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Though only licensed since 2016, I have had the pleasure of meeting with clients to discuss their estate planning and elder law needs for several years as a law clerk in an Estate Planning Law Firm with offices in Northwest Indiana, South Bend, and Lafayette.. My client-focused approach means I do not require clients to come to my office. I meet clients in their home, their advisor's office, or maybe even a coffee shop. I believe in a reasonable fee for services provided. Additionally, your fee will be based on what you need - not the value of your estate or what I think I could get you to pay. My fee schedule is available at our first meeting.. I have worked with dozens of clients, discussing their concerns, life changes, and family dynamics. I explained options for them to consider in simple, non-legalese terms.. One thing I have heard from so many people the last several years is that I do not come across as a "normal" attorney, because they can understand what I am talking about. I used to tell people that I was not an attorney (during my clerk-time) and I would strive to stay that way after being sworn-in.. Dozens of clients have specifically said to me that they appreciated my conversational style and ability to explain complex legal concepts in everyday terms. Additionally, they say that I truly listened to their concerns and then gave them options that address what they need.. Recently, during a meeting with the CFO of a local company with international distribution, he stopped in the middle of the conversation to say he appreciated that I spoke with him. He said more often than not, he feels like attorneys talk down to him.. I have more than thirty years of experience in the work-a-day world. I have worked in a large university in development; a small, local non-profit serving the homeless community; a Fortune 150 company in sales and sales management; and in radio -on-air, management, and sales.. The foundations of my style include serving clients, bringing out the best in people I work with, and keeping a broad view of even small matters. I believe that each citizen has a right to the full powers of the law, regardless of the fee paid. My fees are set as reasonable for the services provided - not on the pure value of assets or income.. I encourage you to schedule a time to meet. We can discuss your estate planning and elder law questions, review your current planning documents to make sure they still meet your current needs, and/or concerns you may have about parents or children's care. Learn about how to take advantage of a complimentary, 30-minute consultation by visiting my website -

Mr. Dangaran, Associate Attorney, is an estates and trusts attorney who takes great pride in helping people accomplish their estate planning goals so that the needs of their families and future generations are appropriately met. Over the years. Mr. Dangaran has worked for private clients on all sorts of estate planning projects to guarantee that each client’s unique desires are satisfied with a tailor-made approach. He has experience with moderate estates as well as those with a more diverse portfolio of assets. Mr. Dangaran has experience with a wide variety of estate planning tools including revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney, advanced heath care directives and more. Mr. Dangaran practiced corporate law and estate planning as an Associate Attorney at Legate, Law & Campbell in Irvine earlier in his career.. Mr. Dangaran received his Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, where he was a published Staff Member, then Editor of the Southwestern Law Journal.. Mr. Dangaran has extensive experience representing clients.

Tiffany K. Chiu, Esq. provides specialized estate planning for individuals, families, and owners of closely held businesses.  Often included in such plans are wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, and advance health care directives.  In addition, we can advise you in the strategic use of wealth-transfer vehicles to minimize the impact of income, gift, and estate taxes.. Visit for more information.

I am a Trust and Estates attorney with Patterson, Hanna & Associates, LLP specializing in Estate Planning, Business Succession Planning, Probate Estates and Conservatorships.

I'm an estate planning attorney experienced in living trusts, generational wealth planning, trust administration and asset protection at a boutique, but predominant, estate planning law firm in Orange County, California, which has proudly established over 14,000 trusts.I focus on the creation and administration of trusts to achieve a variety of client goals, including probate avoidance, family wealth preservation, government benefit eligibility and planning, and the reduction or elimination of estate, gift and other tax consequences. I have worked on nearly one thousand trust projects involving both standard revocable living trusts and irrevocable trusts (e.g. Dynasty Trusts, Multi-Generational Trusts, Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts (IDGTs), Qualified Personal Residence Trusts (QPRTs), Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs), Medi-Cal trusts, Individual Retirement Account [IRA] Beneficiary Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, etc.). My approach to estate planning is entirely client-centric. I focus on building genuine relationships with my clients; positive relationships in turn leads to more effective communication and allows for otherwise hidden issues to be discovered and addressed. The estate plan is often more thorough and successful because of it.Most importantly, I love what I do and feel blessed to be able to help individuals in the way that I can.

