Top best Estate Planning Lawyers Near me in ZIP 91101

Ms. Hong focuses her practice on litigated matters, including business, trust and probate matters, as well as estate planning. Prior to joining Primuth & Driskell, LLP as Associate Counsel in 2016, Ms. Hong worked for the Honorable Harvey A. Silberman in the Los Angeles Superior Court.. Ms. Hong earned her juris doctor from Loyola Law School, where she was a member of the Public Interest Law Foundation.. Ms. Hong is admitted to practice law in all California state courts.

Mr. Primuth earned his juris doctor from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law in 1989.. After practicing at large law firms in Los Angeles, Mr. Primuth opened a boutique estate planning and trust administration practice in 2006. His current practice focuses on all aspects of trusts and estates, including estate planning,  conservatorships and guardianships, special needs planning, probate and trust administration, and probate and trust litigation. He also handles real estate, tax, employment and business and nonprofit organization matters. Committed to excellent client service, he assists individuals, families, business owners navigate complex areas of law.. He is a California State Bar-certified specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law.. Mr. Primuth also speaks and reads Mandarin Chinese with high proficiency.

Mr. Everett focuses his practice exclusively on estate planning, probate and trust and estate related litigation. He is a member of the Pasadena Bar Association (probate section), the Los Angeles County Bar Association (probate section) and the California Bar Association (probate section). Prior to joining Primuth & Driskell, LLP as Senior Counsel in 2017, Mr. Everett worked at the international law firm of McDermott, Will and Emery and Anglin Flewelling Rasmussen Campbell & Trytten LLP (AFRCT), handling a wide variety of estate planning and probate matters.. Mr. Everett earned his juris doctor from Syracuse University School of Law, where he graduated cum laude and earned a certificate in estate planning. After law school, Mr. Everett obtained an LLM in estate planning from the University of Miami Heckerling School of Law.. In addition to his activities as an attorney, Nicholas coaches Special Olympics with his wife, Ali, and serves on the board for multiple nonprofit organizations, including as President of Monrovia Providers Group, an organization serving the aging population of the San Gabriel foothills region.. Mr. Everett is admitted to practice law in all California state courts

Jan limits her law practice to estate planning, business planning, trust administration, and probate cases. She prides herself in taking a genuine interest in her clients, giving them her individualized attention, and providing legal services specifically designed to meet her clients’ needs.

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 and Probate Specialist, which has been highlighted in the 2010 Southern California Super Lawyers publication. I am the immediate past-President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, a national organization of about 4,300 lawyers practicing in the field of elder law.. I am the author of several chapters for California Continuing Education of the Bar, including chapters on compensation for guardians of the person, administration of special needs trusts, probate family allowances and homesteads.  I am also a 2007 Spirit of CEB recipient.I am an adjunct professor at Loyola Law School, teaching Elder Law.I have two sons, both of whom are Eagle Scouts.

I have been practicing in the Pasadena area for the past 12 years.  My practice started in the area of bankruptcy, tax controversy, corporate and entity formation, and estate planning. It evolved into a litigation practice dealing with all aspects of civil litigation, from construction defect to partnership disputes, both in state and federal court.  Eventually, I found a niche in the family law, estate planning, and probate fields with continued interest in representing consumers. My staff and I pride ourselves for our prompt responsiveness and attention to the client beyond their immediate needs, thus providing a solution oriented legal practice.

I am a trust and estate attorney in Pasadena, CA. Call me at or email me at for a free no obligation consultation.. My goal is to make legal services easy and convenient for you:. 1. Free initial consultations2. Fixed fees3. Payment by credit card4. Helpful YouTube videos. I also communicate with you througout your case by ensuring the following:. 1. Quick responses to your questions, calls, emails, texts, and meeting requests2. Frequent Case Status Meetings to Help You* Understand what’s happening* Understand the process* Understand the next steps. My services include:. Living TrustsWillsPowers of AttorneyHealthcare DirectivesTrust AdministrationProbateAdvanced Estate PlanningAsset ProtectionMedicaid / Medi-Cal / Long Term Care Planning. I believe in giving back to the Pasadena community and have worked with many Pasadena nonprofits including the Pasadena Community Foundation, Circle of Friends (Kidspace Children’s Museum), Young & Healthy, Foothill Family Services, and Villa Esperanza Services.

