Independence Estate Planning Lawyers

Experienced and successful trial attorney, with experience in business, real estate, and development.

At the Chubb Law Firm we help modern families create customized modern estate plans. We’re passionate about our work and know how important it is to develop and implement a plan that takes care of you and your loved ones at all stages of your life. In addition to "traditional" probate avoidance trust planning, we focus our practice on the unique planning needs of persons with disabilities (beyond the Special Needs Trust) as well as helping families navigate the difficult and overwhelming emotional, familial, medical and legal realities of aging (including planning to access Medi-Cal and Veterans Administration...

Dana M. Cannon has many years of experience with Probates, Conservatorships, Trusts and Estates. During that time she has advised clients on multi-million dollar trust administrations; handled complex litigation; performed estate planning; and represented clients in contested and uncontested conservatorship, guardianship, probate and trust matters. She has been a volunteer at the Los Angeles Superior Court Pro Bono Probate Settlement Program since it began. She understands that these matters may not just involve money. They are often fueled by emotions and because of that this isn’t just business, it’s personal. She looks forward to assisting you with your legal...

Established in 1990, the Law Offices of David M. Zeligs has delivered quality legal services to its clients with professionalism and integrity for a quarter century. Based on our firm’s philosophy of putting the client’s needs first, we provide individualized services based on your realistic legal needs and expectations for a reasonable price.

David M. Zeligs graduated from the University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC) in 1978 with a B.A. degree in Politics. In 1982, prior to receiving his undergraduate degree, he took time off from college and traveled for six months throughout Latin America. Along the way, he lived...

High caliber legal representation can be difficult to find these days. When you work Attorney James C. Shields, you can feel confident knowing that you have an experienced legal advocate on your side. Attorney Shields has nearly three decades of legal experience and he strives to use that experience and knowledge to help his clients make informed decisions about their future. Mr. Shields specializes in bankruptcy law and he has helped countless clients fight for a fresh start. He also defends against foreclosure and repossession if you are behind on your mortgage payments. He deals with bankruptcy everyday and he...

Daniel J. Morse represents creative artists from his offices in the Los Angeles area. Mr. Morse excelled in his studies of contracts, intellectual property, and entertainment law at the Pepperdine University School of Law. After graduating in 2001, Mr. Morse worked as a civil litigator while assisting various visual artist clients. Upon moving to Tennessee, Mr. Morse worked with the firm of Wise & Reeves, representing a variety of individuals and business with transactional and litigation matters. Mr. Morse also represented musicians and literary authors. With licenses to practice in two of America's...

Through my office, I have been able to practice law in a manner that best serves my clients. Being a lawyer is being able to serve people. I am in a service industry. I must be honest with my clients. This means that I will tell clients what I believe is in their best interest, regardless of my financial interest or personal bias. I do believe that people should stay out of court, if possible. Court is expensive, time consuming, and emotionally draining for clients. It is easier to fix problems prior...

Next Level Legal aims to reimagine the legal experience by disrupting the way that law firms have traditionally delivered services. We believe that everyone should be able to access an attorney when they need it and continue to establish solutions to make that access possible, including the utilization of technology, transparent pricing, flexible payment options, legal subscription memberships, and options for virtual representation.

Fred Edwards is an Attorney and founder of Edwards Legal. Fred has focused his practice areas on Probate law, Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, and Employment Law.

Mr. Edwards received his Juris Doctor degree from Trinity Law School where he was a Articles Editor for Trinity Law Review and received honors as a Moot Court competitor. He was a member of the Christian Legal Society, the Black Law Students Association and the elected Student Body. He received his undergraduate degrees from the University of La Verne where he was an Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society member. Mr. Edwards also has an MBA with...

Mr. Pridham helps clients enforce their rights involving the consumer finance laws (debt and credit) and with their wills and living trusts. Mr. Pridham also advises on conservatorships and related elder law issues. He also represents consumers who have been ripped off in any sort of the following financial transactions: Debt Collectors who misstate the amount of debt or harass. False or inaccurate Credit Report information. Manufacturers for violations of the Federal Consumer Warranty Act. ...

My name is Tatiana, and I am the founder of Pavlova-Coleman Law. My professional background spans over 20 years in finance and wealth management in Los Angeles, which paved the way for my current focus on Estate Planning. As a first-generation immigrant from Bulgaria, I have invested years into understanding and mastering the financial landscape of the United States. I firmly believe that everyone, regardless of their financial status or background, deserves access to estate planning education and guidance. My passion lies in imparting my knowledge, and my practice aims to help individuals from diverse backgrounds protect their assets and secure...

Rochelle H. Schultz applies a broad background in estate planning and business litigation to develop comprehensive estate and wealth transfer plans for high-net-worth individuals and families. With a background in litigation, Rochelle is particularly adept at identifying and addressing potential obstacles to clients' financial and personal goals. Clients appreciate Rochelle's genuine efforts to get to know them, their families, business dealings and concerns in order to better advise them during the estate planning process.