As Holborn Law founders and president, Nesa Targhibi is an avid advocate for her clients and a savvy entrepreneur.. Nesa immigrated to the United States with her family at the age of fifteen from Tehran, Iran, and is fluent in Farsi. She obtained a Bachelors in Business Administration from California State University Fullerton and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. After a successful career in business, Nesa pursued her dream of becoming an attorney at Chapman University School of Law where she was offered a merit scholarship. She earned her Juris Doctor degree with an emphasis in tax law in 2013.. In law school, Nesa worked as a research assistant to Professor Marissa Cianciarulo and a law clerk at the Law Offices of Sally Amirghahari. As a law clerk, Nesa gained practical experience in handling a variety of estate planning, immigration, and corporate governance matters.. Nesa’s background is an asset to Holborn Law and its clients. With a business education and experience, Nesa understands her clients’ concerns beyond those of the law. She knows the ins and outs of running a business. This allows Holborn Law to provide its clients with solutions that best account for their needs. Having personally experienced the hurdles of our immigration law system, Nesa possesses the same advantage when working with clients on immigration related matters.

Before starting her practice, Alex worked as an attorney at the District Attorney's Office and represented the State in foster care proceedings. This experience helped Alex see first-hand the consequences of not naming guardians for minor children or planning for incapacity. Alex graduated cum laude from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law. After law school, Alex earned her law license in Nevada and California and served as the judicial law clerk for the Honorable Judge Kathleen Delaney.. During law school, Alex was awarded a merit-based scholarship after her first semester and the Eglet Wall Law Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievement during her second year. Alex was also awarded a CALI Excellence award for the highest grade in her legal writing class and a best brief award during the Wagner National moot court competition. During law school, Alex founded the Child Advocacy Law Association and was also honored with the Public Interest Law Student of Distinction Award.. When Alex isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and young children. Her family means everything to her. Because Alex understands the immense, unquantifiable love that parents feel for their children and family, she started her own firm and helps others protect everything they own and everyone they love.

I help people protect their family and loved ones through affordable and personalized estate planning.

Mr. Castro received his Law Degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California and his Bachelor’s Degree from California State University, Fullerton.  He has been licensed by the State Bar of California since 1993.  Mr. Castro’s background includes serving as a Deputy District Attorney for Los Angeles and San Diego Counties and as a law clerk for the 4th Appellate District Court in San Bernardino, California. During his career, Mr. Castro has represented companies in a wide range of industries as well as hundreds of individuals in personal, business and criminal matters. He is also licensed by the California Department of Real Estate as a real estate salesperson.

The Law Office of Marc P. Grismer was founded in 2014. Marc P. Grismer began his legal career in 2007 as an intern while attending the University of La Verne at a small law firm in Santa Ana serving the people in the community. After the internship, he began as a legal receptionist and quickly advanced as case manager until starting law school wherein he became a Law Clerk.. After graduating from Western State College of Law and passing the Bar Exam in 2014, Marc P. Grismer began building his own practice after receiving his license in 2014 while working as an associate attorney for two small law firms.. In 2018, his mentor who had been in practice for over 58 years, retired and transferred his practice to Marc P. Grismer, which included tens of thousands of former and current clients. He knew Marc P. Grismer would honor his tradition of dedicated service to his clients, devotion to honesty, integrity, good character, and a passion for excellence.. From there, Marc P. Grismer continued to build and expand his practice. Marc P. Grismer also understands the importance of family and asset security. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three young kids. He also enjoys playing hockey, golf, and watching live sports.

I provide estate planning for families and individuals.  If you are contemplating whether you need a will or a living trust then I am probably the attorney you are looking for.  I have created a small practice environment, not big firm surroundings, so that I can work directly with my clients.  I enjoy showing clients that attorneys can be helpful and pleasant while taking care of important legal matters.

I’ll handle your matter with diligence and the knowledge necessary to properly represent you in Conservatorship and Probate court proceedings; or prepare your estate plan (Will, Trust, Special Needs Trust, other) in order to avoid court proceedings. Call my office for a free consultation . I have experience and practice in the Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, and San Bernardino county courts.

With a longtime passion for public service and interest in the practice of law, Shayla began pursuing a legal career at a young age in hopes of bringing meaningful change to the lives of Southern Californian residents as an attorney.. Shayla grew up in Orange County, California prior to enrolling in Grand Canyon University’s pre-law program in Phoenix, AZ. Upon completion, she graduated Magna Cum Laude and received her Bachelor's degree in Political Science. Returning to California to study law thereafter, she then earned her Juris Doctor degree at Pepperdine’s School of Law in 2021 and was admitted to the California State Bar in 2023.. Since becoming a licensed attorney, Shayla has worked extensively as a civil litigator, thus far specializing in real estate disputes, probate/trust administration and litigation, and estate planning. She has since narrowed her practice to focus exclusively on estate planning for families throughout California, as well as any related real estate, probate, or Medi-Cal issues that may arise.. In her downtime, Shayla enjoys playing acoustic guitar, researching current environmental affairs, and spending time with her family and friends.

