La Palma Probate Lawyers

I completed my undergraduate schooling at Boston University, but don’t worry; I don’t talk funny. At Boston University, I achieved a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an accounting concentration and graduated with magna cum laude honors. That just means you’ve got a smart guy on your side. After Boston, I returned back to Los Angeles and attended Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, graduating and receiving my Juris Doctorate, my law degree. It is while I was at Loyola Law School that I was an assistant clerk for the honorable Judge Alan Ahart, Judge for the Central District...

Michael Avanesian, the group’s president and managing partner, has developed a reputation for being an assertive lawyer who is fearless and committed to winning. Michael represents the face of Avian Law Group and never hesitates in accepting the challenge of defending his client’s rights. Michael’s leadership is founded on the principles of ethics and justice. In his tenure as a lawyer, Michael Avanesian has taken heavy responsibility by handling challenging cases of real estate fraud, contested probate, partnership disputes, and trust disputes. With his skillful negotiation skills and grasp of the system, he has achieved the best results for some of...

Eric S. Hartman is a southern California attorney with several decades of experience and offices located in Huntington Beach, serving coastal and other southern California communities. Mr. Hartman places an emphasis on personally meeting with clients and honestly analyzing their legal needs and objectives. He has earned the highest peer rating available from the Martindale-Hubbell lawyer rating service based on competency and ethics. Mr. Hartman's current law practice emphasizes (1) business law, from start-ups to well established local and national businesses, including corporate and limited liability company formations, transactional and business litigation matters; (2) estate...

Born in Virginia. Traveled extensively and worked abroad. Attended Nurnberg American High School in Nurnberg, Germany and George C. Marshall Regional High School In Ankara, Turkey. B.A. in International Relations from University of Arizona, 1975. J.D. from Seattle University School of Law, 1979. Phi Alpha Delta legal Fraternity. Rule 9 Limited Admission to Practice in Washington State, 1979. Admitted to California Bar, 1980. Admitted to U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit, 1981. Parliamentarian, NASBA. Past delegate ABA. Arbitrator for the Orange County Superior Court. Member Family Law section...

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...

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...

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...

Aaron Gregg is a highly experienced estate planning lawyer located in Fullerton, CA. For the past 3 decades he has helped families and individuals create customized wealth protection strategies to ensure the easy transfer of assets after their passing. Our services include: will preparation, trust administration, probate and all other areas of estate planning. By contact a estate planning attorney you help your beneficiaries bypass the probate process, saving a large amount in taxes and avoiding a process that takes many months, if not years. If it is too late to enact a estate plan and the process has already...

My practice specializes in offering my clients affordable estate planning as well as advice on business formation and asset protection in a family-friendly atmosphere. By using the latest in legal technology and minimizing overhead, my practice can efficiently design custom estate plans for each of its clients and thus offer services for fees far below traditional law firms. Our typical estate plan for a couple includes a Joint Living Trust, 2 Wills, 2 Power of Attorneys, 2 Advanced Healthcare Directives, and a free consultation every 3 years after we create your trust. I have been a licensed attorney since 1992...

Mr. Rosiak will work with you to get the best result possible. The staff speaks Spanish and Polish. Night and weekend appointments are available. He is truly your "24 Hour-7 Days A Week" attorney. Our offices are centrally located in Downey near all major freeways 5, 710, 605, 105, 91. You are just minutes away, and we are very flexible with the dates and times to accommodate you.

Cagla received her law degree from Southwestern Law School and her bachelor’s degree from California State University, Long Beach, where she majored in Political Science. Cagla serves clients throughout Southern California in the counties of Orange and Los Angeles. Cagla represents a clientele that includes corporations, small to medium sized businesses as well as individuals and families. Cagla strives to become a trusted advisor and source for her clients through the complex and often confusing financial and legal decisions to create plans that protect their estates and businesses. Cagla’s office is located in Huntington Beach, where she calls home. Prior...

Brian Sterzer has been practicing solely in the area of estate planning law for over 15 years. He received his undergraduate degree from California State University, Long Beach and went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Western State University in Colorado. Mr. Sterzer graduated at the top of his class and passed the bar exam on his first attempt! He then went on to open his own firm, Sterzer & Associates, A Law Corporation. His firm is committed to assisting clients in making effective estate plans that protect their financial assets and physical well-being. Attorney Sterzer has been certified...

