Top Estate Lawyers Near Me in Westlake Village Area

Your family, your business, your legacy matters. I am a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. I work with my clients to ensure their legacy provides, protects and prospers. I have extensive experience in. ·         Estate Planning. ·         Sophisticated Wealth Transfer. ·         Asset Protection. ·         Business Succession Planning. ·         Personal Privacy Planning. ·         Family and Charitable Gift Planning. ·         Marital and Domestic Partnership. ·         Probate and Trust Administration. Guardianship and Special Needs. ·         Estate and Gift Tax Representation. ·         Mediation and Nonjudicial Binding Agreements. Estate Planning I work with clients to create custom estate plans that are right for their needs across all aspects of planning including trusts, wills, durable powers of attorney, advance health care directives, government filings and related documents and trustee selection and management. I advise clients on options to avoid court-supervised probates or conservatorships and minimize estate taxes. I counsel parents on appointing guardians and trustees for minor children and the creation of trusts for adult children to provide asset protection in the event of divorce, bankruptcy or legal judgment. I continue to work beyond the plan on all the details that make the plan work, trustee management, beneficiary advising, financial and taxation issues.. Sophisticated Wealth Transfer, Asset Protection and Business Succession and IPO Planning I counsel high net worth individuals including, business and property owners, entrepreneurs, and investors on sophisticated planning strategies designed to minimize gift and estate taxes and preserve and protect business and personal assets now and for future generations.. Personal Privacy Planning I work with public figures and other clients requiring privacy to create and implement planning to limit risk or necessity of public disclosure including title holding and fictious name trust and qualified blind trusts for buying, selling and holding assets.. Family and Charitable Gift Planning I counsel clients on tax efficient methods of making lifetime gifts to children, grandchildren, charities, alma maters, etc., including preparation of qualified personal residence trusts (QPRTs), irrevocable Crummey trusts or 2503(c)(3) trusts, grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs) and irrevocable life insurance trusts (ILITs).  I assist clients with making substantial gifts to charity, including establishment of private foundations and creation of charitable remainder trusts.. Probate and Trust Administration I represent clients in all aspects of probate and trust administration, including assisting executors, administrators and trustees in fulfilling their legal and administrative obligations. Counsel beneficiaries regarding their interests in trusts or estates. I prepare federal gift and estate tax returns and am authorized to practice before the IRS.

We aim to provide legal counsel that keeps business and real estate productive by maximizing rights and benefits, minimizing potential risks and proactively anticipating and resolving issues.  Clients include commercial and residential real property developers and owners, businesses, professionals, trustees, banks, insurance carriers and policyholders.

The team at Pederson Law Offices has over 40 years of combined experience in practicing law, specifically in the fields of Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law. The firm is led by Attorney Grant Pederson, who took over the practice from his father, Steve Pederson, upon his retirement. The firm now consists of three additional attorneys, Todd Vigneux, Camille Aceituno, and Russell Jokela. Each of us strive to provide our valued clients with personalized attention and high-quality representation. To find out how an attorney from Pederson Law Offices may be able to guide you through estate planning, trust, or probate matters, please contact us.. Grant Pederson is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law with the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Grant is a member of and past attorney chairman of the Conejo Valley Estate Planning Council. He is also a member of the Ventura County Bar Association, California State Bar – Trusts and Estates Section. Grant Pederson received his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1999. In 2006, he received his Juris Doctorate from the Ventura College of Law. Before joining his father at Pederson Law Offices in 2003, Attorney Grant Pederson worked as a Solutions Engineer for Accenture, Ltd., a global consulting firm where he helped design and implement strategic business systems for Fortune 500 companies. He is honored to carry on the legacy of his father’s law practice and serve the community in which he was born and raised.. Todd Vigneux received his Bachelor's degree in Accounting in 1985 from CSUN and his Juris Doctorate with honors from the Ventura College of Law in 2006. Todd also has a Graduated Certificate in Estate Planning from the Golden Gate University. Prior to joining Pederson Law Offices in 2013, Todd was the Chief Financial Officer of a local manufacturing company. Todd is a member of the Ventura County Bar Association, California State Bar - Trusts and Estates Section, California State Bar – Taxation Section, and CPA/Law Society of Ventura County.. Camille Aceituno received two Bachelor's degrees, one in Politics and one in Philosophy, from UC Santa Cruz in 2006 and her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego in 2011. Prior to joining Pederson Law Offices at the beginning of 2020, Camille worked in a variety of practice areas, but most recently worked in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, and probate in San Diego then Chico. Camille is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. She is also a member of the Ventura County Bar Association and the California State Bar - Trusts and Estates Section. Russell Jokela earned his Juris Doctorate degree with highest honors from the Ventura College of Law in 2022, where he was first in his class. He has been with the firm since 2013, gathering extensive estate planning experience and working in various capacities before becoming a licensed attorney. He is a member of the Ventura County Bar Association and the California State Bar - Trusts and Estates Section. Russell is passionate about helping his clients achieve their estate planning goals with confidence and peace of mind.. Steve Pederson (Retired) received his degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Minnesota in 1966, his Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from San Diego State University in 1964, and his Juris Doctorate from Western State University School of Law in 1975. Attorney Steve Pederson worked as a Senior Design Engineer for General Dynamics Corporation from 1966 to 1975, where he assisted in the design of numerous aerospace vehicles, including the Space Shuttle and Cruise Missile. He then worked as a Los Angeles attorney from 1975 to 1981, where he handled civil litigation cases in the areas of aviation, product liability, medical malpractice, and vehicular accidents. In 1982, Attorney Steve Pederson founded his Thousand Oaks firm, Pederson Law Offices, with a focus on estate and business planning.

