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Bryan’s practice is focused on estate law, including estate planning, estate administration, litigation, professional fiduciary services, and attendance in court as counsel in private mediation, conferences, motions, hearings, trials, and appeals. Bryan has developed numerous custom estate plans and has participated as counsel in numerous contested proceedings. Bryan’s practice covers a wide range of estate law issues such as estate planning, powers of attorney, guardianships, wills, trusts, advanced health care directives, Medicare planning, and contested matters.

Louis W. Pierro is the Founder and Principal of Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC, a law firm with offices in the Capital Region, New York City and additional locations in New York, Florida, New Jersey and Massachusetts. His Firm serves clients in the areas of Estate and Trust Planning, Estate and Trust Administration, Estate and Trust Litigation, Business and Tax Planning, Elder Law and Special Needs Planning. Mr. Pierro is a frequent speaker across the country on legal issues relating to estate planning, elder law and business planning.. Mr. Pierro is also a Founder of ElderCounsel, a national membership organization of Elder Law and Special Needs law firms, where he now serves as a consultant. It provides proprietary document drafting software and education to over 1400 member firms in 50 states. He also founded ApolloCare, LLC, a business that integrates home care coordination (EverHome Care Advisors), with connected home health technology (VivaLynx) providing seniors, families, and caregivers unique opportunities to live independently in their own home.. Mr. Pierro is selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for Elder Law, and Trusts and Estates; his 15th year of recognition by Best Lawyers. He was also selected by his peers as Best Lawyers “2022 Lawyer of the Year” for Elder Law in New York’s Capital Region; an honor he also received in 2018 and 2014. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers for Elder Law and for Trusts and Estates and by Super Lawyers for 15 years and has been selected to the Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in New York, Super Lawyers of the Hudson Valley, Top 25 Lawyers in Upstate New York, and New York Times Top Attorneys in New York. In addition, Mr. Pierro has maintained an AV preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 2001.. Mr. Pierro is currently a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys; the American Bar Association, Probate and Trust Section; the NYS Bar Association Trusts and Estates and Elder Law Sections; and the Albany County Bar Association.A graduate of Lehigh University and Albany Law School, Mr. Pierro was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1984 and is licensed to practice in all New York State Courts, the US Supreme Court and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

Christina Watson Meier takes a pragmatic approach to problem solving and strives to make the legal process as stress-free as possible. Christina believes that to be an effective advocate, you must be actively engaged with your client and understand their objectives and goals. This requires trust between client and attorney and building trust takes time. Devoting enough time with clients to build trust is one of the reasons why Christina founded her firm.. Being happy at work is the second reason why Christina founded her firm. Christina has created a supportive work environment for the team; an environment where everyone feels safe, valued for their contributions, empowered to be autonomous, and encouraged to pursue their interests, and, most of all, a place to find their happiness.. Christina received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York at Albany, and her Juris Doctorate from Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts. Christina is licensed to practice in all New York State Courts as well as the United States District Court of the Northern District of New York.. Areas of Practice. Certifications and Training. Education. Teaching. Classes/Seminars. Professional Associations and Memberships. Proud to be a Part of

Angela R. Tylock received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York at Oswego, and her Juris Doctorate from Quinnipiac University School of Law in North Haven, Connecticut. Angela has always had a passion for helping others. During law school she worked in the Civil Justice Clinic where she fiercely advocated for the rights of her clients while providing guidance and support during challenging times.. Angela approaches each case as a collaboration between the client and lawyer and believes this approach renders the most effective legal advocacy.

Admitted to practice in New York in 1976; Office aton Rd., Rte 9, Latham, NY, 12110;; Offices by appointment in Saratoga Springs, NY and Troy, NY (518=226-0834). Over 45 years experience in Wills & Estates, Personal Injury, and Vehicle and Traffic Law.

Attorney Dennis A. Fordham (Lakeport, California) focuses primarily in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Administration and Medi-Cal/SSI Benefits. Our clients come primarily from Lake and Mendocino Counties.. Estate Planning is about protecting you and your loved ones in the event of incapacity and death. It involves drafting Trusts, Wills, Death Beneficiary Forms, Powers of Attorney, and Advance Health Care Directives that meet the clients’ goals regarding both Incapacity and Legacy planning: Who steps in, when they step-in, and what authority they have over the client’s estate during incapacity. And, who steps in, who gets “what, when and how” after the client dies.. Estate Administration is about administering an incapacitated or deceased person’s estate. It involves administering an incapacitated or deceased person’s estate. That may involve administering a Trust, commencing a Probate, or a less formal estate administration for small estates.. Medi-Cal/SSI is about preserving a person’s entitlement to such needs based government benefits. It involves issues related to Medi-Cal eligibility, Share of Cost, and Estate Recovery. Such issues are also addressed in Estate Planning.

I believe that everyone needs to understand their legal rights and responsibilities and need to have access to information about those rights so they can make informed decisions about their lives.. My areas of expertise are probate, estate planning, trust administration, special needs trust planning, conservatorships, guardianships and chapter 7 bankruptcy.  I also work with entity formation and contract reviews.

Clark Allison has been an estate planning attorney for over twenty years. His focus is on estate planning, trust administration, elder care and  Medi-Cal planning and setting up small businesses. He graduated from Sacramento State – B.S. Management Information Systems, Fuller Theological Seminary – M.A. Theology (where he almost became a pastor), McGeorge Law School – J.D, and Golden Gate University Law School – LL.M. Tax.. Clark was named as one of Sacramento Magazine’s top estate planning attorneys for 2017.. For more information, please go to my website .

