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My name is Tracy Nieradzik, and I care about my clients and making sure that I can deliver what they need when it comes to their estate planning.  I truly enjoy helping others achieve their goals and excel when it comes to solving problems.  I strive to build long-lasting relationships with my clients so that I may help them for years to come.  Because I strongly believe that everyone can benefit from having some kind of plan in place, I make sure that my fees are reasonable and straightforward.

In founding the Tagre Law Office, APC, Pablo A. Tagre drew from years of experience working as an attorney at prominent California law firms in order to provide his clients the quality of service they would expect from a larger operation at a more affordable cost than could be found at an overhead-intensive firm.. The firm's goal is to give you the piece of mind that your family and loved ones will be taken care of and that your assets, traditions, and knowledge will pass to the next generation in the way you intend.. We focus on building lifetime relationships with our clients and offer flat-rate billing for the majority of our work so that you know exactly what a project will cost before you agree to hire us. This allows us the freedom to truly get to know you without your having to worry about getting a bill after every time we meet or speak with each other.. At the same time, the systems we've developed ensure we are able to efficiently gather all the information needed to draft wills, trusts, special needs trusts, and elder law plans tailored to your specific needs and that will work when they are needed most.. We hope to meet you soon!

Mr. Mallein is a Dual Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law and Taxation Law.  Mr. Mallein holds a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) and another in taxation (LLM).  Dedicated to wealth preservation, he has focused his education and his practice on helping families secure their estates and prepare for the future.. Estate planning is often one of the most complex and emotionally charged areas of the law, and Mr. Mallein is experienced in handling cases with integrity and attention to detail, tailoring his services to meet the needs of each individual client on a case-by-case basis.. If you own a home or have children, you likely need a comprehensive estate plan to avoid probate and protect your family.. Practice Areas:. Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Wealth & Succession Planning, Asset Protection Planning, Trust & Probate Litigation, Probate, Tax Planning, Tax Audits and Collection, Business Planning & Formation, Real Estate

I am a third generation lawyer. Both my grandfather and father practiced law in Johnstown PA, where I grew up.. Both sides of my family settled in southwestern PA over 150 years ago, so my roots run deep. My grandparents lived within walking distance, and genealogy was a family pastime. I grew up hearing stories: about an ancestor who was kidnapped by a distant tribe, later escaped and made her way back home to what was then the “western frontier”; about later settlers from Wales and Germany who fell in love with the area because it reminded them of home; about cousins who ran for the hills with their children to escape the Johnstown flood of 1889. These stories gave me a strong sense of belonging – of knowing where I came from and how I fit into the world.. Everyone has their own stories. Many estate planning attorneys talk of leaving a “legacy,” but often they are referring only to assets. As I see it, estate planning can and should be so much more than just deciding who gets what after a death. In my practice, we help clients get to the heart of what really matters to them. Working closely together, we analyze various planning opportunities to find the one that best achieves their unique needs and visions. As a member of WealthCounsel, I have access to the knowledge and know-how of some of the most qualified estate planning attorneys in the country who keep me current on the most effective tax and legal planning strategies.. For clients who wish to leave a legacy of more than assets, we provide creative opportunities through video, written memoirs, ethical wills, and the continuation of family rituals to pass down their values and their stories for generations to come.. I love what I do. I like to think that my practice combines the best of “small town” law with “big city” resources. The most important part of my practice is getting to know my clients and their families, sustaining those relationships over time and being there for them when it counts.

Darin Leviloff received his J.D. degree from University of California, Hastings School of Law in 1994. After serving three years as a deputy district attorney in Humboldt County, California, he transitioned into litigation, where he has practiced in the Bay Area in diverse areas, including but not limited to, general insurance defense, personal injury defense, construction defect law, professional liability, and product liability. He joined Burroughs and Froneberger in 2014, and the partnership of Froneberger and Leviloff was founded in 2016. Darin has tried numerous cases to conclusion, participated in successful appeals, and successfully settled and mediated a number of cases. A father of three boys, Darin is active in his synagogue and has published several historical games and articles over the years.

