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Shannon Bio
San Luis Obispo County, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
Santa Barbara College of Law
Shannon M. Bio is a Central Coast native – born in San Luis Obispo, raised in the Five Cities and an Arroyo Grande High School alumna. Shannon graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara and thereafter received a paralegal degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
Shannon obtained her law degree from the Santa Barbara College of Law, graduating in the top 5% of her class. She was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2011.
Prior to attending law school, Shannon began her legal career as a law...
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Victor Herrera
San Luis Obispo County, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Estate Planning
California Western School of Law
Victor joined Carmel & Naccasha after spending nearly 15 years in Southern California assisting with transactional and trial work in business, criminal defense, estate law, immigration, and probate. Victor assists clients with a variety of matters, including conservatorship, guardianship, estate planning, trust administration, and probate. Victor’s practice also includes acting as court appointed Guardian ad Litem on behalf of proposed conservatees or beneficiaries of estates and advising individuals appointed Guardian ad Litem.
Victor grew up in San Diego and spent time in Chicago, Washington DC, and the Inland Empire and joined Carmel & Naccasha in 2021. During his free time,...
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Bruce A Pence III
San Luis Obispo County, CA Estate Planning Attorney
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Probate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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...
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Stephanie Naomi Barclay
San Luis Obispo County, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 27 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
Santa Clara University School of Law
Stephanie joined Carmel & Naccasha’s Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning team in 2023. Stephanie graduated cum laude from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1996 and practiced civil litigation at several large bay area law firms, eventually becoming a Deputy Attorney General at the California Attorney General’s Office in the False Claims Section before returning to her hometown of San Luis Obispo in 2003.
Upon returning to the Central Coast where she grew up, Stephanie worked at a local law firm practicing business and real estate law when she was invited to join the San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance...
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David Robert Duringer
San Luis Obispo County, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Tax
Chapman University Fowler School of Law and UC Hastings Law
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Curtis V. Abram
San Luis Obispo County, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business and Probate
University of San Diego School of Law
Curtis grew up in San Luis Obispo and graduated from San Luis Obispo High School. He attended Emmanuel College, in Boston, MA where he earned a B.A. in both Business Management and English Communication. Curtis earned his J.D., with a Civil Litigation Concentration from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2015, graduating magna cum laude with election to The Order of the Coif and The Order of the Barristers.
Curtis served as a judicial extern for the Honorable M. James Lorenz of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California and worked as an...
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Gene Woo
San Luis Obispo County, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
University of San Diego School of Law
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Klaus Gottlieb
San Luis Obispo County, CA Estate Planning Attorney
Klaus Gottlieb, Estate Planning Attorney
California | (805) 703-2282 | WealthCareLawyer.com
Offices in San Luis Obispo and Cayucos
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Klaus Gottlieb's legal journey is marked by noteworthy achievements. After nurturing a long-held dream of studying law, he turned it into reality by graduating from Northwestern California University School of Law in Sacramento in April 2021. His dedication and aptitude were evident when he passed the July 2021 California Bar Exam on his first attempt, a feat in a state with a 53% pass rate. His legal expertise is in Trust and Estates, where he uniquely combines deep legal knowledge, counseling skills honed as...
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Shaunna Lynn Sullivan
San Luis Obispo County, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 43 years of experience
Estate Planning, Animal, Probate and Real Estate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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James Kenneth Paulding
San Luis Obispo County, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Construction and Environmental
Santa Barbara College of Law
Located in Arroyo Grande, California, Paulding Law represents clients with a variety of needs. Our practice areas include: estate planning (wills & trusts); real estate and business transactions; and land use, environmental, and construction law. Whether you are a local resident, government agency, contractor, or entrepreneur, we will not only be responsive to your needs, but we will work harder than ever to exceed your expectations. It is our combination of extensive experience, positive demeanor, and professionalism that sets us apart and allows us to customize our services to meet your individual needs and concerns.
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Michael Eddie Zimmerman
San Luis Obispo County, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 45 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
Western State University College of Law and Western State Univ
Mike has more than 40 years of experience in Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Business Law and Medi-Cal planning. He has personally handled more than 5,500 cases, with a 100 percent perfect record for Medi-Cal applications. Mike joined his father in-law, Andrew David (1922-2008) in 1978 as a partner at the family law firm (then, Law Offices of David & Zimmerman) in Arroyo Grande.
