Thousand Oaks Estate Planning Lawyers

Alice A. Salvo in Woodland Hills, California, offers quality representation in estate planning, trust, probate, elder law and conservatorship cases. Our firm is dedicated to helping elders and families throughout Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley effectively plan and protect their future. As we age, there are going to be a number of choices we have to make that involve our well-being and our family's financial security. These are tough choices, but with our guidance, together we can better understand what options fit your needs. We offer compassionate representation, preserve assets and inheritance, create Living Trusts, Special...

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...

As a partner at Goldfarb & Luu, PC, Tarzana lawyer Rebecca Goldfarb provides sensitive and careful legal services on estate planning concerns. Attorney Goldfarb was recognized as a Trusted Advisor by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal in 2013. Additionally, she is the recipient of Comerica Bank and the Los Angeles Lakers’ Women’s Business Award. Ms. Goldfarb is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Estate Planning section, WealthCounsel and the San Fernando Valley Bar Association’s Probate and Estate Planning Section. Her firm is happy to offer zero-charge case evaluations—contact them today to obtain one.

Annette Dawson-Davis, B.S., M.Ed., J.D.

MY STORY:
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....

Robert was the youngest graduate of his class at Southwestern Law School. He has been the recipient of several legal awards, including the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence, the Wildman & Schumacher Scholarship, and the Edna Kraemer Dunlap Scholarship. Robert is also certified as a professional LexisNexis and WestlawNext researcher. He earned his Bachelor of Arts cum laude from UCLA with a major in political science.

Robert’s primary focus is drafting, editing, and negotiating contractual agreements. He has a passion for intellectual property (IP) law, which encompasses copyrights, trademarks, and patents. He is certified as a professional LexisNexis and WestlawNext...

The areas of focus are Personal Injury, Contracts, Business Management, Business Formation (Corporation and LLC), Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Debt Settlement, Estate Planning and Banking. In addition to practicing law, the second part of the firm concentrates on Business Management section in which focus is on accounts payable, accounts receivable, paying bills, doing all tax work and anything else the client is interested in. Lastly, the firm concentrates on business consulting for anyone who currently has a business or plan to start a business.

I am an attorney at the Los Angeles Estate Planning Law Firm Anker, Hymes & Schreiber, LLP.

My primary focus is to help the average homeowner save their house, get a fresh start on their finances, educate them on how to meaningfully budget and save money, and then help direct future investments for their future financial needs. No one sat down and explained any of this to me. I had to go out and find the information. Now I want to share it with you. Bankruptcy is not the end of the world. We will work with you to come up with a affordable legal strategy that is within your budget. ...

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...

Anker, Reed, Hymes, Schreiber, & Cohen, A Law Corporation, utilizes a unique team approach designed to achieve optimal outcomes. For example, when a client's case presents complex legal issues, we bring the presiding partners together in order to fully assess the situation and to determine the most direct, efficient, and effective strategy. Our firm always aims to create innovative and positive solutions via the comprehensive legal knowledge of our attorneys.

Douglas K. Schreiber (Member) born Los Angeles, California, September 16, 1953; admitted to bar, 1978, California; 1979, U.S. District Court, Central and Southern Districts of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Education: University of Southern California (B.S., cum laude, 1975); Loyola University of Los Angeles (J.D., cum laude, 1978). Recipient: American Jurisprudence Award for Remedies. Member: State Bar of California. Reported Cases: Waisbren v. Peppercorn Productions Inc., (1995) 41 Cal.App.4th 246 48 Cal. Rptr. 2d 437; Lenane vs. Franchise Tax Board (1994) 9 Cal.4th 263, 36 Cal. Rptr.2d 563 Amicus Curiae.

Dennis P. Fuire is graduate of The University of California at Berkeley where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. He graduated with a Juris Doctorate from Southwestern University School of Law, where he was a member of Law Review. Mr. Fuire is a member of the California Bar and the Los Angeles County Bar. He is authorized to practice before the California Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Prior to practicing law, Mr. Fuire served as a federal...