I practice exclusively in the area of estates and trusts and am first and foremost committed to treating my clients as I would want my most beloved family members to be treated by a trustworthy advisor.My approach to planning is wholistic, which allows individuals and families to forge and articulate their complete human legacy as opposed to merely their financial legacy. I take the time to get to know my clients deeply, so that I can more effectively help them translate their values into financial and intangible gifts that will be passed down to loved ones and to cherished causes. I also help people remember that the quality of their relationships is the primordial "asset" in a successful navigation of life's transitions, including the birth of children, new family configurations, and the unforeseen challenges that visit many lives. Assets accumulated over a lifetime can too easily be dissipated in senseless family disputes, where the interpersonal bonds have not been strengthened throughout a lifetime, nor wishes clearly communicated.Truly acknowledging that we are more than the dollars we have accumulated, that the world needs our generosity for its re-creation, and that the quality of our relationships is vital to a harmonious trajectory through this life, are just some of the great benefits of approaching estate planning in a wholistic manner. It is always a deep honor to assist my clients in this important process.

Allie Etchebehere was born in Reno, Nevada.  She attended the University of Nevada, Reno, where she obtained her Bachelors of Arts in Spanish with an emphasis in Business Administration.   While in law school, Allie completed judicial externships with the Honorable Gregg Zive at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada, and with the Honorable Tomar Mason at the Superior Court in the County of San Francisco.. In addition to obtaining the top grade in her Legal Research and Writing Analysis class, Allie was part of the team that took second place in the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association Mock Trial Competition.  She also spent time working at the USF Investor Justice Clinic, where she helped small investors file claims with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.. After graduation from law school, Allie spent over a year as a law clerk for the Honorable Elliott A. Sattler at the Second Judicial District Court in Reno, Nevada.  While working for Judge Sattler, Allie worked on a range of civil and criminal cases.. Allie is licensed to practice law in both California and Nevada.  She is also a commissioned California Notary Public.  In her spare time, she enjoys cycling, traveling, trying new restaurants, reading, and writing.

Meet Gabriel Katzner. Gabriel Katzner has a track record, along with a vast number of outstanding public reviews across platforms, of working hard on behalf of individuals who need assistance with comprehensive estate planning services. Finding a lawyer who is knowledgeable about revocable and irrevocable trust planning, guardianship for minor children, asset protection, trust administration and probate, as well as Medicaid planning is extremely important.. When you need assistance with your estate planning, you want to know that you are in the hands of someone who has experience working on behalf of other people in similar situations. It’s never fun working with a lawyer if this is their first time doing something. The decision about how you will pass things on to your loved ones is extremely important and it is one that should be thought through carefully, considering all of the potential legal and tax ramifications. Consulting with a knowledgeable estate planning lawyer is imperative in this situation.. Gabriel Katzner personally meets with each and every one of his clients, you’ll never be passed off to someone else. When you need assistance in the form of caring and compassionate legal advice, from someone who is up to date on all of the most relevant changes in state and federal estate planning, consulting with a lawyer like Gabriel Katzner will give you the peace of mind that your individual goals and concerns have been addressed in a clear and compelling estate plan.. Experience matters. In 2002, Gabriel Katzner, the founding partner of Katzner Law Group received his Juris Doctorate with honors from the Fordham University School of Law. While in law school, he was active as the editor of the Urban Law Journal. After spending the first 7 years of his legal career practicing at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP, an international law firm based in New York, he went on to found his own firm. While attending college and before attending law school, he worked for his family’s accounting firm and successfully passed the Certified Public Accountant examination after graduating college in 1999.. More about Gabriel. He is actively involved in a variety of community and professional organizations and is an active member of Wealth Council LLC, a leading provider of ongoing education and services to attorneys in the estate planning field. He prides himself on being a leader in the estate planning arena. He is currently licensed to practice in California and New York and is also admitted to practice before several United Federal Courts. He is married to his wonderful and supportive wife Olivia and has two young children, Owen and Lila. He enjoys reading, the beach, photography, travel, coaching his son’s soccer team, and spending time with family.. GABRIEL IS PROUD TO RUN AN ESTATE PLANNING PRACTICE THAT TRULY DOES PUT FAMILIES FIRST.