The Law Offices of Scott A. Miller, a Professional Corporation prides itself and committed to representing only employees and plaintiffs, never defendants.  We are very "little guy friendly."  This simply means, we represent minimum wage earners and any other employee who has been legally wronged by their employer. Unlike other attorneys who look for the quick settlement, we litigate until success has been achieved.  To put it bluntly, the Law Offices of Scott A Miller, APC is a "no nonsense" law office that does not take "crap" from employers. It is our goal to help the "damned, tormented and wronged" employees. Although we can't promise you the outcome of your case, but do promise you will be represented by caring and aggressive attorneys who are concerned about you.. Representing Employees throughout California.  Offices in Los Angeles and Sacramento.. We do not have geographic limitations within California.

Richard Hoefflin has been practicing since 1974 and has officed in Westlake Village since 2000.

Our lawyer, Joe Engle, is here to lead you through the estate planning process with ease and knowledge. He will sit down with you personally to discuss what you are looking for and how it can be accomplished. Whether you need a will, a trust or other documents, Mr. Engle will assist you where ever you need and will answer any questions you may have.. Creating an estate plan should be easy. If you are feeling overwhelmed or uncomfortable about planning for the future, we can help ease your misgivings. With candid advice, compassionate service and a dedicated attorney, you will leave our office knowing you have made the right choice. Everyone's life is easier when an estate plan is in place, and the Law Offices of Joe Engle makes it easy to do just that.

Nikki assists hers clients through the sensitive and often misunderstood field of Estate Planning law, where she helps families establish their Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Directives.. When a loved one is incapacitated, or passes away, Nikki assists Successor Trustees, Administrators, and Executors to administer a trust estate, or to represent them in Probate proceedings.. In an effort to serve her community, Nikki serves on the Board of Directors of a local Charter Elementary School, as well as the Women Lawyers of Ventura County.. Admissions:. State Bar of California. United States District Court: Central District of California. Central District of California Bankruptcy Attorneys Association. Interactive Legal Academy - Estate Planning Member. Wealth Counsel - Estate Planning. Women Lawyers of Ventura County. California Lawyers Association

Mr. Villaseñor has successfully represented a variety of clients, from Fortune 50 companies to individuals, in litigation in both federal and state courts, as well as regulatory agencies.  Mr. Villaseñor specializes in complex business and employment litigation, particularly in the areas of unfair business practices, harassment/discrimination, and wage and hour lawsuits.  He also handles litigation involving public utilities, including alleged unfair debt collection practices, power-burn damages, catastrophic personal injury, and eminent domain cases.. In addition to his work as an attorney, Mr. Villaseñor has been involved in a number of legal organizations.  From 2007 to 2009, Mr. Villaseñor served as District Representative (Southern California) at the ABA’s Young Lawyers Division, and was named Star of the Quarter for his pro bono work coordinating the Disaster Legal Services program for victims of the 2007 wildfires in San Diego County.  From 2006 to 2008, Mr. Villaseñor served on the California Young Lawyers Association (CYLA) as District Representative for Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties, and on CYLA’s Executive Committee.  In 2004, Mr. Villaseñor was selected to be one of the inaugural Scholars in the State Bar of California’s Access and Fairness Leadership Academy, a pilot program to provide leadership training to promising young attorneys.  Mr. Villaseñor has also served on the Board of Directors of the Ventura County Bar Association and the Ventura County Trial Lawyers Association.  In 2010, Mr. Villaseñor served as the organizer for the Hispanic National Bar Association’s Moot Court program.. Mr. Villaseñor graduated magna cum laude from Harvard, where he was on the Dean’s List and an editor at The Harvard Crimson.  He subsequently attended the UCLA School of Law, where he received the American Jurisprudence Award in Professional Responsibility and was on the Executive Board of the school’s Moot Court program.  Prior to forming Taketa | Villaseñor LLP, Mr. Villaseñor worked for the office of the Oxnard City Attorney, DreamWorks SKG, the Ventura County Superior Court, the Paris office of Coudert Brothers, and Sullivan Taketa LLP.. Mr. Villaseñor is fluent in Spanish, French and Italian, and has lived and worked in several countries, including Mexico, France, and Switzerland.

