Top best Estate Planning Lawyers Near me in ZIP 92612

Stan A. Grombchevsky dedicates a large portion of his practice to litigating cases of employee and consumer rights, business disputes, products liability, and catastrophic personal injury. He also has considerable experience in complex asbestos and construction defect litigation, representing individual plaintiffs from all walks of life, as well as corporate and insurance defendants.. Mr. Grombchevsky joined Spray, Gould & Bowers in 2000, became a Partner in the firm in 2003, and Managing Partner in 2004. In 2020, the name of the firm was changed to Harris Grombchevsky LLP. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Grombchevsky practiced with another law firm in Newport Beach, California. Previously, he spent nearly a decade working in the real estate industry, and maintains a current California Real Estate Broker license.. Courts Admitted to Practice Law Before:

Leslie Daff, JD, MBA, is a State Bar Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law, a designation earned by  fewer than 100 of the 15,000 licensed attorneys in the County.  She is also certified as an Estate Planning Law Specialist and has been designated an Accredited Estate Planner® by Estate Law Specialist Board, Inc., a subsidiary of the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils, a designation earned by three attorneys in the County.  Formerly with 1,000-attorney international law firm Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison LLP and regional law firms Best Best & Krieger LLP and Palmieri, Tyler, Weiner, Wilhelm & Waldron LLP, she founded Estate Plan, Inc., a professional law corporation, in Laguna Beach and Irvine in 2005.. Leslie received her BS degree in Finance from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business and her MBA degree from the University of California, Irvine Paul Merage School of Business. Prior to law school, she worked as a Financial Analyst and as Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis at subsidiaries of the Coca-Cola Company and Baxter Healthcare, respectively.She received her JD degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, where she served as an editor on the Loyola Law School Entertainment Law Review, received the American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Legal Research and Writing, the American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Ethical/Practical Lawyering, and was installed as a member of the St. Thomas More Law Honor Society. She also served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Sheila Prell Sonenshine, Associate Justice on the California Court of Appeal.. Named for seven consecutive years by OC Register Metro Magazine as one of the region's top lawyers, granted the highest rating of "10/10 Superb" by independent attorney rating service Avvo, and granted the highest designation of "AV Preeminent  5 out of 5" by national legal directory Martindale Hubbell, which signifies her peers rank her at the highest level of professional and ethical excellence, Leslie has also been selected by her peers for inclusion in Southern California Top Rated Lawyers, published by  and the Los Angeles Times every year since its initial publication.  She has also been named a Super Lawyer by Thompson Reuters, a designation granted to no more than 5% of attorneys based on peer recognition and professional achievement.. In 2012, the State Bar of California Board of Trustees appointed Leslie to serve as one of nine commissioners on the Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Advisory Commission to advise the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization about its program - and to write the exam - that certifies legal specialists in the area of estate planning, trust and probate law.  In 2016, the State Bar of California Board of Trustees reappointed Leslie to a second term on the Commission.  Leslie currently serves as Chair of the Commission.Leslie is co-author of the Estate Planning Considerations chapter update for the State Bar of California Continuing Education of the Bar book Buy-Sell Agreements.  She is co-author and co-editor of the books The Closing Wealth Transfer Window: Post-Election Steps to Take Immediately to Protect Your Family Legacy and Estate Planning Strategies, Collective Wisdom, Proven Techniques.  She is a regular columnist on tax and estate planning matters for The Journal of Financial Planning.  Recent published articles include:. Leslie has been involved with a number of organizations and charities, including the Alumni Board of Directors for the University of Southern California Marshall School ofBusiness and the Dean’s Leadership Circle of the University of California, Irvine Paul Merage School of Business. She has served on the Board of Directors of the South Orange County Bar Association, as Co-Chair of the Laguna Beach Community Foundation Professional Council, and as a member of the Board of Directors for non-profit organizations, Laguna Beach Seniors, Inc. and Laguna Beach Rotary Club Foundation. She is a Fellow of the Orange County Bar Foundation Society of Fellows. She is also a member of the Orange County Estate Planning Council, the Trusts & Estates Section of the State Bar of California, and the Trusts & Estates Section of the Orange County Bar Association. Leslie has provided pro bono legal advice and services to seniors at the Susi Q Senior Center on a monthly basis since 2012.  She regularly speaks on estate planning topics for a variety of groups and organizations, including the Financial Planning Association, the National Business Institute (NBI), and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.