Prior to founding Nell Law APC, Erin worked at a boutique estate planning firm in San Diego. Her practice focused on complex and high-end estate planning for clients located throughout the state.. Before moving to San Diego, Erin was a partner at a Napa firm focused predominantly on estate planning and business transactions. She represented trustees, beneficiaries, businesses, and non-profit entities throughout the Napa Valley.. Erin is an active member of the community, having served as President of Napa County Women Lawyers, President and founding member of the Napa County Young Lawyers Division, and on the boards of several other nonprofit organizations.. Erin is a graduate of Notre Dame Law School and was admitted to the California State Bar in 2012. Before law school, Erin graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a double-concentration in Accounting and Marketing, as well as a Minor in Economics.

I provide my California clients with peace of mind through comprehensive and personalized estate planning services.  This includes the drafting of living trusts, wills, powers of attorney, advance health care directives and other important estate planning documents.  I also assist Successor Trustees who have taken over the administration of a trust due to death, resignation or incapacity. This can be a difficult task full of hidden issues and we help our clients navigate through the process.  Finally, when there was a failure to plan or when problems arise, we assist clients with probate proceedings.. Feel free to contact me to discuss your concerns or issues in these areas.  While direct face to face working relations are usually preferred, we can work with California residents in other ways if needed.

THE DIMEFF LAW OFFICE, LLP is a full service estate planning practice. There are three lawyers in the firm. It emphasizes many varied services. These matters include not only the drafting of Wills, Living Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts and Charitable Trusts, but also planning for disability, estate and gift tax planning, fiduciary tax administration, contested estate and planning matters, Medicaid/Medi-Cal, long-term care issues, and retirement benefits. Additionally, there are experienced litigators on staff in the fields of ERISA litigation and complex mass tort litigation. Mr. Dimeff is a nationally recognized speaker on Estate Planning, Tax Planning & Asset Protection, and is the senior partner in the Dimeff Law Office. He has been quoted in, and interviewed by, the Wall Street Journal. He is a member of the Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Section of the State Bar of California, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and the American Bar Association Real Property, Probate and Trust Section. Additionally, he has served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Financial and Estate Planning, and gives continuing education to lawyers, CPAs and real estate professionals. He has served as an expert witness in matters including professional estate planning malpractice. The firm currently represents over 6000 clients.

I began my career working for large law firms, moving paper, billing large sums over a lot of hours, moving money from one rich entity to another, dealing with politics, bureaucracy, and unhappy clients. Obviously, all of this made me extremely unhappy. This was not what I imagined when I went to law school. I just wanted to help people and make a difference in their lives.. One day, a friend of my mother asked me to update her living trust. The trust was almost 15 years old and there wasn't much to it. It didn't reflect the current law and it didn't reflect her current life needs. Further, she told me that her attorney never even explained to her what was in the trust. So she was learning everything from me 15 years after the fact! Worst of all, none of her assets were even titled in the name of the trust. This meant that all the time, trouble, and money she spent was a waste, since her family would still have to deal with probate after her death.. Because of my own problems in setting up an estate plan, and because I wanted to help my mom's friend (and others like her, I decided to start my own firm).. I figured I could make my law firm much better than most by just doing the opposite of what my mom's friend's lawyer did. This is how she described her encounter 15 years ago and how the process went: 1) She provided some limited information to the attorney; 2) The attorney did not ask many questions; 3) The attorney hastily prepared some documents; and 4) She signed the documents, put them away, and never looked at them again.. It's not a stretch to know that this isn't the kind of relationship that most people want. Thus, I sought to bring back the long-term, trusted relationship between attorneys and clients. So I came up with a new process and model.. The Zapf Estate Planners Model. Almost everything we do is based on a flat fee. No one likes to get billed for a quick email or phone call to an attorney. And I definitely do not like to send those bills and keep track of my time in six-minute increments. So I did away with that old, tired way of doing law. Feel free to contact me as you wish.. We want your trust to work for you. Too often people fail to change the ownership of their assets into the name of the trust. Too often attorneys fail to help their clients with this difficult process. No longer. It is our responsibility to supervise you funding your trust.. No longer will estate planning be a one-time transaction. When you hire us, that is when our relationship begins…for life. We offer free reviews of your plan every three years at no additional charge. We also offer a membership program (that nearly all of our clients participate in), which includes a yearly plan review and unlimited changes to your , please understand that estate planning isn’t really about you.  After all, you will be gone when your plan takes effect. It’s about creating a plan of action that’s going to take care of those you love most.