Rochelle began her career in dispute resolution and litigation, and has represented clients in commercial and entertainment contract disputes, intellectual property actions, employment actions, as well as...

Jennifer Yeoh is a Founding Partner of Joe, Southard & Yeoh LLP, with over 14 years of experience, specializing in workers’ compensation law. She aggressively defends the rights of those who have been injured on the job so that they receive the financial compensation they deserve. She represents a wide variety of workers in both public and private sectors, including construction workers, caretakers, nurses, healthcare workers and airline employees. Ms. Yeoh has an in depth understanding of the intricate workers’ compensation laws and provides individualized attention to her clients to help them navigate through the complex process.

A native of Southern...

Kara Koerner guides high-net-worth families, business owners and real estate developers through the complex process of managing and transferring business interests as part of the overall estate planning and wealth transfer process.

With an extensive and broad-based legal background, Kara understands the unique needs of clients whose complex planning requirements intersect several areas of law and involve generations of families. Clients appreciate her ability to innately understand emotional undercurrents that affect business decisions and planning at this level, and to navigate them diplomatically.

Prior to joining Weinstock Manion, Kara represented entrepreneurs in mergers and acquisitions, real estate developers in negotiating commercial loan...

I am a dedicated Estate and Tax Law Attorney at Weinstock Manion. My current practice focuses on Estate Planning, Wealth Transfer and Business Succession Planning. I provide comprehensive and creative estate, gift tax and business succession plans for individuals and families. I am committed to excellence, integrity, innovation, and personal attention to meet your legal needs and goals.

I received my B.A. in History from the University of California Los Angeles. In 2013, I earned my J.D. from UCLA School of Law. I am a member of the State Bar of California, Beverly Hills Bar Association, and American Bar Association.

Bruce A. Pence III has practiced exclusively in the arena of Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Conservatorships and Elder Law since obtaining his Juris Doctorate from McGeorge School of Law and passing the California bar in 2015. In early 2023, Bruce A. Pence III began his own practice, Bruce Pence Law APC, focusing on Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Conservatorships and Elder Law based in Los Osos, California serving the Counties of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. Bruce Pence Law APC offers flat fee estate planning packages as well as trust administration services, probate services and conservatorship services. Bruce Pence...

Jennifer Long's practice includes estate and gift tax planning, trust and probate estate administration, income tax and state and local (including property) tax work, as well as basic corporate work necessitated by the tax planning (LLC and corporate formation and maintenance, buy sell agreements, etc.).

Mr. Tomlinson's experience in tax planning, tax audits and appeals and international business transactions is unmatched on California’s Central Coast. Mr. Tomlinson's practice also focuses on estate planning, trust and estate administrations, business formations and mergers and acquisitions.

Mr. Tomlinson received J.D. degree from Northwestern University. He began his law career as an attorney with the IRS Chief Counsel's Office. He rose to senior trial attorney with the IRS and served for a period as acting IRS Assistant Regional Counsel.

After leaving the IRS, Mr. Tomlinson served as in house counsel for several Fortune 500 corporations over a span of 18 years,...

Mr. Erickson's practice areas include business and commercial contract negotiations, entity formations and transactions, real estate acquisitions, sales, construction, land use planning and development, estate planning, employment law and internet law. Mr. Erickson serves domestic and international clients with respect to their interests throughout California. He enjoys long lasting relationships with many of his clients.

Mr. Erickson has developed a unique expertise in representing buyers and sellers of large estates, and advising on all aspects of the construction and management of such estates. A career accomplishment was partnering with an insurance underwriter to develop a unique course-of-construction insurance policy for large...

Philip I. Moncharsh has been a litigation and trial lawyer since his admission to practice law in 1973. Mr. Moncharsh has successfully argued hundreds of cases to verdict in state and federal courts throughout California, and has also appeared before the California Supreme Court. Mr. Moncharsh's practice is focused on complex business and corporate disputes, insurance litigation and coverage issues, trust and estate litigation, real estate litigation, representation and counseling of public agencies and nonprofit organizations, personal injury, product liability, and professional negligence matters. He handles both civil trials and appeals.

Mr. Moncharsh serves as a court-appointed arbitrator for...

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I graduated from the University of Iowa in 1972. My first year out of law school, two friends from Perry and I opened a bar and music center in Iowa City called the C.O.D. Steam Laundry. After a year I moved to California where I traveled the West Coast as a craft vendor and follower of the Grateful Dead band. In 1990, I decided to settle down in Santa Barbara and joined the California State Bar, practicing family law. My interest in family law grew to the point where I wanted to become a specialist in family...