Andrei Jingan is a professional Business Law & Estate Planning (Trusts, Wills, etc.) attorney & counselor at law licensed to practice law in California, with offices in Walnut Creek and El Dorado Hills, CA, who serves remotely clients from all parts of California. He proactively works toward achieving his clients’ legal goals. Entrust your legal needs to him, so he can help you minimize your legal exposure and tackle your objectives.. No job is too big and no task is too small. Every client is truly important to him, and he will always aim to find a tailored solution for every legal issue.. While he can’t promise a specific outcome in your case, he will always act in the best legal interests of his clients. Don’t be afraid of contacting him today for a no-obligation case evaluation.

I am Certified as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate law by the California Board of Legal Specialization, and have my LL.M in Taxation. Prior to receiving my J.D. and LL.M degrees, I practiced for more than twenty years in the areas of taxation, accounting, estate planning, business management and development, and human resources, as well as serving for several years as a Vice President at a nationwide human resource consulting firm. I now specialize in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, probate, taxation, business formation and development, adoption and family formation, with a large portion of my practice devoted to advising the LGBT community.

An adjunct professor of Wills and Trusts at Southwestern Law School and recently named a top attorney of 2014 in Pasadena Magazine and a Rising Star by Super Lawyers,Vanessa Terzian began her legal career as a Trust Administrator for Wells Fargo, N.A. Her experience at Wells Fargo, working closely with clients, portfolio managers, beneficiaries and other attorneys, shed light on how a poor estate plan can ruin a family’s fortune and more importantly, their relationships.. After witnessing first hand the importance of proper planning, Vanessa has pursued her own practice, helping countless families through her expertise in estate and tax planning, asset protection, elder law, kids protection planning, probate and trust administration.  What sets Vanessa apart is her understanding of the needs of growing families, her ability to relate to working parents who desire a better life for their families and her know-how to implement strategic estate planning tools in the most cost efficient and seamless manner.  Vanessa also draws on her real estate and business background in crafting comprehensive plans for her clients.. Vanessa is a skilled public speaker, having conducted countless seminars throughout her legal career on various topics of estate planning, including kids protection planning, special needs planning, Medi-Cal planning, advanced tax planning and asset protection for individuals and small businesses.. Vanessa is an active member of the La Canada Flintridge community, where she resides with her husband and business partner, Edward Terzian, and their two sons, Alec and Jack.  She is a board member of the Northridge Hospital Foundation and participates in a number of charitable based organizations.  Vanessa has successfully raised thousands of dollars for a variety of charities through fundraising campaigns which include frequent community-based public speaking events, charitable dinners and personal contributions.  She believes that the foundation to a successful family unit is care, love and selflessness and stresses the importance of providing your community with these same tenants that are so essential to your own family’s success.. Ms. Terzian earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of California San Diego, where she graduated magna cum laude and was a member of the Golden Key Honor Society.  She completed her honors thesis in political science and received Provosts Honors for four consecutive years.. After graduating from UCSD, Vanessa attended Loyola Law School, where she was awarded the Dean’s Full Tuition Academic Scholarship.  Vanessa was also on the Dean’s Honors List throughout her tenure at Loyola.  During law school, Vanessa helped contribute to a published law article and clerked for the City Attorney, Civil Litigation Division, giving her invaluable experience in the legal process and an understanding of the pitfalls to avoid in drafting legal documents.. Ms. Terzian is a member of the Family Wealth Planning Institute and is a Personal Family Lawyer®.  As a family woman, Vanessa understands the importance of protecting your assets, planning for your family’s future and building your own legacy.  She takes pride in providing her clients with the sense of comfort and security that comes along with having an effective and comprehensive estate plan in place.

Rated by Super Lawyers as Rising Star. Noteworthy. Arminé worked as a Judicial Extern for the honorable Judge Dean D. Pregerson of the United States District Court for the Central District of California.. Arminé served on the Governing Board of Directors for Southwestern Law School’s The Nickel Club (2013-2015).. Armine currently serves on a subcommittee for the Southwestern Law School Alumni Board of Directors.. Education & Honors. Graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of California, Los Angeles, receiving her Bachelors Degree in History and her Juris Doctor Degree from Southwestern Law School.. Served as Associate Editor of the Southwestern Law School Law Review from 2009-2010. While at Southwestern Law School, she was a member of the Dean’s List and received the Dean’s Merit Award for her outstanding academic achievements.  She was the recipient of the Highest Grade in Course Award for Legal Research and Writing and Contracts.. In addition, Arminé was a member of the Southwestern University Moot Court Honors Program where she competed as an oralist in the National Ruby R. Vale Interschool Corporate Intramural Competition which focused on Business Corporate Law. Her team took 5th place in this national competition.. Rated by Super Lawyers as Rising Star. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. Only 5% of the total lawyers in California are selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers. Of this 5% only 2.5% are named to the Rising Stars list.. Publications. Authored the article titled, “Renters: The Innocent Victims of the Foreclosure Mortgage Crisis,” 39 SW. L. Rev. 339 (2009), which focuses on the impact of the mortgage crisis on the real estate market, specifically renters.. Co-Authored the article titled, "Digital Assets: The Modern Practical Estate Planning Considerations,"  California CPA January-February 2014 Issue which discusses estate planning techniques and stratedgies for virtual assets.. Professional Associations. Angeles County Bar Association, 2010 to present. San Fernando Valley Bar Association, 2010 to present. Bar Associations. Member of the California State Bar and licensed to practice before the California Superior Court as well as the United States District Court, Central District of California.. Experience. Arminé has spent her entire legal career focusing exclusively on estate planning, probate, entity formation, and trust administration.. Arminé can be reached at. You can also go to to her website by clicking here: .