John L. Wong advises individuals and business owners on all aspects of estate planning. John also represents trustees, executors, administrators, beneficiaries, heirs, guardians and conservators in all matters related to probate, trusts and conservatorships.. John believes that quality and experienced legal representation should not be cost-prohibitive. With estate planning, regardless of the size of the client’s estate, John provides each client with a customized and well-prepared estate plan that meets the client’s individual situation and desires within the confines of the law. In litigation, he believes in zealously advocating for his clients in a fashion that allows for a quick and favorable result, but with the experience to take matters to trial.. For several years before establishing Modern Wealth Law, John worked at one of the nation’s preeminent estate planning law firms. He was an integral part of the team that represented several well-known estates.. John has advised and prepared estate plans for clients that range from young professionals beginning their career and starting a family, to mulit-millionaire business owners that seek business succession planning for the next generation.. He is one of the few attorneys in the area who has expertise in both estate planning, administration and related litigation. John’s trust and probate litigation and trial experience includes:. John L. Wong received his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School and was a member of the Dean’s List.. John is a member of the Trusts and Estates section of the California Bar Association, a member of the Trust and Estates section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Trusts and Estates section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association.. John resides in Irvine, California, with his wife, Anh. In his spare time, he enjoys hot yoga, golf and anything outdoors.

I want to listen to the thoughts and concerns of my clients and help them design an estate plan that addresses their specific needs and desires. My desire is to ensure that my clients appreciate the value of carefully-crafted estate plans that are tailored to their needs.

I enjoy baseball games, my daughter playing the piano at Orange County High School of the Arts and golf tournaments.

Halli Heston also handles bankruptcy cases for individuals and small businesses. She is a Certified Bankruptcy Law Specialist by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California and has held that position since 1994. Ms. Heston also handles the firm’s probate and estate administration practice. Ms. Heston’s legal career includes reported appellate decisions, speaking engagements, as well as public service and providing volunteer legal services.

Attorney Larry G. Copenbarger has over 25 years of experience assisting individuals, their families, non-profit groups and business organizations in various areas of estate planning and taxation law. He also has extensive experience in the fields of Living Trusts, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning and Asset Protection. Copenbarger & Copenbarger, LLP specializes in Estate Planning for families, for businesses (large and small), and for high net-worth individuals, using an array of tools such as Family Limited Partnerships and other business entities to help provide Asset Protection for all heirs and beneficiaries. Larry is an active Member of the State Bar of California, the Supreme Court of the United States, the Orange County Bar Association (Trusts and Estates Section) and currently serves on the boards for KidCare International of Orange County, Delta Theta Phi International Law Fraternity.. Copenbarger & Copenbarger, LLP has expanded its law practice throughout California, and currently serves clients in seven offices. The primary office is in the heart of Orange County in Irvine, CA. Other convenient office locations include: Pasadena, Sacramento, and San Jose. Larry is also well-known as a friend to the non-profit community, having assisted numerous organizations by providing educational, fundraising, and counseling services. Larry’s expertise in matters relating to estate planning have made him a much sought-after public speaker on topics such as Charitable Remainder Trusts, Family Living Partnerships, Various Irrevocable Trusts and Medicaid Planning and Qualification. For over two decades, he has provided FREE seminars on Living Trusts, Asset Protection and Wealth Transfer for various churches, corporations and organizations. Copenbarger & Copenbarger, LLP also provides FREE public estate planning and elder law workshops throughout California.. In addition to his legal endeavors, Larry has an active home life, having been married to his wife for almost 30 years, they have five wonderful children. The family resides in Orange County, CA where Larry enjoys spending his free time coaching the childrens’ athletic teams, traveling, and working out. He is currently completing the draft of his first book, “Estate Planning for Young Families.” The firm practices all aspects of estate planning, from the creation of simple wills and living trusts, to the more complex handling of corporate succession and tax planning matters. Our team finds satisfaction in providing excellent client service and maximum client protection.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Irvine and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Irvine and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Irvine and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Irvine and surrounding areas.