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Scott A. Harshman
  • Business Law, Estate Planning, Tax Law ...
  • California, State Bar of California
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Biography

I am an accomplished attorney with extensive experience in Business, Estate Planning, Tax, Probate, Immigration Planning, Charitable Planning, and Entities Law matters. Based in California, I represent multi-national individuals and businesses across the world.

A Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, I provide experienced, knowledgeable and skilled counsel. I am dedicated to personalized service and exceptional advocacy, focused on meeting my clients' legal needs.

Visit my website for more information, or call to set up a consultation and see how I can help you.

Practice Areas
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Estate Planning
    Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
    Tax Law
    Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
    Probate
    Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Additional Practice Areas
  • Immigration Planning
  • Charitable Planning and Entities
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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State Bar of California
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United States Tax Court
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Partner
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
Current
Education
University of San Diego School of Law
LL.M. (1999) | Taxation
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Whittier Law School
J.D. (1998)
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University of California - Riverside
B.A. (1995)
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Awards
Southern California Rising Star
Los Angeles Magazine and Super Lawyers Magazine
Professional Associations
Trusts and Estates Section of California State Bar
Member
Current
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California State Bar  # 199245
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Planning Opportunities for Notes Receivable in an Estate
Estate Planning, Volume 30, Number 4
Private Annuities: An Income Tax Deferral Technique
Orange County Business Journal
Special Needs Trusts: Planning Drafting and Administration
Cal CEB 2008
The Benefits of Early Termination of a Charitable Remainder Trust
Orange County Community Foundation
Use of Captive Insurance Companies in Estate and Business Planning
California Trusts and Estates Quarterly, Volume 14, Issue 1
Use of Captive Insurance Companies in Estate Planning
ACTEC Journal, Volume 33, Number 4
The “Death Knell” for Family Discounts?
JMBM
Why Last Chance Estate Planning May End Soon
Steve Leimberg's Estate Planning Newsletter
"Last Chance" Estate Planning May End Soon
Orange County Business Journal
A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity: The Current Perfect Storm of Estate Planning
JMBM
The Benefits of Early Termination of a Charitable Remainder Trust
Elite Advisor Forum
Speaking Engagements
Fiduciary Litigation: Avoiding Liability
California State Bar’s Financial Institutions Committee
Presenting with Gordon Schaller
Income and Transfer Tax Planning Group Webinar, Webinar
ABA Real Property Trust and Estate Law section
Certifications
Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law
State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
Websites & Blogs
Website
Scott A. Harshman's Website Profile
Website
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP Website
Contact & Map
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
3 Park Plaza
#1100
Irvine, CA 92614
Telephone: (949) 623-7224
Fax: (949) 623-7202