He is a member of the California Bar Association as well as the local San Luis Obispo County Bar Association. In his more than 40 years of law practice, he has served on the board of directors of...
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Sondra Golla
San Luis Obispo County, CA Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning and Family
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John B Merzon
San Luis Obispo County, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 12 years of experience
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Steven Lance Bynum
Kern County, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 7 years of experience
Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
Concord Law School
A large portion of my practice is devoted to the division of retirement accounts requiring Qualified Domestic Relations Orders or QDRO’s. In this unique area of law, I can bring a sense of calm and order by reviewing and offering advice as to the division of most deferred compensation plans.
I bring a diverse background with plenty of life experience to the table for my clients. Before taking the plunge into law school and the practice of law, I worked in the Kern County District Attorney’s Office, Bureau of Investigation, Kern County Employees’ Retirement Association (KCERA) and ran a successful termite...
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Kevin Glen Staker
Ventura County, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law and The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
Kevin G. Staker, the principal attorney in the firm, received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Utah College of Law, and his Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation degree from New York University School of Law. Kevin is the founder of the Planned Giving Council of Ventura County. Kevin has three times been a member of the Board of the Ventura County Bar Association, and was the chair of its annual dinner committee 14 of 15 years. Kevin Staker is a member of the Board, and was President for 2016 and the latter part of 2022, of Ventura...
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Elroy Schneider
Ventura County, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
Loyola Law School
Roy Schneider's areas of practice include business planning, entity formation, mergers, acquisitions and sales of businesses, employment law, contracts, transactional matters of all kinds, real estate transactions, homeowners associations, non-profit law and estate planning. Business & Corporate Transactions Roy advises and represents companies and entrepreneurs with a broad range of business related services. He advises his clients on business law, start-up assistance related to the choice and formation of an entity, the protection of a trademark or license agreement and regularly assists with buying or selling a business. Roy prepares contracts of all types with the view...
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Annette Dawson-Davis
Ventura County, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
Ventura College of Law
Annette Dawson-Davis, B.S., M.Ed., J.D.
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After my father, Howard Q. Dawson, Sr.-Major USAF, died, I found his trust was not well-written. My dad was sold an estate plan by a large corporation based in another state. These corporations are called "Trust Mills," which give accountants and financial advisors large referral fees to recommend their services to clients. The attorney that prepared the trust did not take the time to make sure all of the important details and contingencies were covered. The attorney did not stand behind the product and was not available to help when problems arose....
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Joseph Pearl
Kern County, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 17 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy and Probate
Golden Gate University School of Law and Golden Gate University School of Law
Mr. Pearl is a dedicated third generation Bakersfield Attorney. He is experienced and effective advocating for clients in a broad array of Consumer Bankruptcy matters. Mr. Pearl also provides skilled representation for complex legal issues in Estate Planning, Elder Law, Medi-Cal Planning, Probate and Trust Administration. In addition, he is experienced in areas such as Taxation, Corporate Law, Real Estate, Intellectual Property and Secured Transactions. Mr. Pearl is committed to exceptional service and legal representation for his clients.
In 2000, Mr. Pearl earned a B.A. in Business and Economics from UC Santa Barbara, where he received a five year golf scholarship....
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Eric Ridley
Ventura County, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(805) 244-5291
567 W. Channel Islands Blvd. Ste. 210
Port Hueneme, CA 93041
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Elder and Tax
University of Honolulu School of Law and University of Honolulu School of Law
Oxnard estate planning attorney Eric Ridley loves helping families and small businesses in Oxnard, Ventura, Camarillo and Santa Barbara counties protect their assets through estate planning, Family Asset Protection & Medi-Cal planning. I help seniors preserve their self-determination and their dignity, along with their assets.
Attorney Eric Ridley always gives free consultations, and answers his own phone.
Agressive and compassionate, Eric Ridley serves clients in Ventura, Santa Clarita, Port Hueneme and all points in between.
https://www.ridleylawoffices.com
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Troy Werner
Kern County, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(800) 752-9937
4900 California Ave., Tower B-210
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and Probate
Southwestern Law School
An Ivy League graduate, Troy Werner has been an indispensable asset to The Werner Law Firm, providing exceptional legal service to its clients. Troy has won numerous awards during his tenure as an attorney, including being recognized with an award as one of the Top 40 individuals under 40 in the community. Troy Werner continues the tradition of excellence in the firm. His father L. Rob Werner, founder of The Werner Law Firm, ranks among the most experienced lawyers in California. Starting the Law Offices of L. Rob Werner in 1975, the Werners have built it into the...
