Encinitas Estate Planning Lawyers

JAMES K. LEESE is a partner in the law firm of Ferruzzo & Ferruzzo, LLP. Mr. Leese is primarily responsible for the firmâs estate and business succession planning departments. He limits his practice to transactions involving business, estate and gift tax planning, preparation of trusts and wills, probate and trust administration for individuals and owners of businesses. He works in a team approach with trust officials, financial planners, insurance agents, accountants, and appraisers to design and implement plans that will best meet the clientâs needs and objectives. Mr. Leese works with the high net worth client, using...

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Jonathan Yong has had a very distinguished legal career. Starting his path as a Jurist at Trinity Law School, Jonathan always strived to become the best, and he knew that law school alone would not be enough. Not one to back away from a challenge throughout law school, he competed on the school moot court team and assisted with the publication of “The Laws of Korea”, a textbook recognized by the Ministry of Justice in South Korea which teaches Korean Law for American Jurists. Understanding the importance of the trend towards mediation and arbitration within the United States, Jonathan then...

Anh Tran is the founder of Modern Wealth Law where she advises individuals and business owners on all aspects of tax and estate planning, probate and trust administration. As both an estate planning attorney and a Certified Wealth Strategist®, Anh is in a unique position to counsel her clients on both estate planning and wealth management.

Neil R. Hedtke is licensed to practice law in both California and Arizona. Mr. Hedtke received his Bachelor of Science at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York in 1992. After graduating, he served five years in the United States Army and is a graduate of the Airborne and Ranger schools.
Mr. Hedtke attended the University of La Verne College of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor degree.
Prior to opening his own practice, Mr. Hedtke practiced law with several local law firms as an Associate. Over the past several...

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...

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. Walker draws upon his previous extensive courtroom experience with the U.S. Air Force as a Judge Advocate and as a principal of a former California law firm and now President of The Walker Law Firm, APC, specializing in civil litigation and appeals since 1970.

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...

Chris is the Founder and Principal of Heritage Legal, PC, with offices in Palm Springs. Heritage Legal, PC offers legal services in the general areas of Estate Planning (Wills and Trusts), Trust Administration, Trustee and Executor services, Probate, Family Law, and Bankruptcy. Chris has focused an important part of his practice on the unique estate and relationship planning needs of the LGBT community and other non-traditional families. Chris earned his B.A. in Russian Area Studies from the University of Maryland, and his Juris Doctorate from The American University, Washington College of Law, in Washington, D.C.

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...

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,...

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...

I am a Southern California attorney practicing in Taxation, Estate Planning, and Business law. With my Master of Laws in Taxation and the experience leading teams of attorneys, CPAs, and Enrolled Agents, I am able to help my clients identify key needs and provide solutions tailored to their goals. I am a full-service tax law practitioner, offering a broad range of representation, including tax audit or controversy, income tax planning, estate planning, or business representation. By combining a fundamental understanding of the big picture with the complexity of daily interactions and experiences, I provide proactive solutions to a diversity of clients,...

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...

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...

I enjoy all stages of the estate planning process and get great satisfaction out of knowing that I've worked with my clients to develop a plan that provides them with a sense of security as they plan for the future. I started my career at the international law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and later honed my skills at a boutique estate planning firm in Beverly Hills, where I combined my interests in personal financial planning with the law. Professionally, I help clients on a variety of matters related to estate planning, probate, trust administration, and related...

We specialize in Estate Planning (Wills, Trust, Asset Protection) and are fully dedicated to exceeding clients' expectations with timely, professional services with fair billing practices.

Peter Hsiao has 39 years of experience as a lead trial lawyer and is head of the West Coast U.S. Environmental, Health & Safety Practice of King & Spalding LLP resident in the Los Angeles Office. He was named Environmental Litigation Attorney of the Year in Los Angeles by Best Lawyers in America, and one of 16 lawyers named as a Distinguished Environmental Advocate by the American Bar Association. The National Law Journal identifies him as a Trailblazer in Energy and Environmental Law, and is named by Chambers, Legal 500 and Super Lawyers one of the nation’s best...

Cyndie M. Chang is the Managing Partner of the firm's Los Angeles office and a member of the firm's governing Partners Board. Ms. Chang manages risks and resolves business challenges. She advises and partners with clients to defend them in commercial disputes, enforce their rights, mitigate exposure, and litigate their commercial disputes. She has often handled corporate litigation involving mergers & acquisitions, asset or stock sales, fraud, securities, purchase and sale agreements, business or partner break-ups. She also has handle many other complex or class action disputes involving contracts, trademarks, licensing, products liability, product safety and recall, construction defect, trade...

I am an experienced estate planning attorney. As your estate planning attorney, I will work with you to understand your needs and create a plan to meet your specific goals. Estate planning is not the easiest topic to discuss, but it’s easier to discuss than having your family deal with the consequences of not having one. I understand this and make it my mission to help families through the process, so they can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that their family is secure for years to come. My mission is to provide personalized, comprehensive estate planning services to make...

Admitted to practice law in the State of California in 1999 after graduating from Western State University College of Law in Fullerton, California, with an undergraduate degree in Business Administration (BA) from The Central London Polytechnic, London, England. In 2000, after completing a course in Mediating the Litigated Case at the Pepperdine University School of Law, I served as a volunteer Mediator at the Los Angeles Superior Court. I started practicing law in 2000 and managed to garner valuable and extensive experience in Estate Planning, Real Estate law, Business Contracts, Commercial transactions and Personal Injury cases. My ancillary experience in insurance, real estate,...

Sona A. Tatiyants, Esq., LL.M., is the founding principal of Tatiyants Law, P.C. She specializes in estate planning, business transactions, trust administration and probate.

Armine Singh is the Managing Attorney at JT Legal Group and an extremely experienced litigator in the areas of foreclosure defense, real estate and probate. She has a passion for helping people and families by fighting for the rights of her clients. Working with Armine you can achieve lasting resolution to their property problems.

Attorney Joseph Cohen is a UCLA Law and MBA alumnus. Before opening Cohen Counsel, he worked for Paul Hastings LLP. Cohen Counsel is a true family law firm dedicated to serving you and those you care for. In addition to the usual Divorce, Spousal Support, Child Support Modification, Child Custody, Prenuptial Agreements, Restraining Orders and other more drastic family law services, we offer estate planning and corporate law counsel in order to be your full service family attorney.

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...

In practice since 1977. Practice currently limited to Living Trusts.