Estate Planning lawyers in California Shawn Wachter to Stephanie Ruelas

4522 Ponderosa Way , Yorba Linda , California 92886

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

2200 Douglas Blvd , Roseville , California 95661

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I graduated from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law I completed my undergraduate studies in Managerial Economics at UC Davis.

Airport Blvd , Santa Rosa , California 95403

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I enjoy working with all types of clients.  I enable my clients to fulfill their goals - whether it be to start a new business, invest in real estate, or set up a Trust to protect their family.  I revel in the opportunity to clearly explain a complex legal issue to a client so he or she is able to understand the implications of his or her decision.

6411 Seabryn Dr , Rancho Palos Verdes , California 90275

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Minor in Management from the University of California at Irvine in 2003, graduating with college honors. I received my Juris Doctor degree from the University of Southern California, Gould School of Law in 2006, having obtained honors grades in Taxation, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Finance, Gifts, Wills and Trusts, and others.. I became a member of the California State Bar Association, the Central District of California, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in the fall of 2006.  I am a member of the South Bay Estate Planning Council and the Professional Advisory Council for the Torrance Memorial Hospital Foundation.  I am also active in the community, having served as Worthy Matron and Deputy Grand Matron in the Order of the Eastern Star, participating in my church, and volunteering at the Midnight Mission.

2215 Chestnut Street, Suite #1 , San Francisco , California 94123

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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Firm: Stefanie West, Esq.

165 Lennon Lane, Ste 101 , Walnut Creek , California 94598

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I am an estate planning attorney in the East Bay. I live with my husband, Jim, my son Benjamin, and two dogs, Penny and Biggie.. I received both my B.A., summa cum laude, and my law degree from the University of California at Berkeley. I spent my last year of law school studying at Harvard Law School, and graduated at the top of my class.. Prior to entering the private practice of law, I was the first Planned Giving Officer at U.C. Berkeley’s Law School. In this position, I helped the school’s most prestigious donors with their bequests and other estate gifts to the University.. My current practice is exclusively estate planning, including Wills, Trusts, Probate and Medi-Cal planning. I have helped hundreds of Bay Area families with their estates and trusts. I also regularly assists clients without long term care insurance who need skilled nursing care to become qualified for Medi-Cal.. I am a Board Member of the Contra Costa County Bar Association Elder Law Committee.. I served as the Chair of the City of Lafayette's Senior Services Commission. As Chair, I worked to prevent elder fraud and abuse and to bring services to seniors in my community. I also served on the Contra Costa Advisory Council on Aging.. I believe that young children should be taught strong money skills and how to save for a “rainy day.” I volunteered with Junior Achievement to teach financial literacy to elementary and middle school students. I am also a frequent speaker at parent groups, where we discusses ways parents can teach their children the basics about money.

Firm: Sexual Harassment Employment Attorney - Harris Grombchevsky

2070 Business Center Dr., , Irvine , California 92612

Practice Areas: Administrative , Animal Bites, Asbestos , Assault & Battery, Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy, Business & Commercial, Civil Rights, Condemnation & Eminent Domain, Constitutional , Construction , Consumer Protection, Contracts, Debtor/Creditor, Discrimination, Drugs & Medical Devices, Elder , Employment & Labor , Environmental , Estate Planning, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Franchise , Health Care & Hospitalization, Housing & Construction Defects, Labor , Land Use & Zoning, Landlord & Tenant, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Sexual Harassment, Toxic Substances, Transportation , Wrongful Death, Sexual Harassment

Stan A. Grombchevsky dedicates a large portion of his practice to litigating cases of employee and consumer rights, business disputes, products liability, and catastrophic personal injury. He also has considerable experience in complex asbestos and construction defect litigation, representing individual plaintiffs from all walks of life, as well as corporate and insurance defendants.. Mr. Grombchevsky joined Spray, Gould & Bowers in 2000, became a Partner in the firm in 2003, and Managing Partner in 2004. In 2020, the name of the firm was changed to Harris Grombchevsky LLP. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Grombchevsky practiced with another law firm in Newport Beach, California. Previously, he spent nearly a decade working in the real estate industry, and maintains a current California Real Estate Broker license.. Courts Admitted to Practice Law Before:

Firm: Sakamoto & Ruelas, APC

6 Centerpointe Drive , La Palma , California 90623

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Lynk Law, Inc.

240 S. Jackson , Glendale , California 91205

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business

I pride myself on building lasting relationships with my clients and offering a personalized, family-oriented approach to legal services. When I meet with a perspective client, I immediately set out to identify the client's specific needs and tailor my legal advice to fit them. My goal is to implement sophisticated estate and business planning ideas without the unnecessary hassle and complexity.

Firm: The Law Offices of Simone Oscoff Devenny

4695 MacArthur Court   11th Floor  92 , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Business Formation,Estate Planning,Family ,Retirement Benefits,Trademarks,Trusts

Firm: Law Office of James F. Roberts

3061 E. La Palma Ave. , Anaheim , California 92806

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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.

Firm: Reynolds Law, LLP

441 Davis Street , Vacaville , California 95688

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Tax

A strong legal professional with a Juris Doctorate from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from the University of San Francisco School of Law.

