Ventura County Estate Planning Lawyers

John joined Ferrari Ottoboni Caputo & Wunderling in 1999 in the tax, trust, and estate division. He completed his law degree from Gonzaga University School of Law and earned his LL.M in Taxation from the Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco. He primarily handles cases in the areas of income, estate, gift taxation, wealth transfer, post-death trust administration, and probate. He is well-versed in many state and federal tax matters and implications regarding estate planning tools and business structures. John frequently presents in legal seminars regarding tax law.

KIMBERLY D. NEILSON, is a 2001 graduate of the University of San Diego School of Law. She graduated with honors and received a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Tulsa in 1998. She is a member of the State Bar of California since 2001 and has been admitted to practice before all District Courts in the state and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Super Lawyers named Ms. Neilson a 2015 San Diego Rising Star and a Super Lawyer for the years 2022-2025. Ms. Neilson has successfully litigated matters throughout California, including financial elder abuse, contested probate conservatorships and guardianships,...

Attorney Colin Morrow has been practicing law based out of Mendocino County since 2013. With a goal oriented outlook, Mr. Morrow strives to craft pragmatic resolutions and measured litigation stances for his clients in a variety of civil litigation, real estate, business, probate situations.

My job begins when the crisis hits. As your Attorney, I make sure that your family does not self-destruct at the passing or disability of a loved one. My family is my whole world and everything revolves around them and I want to ensure that if anything were to happen to me that their financial and emotional needs would be taken care of. I believe that most people think that way. For that reason I decided to dedicate my career to helping families not only plan their future but actually having a resource to be there when the situation...

I am a mediator, counselor and advocate promoting strong and sustainable relationships for my clients. Whether working to resolve a breakdown between existing partners or structuring a new venture, ultimately my work is about understanding goals and overcoming the obstacles that hinder success. I work best with people who are ready to tackle big challenges and persevere to the finish line. I counsel closely held companies, investors and individuals, including wineries and wine industry businesses, vineyard consultants, manufacturers, contractors, professionals, and retail businesses. I have been representing clients throughout the Napa Valley and North Bay for over 23 years....

Experience Many lawyers come to the law without any practical business experience, and few come with significant management experience. Through serendipity rather than design, I was an exception. My prior experience afforded me important insights into both the practical and legal problems that challenge my clients. Raising the Bar Every attorney owes every client a professional obligation of zealous advocacy. BottomLine Lawyers raises the bar on professional performance through its assessment protocol. To raise the bar and deliver outstanding personal service, we: * Stand in your shoes to assess your needs and desires * Recommend a specific...

I have been a part of the legal profession for over 14 years, and have been a practicing attorney for the last 8 years. I learned at a young age how devastating the legal system can be and attempted to become a part of the solution shortly thereafter.

After working in a private firm assisting those with debilitating injuries regain their livelihood, I learned how difficult the legal system can be to navigate. I have participated in legal research, assisted clients in both criminal and civil cases, have been an advocate through numerous bankruptcy proceedings, and helped clients plan for the...

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.

At Gullotta Law Group, Attorney Gullotta assists clients through their probate and estate planning matters. Mr. Gullotta is a native to Sonoma County, and began his career as a Certified Public Accountant. He then went on to get his Master’s degree in Taxation, and then his law degree from Empire College. With this background, Attorney Gullotta has the ability to pick up on tax issues that other estate planning lawyers do not. The firm is a supporter of Prestwood School PTO, Sonoma Valley Education Foundation, Sonoma Valley Little League, and an organization called Becoming Independent, where Attorney Gullotta sits on...

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...

Tracy is the award-winning principal attorney and president of Seasons Law P.C. Tracy combines her years of legal experience with compassion and empathy to support clients through the “seasons” of their professional and personal lives. Seasons Law P.C. offers estate planning and administration, trust administration, and probate services to our communities. Tracy is a 1994 graduate of the University of Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. Tracy regularly volunteers legal services and educational seminars in her community. In 2015, she was awarded “Placer County Pro Bono Attorney” by the Placer County Bar Association. She served two terms as a...

