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Firm: Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer
201 South Lake Avenue , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
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.
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Firm: Pasadena Law Group
155 North Lake Avenue , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
Jan limits her law practice to estate planning, business planning, trust administration, and probate cases. She prides herself in taking a genuine interest in her clients, giving them her individualized attention, and providing legal services specifically designed to meet her clients’ needs.
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“I endorse this lawyer. Jan is smart. Very smart. Plain and simple. Highly experienced and an excellent trusts and estates attorney.”
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Firm: Palermo, Barbaro, Chinen and Pitzer, LLP
301 E Colorado Blvd Ste 700 , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family , Family, Family, Family
A native of Hawaii, Richard L. Chinen attended the University of Hawaii, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1979. He then moved to Southern California to attend Southwestern Law School and obtained a Juris Doctorate in 1982.. As a partner of Palermo, Barbaro, Chinen & Pitzer, Mr. Chinen practices all aspects of family law, including: property division, characterization, allocation, and valuation; reimbursement claims; hidden assets; spousal support; child support; breaches of fiduciary duty; business valuations; real property valuations and claims; post-judgment matters; and child custody and visitation.. Mr. Chinen has also practiced in the area of estate planning and probate for over 30 years, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives and intergenerational transfers.. A member of the Pasadena Bar Association, he served as President from 1999-2000 and Vice President of the Pasadena Lawyer Referral and Information from 1992-1995. He is also a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law and Trust and Estates Sections, and a former Adjunct Professor of Family Law at Trinity School of Law.. Mr. Chinen’s community activities include the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association (Director and 2015 President), Fuller Theological Seminary School of Psychology (Member Dean’s Advisory Council), and Elizabeth House (Advisory Member, Board of Directors). He currently serves on the Rose Bowl Management Committee and is a former board member of the Rose Bowl Operating Company for the City of Pasadena.. He enjoys running, weightlifting, cooking and beach activities with his family.
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Firm: Aujla Legal
155 N Lake Ave Fl 8 , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
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Firm: Barbaro, Chinen, Pitzer & Duke, LLP
301 E Colorado Blvd Ste 700 , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
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Firm: Primuth & Driskell
790 E Colorado Blvd Ste 300 , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
Mr. Everett focuses his practice exclusively on estate planning, probate and trust and estate related litigation. He is a member of the Pasadena Bar Association (probate section), the Los Angeles County Bar Association (probate section) and the California Bar Association (probate section). Prior to joining Primuth & Driskell, LLP as Senior Counsel in 2017, Mr. Everett worked at the international law firm of McDermott, Will and Emery and Anglin Flewelling Rasmussen Campbell & Trytten LLP (AFRCT), handling a wide variety of estate planning and probate matters.. Mr. Everett earned his juris doctor from Syracuse University School of Law, where he graduated cum laude and earned a certificate in estate planning. After law school, Mr. Everett obtained an LLM in estate planning from the University of Miami Heckerling School of Law.. In addition to his activities as an attorney, Nicholas coaches Special Olympics with his wife, Ali, and serves on the board for multiple nonprofit organizations, including as President of Monrovia Providers Group, an organization serving the aging population of the San Gabriel foothills region.. Mr. Everett is admitted to practice law in all California state courts
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“Nick is the consummate professional always taking his client's interests and desires to heart. Great professional.”
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Firm: Dbs Law Group, A Professional Corp
200 S Los Robles Ave Ste 510 , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
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Firm: Athlon Legal, APC
14 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite 503 , Pasadena , California 91103
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
Justin Shiau is the founder and principal attorney of Athlon Legal, a professional law corporation.Justin graduated from the University of Chicago and USC Law School. He is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law.Justin is a member of the Pasadena Bar Association, the Asian Pacific American Bar Association, the San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce, the Monrovia Chamber of Commerce, the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce, and WealthCounsel.In his spare time, Justin enjoys golf, pickle ball and spending time with his lovely wife and daughter. In the past, he has served on the Board of the Financial Planning Association of the San Gabriel Valley, the Taiwanese American Lawyers Association and Project by Project, Inc., a nonprofit focused on leadership development.
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“I refer frequently clients to Justin when they have estate planning needs. He's knowledgeable and accessible, and gets his clients' matters completed promptly.”
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Firm: Primuth & Driskell LLP
790 East Colorado Blvd. , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
Mr. Primuth earned his juris doctor from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law in 1989.. After practicing at large law firms in Los Angeles, Mr. Primuth opened a boutique estate planning and trust administration practice in 2006. His current practice focuses on all aspects of trusts and estates, including estate planning, conservatorships and guardianships, special needs planning, probate and trust administration, and probate and trust litigation. He also handles real estate, tax, employment and business and nonprofit organization matters. Committed to excellent client service, he assists individuals, families, business owners navigate complex areas of law.. He is a California State Bar-certified specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law.. Mr. Primuth also speaks and reads Mandarin Chinese with high proficiency.
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“Jon's expertise in sophisticated estate planning techniques was a tremendous asset in assisting our mutual client.”