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Sergio C. Prado
Ventura County, CA Estate Planning Attorney
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Business
The Colleges of Law
Greetings! I am Sergio, an Estate and Legacy Planning Attorney located in Ventura County, California. My legal journey is driven by a genuine desire to assist and support individuals and families in navigating the complexities of estate planning. I am a first generation Mexican-American, born and raised in Ventura County. Hablo Español.
Why Choose Me:
1. Compassion: I approach each case with genuine empathy, understanding the emotional aspects often associated with legal matters, particularly those involving legacies.
2. Patience: Estate planning requires careful consideration. I take the time to guide my clients through the intricacies of the legal process, ensuring they make informed...
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Michael J Maloney
Ventura County, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 44 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
Stanford University
We are a firm that listens; understands your business and industry; keeps you informed; provides clear, direct and practical legal advice; asks appropriate questions; clearly explains the relevant aspects of your case; checks egos at the door; empathizes and respects your business, professional and personal situation; maintains a laser focus on your unique legal needs; and practices law with a passion.
Michael's practice areas include: business organizations, corporations, land-use regulation, real estate transactions, estate planning, government regulation, family law, and civil litigation. He has major law firm and in-house counsel experience. He is also a real estate broker...
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Rob Werner
Kern County, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 48 years of experience
(661) 377-2923
4900 California Ave., Tower B-210
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Elder and Probate
Southwestern Law School
L. Rob Werner is the founding attorney of The Werner Law Firm and is ranked as one of the most experienced lawyers in the state of California. He launched the Law Offices of L. Rob Werner in 1975 and since has built the company into an award-winning firm. He has repeatedly been recognized for his quality service to his clients and to the community. Some of the honors he has received include: Readers' Choice Award for Best Attorney from the Los Angeles Daily News; SCV Bar Association Attorney of the Year; Voted "Best Of" Santa Clarita Valley...
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Robert S. Williams
Kern County, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Probate
Santa Clara University School of Law
I am a certified bankruptcy specialist with the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. The firm has been assisting people with their financial problems for more than 40 years. We specialize in savings homes. We are one of the few firms still charging a flat fee for Chapter 13.
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Joshua Joseph Carolan
Ventura County, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 5 years of experience
Estate Planning
Ventura College of Law
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Randall Kaiden
Ventura County, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Estate Planning and Elder
University of San Diego School of Law and Southwestern University School of Law
Randall Kaiden is an experienced California Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney. He is a Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated Preeminent Attorney, Past President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Southern California District, Estate Planning Law Specialist by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils, and a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He has been recognized by his peers as well as the community at large and holds a perfect 10 out of 10 rating on AVVO Legal for estate planning and elder law. His...
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Caitlin Rodriguez
Ventura County, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 4 years of experience
Estate Planning and Family
California Western School of Law
Attorney Caitlin Rodriguez was born and raised in Ventura County and attended California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) where she obtained a Bachelors Degree, with honors, in History. After graduating from CSUCI, Ms. Rodriguez attended California Western School of Law in San Diego, CA. During her law school career, Ms. Rodriguez was a member of the Pro Bono Honor Society, and was awarded the Academic Achievement Scholarship and the Diversity Scholarship. In addition, she interned with the San Diego County Alternate Public Defender's Office, the Community Law Project (a San Diego based organization that provides free legal advice to low-income...
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Elisabeth Ann Lambert
San Luis Obispo County, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Elder
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Lisa has unique experience providing expert guidance to clients planning their lifetime gifting objectives, avoiding conservatorship, and transferring property at death through wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. She creates a customized plan for each client and provides ongoing support.
Lisa brings 9 years of experience in the financial industry administering trusts as a corporate trustee, assisting trustees during administration, and working with financial institutions.
She has specialized training to address the specific needs of older clients who may need additional support in the planning process and the administration.
Reach out to Lisa today through her website for a complimentary consultation.