Darrell G. Brooke has been assisting individuals and families across Los Angeles County in crafting and maintaining comprehensive estate plans to safeguard their legacies. Alongside the rest of his team, he manages all facets of estate administration and specializes in resolving estate-related disputes.

Calvin A. Slater has been a lawyer since 1981, with over 30 years of experience with helping clients, such as entrepreneurs, physicians, business owners and real estate investors. His legal expertise includes real estate matters, tax-deferred exchanges, trusts, estate planning, asset protection, as well as business matters such as formation, planning, and succession.. He emphasizes a personal connection with each client to understand their needs and provide effective solutions. He encourages a team approach by collaborating with a client’s other professionals such as accountants and investment advisors.  Mr. Slater is a certified specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California.  He is a member of the State Bar of California and the American Bar Association.. He has been awarded an A-V peer review rating, the highest rating for legal ability and ethics given by Martindale-Hubbell, the preeminent and recognized peer review rating authority for attorneys.  An A-V rating is the pinnacle of professional excellence.. He is co-author of For California Doctors, A Guide for Asset Protection Tax and Estate Planning, published by Guardian Publishing.. Mr. Slater received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California Los Angeles School of Law, and a Masters in Economics, from the UCLA Anderson Graduate School of Management.  He was awarded the John M. Olin Fellowship Award in Economics & Law.. His undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree was awarded from the University of Southern California, School of Business Administration, with a major in Real Estate and Finance.

Alexandra Smyser is an associate attorney at The Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer, based in Pasadena, Calif.  She specializes in all areas of Estate Planning, including Trust Administration, Probate Matters, Conservatorships, Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Directives. Her areas of expertise include Special Needs Children, Domestic Partnerships and Same-Sex Marriages.. Ms. Smyser also has comprehensive experience in probate. She represents clients in the administration of estates, conservatorship proceedings, guardianship proceedings and court supervised trusts, and she provides family law clients with options for interim estate planning and making changes to assets.  She is available as a guest speaker and legal expert for topics related to Estate Planning (Trust Administration, Probate Matters, Conservatorships, Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, etc.).. Ms. Smyser graduated magna cum laude from Southwestern Law School, after a 10-year career in the entertainment industry. The passing of both of her parents inspired her career change when she experienced how a well-prepared estate plan can alleviate much of the stress felt by grieving families. While at Southwestern she received the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction Award (highest grade in class)in several courses,including Estate and Gift Tax, Property, Civil Procedure and Legal Research and Writing. During law school, Ms. Smyser interned for the Honorable Dean D. Pregerson of the United States District Court.. Ms. Smyser is an active member of the California State Bar, the Los Angeles County Bar, and the Pasadena Bar Association. Additionally, she is a frequent speaker at local community groups on the topic of estate planning and conservatorships, and is active with numerous community organizations, including Solheim Lutheran Home, Salem Lutheran Church and National Charity League.

A native of Hawaii, Richard L. Chinen attended the University of Hawaii, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1979. He then moved to Southern California to attend Southwestern Law School and obtained a Juris Doctorate in 1982.. As a partner of Palermo, Barbaro, Chinen & Pitzer, Mr. Chinen practices all aspects of family law, including: property division, characterization, allocation, and valuation; reimbursement claims; hidden assets; spousal support; child support; breaches of fiduciary duty; business valuations; real property valuations and claims; post-judgment matters; and child custody and visitation.. Mr. Chinen has also practiced in the area of estate planning and probate for over 30 years, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives and intergenerational transfers.. A member of the Pasadena Bar Association, he served as President from 1999-2000 and Vice President of the Pasadena Lawyer Referral and Information from 1992-1995. He is also a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law and Trust and Estates Sections, and a former Adjunct Professor of Family Law at Trinity School of Law.. Mr. Chinen’s community activities include the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association (Director and 2015 President), Fuller Theological Seminary School of Psychology (Member Dean’s Advisory Council), and Elizabeth House (Advisory Member, Board of Directors). He currently serves on the Rose Bowl Management Committee and is a former board member of the Rose Bowl Operating Company for the City of Pasadena.. He enjoys running, weightlifting, cooking and beach activities with his family.