California Attorney Eric J. Gold has practiced law in California since 1999. As a solo practitioner at the Law Offices of Eric J. Gold, APC, he personally handles each matter and uses current technology to provide value and comprehensive services to his clients. In addition to his specialized knowledge in commercial transportation, Mr. Gold has also worked for a not-for-profit outdoor advocacy organization that promotes mountain bicycling and he remains an avid cyclist today

Our firm focuses on divorce and civil litigation matters. I have 30 years of experience in state and federal courts. I have been awarded the highest possible rating for legal skill and ethical conduct by Martindale Hubbell, the oldest attorney rating company in the United States and a 10/10 Superb rating by avvo.com. I am a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Less than 1 percent of litigation attorneys are members. The three most important characteristics of our firm are accessibility of the attorney,...

My education is rooted in the University of Southern California and culminated with a Bachelor of Science and MBA at Valley Christian University. I graduated from the University of La Verne School of Law in Woodland Hills, California. I am a hands-on, solo, general practitioner and I have been practicing law in the San Fernando Valley serving Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Since 2009 I have actively prticipated in the Judge Pro Tem for the Los Angeles County Superior Courts. This is a volunteer, non-paid public service.

The definition of "Perfect Estate Planning" is when the check for one's funeral bounces. Most people never achieve perfection. That's where estate planning comes in. As a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law and a sole practitioner for 40 years, I focus primarily on the preparation of wills/trusts/other docs for people with significant accumulated net worth. Under our current tax system, most planning for my clients involves the avoidance of probate and the reduction in post-death income, estate and generation skipping taxes. A fair part of my practice is devoted to post-mortem uncontested probates and trust administration...

Michelle Castillo is a California Estate Planning Attorney. She is based out of Granada Hills, CA and her practice focuses on helping families plan for the future. She is a trusted Spanish speaking lawyer in Granada Hills serving people all throughout Los Angeles. Her areas of practice are in Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Wills, Health Care Directives, Power of Attorney, Guardianship Nominations, Trust Administration, Probate and Asset Protection.

Attorney Castillo also has over 15 years experience in Real Estate, Mortgages and Insurance. She is the wife of a United States Marine Veteran and mother of three young girls. She understands...

Mariam E. Hanna attended the University of Texas at El Paso and graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy in May, 2008. Thereafter, she gained valuable experience working with attorneys practicing family law, bankruptcy and insurance subrogation. She started attending law school at the University of West Los Angeles School of Law in January, 2012. During her law school career, she received two Witkin’s Awards, an award given to the student who achieved the highest grade in the class. The first award she received was for Appellate Advocacy and the second was for California DUI...

I am an estate planning attorney based in Los Angeles, serving clients across California. I develop comprehensive estate plans that protect families, preserve wealth, and avoid unnecessary court involvement. My practice includes revocable living trusts, wills, incapacity planning, asset protection strategies, probate avoidance, business succession planning, and guardianship provisions for minor children. My approach balances legal precision with real-world clarity—so clients not only have strong documents, but a plan that actually works when it matters most. I work best with individuals and families in California who need a living trust, will, or power of attorney—especially after major life changes like buying...

Juanita V. Miller, Esq. has been practicing law for 24 years. She focuses in the areas of bankruptcy and probate law and is a "hands-on" attorney. No client is made to feel as though she is going through a law mill. The firm gives prompt, efficient, and courteous service.

Kim S. Millman brings her own unique history and experience to the practice of law. Her practice focuses on estate and tax planning, estate and trust administration; charitable planning and giving; and business succession planning. Ms. Millman received her Juris Doctor degree from Pepperdine University School of Law, graduating cum laude in 2006, and she received her Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Northridge, gradating cum laude in 1982. She was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2007. For more than twenty-five years, Ms. Millman was a successful entrepreneur overseeing the daily operations of a thriving...

Ken is dedicated to providing each and every one of his clients with respect, responsiveness and a deep sense of compassion rarely found in the legal profession. Find out more by calling us and receive a no-charge initial legal evaluation. Call 818-906-1441 or contact us through email KWD@kendrakelaw.com.

As a Family & Estate Planning Law Firm, we have dedicated our practice to helping Los Angeles residents take care of their Families by offering affordable Flat Fee Service.

Eric Smith received his bachelor’s degree from UCSD in 1995 and his law degree from Pepperdine University in 1997. Eric holds the Certified Financial Planner(TM) designation. He has been a securities dispute arbitrator for FINRA and taught retirement planning classes for Cal Lutheran’s MBA program. He is a member of the California Bar, the Ventura County Bar Association, and the Financial Planner’s Association of Ventura County. He is co-owner of Lifetime Planning, Inc., a financial planning firm in Camarillo. He resides in Ventura with his spouse, Jamie King, and their children, Kell and Leif.