.

I was born and raised in Orange County, California. I grew up oil painting and always thought that I would pursue a career in art. I ultimately earned a degree in fine art at California State University Long Beach but it was during my studies there that I discovered my interest in the law. So after graduating I changed direction and attended Western State University Law School in Fullerton. Today I am so glad I made that choice because I love practicing law and enjoy putting my strengths to good use in estate planning for small to mid-size estates.. After finishing law school I worked in the litigation department of a national insurance company in Orange where I handled a variety of complex matters. My focus was construction defect litigation but I also represented a variety of defendants in personal injury cases. During that time I was lucky enough to participate in many arbitrations and mediations which gave me the most useful and important skill I use today: I know how to listen carefully and take time to understand what people truly want.. I currently live in Costa Mesa with my husband and three active young boys. I share the same concerns as many other parents of young children, such as who will we name as guardian of our minor children and how do we want their inheritance distributed? I love meeting new clients to explain their options and work through a plan together. I understand firsthand the needs of growing families and I want you to rest easy knowing that your estate is in order.. I still enjoy oil painting and see many parallels with working in the legal field: each discipline requires logical thinking and problem solving. And ultimately there is a final product on which I am proud to put my name. Let's have a conversation about your plans for your family and how I can help you implement them.

I received the California State Bar specialist designation in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate law in 2010 and the California State Bar specialist designation in Taxation law in 2012.  I am currently one of less than 100 attorneys in the state with both designations.  I am also licensed in California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, South Dakota, and soon to be Hawaii.  My practice focuses on estate planning for high net worth individuals by implementing a team approach to planning with the client's CPA, financial advisor, and insurance advisor.. In addition to my legal work, I provide pro bono help to Churches and religious ministries (also on the formation of those organizations).  I am also active in my church, Berean Bible Church of Hilo, Hawaii.

I am a founder and the managing partner of Hytrek Tursts. I handle estate planning matters.. Before starting Hytrek Trusts, I worked as an insurance defense attorney for reputable nationwide firms where I learned transferrable litigation skills and tactics. I now uses those legal strategies and tactics to the advantage of our clients.. I earned my Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School and graduated magna cum laude. While in law school, I was Editor in Chief of Whittier Law Review and acted as a member of the Board of Whittier Moot Court. I earned a CALI award in Arbitration and was also published in the Whittier Law Review for his article, “Property Rights in Current Space Law: A Hindrance to Space Exploration.”. I was born and raised in Nebraska, where I attended Nebraska Wesleyan University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

I am a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel () and a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law (by the California State Bar's Board of Legal Specialization). I concentrate on trust and estate matters with emphasis on trust and probate administration, including probate court representation. I also serve as a private fiduciary.

Attorney Cecilia Amo’s estate planning practice focuses on helping families enhance their lives today and secure their futures tomorrow. She is passionate about helping people and has always sought to provide the very highest level of service to her clients.. After starting her career in one of the most prestigious civil rights firms in the world, Cecilia spent years fighting for families who suffered catastrophic injuries and made sure insurance companies gave fair and just compensation for wrongdoing. She’s cared for families left vulnerable and helpless when a loved one was suddenly incapacitated or lost to a tragic accident.. But losses don’t just happen due to the wrongdoing of others. They can happen at any time. Cecilia now aims to protect families from the stress of court and conflict through comprehensive estate planning that is uniquely designed for each client.. AMO LAW: Legacy Planning specializes in creating plans that do more than just preserve and pass on material wealth. We cherish the opportunity to learn your story, hear what matters to you, and help you to discover what’s actually needed to keep your loved ones out of court and out of conflict.

After litigating matters for the first half of my legal career, I shifted to estate planning and contract consultation. Friends and family who have not completed a will or trust spurred me to work in the area of estate planning.  The goal is to assist you in inking your legacy and finishing all documents.  Each client is handled to completion before the next estate plan is undertaken.  Affordable and efficient as well as including a list for planning your final service is included in my services.