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...

Olson Law is dedicated to the probate of estates throughout the state of California. We are highly experienced and devoted attorneys handling probate administration, real estate disputes, and litigation in Orange County, Huntington Beach, and surrounding counties in California. Contact us today for a FREE telephonic consultation.

Consumer bankruptcy and estate planning attorney representing clients in Southern California.

Zaher Fallahi, Attorney At Law, CPA, is a Tax Law Firm, licensed in California and Washington D.C. as Attorney and CPA. We practice as an Orange County Tax Attorney and Los Angeles Tax Attorney. We advise clients with undisclosed Foreign Accounts; the IRS Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP), Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR), Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), Foreign Gifts, Tax Audit Representation, Federal Tax Liens/Levies, Employment Taxes, Innocent Spouse Relief, Non-Filed Tax Returns, Offer-In-Compromise, Estate Planning and Probate. Zaher Fallahi testifies before the court as an expert witness on tax...

Blaine M. Brown is a co-founder of the OC Trial Group and acts as one of the primary Trial attorneys. Since Mr. Brown was five years old, he knew he wanted to be a Trial attorney, tagging along with his father to jury trials, depositions, and other legal events. Mr. Brown loved experiencing first-hand the competitive world successful Trial attorneys thrive in on a day-to-day basis. Mr. Brown’s background and life-long exposure to the legal profession gives him a unique perspective into the hard work and attention to detail it takes to be a successful Trial attorney. Within the past year,...

Cindy Nguyen is the managing partner at Amity Law Group and has had extensive experience in estate planning, probate, employment law and business litigation. Ms. Nguyen loves to work with families to help them create an estate plan that will avoid taxes and protect them against probate.

Ms. Nguyen also provides preventive counseling to employers regarding claims of discrimination, harassment, disability accommodation, wage and hour violations, ADA violations, misclassification, and other alleged claims of employer misconduct. She represents employers in state and federal courts, and before administrative agencies such as the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement and the U.S....

I am an accomplished attorney with extensive experience in Business, Estate Planning, Tax, Probate, Immigration Planning, Charitable Planning, and Entities Law matters. Based in California, I represent multi-national individuals and businesses across the world.

A Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, I provide experienced, knowledgeable and skilled counsel. I am dedicated to personalized service and exceptional advocacy, focused on meeting my clients' legal needs.

Visit my website for more information, or call to set up a consultation and see how I can help you.

Daniel is a South Bay native and veteran of the United States Marine Corps. As a Marine, Daniel served four years active duty in the infantry (3d Battalion, 3d Marines and 3d Battalion, 4th Marines), and was recognized for his service by two separate commanding officers, receiving commendations and awards. Daniel also served as acting platoon sergeant, leading a platoon of marines while stationed at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twenty-Nine Palms, California. After his service, Daniel attended the University of California, Berkeley where he graduated with a B.A. in Political Science. He earned his Juris Doctor at...

I am an Orange County business and estate planning attorney, business owner, husband, and dad of four great kids focused on helping families and businesses meet their financial, legal, and moral obligations to their loved ones by creating estate, business, and life plans that ensure their family's complete protection and well-being. Most people think of estate planning as a process for planning your death. Who would be excited about that? I look at estate planning as the process of planning for the best in life and Achieving Your Dreams! THE MEIER LAW FIRM DIFFERENCE ...

Versatile trial attorney offering a solid track record of litigation success and experience in various facets of the law. Motivated and articulate professional who thrives in courtroom settings, excels at client rapport, discovery and deposition. Exceptional skill in drafting, reviewing, and analyzing pleadings, motions, responses to summary judgments, opinions, briefs and other legal documents. Recognized as leading defense attorney in Southern California, particularly skilled at “connecting” with and building rapport with jurors, resulting in positive verdicts in vast majority of nearly 20 jury trials, and hundreds of misdemeanor cases. Reputation as a “no nonsense” attorney and aggressive litigator among the...