Firm: Bastar & Associates

3950 Civic Center Drive, Suite 300 , San Rafael , California 94903

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Shirlene opened the doors of her law firm, Bastar and Associates, 23 years ago, and has cultivated a loyal list of clients who rely on her expertise. She practices in both Utah and California, with emphasis on customized estate planning for high-net-worth individuals and small business owners with complex, multi-faceted legal needs. Her practice also includes a wide variety of corporate and real estate transactional work, including business entity formations, long-range planning, employment agreements, contracts, real estate transactions, commercial leases, asset purchases and real estate development and financing.. Prior to practicing law, Shirlene built a successful commercial investment real estate company and has maintained that practice in both California and Utah.. Shirlene is a member of both the Utah and California bar associations, the American Bar Association, and is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Utah, the United States District Court, and the United States Tax Court.  She holds specialty memberships in Estate, Trust and Probate Law, as well as Business Law in all three associations. Shirlene is also a founding member of WealthCounsel Estate Planning Association, and has served as a State Forum Leader for WealthCounsel.. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Shirlene is an active member of her local community. She currently is a member of the Healdsburg Rotary Rotary Association, where she works closely with a broad range of community groups to provide assistance, support and fundraising efforts. She also has served on several Charitable Boards. Shirlene enjoys cooking, entertaining, travel and spending time with husband and her children.

Firm: Law Offices of Shelly S. Feinberg

Market Street , San Francisco , California 94102

Practice Areas: Adoption,Domestic Partnership,Estate Planning,Probate ,Trusts,Wills

Firm: Roos and Roos

5850 Canoga Avenue , Woodland Hills , California 91367

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Shelley Roos is a partner in the Law Offices of Roos & Roos, which has offices in Woodland Hills and Los Angeles. She handles estate planning, trust administration and probate, which have been the focus of her practice for 23 years. She established Roos & Roos with her husband in 2007, after having worked for Bezaire & Associates, an estate planning firm since 1989. She has been practicing law since 1977. Shelley conducts seminars about estate planning, trust administration and probate for local organizations.

Firm: Shelley Rios, Attorney at Law

PO Box 1645 , Burbank , California 91507

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts

Shelley Rios has been involved with real estate for nearly 15 years. She provides her clients with exceptional representation in the areas of real estate, wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning. If you are facing an estate planning matter and in need of a Burbank estate planning attorney you should contact Shelley Rios today.

Firm: AHAVA Law, P.C.

5150 E. Candlewood St , Lakewood , California 92660

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Sheila-Marie Finklestein is the Principal Attorney at AHAVA Law, P.C. She practices exclusively in Trusts, Estates, and Probate.. Prior to becoming an attorney, Sheila-Marie was an elementary school science teacher with Teach for America, a clerk for the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Office, and served as an in-house counsel for a community hospital. These experiences taught her the importance of a well drafted and funded comprehensive estate plan. She helps clients with matters involving trusts, advance health care directive, trust administration, conservatorship, probate administration, etc.. Sheila-Marie serves on several community non profit boards, including the Orange County Women Lawyers Association, Orange County Jewish Bar Association, OCBA Veterans and Military Committee, and Veterans' Legal Institute. She also created and is the primary attorney for the VLI Estate Clinic, which provides pro bono estate services to service members and veterans.. She has received numerous accolades in appreciation of her charitbale service, including, the Proclamation Recognition from the City of Corona, Volunteer Recognition from the Orange County Bar Association, and recognition from the State of California for her work with Veterans.

Firm: Law Office of Sheila Bayne

1702 S Robertson Blvd Ste 234 , Los Angeles , California 90035

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Sheila Bayne has been licensed as an active member of the California State Bar for over 25 years, and has also litigated in the areas of personal injury, copyright, insurance coverage, and medical malpractice. She is dedicated to finding solutions and solving problems.

Firm: Law Firm of Shea M. Randall

P.O. Box 591 , Fullerton , California 92836

Practice Areas: Expungement, Estate Planning, Business

Shea practices law in the area of California criminal record expungement and federal licensing services, estate planning, and business law. He has worked as an attorney in family law dealing with domestic violence and residential evictions. Before becoming a licensed attorney, he spent several years in the human services sector helping low-income families as both a social worker and as an elementary school teacher. Shea is a member of the California State Bar Association and graduated from Chapman University School of Law.

Firm: Sakamoto & Ruelas APC

6 Centerpointe Drive , La Palma , California 90623

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Stephanie L. Ruelas, Esq. is a Partner at Sakamoto & Ruelas, APC. Ms. Ruelas is passionate about probate law and helping families navigate the often complex laws that surround it. Ms. Ruelas is dedicated to counseling her clients regarding their unique estate planning needs, as well as the probate and trust administration process which results after the passing of a loved one. Ms. Ruelas found her love for probate law during law school, where she discovered her knack for understanding and solving estate related problems, and earned the top grade in her class. After graduating, Ms. Ruelas knew Wills and Trusts law was her calling, and committed to finding a position in that field. Since the inception of her legal career, Ms. Ruelas has exclusively practiced in the area of probate law, including estate planning (drafting Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, etc.), decedent’s estates, trust administration, conservatorships, guardianships, and probate litigation.  Over the years, Ms. Ruelas has gained invaluable experience as to the best methods of administering an estate in order to lessen the strains on familial relationships during the process and strives to avoid litigation whenever possible. Ms. Ruelas firmly believes the best way to protect families and preserve relationships  is by planning ahead, and creating a customized and unique estate plan, tailored to each individual’s distinct circumstances. Ms. Ruelas earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of California, Irvine, not far from her hometown of Laguna Niguel. After graduating and working as an Adoption Assistant, Ms. Ruelas moved to Fullerton and attended law school at Western State College of Law where she graduated magna cum laude. Ms. Ruelas has since moved back to Laguna Niguel to be close to family, and resides with her husband and two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. When not in the office, Ms. Ruelas enjoys spending time with her family, walking her dogs on local trails, reading, attending concerts, traveling, and crafting.