Joshua A. Smisko was born in Valencia, California. He attended the University of California, Irvine, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts. Mr. Smisko received his Juris Doctorate degree from Whittier Law School where he was a member of the Entertainment and Sports Law Society and a contributor to their quarterly newsletter and he also obtained a certificate in Intellectual Property. Mr. Smisko previously worked for a National Law Firm representing Banks, Mortgage Loan Lenders, Mortgage Loan Servicers and Foreclosure Trustees dealing with Wrongful Foreclosure claims, Fair Credit Reporting Act claims, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act claims, Evictions, and Bankruptcy...

Carol is a lawyer who is certified as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Carol graduated from the University of California at Berkeley and the University of California at Los Angeles School of Law. She is a member of the Trusts and Estates Section of the Silicon Valley Bar Association, and a former Editor of its newsletter, the Scrivener. Carol has received an "AV® Preeminent" rating from Martindale.com and has been named a Super Lawyer (2012 - 2023) Rising Star (2011) in Northern California. Carol is a former...

First of all, thank you for visiting my website and taking the time to learn about me and what I do to help my clients. When you get to know me, you will find that I am all about integrity, trust and doing the right thing to help my clients solve their problems.

I have over thirty five years of experience in law, business, real estate, government and politics. I have settled in the Palm Springs area because I love the weather, the people and the lifestyle. (I’ve given up wearing ties except when I am in court or at a...

I am passionate about helping people. I love getting to know my clients and providing them with a positive experience and services that offer real value to their lives.

Your Estate plan is important to you and should fit your life and values, not just a form printed out with your name stuck in it. My estate plans are tailored to you and are of immediate use to help you organize your life with a personalized Grab-and-Go book.

My broad business career in high technology with several Fortune 500 companies gives me a unique perspective and business sense...

As an estate planning and litigating attorney my job is to help my clients gain clarity and an sense of peace by providing them with asset protection now and in the future. I work with clients to tailor plans that accomplish their goals and leave nothing to chance. Protecting their assets and your children’s inheritance from lawsuits and predators is only the beginning. Where there’s an inheritance, there will be predators. More than half of my practice is litigation, protecting heirs whose benefactors neglected to properly plan and protect their estates and their loved ones from...

Kathleen has been practicing law since 1994, concentrating in the areas of estate planning, trust administration and business transaction law. Kathleen's estate planning client base ranges from young couples just starting out to those clients with multi-million dollar estates in need of tax, gift, and charitable planning, as well as a basic estate plan. Additionally, Kathleen enjoys working with clients in the later stages of life to address those matters that can make the transitions that are inevitable proceed more smoothly, and as the client best intends. Kathleen's business practice focuses on smaller businesses in need of...

Contact the Law Offices of Deborah Barron for a Free Initial Consultation. A full service Law firm providing prompt professional service to businesses and individuals at the lowest cost to the client. For plaintiff personal injury cases, sexual harassment and nursing home abuse, there is no fee until we recover. Formerly with the San Francisco Law Offices of Melvin Belli, the "King of Torts." Served with a summons and complaint? We may be able to obtain insurance coverage for you or file a cross-complaint for indemnity or contribution. From business start-ups, mergers and acquisitions to complex litigation, our goal is...

We provide dedicated representation designed to produce results. Our primary focus is real estate, construction, landlord tenant and business law.

I am an attorney at the Law Offices of Daniel A. Hunt. I practice trust and estate litigation. I grew up in the Sacramento area. Prior to becoming an attorney, I worked as an educator for 20 years. I graduated from Lincoln Law School and worked as a Deputy District Attorney prior to joining the Law Offices of Daniel Hunt. I am a member of the Sacramento County Bar Association and Placer County Bar Association. Outside of work, I enjoy playing pickleball with my wife and five sons.

As a business legal counsel, Sujung Park has advised individuals and businesses on various legal transactions and litigation matters. Her practice includes corporate, commercial contracts, and estate and asset planning. Sujung’s clients range from global high tech companies to innovative emerging startups and local small businesses. She also has served as outside general counsel for the US subsidiaries of Korean companies and US companies who has a business relationship with Korea.

Sujung received a J.D. from Emory University School of Law and a M.A. in International Laws from Seoul National University. She is a member of the State Bar...

As founder of the Anthoor Law Group, APC, Swampa Anthoor guides Fremont residents through the estate planning process. She has law licenses in both India and California, and can assist with legal concerns involving both jurisdictions. Her firm also provides legal representation in matters of family law and business law. Attorney Anthoor is a member of the California State Bar and Bar Council of India. In addition to English, she can aid clients in Malayalam, Hindi and Tamil. To learn more, please contact her firm today and receive a free consultation

I’m Matrona, founder of Family Legacy Planning Firm, where I believe estate planning is about more than just paperwork—it’s about shaping the future for those you care about most. With a personalized approach, I work closely with my clients to ensure their values, wishes, and legacy are properly protected. I focus on building lasting relationships and providing clear guidance tailored to each family’s unique needs, so they can move forward with confidence, knowing they’ve planned wisely. My own family experienced conflict over my grandparents' estate when I was a small child, and that has deeply shaped how I serve families—helping...