Herrig & Vogt, LLP is a Granite Bay law firm that consists of a team of attorneys who share over 100 years of legal experience. The firm was founded in 1994 by Attorney John R. Herrig and Attorney George F. Vogt, Jr. In 1976, Attorney Herrig earned his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law. Before beginning his law career, he held various positions in heavy construction, including Chief Operations Officer of a major steel fabrication company. Attorney Herrig limits his law practice to construction disputes for trade contractors, general contractors, sureties, and private and public owners. In addition,...

Ms. Kulkarni began her employment career in Human Resources (HR) after obtaining her Master’s degree in Labor and Industrial Relations from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is also certified as a Senior Professional of Human Resources (SPHR). Ms. Kulkarni spent more than a decade performing a variety of HR functions for various size companies, before deciding to go to law school. She obtained her law degree with distinction from the McGeorge School of Law, University of Pacific where she was a member of the Roger J. Traynor Honors Society.

At Kulkarni Legal Services, Ms. Kulkarni...

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...

Thomas D. Reid received his Juris Doctorate from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. Prior to his law school career, he studied Criminal Justice at the University of Nevada in Reno, Nevada. Tom is currently licensed to practice law in California and Oregon. He is an active member of the American Bar Association, Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity, the University of Nevada Alumni Association, and the Oregon and California State Bars. He served as the Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President and is currently a past President of the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the...

Lisa joined Ferrari Ottoboni Caputo & Wunderling in 1994 and became a Partner in 1999. She earned her law degree from Santa Clara University. Lisa devotes much of her time to cases involving wealth transfer planning, business succession, tax planning, tax litigation, charitable planning, and a variety of other trust and probate matters. She has published a variety of legal treatises and presented her work before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee and Treasure Dept. Lisa frequently speaks and educates the public regarding estate and tax planning issues. She consistently ranks as one of the top lawyers in her field.

Elizabeth graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law in 2021. During law school, she was the recipient of two CALI Awards for Excellence in Legal Writing and Research and participated in the Women’s Law Association. During her 1L summer, she served as a judicial extern at the U.S Merit Systems Protection Board. Prior to law school, Elizabeth graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a B.A. in Anthropology. After graduating, she worked for Boyeslegal, APC for five years as a paralegal on a variety of real estate and personal injury cases. She is proficient in case management from...

Assly Sayyar is an attorney practicing with Assly Sayyar, Attorney at Law, Inc. which maintains offices in Las Vegas, Nevada and San Diego County, California. She is a skilled and diligent attorney who has been practicing as a trial attorney since 2004. Originally born in England, Assly’s family immigrated to the U.S. when she was a child. She received her Bachelor of Arts in English Rhetoric from the University of Alaska Anchorage in 2000. Assly moved to Las Vegas where she attended the William S. Boyd School of Law. After graduating from law school Cum Laude in 2004, Assly...

J.M. Preston is an attorney with Preston Estate Planning. He graduated from Brigham Young University and obtained his law degree from California Western School of Law. When he’s not answering clients’ questions and creating trust documents, he enjoys spending his free time with his wife and four children. Because of J.M.’s extensive knowledge and years of experience drafting thousands of estate plans, he is able to properly address and solve each client’s unique situation. If you are looking for a California law firm that specializes in estate planning and elder law, Preston Estate Planning is the right choice. We have been practicing...

John M. Preston is the founder and principal of Preston Estate Planning, a firm dedicated exclusively to the practice of estate planning. He is certified by the California State Bar as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law. Mr. Preston has been practicing law for over 35 years and has developed a revolutionary process called the Life Plan™, which provides protection beyond the scope of a typical estate plan. The program represents one of the most comprehensive systems for planning an estate, keeping documents current, and ensuring that clients are informed and educated. You deserve the peace of mind...

We want to help you in the best & fastest way possible. Our goal is to tailor your legal representation to meet your individual needs. We have a hands-on, personal approach and will contact you after every court appearance or movement on your case. We will make availability for meetings/consultations regarding your legal matter and will go the extra mile to guide you through this difficult time.

