Valyermo Estate Planning Lawyers

Fred F. Mashian is the founder and Principal of the Law Offices of Fred F. Mashian, APC. Mr. Mashian founded the firm in 1993. He has over 20 years of experience providing complex estate planning and probate services for his clients. Mr. Mashian’s scope of practice includes Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Probate, Business Formation and Succession Planning, Asset Protection, and Charitable Planning. Mr. Mashian’s extensive knowledge in these areas allow to him to properly guide and counsel his clients on various wealth preservation strategies. Education: Boston University School of Law – LL.M., Masters of Law, Tax Law Southwestern Law...

Edgar Rodriguez decided to open up his own law practice due to his passion for helping others in their time of need. Mr. Rodriguez is dedicated to ensuring his clients are well-represented in any stage of their legal matter. Mr. Rodriguez attended Warner Pacific College in Portland, Oregon where he obtained his Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration in April of 2017. Afterwards, Mr. Rodriguez decided to pursue his legal career by attending Trinity Law School in Santa Ana, California, where he obtained his Juris Doctorate degree in May of 2021. There is nothing more that Mr. Rodriguez...

Elise Louise Lampert established her law practice in 1994. The main focus of Ms. Lampert's practice is Estate Planning and Probate. She received her Bachelor's degree from UCLA and her Juris Doctorate from the University of La Verne. She is a member of the State Bar of California and licensed to practice before all of the courts in the State of California. Ms. Lampert is a member of the AARP Legal Services Network. She is a skilled lawyer who has the ability to draft living trusts, special needs trusts, residential trusts, irrevocable trusts, durable powers of attorney for healthcare,...

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...

Kerry P. O'Brien is an established, well known and respected plaintiffs personal injury and workers' compensation lawyer. He is the founder and managing Partner of the Law Office of Kerry P. O'Brien. Mr. O'Brien formed his law practice to help represent families, loved ones, workers, and consumers who have been seriously injured due to the negligence and willful misconduct of others. Our firm represents consumers who have been injured in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, truck and bus accidents, dog bits as well as work injury claims which include claims for orthopedic injuries, neurological, internal, stress,...

I have focused on Estate Planning, Living Trusts, and Business Planning for over 20 years as a solo practicing lawyer. Unlike larger firms, I work directly with my clients, which allows me to provide a more affordable, cost-effective approach to solving their planning needs. Through this approach, I understand my client's unique circumstances, and design a plan to specifically address the client's objectives. After working with me as their California estate planning attorney, clients understand the process fully and are equipped to make the best decisions for themselves and their family. My experience obtained from working with diverse clients...

Mr. Perez is a former federal prosecutor.
Mr. Perez was appointed an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the criminal division in the Central District of California in 1977. He has been in private practice since 1981. He has concentrated his practice in the defense of federal crimes and of individuals and businesses under IRS criminal tax investigations. He is a skilled negotiator and trial lawyer who consistently gets good results for his clients. He believes that the defense of anybody facing any criminal charge is a serious undertaking requiring a unique skill-set because the client’s liberty is at stake. Defending...

Paul R. Kelly, Esq. is a litigator and estate planning attorney experienced in trust, estate, probate, elder abuse, real property, and civil disputes. His past experience working for a trial judge gave him unique insight into the judicial process. Then as a former criminal prosecutor and civil litigator, Paul Kelly, Esq. spearheaded trials before both juries and judges. Today in private practice, Mr. Kelly has narrowed his focus to concentrate on the complexities of probate, trust and property law. Paul R. Kelly has represented a wide variety of clients, ranging from the elderly to professional fiduciaries, from corporations...

Thomas L. McKenzie received his Juris Doctor degree from Western State University College of Law, in Fullerton, California. While working full-time at night and attending full-time daily classes, Tom graduated law school with honors in 1993. While at law school, Tom was on the Dean’s List, and was selected as Associate Editor of Western State's Law Review. He also received several American Jurisprudence Awards for excellence in academics and real estate. Passing the bar on his first try, Tom established McKenzie Legal & Financial, and went on to practice in...

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.

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...

I became an attorney because I wanted to help people. I want to serve my community, and I want to build lasting, meaningful relationships with my clients. I pride myself in helping people create legacies for their loved ones. We want to leave our loved ones in good hands after we are gone. As the father of two beautiful little girls, I do everything I can to provide for their care and well-being, to teach them to find happiness in life, and to prepare them for life as adults. While I hope my daughters never need to grow up without me...

A certified specialist in tax law designated by the California State Bar's Board of Legal Specialization, Mr. Hackman has an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and his JD from the University of California Los Angeles. He is the Chair of the Tax Planning, as well as the Trusts & Estate Planning Practice Groups at Lewitt Hackman.

Jason is an Upland, California native and has made his home there as well. He graduated from Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, Illinois before completing his Juris Doctor at American College of Law in Anaheim, California. Jason started Gaudy Law with nothing more than a small office and fax machine, and a belief in America, hard work pays off like it should. Over the past 19 years, the firm has expanded, and his passion has grown from wanting to practice law in a new way to wanting to revolutionize how all law is done in Southern California. Jason enjoys spending...