Native speaker of Romanian (born and educated in Romania, including Law School education at Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj).

Leslie Daff, JD, MBA, is a State Bar Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law, a designation earned by  fewer than 100 of the 15,000 licensed attorneys in the County.  She is also certified as an Estate Planning Law Specialist and has been designated an Accredited Estate Planner® by Estate Law Specialist Board, Inc., a subsidiary of the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils, a designation earned by three attorneys in the County.  Formerly with 1,000-attorney international law firm Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison LLP and regional law firms Best Best & Krieger LLP and Palmieri, Tyler, Weiner, Wilhelm & Waldron LLP, she founded Estate Plan, Inc., a professional law corporation, in Laguna Beach and Irvine in 2005.. Leslie received her BS degree in Finance from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business and her MBA degree from the University of California, Irvine Paul Merage School of Business. Prior to law school, she worked as a Financial Analyst and as Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis at subsidiaries of the Coca-Cola Company and Baxter Healthcare, respectively.She received her JD degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, where she served as an editor on the Loyola Law School Entertainment Law Review, received the American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Legal Research and Writing, the American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Ethical/Practical Lawyering, and was installed as a member of the St. Thomas More Law Honor Society. She also served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Sheila Prell Sonenshine, Associate Justice on the California Court of Appeal.. Named for seven consecutive years by OC Register Metro Magazine as one of the region's top lawyers, granted the highest rating of "10/10 Superb" by independent attorney rating service Avvo, and granted the highest designation of "AV Preeminent  5 out of 5" by national legal directory Martindale Hubbell, which signifies her peers rank her at the highest level of professional and ethical excellence, Leslie has also been selected by her peers for inclusion in Southern California Top Rated Lawyers, published by  and the Los Angeles Times every year since its initial publication.  She has also been named a Super Lawyer by Thompson Reuters, a designation granted to no more than 5% of attorneys based on peer recognition and professional achievement.. In 2012, the State Bar of California Board of Trustees appointed Leslie to serve as one of nine commissioners on the Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Advisory Commission to advise the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization about its program - and to write the exam - that certifies legal specialists in the area of estate planning, trust and probate law.  In 2016, the State Bar of California Board of Trustees reappointed Leslie to a second term on the Commission.  Leslie currently serves as Chair of the Commission.Leslie is co-author of the Estate Planning Considerations chapter update for the State Bar of California Continuing Education of the Bar book Buy-Sell Agreements.  She is co-author and co-editor of the books The Closing Wealth Transfer Window: Post-Election Steps to Take Immediately to Protect Your Family Legacy and Estate Planning Strategies, Collective Wisdom, Proven Techniques.  She is a regular columnist on tax and estate planning matters for The Journal of Financial Planning.  Recent published articles include:. Leslie has been involved with a number of organizations and charities, including the Alumni Board of Directors for the University of Southern California Marshall School ofBusiness and the Dean’s Leadership Circle of the University of California, Irvine Paul Merage School of Business. She has served on the Board of Directors of the South Orange County Bar Association, as Co-Chair of the Laguna Beach Community Foundation Professional Council, and as a member of the Board of Directors for non-profit organizations, Laguna Beach Seniors, Inc. and Laguna Beach Rotary Club Foundation. She is a Fellow of the Orange County Bar Foundation Society of Fellows. She is also a member of the Orange County Estate Planning Council, the Trusts & Estates Section of the State Bar of California, and the Trusts & Estates Section of the Orange County Bar Association. Leslie has provided pro bono legal advice and services to seniors at the Susi Q Senior Center on a monthly basis since 2012.  She regularly speaks on estate planning topics for a variety of groups and organizations, including the Financial Planning Association, the National Business Institute (NBI), and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Mr. Jackson focuses his practice on administering estate through probate court, drafting estate plans, and litigating wills, trust, estate, and real property disputes. Through his 10+ years as an attorney, Mr. Jackson has recovered millions of dollars in assets for his clients through his diligent service. Additionally, Mr. Jackson uses his experience as a litigator to draft comprehensive estate plans that reduce the risk of future litigation and protect his clients’ loved ones and their assets. Based on his legal acumen, Mr. Jackson was selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine four times, an accolade only bestowed on five percent of attorneys in California. The DLJ Law Firm, P.C. is also ranked as one of the best Probate law firm in Los Angeles, Torrance, and Riverside County. If you or someone you know is in the need of probate or estate planning services, please contact The DLJ Law Firm, P.C. for a 15-minute consultation.