Are you a small business owner? or thinking about starting a business? Or do you have an existing business that now has a business, contract or employment issue?

With business disputes, we first try to keep a dispute from become a lawsuit. If we can find a way that protects our client and serves their best interest, then we always try that first. If, however, you are already in a lawsuit, then we immediately go to protect our client, keeping in mind what is best for you.

With starting a company, we look at what our client ultimately wants to accomplish....

Mrs. Verdon founded the Hess-Verdon in 1990 and has successfully advised high net-worth individuals and corporate executives with their estate tax and corporate matters. She is a noted speaker on the subjects of Trust Litigation, Business, and Real Estate Litigation, and Advanced Estate Planning matters.

As the Managing Partner, Mrs. Verdon has built a team of experienced lawyers focusing on the following:

Business Law and business dispute litigation
Real Estate Law and litigation
Special Needs Trusts for Disabled Family Members,
Charitable Planning and many strategies for wealthy families who own businesses.
Probate and Probate litigation
Trust Administration
Mrs. Verdon’s dedication to achieving results for her clients is...

RMO LLP resolves contests, disputes and litigation related to trusts, estates and conservatorships, creating a welcome peace of mind for clients. We represents heirs, beneficiaries, trustees and executors, utilizing our experience to develop and implement strategies that swiftly and cost-effectively address the financial issues, fiduciary duties and emotional complexities underlying trust contests, estates conflicts and probate litigation. Driven by a commitment to provide relief to people grieving the loss of a loved one, RMO collaborates closely with clients. We pursue and defend claims involving incapacity, incompetence, undue influence, breach of fiduciary duty, and other similar areas of dispute. Our advice and counsel...

Taylor Holstrom, cum laude graduate with a Juris Doctor from Western State College of Law, boasts a multifaceted background. He excelled at Pennsylvania State University on a Division-I ice hockey scholarship, earning nominations for the Hobey Baker Award. His dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Economics and Energy, Business, and Finance underscore his academic prowess. Born into a family of esteemed family law practitioners, Taylor's father, Dayn Holstrom, founded Holstrom, Block + Parke (HBP), the parent firm of Sandoval Legacy Group. Sister Kristen Holstrom, a Certified Family Law Specialist and Super Lawyer, partners from the Corona office of HBP. Taylor's legal focus...

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As an attorney in private practice in Los Angeles County, California William Hayes provides extensive estate and tax planning services to individuals and businesses in Los Angeles, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank and surrounding communities. Attorney Hayes’ primary focus is to help clients avoid probate, protect their assets, and provide for the security of their loved ones with a well-crafted estate plan. He believes in giving each client the time needed to explain his or her needs and wishes and then dedicates his efforts toward making the client’s desires clear in their final estate plan.

Clients of The Hayes Law Firm have often...

Joe is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law by the State Bar of California. Joe has practiced in Probate law since 2012, including in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Litigation, Trust and Probate Administration, Conservatorships, and the Probate of Estates, gaining extensive knowledge and experience in the many different and nuanced aspects of Probate law. Joe has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in the years 2020 - 2023 in the field of Estate and Trust Litigation. He was most recently further honored by being named as a Super Lawyers "Up-and-Coming 25: 2023 Orange...

Amy L. Gostanian Esq., Attorney and Founder of The Estate Lawyers, formerly known as Gostanian Law Group, PC. “Amy was able to take over handling my parent’s estate from another attorney and I am very grateful for all of her and her staff’s support and help. Amy is very kind and caring and helped me through some tough spots in the process. Billing was very fair and accurate. Communication was timely and greatly appreciated. I’ll be returning to have my own trust done. Thank you, Amy!” — Lisa

Shadi Shaffer focuses her practice on Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate and Trust Administration. Prior to her legal career, Attorney Shaffer had an extensive and diverse work history, which helped her gain skills that have proven invaluable to her legal practice.

Attorney Shaffer opened her own firm so she could protect families, children, and businesses from the CA Probate system and serve as an advocate to prevent clients from the court system. She started the Asset Protection & Elder Law Center over 15 years ago with her best friend (25 years and counting!) Patrick P. Phancao. We wanted to build a...