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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.

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.

As a retired Police Captain and family lawyer, turned estate planning lawyer, I bring a unique blend of law enforcement experience and legal expertise to my practice. With a specialized focus on firearms assets and premarital agreements, I understand the importance of comprehensive planning to safeguard both personal and financial interests. My background allows me to provide tailored solutions for clients seeking to protect their firearms collections and navigate the complexities of premarital agreements with precision and professionalism. With a commitment to integrity and diligence, I strive to empower individuals and families to secure their legacies for generations to come.

Cristian Arrieta became a member of the State Bar of California in 2005 and began in practice of law the same year with an emphasis on business law and estate planning.  Cristian has since expanded his practice to include trust and probate litigation.  Cristian also serves as general outside legal counsel to a number of business clients.. Cristian’s law practice extends geographically throughout the State of California, especially the tri-county Central Coast and Los Angeles.. Cristian is a volunteer with the Ventura County chapter of SCORE – Counselors to America’s Small Business, and is also a member of the Camarillo Breakfast Rotary Club. Cristian and his family live in Newbury Park, California.If you have general questions, especially about business transactions or creating a living trust, Cristian will be happy to provide an initial consultation, free of charge. You can expect timely, dedicated responses to your phone calls and emails.. Cristian is a cum laude graduate of California Western School of Law in San Diego, California, and earned his Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Philosophy, cum laude, at California State University Northridge. Prior to graduation from law school,, Cristian was a legal clerk with a La Jolla law firm specializing in corporate and securities law, including mergers and acquisitions.. Born and raised in Southern California, Cristian has also lived in Lima, Peru and is fluent in Spanish.. “My aim is help clients harness all available legal solutions to achieve their goals for their businesses and their estates.” – Cristian R. Arrieta. ·         Business partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies;. ·         Sales, mergers and acquisitions;. ·         Due diligence;. ·         Contracts;. ·         Comprehensive estate planning;. ·         Probate and trust administration;. ·         Will contests and trust litigation;. ·         Property disputes;. ·         Elder law. ·         Asset protection. Creative problem-solving, estate planning, business transactions, advocacy, dispute resolution.

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.

Mr. Marques is the principal attorney and founder of The Marques Law Firm, PLLC. With years of substantial experience, Mr. Marques is widely regarded by his peers as a leading authority in the areas of estate planning, tax, business and elder law. Mr. Marques has earned a solid reputation for his ability to comprehensively provide estate planning with wealth preservation and asset protection. He looks at the overall big picture long-term, to anticipate not only the present issues but prepare for the future as well. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Mr. Marques completed his undergraduate study at Assumption University. He sought to broaden his knowledge and expertise and completed his graduate and law degrees in New York. He joined the Law Offices of Kiepura & Associates, a sophisticated boutique law firm primarily focused on personal and corporate tax and finance law. It was there he gained years of experience managing clients' federal and state tax audit issues. Returning to his roots, he established his own law firm in Massachusetts where he seeks to serve the community he grew up in.

Pam was born and raised in Saratoga County, New York, attending Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake schools. After graduating from BHBL, she received her undergrad degree at Princeton University, and her law degree with high honors (magna cum laude) from Georgetown University. Pam has been practicing law for over 14 years. She moved back to Burnt Hills in 2019 with her husband, Joe; their two sons, Dominic (7) and Luigi (5); and their cat, Luna. Pam believes strongly in the Personal Family Lawyer way of serving her clients, and is thrilled to serve as a trusted advisor for life to so many members of her hometown community.. Pam founded Starsia Law PLLC to provide her clients with the education and counseling they need to feel empowered in making the estate, life, and legacy planning decisions that are best for them and their loved ones. Her goal is for you to experience the peace of mind that comes with making informed, intentional decisions about your estate plan, and understanding exactly how those decisions will work to take care of the people you love the most. She specializes in serving families with minor children and business owners. She has particular expertise guiding families through an intentional estate planning process designed to promote open communication and to minimize family conflict while planning for next-generation ownership of their family camp, cabin, or vacation home.

At Advance Planning, A Law Corporation, in Manteca, California, we focus solely on helping individuals protect themselves and their assets for the future while creating a lasting legacy for their heirs and loved ones.. Serving clients throughout the Manteca-Stockton area and across San Joaquin County and the surrounding areas of Northern California, our law firm's founder, attorney Grant A. Toeppen, has practiced law in our region since 2012, and during that time, our law office has become the trusted source for quality, personalized representation and support to those who have legal needs involving any of the following:. -Estate planning-Probate of Decedent’s Estates-Conservatorships-Wills-Trusts-Powers of Attorney-Emergency end-of-life estate planning. Working closely with you, we will sit and discuss your objectives so that we can provide the most effective strategy possible to help you achieve the results you seek efficiently. You can experience the peace of mind that comes from having a well-planned estate, and we will tailor our services to your specific needs and goals.. Since estate planning, probate, and conservatorships are all we do, you can expect to receive the highest level of counsel and unmatched legal advice regarding your matter, and we are fully committed to ensuring your satisfaction.. To find out more about how Advance Planning, A Law Corporation, can best help you establish and enforce your final wishes in order to secure a brighter future for yourself and your family, you can call our law office or visit our website to schedule a consultation.. We speak Japanese fluently!

Niklas K. Hugosson is an attorney focusing on representing landlords of rental properties. Mr. Hugosson was born and raised in the Central Valley. He is graduate of California State University Fresno (2008, B.S. Business Administration,) and San Joaquin College of Law (2017, J.D.) Mr. Hugosson acquired an interest in real estate at the early age of 19 by obtaining his Real Estate Salesperson License and later obtaining his Real Estate Broker's License in 2011.. After working at several brokerages, Mr. Hugosson decided it was time to launch his own full service real estate brokerage. Paramount Properties was formed in late 2011 and is still operating today. Paramount Properties focuses on property management and sales of commercial, agricultural, and residential properties.. At an early stage of his management business, Mr. Hugosson discovered the need for landlords seeking legal advice with problem tenants. Mr. Hugosson has first had experience taking over properties where the landlord incurred unnecessary expense by not understanding their legal remedies.. As a rental property owner who has gone through the eviction process with his own properties, Mr. Hugosson understands the hardships owners face during the eviction process. It is our main objective to get landlords their property back as soon as possible!

A practicing attorney since 1999, Natalie is an experienced litigator whose specialties include estate planning, decedents' probate and trust administration, and conservatorship and guardianship practice.  A former probate examiner and research attorney for the Superior Court of Fresno County, Natalie has prepared numerous estate plans, including simple trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and health care directives, and is highly skilled in the various petitions and legal issues handled in the probate court.  Natalie is a court-appointed attorney for the Fresno County Probate Court, and she is licensed to practice in all California courts.