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Crista B. Hermance
Ventura County, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 10 years of experience
Estate Planning and Probate
Southern California Institute of Law
I was born and raised in Ventura, California and lived here a majority of my life. I majored in business management at San Diego State University and soon there after started working for Citigroup in Jacksonville, Florida. I worked as a project manager for Citigroup and traveled extensively throughout the world. I even ended up relocating to the Philippines for a year which was an opportunity of a lifetime. After living in the Philippines, I moved back to Ventura and began my legal career.
I started by volunteering at the Ventura County District Attorney’s office and the Coalition to End Family...
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Robert Hugh Brumfield III
Kern County, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
I have more than 35 years of experience navigating legal issues for individuals, business owners, professionals and institutions involving: trusts and estate planning involving beneficiaries, heirs, trustees and other individuals, probate administration & litigation, business and commercial law, including business formation, corporate maintenance, mergers and dissolutions, business and civil litigation cases, including contract disputes, partnership disputes, and construction litigation, real estate law, including eminent domain, land use and zoning matters, title issues, easement disputes, real estate litigation, purchase and lease agreements.
I have offices in Bakersfield and Mammoth Lakes and service clients throughout the state of California.
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John Mark Andersen
Ventura County, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 31 years of experience
Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Hastings College of the Law
A recognized leader in the field, John Andersen is a partner at Ferguson Case Orr Paterson. A Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the California State Bar since 2008, John is also an Executive Committee Board Member of the Trusts and Estates Section of the California State Bar that advises the California legislature on laws effecting estate planning and a “Top Lawyer” Super Lawyer in Estate Planning and Probate.
John guides couples, families, individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and public figures of all means, in all aspects of estate planning, trusts and probate and creates a custom plan...
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Robert Michael Berger
Ventura County, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Construction and Probate
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Marisha Charbonnet
Ventura County, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(805) 496-4681
223 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Suite 320
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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David B. Shea
Ventura County, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 34 years of experience
Estate Planning
Ventura College of Law
David B. Shea is an experienced estate, probate and trust litigation attorney in Ventura County. Mr. Shea also assists clients with probate and trust administration. Mr. Shea's goal is help clients navigate through the maze of legal challenges presented in trust, estate and probate disputes by providing counsel and strategic legal advice to advance the best interest of each of his clients. Although Mr. Shea is a zealous legal advocate and experienced probate trial attorney, he prides himself on his integrity, creativity, and efficiency in obtaining favorable results both in and out of the courtroom. Handling disputes in Probate Court...
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Gregory Michael Hultgren
Ventura County, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 42 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
Mr. Hultgren is an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of California and is certified as a specialist by the State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization in the area of Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Law. Mr. Hultgren crafts comprehensive estate plans for his clients. He also provides legal advice and assistance in the administration of Trusts and Wills upon a person’s death and advises businesses and non-profit organizations in transactional matters. Mr. Hultgren earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from University of California, Davis and his Juris Doctorate from...
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Jennifer A. Miller
Ventura County, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 27 years of experience
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Divorce
With 17 years of experience, Attorney Jennifer Miller combines legal knowledge with a caring and compassionate approach. When you need valuable legal advice and counsel, Attorney Miller provides a client-centered practice where your concerns are heard and your legal issues are resolved.
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Rod B. Tuazon
Ventura County, CA Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate and Tax
The Colleges of Law
Seasoned Professional and Entrepreneur with over 30 years of combined experience in Law; Real Estate, Leasing, Finance, Mortgage, and Property Management; Property/Casualty/Health/Life/Disability Insurance; Premium Audit; Worker's Compensation Underwriting and Risk Management; General Management; Financial Planning/Analysis; and Taxation.
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Kent Wilcox Keating
Ventura County, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 37 years of experience
Estate Planning and Business
Pepperdine University School of Law and Pepperdine University School of Law
Kent W. Keating is an attorney specializing in comprehensive estate planning and business transactional matters.
He provides estate planning services including living trusts, irrevocable trusts, health care directives, power of attorneys and related documents.
He also provides business services such as drafting contracts and agreements of all kinds as well as business succession services to protect family owned businesses for future generations.
He takes great pride in providing quality services for his clients and working diligent with his clients to ensure they are protected from future liability or future family disputes with regard to their businesses or estate plans.
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Mary Quin
Ventura County, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce and Family
Southwestern Univ School of Law
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Stephanie C. Nathaniel
San Luis Obispo County, CA Estate Planning Attorney
Free ConsultationEstate Planning