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Education
Georgetown University BSBA Int Business and Economics 1967 Cum Laude Distinction
Emory University JD Taxation and Estate Planning 1974 Magna Cum Laude
University of Miami LLM Maritime and International Law 1974 SJD Thesis Two Hundred Mile Exclusive Economic Zone under UNCLOS III 1974 Summa CumLaude

Employment
US Navy Viet Nam veteran 1967-78 LCDR USNR TS SCI Clearance
Maritime and International Counsel US House of Representatives 1977-87
Maritime and International Attorney Adviser California State Senate 1987-98
Lawrence G Mallon & Associates 1987-Present

Admitted to Practice
Georgia 1973
District of Columbia 1978
New York 1987
California 1987
US Supreme Court 1978
Maritime Law Association Proctor in Admiralty 1978

My vision for creating the Divorce Mediation service was in recognition of the excessive costs and ordeal clients are forced to put up with in the traditional divorce scenario in Court. Everything accumulated by a family can be consumed in the divorce process because there is no insurance policy to cover the legal expense, no business that has a budget for litigation expenses and no government help, so the community estate must bear the costs for both sides. Needless to say, a typical contested divorce can easily exceed $100,000 and what does a family have to show for it?...

I have represented both debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 Bankruptcy Cases in San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles and Riverside Counties since 1977. On occasion, I also represent clients in the Northern District of California.

I have previously served as a Chapter 7 Trustee for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California and understand that filing for bankruptcy is an important decision and one that is to be considered very carefully.

Many times a bankruptcy may not be necessary, if it is possible to be avoided by debt settlement and negotiations. I am...

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I help clients create an individualized estate plan for themselves and their loved ones. I also help individuals who have lost a loved one and are navigating the process of settling an estate or trust.

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...

Courtney Writer joined Price Law Firm, APC as an associate attorney in early 2017. With experience in civil litigation and real estate matters, Courtney began her legal career in 2015 as a paralegal and later, an associate attorney at various law firms in Los Angeles and the Inland Empire.

Courtney prides herself on excellent customer relations. At Price Law Firm, Courtney represents clients in legal matters involving civil litigation, probate, real estate, trust administration, and estate planning.

A member of the San Bernardino County Bar Association, Riverside County Bar Association, and Los Angeles County Bar Association, she is very involved in the...

Kyle A. Patrick is the principal of The Law Office of Kyle A. Patrick, P.C., where he practices in the areas of estate planning, conservatorships, probate administration, trust administration, trust and will litigation, business planning, real estate, and civil litigation. Kyle has represented individuals, families, private professional fiduciaries, businesses, non-profit organizations, religious groups, public entities, and governmental organizations in a variety of matters. A Hoosier by birth, Kyle moved to California at a young age. He graduated from Riverside Polytechnic High School in 1994, enlisted in the United States Army, and was assigned to the 1st Infantry...

I have received her law degree from California Southern University and started practicing law as attorney in California in 1996. I have represented numerous satisfied clients in in the areas of Probate, Trust & Will Contest, Elder abuse, Civil Litigation cases, including Trust Litigation; Real Estate litigation, and Ownership disputes with a high success rate and has built a large following of a very loyal and satisfied clientele. My Law Office represent clients in San Bernardino, Arcadia, Pasadena, Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, Riverside, Orange and Los Angeles counties and are proud to have helped thousands of our satisfied clients with their legal...

Patricia has pursued a legal career in order to help people who are feeling overwhelmed to reclaim their power and to assert their rights, while at the same time maintaining the highest ethical standards in and out of court. Her goal is to help people solve their legal problems as efficiently and cost effectively as possible. Although she is experienced in all phases of civil litigation, up to and including preparation for trial, she has participated in numerous successful negotiations and mediations which eliminated the necessity of lengthy and costly litigation. She believes it is always preferable to try to...

Ms. Williams is a 2006 UCLA School of Law graduate and Superlawyer Rising Star from 2015-2019. Ms. Williams has also attended the University of San Diego LLM program, and will obtain her LLM in May 2019. Ms. Williams began her legal career in complex litigation, with an emphasis corporate matters. After over a decade of litigation practice, Ms. Williams determined that her legal skills were best used helping people and businesses plan for the future.

Ms. Williams provides formation, restructuring, and general counsel services to small- and mid-sized businesses. Through her time in litigation, Ms....

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.