Top best Estate Planning Lawyers in Los Angeles | 377 available

Community leader and volunteer.  Active Rotarian.

Colette T. Davis obtained her Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern University, School of Law, cum laude, in Los Angeles, California and Bachelors of Arts from California State University, Los Angeles. Ms. Davis is licensed to practice law in North Carolina and California, including the United States District Court in California and North Carolina.. During Ms. Davis’ 23 years of practice, she has spent 20 years as an entrepreneur managing a private practice. Ms. Davis’ firm focuses on Probate, Estate Planning, Guardianship and Conservatorship law. The firm handles cases in both California and North Carolina, administering probate estates, advising clients on building and maintaining estates, tailoring estate plans to meet client’s specific needs, while educating client on how to pass wealth and build a future for their loved one.   Ms. Davis also works extensively with caregivers and the individuals who find themselves in need of care.  While working as an advocate for seniors, disable persons and incapacitated individuals in her private practice, Ms. Davis spent 10 years protecting the financial, personal and civil rights of minors, seniors and disabled individuals in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings through Court appointments.. Whether counseling small business owners on succession planning so the business will not die with the founder, or advising a bankruptcy client how to recover and thrive after bankruptcy, Ms. Davis has spent her legal career assisting families in building and preserving legacies for generations to come, while focusing on family care and providing for loved ones that are currently in need of assistance.. In addition to her practice, Ms. Davis has taught Wills, Trusts and Estates  and Bankruptcy for the National Bar Association Paralegal program at CPCC. She also lectures and participates in workshops on elder and disabled care planning, starting and maintaining a small business, preserving and transferring family wealth and consumer bankruptcy relief in person and through several radio and television programs.. Ms. Davis is currently managing the Law Office of Colette T. Davis, PLLC where she continues her focus on maintaining and preserving family wealth through estate planning, seniors’ rights, small business matters and bankruptcy relief.   In addition to managing her practice, she spends time giving back to her community by volunteering with the Mecklenburg Bar through various committees and with Crossroads Charter School as a Board member.  She is a former Board member of Girl Talk Foundation and currently serves on a committee for Girl Talk Foundation.  Ms. Davis also volunteered with Hospice Palliative Care, Charlotte Region for 5 years, previously served on the Executive Committee of the Probate Division of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and Judicial Committee with Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles.  In addition to her membership in the North Carolina and California State Bars, Ms. Davis is a member and participates in a number of other bar association in North Carolina and California.

Christopher J. Hoo, Owner of Hoo Law, is an estate planning attorney in California.  He is eager and available to serve individuals, families, and business owners throughout the state.. Prior to opening his own practice, Christopher worked as a bankruptcy and foreclosure litigation attorney at a multi-state law firm.  Additionally, he worked for the largest debtor bankruptcy law firm in Southern California.. Christopher’s background representing both creditors and debtors gives him a unique perspective, which he has brought with him to similarly administrative-heavy probate court.  He fully incorporates this experience and passion when serving his clients’ interests, and ultimately, into their estate plan.

Catherine T. Hergenreter is experienced in Estate Planning and Trust Administration. She enjoys cultivating meaningful and productive relationships with her clients to meet their estate plan goals.. Catherine graduated from University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. She attended Whittier Law School where she was an Articles Editor for the Law Review. She had the high honor of having her article published in the Law Journal during her second year of law school. During law school, she also clerked for a civil and criminal judge in Orange County. She earned her Juris Doctor in 2013.. After law school, Catherine worked as a consumer debt attorney helping clients resolve their private student loans. She left that field in early 2019 to work in estate planning as that was always her true passion. She cares greatly about helping her clients protect themselves as well as their loved ones.

Bret R. Carter concentrates his practice on estate planning, probate and trust administration matters. He also has significant business and real estate expertise and advises his clients in corporate, business and real estate transactions.. Mr. Carter earned his bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University and his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law, where he was a member of The Order of Barristers and The Moot Court Board. Mr. Carter was awarded the American Bar Association Young Lawyer Award Achievement (1990) and is a former member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association Board of Governors.. Mr. Carter is a member of the State Bar of California, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. He is also a member of the Los Angeles Venture Capital Association and the Apartment Owner’s Association of Greater Los Angeles. In addition, he is active in numerous community affairs groups including Rotary Club of Santa Monica.

Barry Guterman has saved individuals, their families, and their closely held businesses millions of dollars by representing them before federal and state tax agencies in the determination and collection of taxes. He advises clients with their income, estate, and gift tax planning. Accountants, business managers, attorneys, and other professionals regularly retain him to assist them with their clients’ civil tax litigation, planning, and transactional matters. His objectives are to provide long-term, practical, effective representation to clients and their professional advisers.