Mr. Sipprelle is an AV-rated trial lawyer who has represented both plaintiffs and defendants for more than 25 years in high exposure employment litigation, products liability and other personal injury litigation, and commercial litigation.  He was named a Southern California Super Lawyer in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.   For more information regarding Mr. Sipprelle, please visit his law firm's website at .

Kyle Marks is a seasoned real estate litigator with a particular focus on neighbor disputes, easements, title matters, and escrow.  He has considerable experience in discovery matters and alternative dispute resolution.. Kyle was named an Outstanding Young Lawyer for 2015 by the Real Property Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and was also selected to the 2013 - 2022 California Super Lawyers Rising Stars List.

Jay focuses the majority of his practice on real estate transaction document preparation, review, consultation, and negotiation, focused primarily on Landlord & Tenant Lease work.

I work very hard for my clients and care for them like family. I have always put the client ahead of the money in this business but bring both together well by partnering with clients on hourly and percentage basis on good business or estate and trust cases to make it affordable to get justice. My full resume and details of my results are set forth in my website. I have record verdicts I am proud of including in 2007 I won the largest dental medical malpractice case in the world at that time. I have a great educational back ground at a top midwest ABA law school and continue to get education in my fields300-400% in excess of what is required. My extensive media coverage and writing are all set out in my website. You are getting one of the best in the country when you get J. Grant Kennedy. And I will guarantee my fees are less than any attorney with comparable background.

I represent clients in civil litigation before state and federal courts. I also represents clients in transactional, administrative, and regulatory matters. Most of my clients are land owners, developers, and builders, but I also represent commecrcial landlords and tenants in unlawful detainer litigation and proceedings. In addition, becuase of my experience with complex real propertry and business issues, I represent clients in family law matters that often involve complicated property division issues.. As former general land use counsel to one of California’s largest land developers and as land use and environmental counsel to many of the nation’s top home builders, I assist clients in navigating the complex maze of land use and environmental laws and regulations under the most challenging circumstances.. My practice also includes advising clients on the applicability of state and federal prevailing wage laws to construction and improvement projects. I have substantial experience representing both lenders and borrowers in matters involving California’s elusive usury laws. I also represent both landlords and tenants of large commercial and industrial developments in unlawful detainer proceedings and in complex landlord-tenant litigation.. In addition to my legal experience, I have a degree in City and Regional Planning and I have practiced as a land use planner and environmental consultant. I am also a certified member of the American Planning Association’s (APA) American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).. I currently serve as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Oracle Mutual Fund and am the developer of several legal software applications for the iPhone and iPad.

I help minimize risk by developing employer best practices, protecting the brand and documenting dealings with third parties. I lead clients through problematic terminations, harassment and discrimination claims, wage and hour matters, and complex business/real estate disputes and transactions.

I am a real estate attorney, representing both institutional and private clients in a broad range of commercial real estate, finance, development, and investment matters. The primary emphasis of my practice is the representation of developers and lenders in real estate-secured financing transactions and tax-exempt financing transactions. In my practice, I apply over eight years of experience to cover all aspects of commercial leasing, property management, and acquisitions and dispositions for both commercial and residential matters. I strive to meet and exceed my clients' expectations in every regard. Together with my colleagues and my personal network, I proactively access all available resources to arrive at workable solutions to help clients achieve their goals.

I am a life crisis specialist.  I help clients in times of personal legal crisis, such as when they cannot pay their bills or their relationships fall apart.  I have over 25 years of experience helping clients in bankruptcy and family law cases, making thousands of court appearances and helping thousands of clients.  I would like to help you!. I file bankruptcies for people and small businesses so they can be relieved of mountains of debt, stop wage garnishments, avoid taxes, and keep their homes, cars and businesses.. I represent people in family law cases including divorce, custody and support cases.  I am a Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the State Bar of California.  I love being in court, but understand that most of my clients do not.  Therefore, I work to help reach reasonable solutions, which sometimes involve court and othertimes involve mediation and always involve negotiations.. I am licensed in both California and Texas.  I give a free, 30 minute consultation, so let's talk!