Firm: Gorton, Janosik & Poxon, LLP
909 East Green Street , Pasadena , California 91106
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
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“I've had the privilege of co-counseling with Jim on a few matters and Jim is a great attorney. He is a diligent worker that knows all the ins and outs of estate planning. I endorse…”
Firm: Law Office of Charles Staveley
225 S Lake Ave Ste 300 , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Business, Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts
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“I call upon Charles frequently for probate and estate matters. He always answers or gets back to me within a day or two and has all the answers I need. Great attorney.”
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Firm: Nabhan Law
1055 E Colorado Blvd Ste 500 , Pasadena , California 91106
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
Haroun Nabhan is the founder and Principal of Nabhan Law. Haroun’s practice focuses on estate planning, probate and trust administration, conservatorships, and litigation. As a sole practitioner, he provides each client with the specialized skills, experience, personal focus and hands-on attention they need at cost-effective rates. In addition to being a practicing attorney, he is also a contributing writer for Westlaw-Thomson Reuters, helping write educational materials on estate planning for other attorneys. Haroun’s clients include individuals, married couples, families with special needs children, beneficiaries, and fiduciaries. Because family is so important to him, Haroun is passionate about helping individuals and families plan for the future or deal with the loss or incapacity of a loved one. In helping his clients, Haroun takes a very personal approach to each case. He understands that probate matters and disputes are often emotionally charged and therefore require a unique problem-solving approach.Prior to starting his own practice, Haroun worked for an AV-rated law firm in the South Bay, where he handled estate planning, conservatorship, and special needs trust matters. He also represented clients in litigation disputes, including matters involving multi-million dollar trusts. Prior to that, he worked for a boutique firm in Pasadena specializing in probate and civil rights litigation, where he tried his first case (as second chair) just 6 months after receiving his license to practice law.In his spare time, Haroun loves to travel, and has visited more than 30 countries throughout the world.
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“I endorse this lawyer. Haroun has a keen understanding of the law relating to wills and trusts in California, and he is able to use that knowledge to find the best solutions to his…”
Firm: Trust & Probate Law Group
680 E. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 180 , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
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.
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“Liz is an incredible attorney. When I refer clients to Liz, I know she will handle them with the utmost care, respect, and empathy. Her legal expertise is top-notch and she can tak…”
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Firm: Lagerlof Senecal et al LLP
301 N Lake Ave Fl 10 , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
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“I endorse this lawyer. he actually is very experienced in water law and riparian rights, but that was not on the list of available endorsements! He is also well versed in Trusts an…”
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Firm: Golden Bridge Law, P.C.
251 S Lake Ave, Suite 800 , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate, Corporate
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“Dennis was beyond helpful and supportive as we set up our trusts and went over all the details neede”
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“I have known Dennis for over 12 years, and he's always been knowledgeable, experienced, extremely reliable, trustworthy, and honest. I refer clients to Dennis quite often, and I al…”
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Firm: D. Huffman Law
959 E. COLORADO BL, , Pasadena , California 91106
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
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Firm: Darrell G. Brooke
301 East Colorado Boulevard, Suite 407 , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Estate Planning, Probate , Taxation - State & Federal, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning
Darrell G. Brooke has been assisting individuals and families across Los Angeles County in crafting and maintaining comprehensive estate plans to safeguard their legacies. Alongside the rest of his team, he manages all facets of estate administration and specializes in resolving estate-related disputes.
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“Had the pleasure of working with mr Brooke several times . And this time working on my estate plan reminded me of how Insistently professional this law firm...”
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Firm: Daniel Van Slyke Attorney at Law
1308 E Colorado Blvd #2268 , Pasadena , California 91106
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
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“The answers of Mr. Van Slyke are consistently accurate, full of analysis and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every lawyer would loo…”
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Firm: Hanlon & Greene, P.C.
225 S Lake Ave 11th Floor , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Business Organizations,Civil Rights,Criminal Defense ,Estate Planning,Family ,Personal Injury,Probate ,Trusts
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Firm: Phelps Law Group
301 N Lake Ave Ste 1002 , Pasadena , California 91101
Practice Areas: Corporate , Intellectual Property , Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning
I received my undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles. I also received my JD degree and LL.M. (taxation) from Loyola Law School. I am a Certified Elder Law Attorney and a Certified Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Specialist, which has been highlighted in the 2010 Southern California Super Lawyers publication. I am the immediate past-President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, a national organization of about 4,300 lawyers practicing in the field of elder law.. I am the author of several chapters for California Continuing Education of the Bar, including chapters on compensation for guardians of the person, administration of special needs trusts, probate family allowances and homesteads. I am also a 2007 Spirit of CEB recipient.I am an adjunct professor at Loyola Law School, teaching Elder Law.I have two sons, both of whom are Eagle Scouts.
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“I cannot say enough about Ruth. Her knowledge of Elder Law and Estate Planning is exceptional. She assists clients in planning cases as well as crisis cases. More importantly, she …”