At Weinstock Manion, I help clients achieve their estate planning and trust administration objectives. I also compassionately advise and advocate for clients during probate proceedings. Prior to joining Weinstock Manion, I practiced commercial litigation and employment law at Proskauer Rose LLP. There, I represented clients dealing with a variety of issues including breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and trademark infringement, among others. I also received Proskauer's Golden Gavel award for my representation of a disabled veteran who was discriminated against by her housing law school, I was a judicial intern for the Honorable Christina A. Snyder of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and the Honorable Judith Ashmann-Gerst of the Second District Court of Appeal for the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, I was the president of the Women’s Law Association and a member of the Interdisciplinary Law Journal. I also represented victims of domestic violence in obtaining restraining orders against their abusers and custody orders over their children.

As the Founding Partner of the Los Angeles law firm, Wood Legal Group, LLP.,  Portia oversees a practice devoted to providing clients with the best in estate planning.. Portia M. Wood has spent over 10 years combining her keen business sense with an unparalleled understanding of marketing, litigation, dispute resolution, financial matters and client relations.. Her ardent desire and deep commitment to helping families drove her to co-found Wood Legal Group, LLP. Portia is committed to helping people preserve their estate and protect their families. She helps clients avoid probate, save on taxes, protect their hard-earned savings and preserve wealth at the generational transfer.   She concentrates in the areas of Legacy Wealth Planning and asset protection planning.. Today, Portia serves as Founding Partner of Wood Legal Group, LLP. and is constantly seeking better and more effective ways to serve her clients.  She is committed to making a real difference the lives of her community.. Professional Experience. Portia is a member of the California State Bar; the Maryland State Bar; the American Bar Association; the California Association of Black Lawyers and the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. She is a speaker at legacy wealth planning seminars and in 2017 and 2018, she was named the National Black Lawyers Association Top 40 Under 40.. Education. Portia earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Maryland in 2011, where she served as president of her class. Portia also earned a Master of Law and Letters from the Pepperdine University School of Law.  She was awarded a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Pan African Studies from California State University, Northridge.. Personal Profile. Portia grew up in Maryland and California.  She is a three-time Women's singles tennis champion in Baltimore City. Portia spends her free time volunteering with the Gamble House as a Docent and the Links, Inc. supporting the youth in Los Angeles.   Further, she enjoys golf, yoga, hiking, and raising her son Emerson James. The family lives in Los Angeles, CA.

As a mother, wife, and attorney, I have made it my life mission to help people like you protect their legacy and their future. My focus is especially on helping women once and for all secure their finances and gain clarity and peace of mind.. I often say that while others talk about women’s empowerment, I DO women’s empowerment.. I’m an award-winning attorney (rising star Super Lawyer), a best selling author (see my books page for more info), a nationwide speaker about women and money, a courageous advocate, fearless cheerleader for my clients' success and most importantly, a role model for young women around the world. I speak at high school, college campuses, and corporations about what women and millennials can accomplish (everything).. What I love most in my life is my family. I have a loving husband and two perfect daughters! My daughters took what I did for a living and made it a matter of the heart.. I’m so honored that you are joining me on this journey to make this world a more wonderful place!. Let’s keep in touch!

Andy Epstein is Of Counsel to D|R Welch Attorneys at Law. He focuses on licensing compliance, corporate mergers, transactions and tax planning for the firm’s clients while keeping in mind the conflict between federal and state laws regarding medical marijuana.. Andy is also a Certified Public Accountant and is certified by the State Bar of California as a tax specialist. He has more than 30 years of experience in all areas of taxation.. Prior to becoming an attorney, Andy worked as a CPA with the international accountancy firm of Price Waterhouse (now PricewaterhouseCoopers). As tax counsel, Andy has represented middle market emerging technology companies in corporate transactions and tax planning.. Andy obtained his Juris Doctorate degree and LLM in Taxation from the University of San Diego and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin. Andy also has a Master of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Colorado.

Afshin Andrew Asher is the founder of Asher Law Group, APC. Mr. Asher limits his practice to the related areas of estate planning and administration, asset protection planning, probate, tax planning, business and business succession planning.. Mr. Asher is Certified as a Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Asher holds a Master of Law Degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University where he graduated with honors. Mr. Asher attained his law degree from Southwestern University School of Law where he graduated among the top 10% of his class, was a published member of the Southwestern University Law Review, and a four time recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award.. Mr. Asher has been named a Super Lawyer in the field of estate planning for 2012 through 2018 by Super Lawyers Magazine. 5% of lawyers in the State of California are selected for this honor. Previously, Mr. Asher was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2009 and 2010 by Super Lawyers Magazine.. Mr. Asher received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance from the University of Southern California.. Mr. Asher is a member of the State Bar of California (Member, Trusts and Estates Section and Taxation Section), Beverly Hills Bar Association (Member, Estate Planning and Probate Section) and the Beverly Hills Estate Planning Council.. Mr. Asher's experience includes externships with the Estate and Gift Tax Division of the Internal Revenue Service and with the California Department of Corporations as well as lecturing to groups and organizations on estate planning and business planning topics.