Hi, my name is J. Dan Lang and I specialize in Estate and Tax Planning. I am an Attorney and CPA and the owner of J. D. Lang & Associates. I love working with passionate people and sharing what I've learned with them.. Since 1987, I have been helping clients plan for their future, making sure that their estate planning is properly documented so their wishes will be carried out. I have also assisted them with their tax planning and preparation, along with representation when one of the tax agencies challenges what has been reported. As a Tax Attorney and a CPA I feel I am well qualified to be of assistance.

For over 45 years, the Law Offices of Geoffrey S. Sindon has been committed to assisting individuals, families, and businesses throughout California in meeting their personal and business needs, desires and goals by creating and implementing comprehensive, personalized estate and business plans. The firm’s practice is focused and concentrated on the following areas (click the links below for more information):. Basic Estate Planning. Advanced Estate Planning. Trust Administration. Probate Administration. Contested Litigation. Business Entity Planning. Business Succession Planning

Due to his significant experience in the real estate industry and his dedication to the law, Chris is able to effectively and efficiently assist clients with both their simple and complex legal issues.  He continually strives to put the client’s goals and needs above his own in order to obtain a favorable result for the client.. A Southern California resident his entire life, Chris obtained his real estate license at the age of 19 while attending California Lutheran University.  Shortly before entering law school, he obtained his real estate broker’s license and opened his first real estate company with his father.  While attending Pepperdine University School of Law, Chris maintained exemplary grades while simultaneously operating his real estate brokerage.  He was also a staff member for the National Association of Administrative Law Judges Journal and a fellow of the Geoffrey H. Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship & the Law.  Chris graduated in 2007.. Upon graduating law school, Chris joined Carlson Law Group - one of the leading real estate broker defense firms in the State of California.  As an associate, he specialized in real estate litigation, including but not limited to, the defense of real estate agents and brokers in professional negligence cases; real estate transaction disputes, and landlord tenant matters.  Additionally, he also handled transactional matters, including the drafting and review of real estate documents (purchase agreements, leases, etc.), preparation of corporate documents, and preparations of responses to complaints with the Bureau of Real Estate (formerly Department of Real Estate).  Due to his experience as a real estate broker, Chris regularly assisted hundreds of real estate brokers and agents through the firm’s risk management program for two of the largest errors and omissions insurance carriers in California.. In his free time, Chris enjoys spending time with his beautiful family and close friends.  He also is an avid sports fan and enjoys playing golf, albeit not very well.  Chris is also an Executive Board Member for Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission, a charity that assists the homeless in and around the San Fernando Valley.. Email:. Website:

Do you want to protect and preserve for yourself and your loved ones the substantial estate you have worked so hard to build? Are you a trustee of a trust or executor of a will who needs legal representation? Do you have a loved one who needs custodial or skilled care and you need to know your options while getting your questions answered in plain English? Do you want to provide for a companion animal in the event of your death or incapacity? Only an experienced estate planning lawyer like those at Panitz & Kossoff, LLP can provide you with the advice and guidance that you need.. At Panitz & Kossoff, LLP, our attorneys provide estate planning and probate representation to clients throughout Southern California, including Thousand Oaks, Malibu and Westlake Village. Founding partner Kenneth W. Kossoff has been practicing law for more than three decades and devotes his practice exclusively to matters surrounding estate planning, including trustee representation and Long-Term and Life Care Planning. He provides his clients with a common sense, holistic and personal approach to their legal matters.. Contact Our Thousand Oaks Attorney For Help With High Net Worth Estate Planning. Call  today or contact us online to discuss your case with an experienced Thousand Oaks attorney.

David B. Van Etten is a trial lawyer with more than 30 years of experience. His practice focuses on the areas of employment law and commercial litigation.

Bob's purpose as an estate planning attorney is to provide his clients with "Legal" Peace of Mind.. Bob is a native Ventura County resident and founded this law firm in 1984, based on the core belief that EVERYONE deserves the PEACE OF MIND that comes from knowing that if they become incapacitated or die, their family is legally protected against:. Bob also co-founded "Moving Senior's Forward" Community Resource Group which is a group of dedicated professionals who provide options and solutions to the various issues and challenges we experience as we age.. Bob is a frequent speaker and has given presentations to such organizations as the California Lutheran University Alumni, American Express, Pepperdine University, Ventura County Women's Bankers Association, MENSA, and Parkinsons Support Groups.

As a mother, sister, daughter, wife, community educator and fierce protector of my clients and their families, I am here in both the good and challenging times.  While running my estate, elder, and special needs planning practice, I am also a board member for several nonprofits that support aging community members and parents of children with special needs.. Join my Trust Family!