Laton Estate Planning Lawyers

My Office is based in Westlake Village and I am available to clients in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura Counties. My practice is concentrated in the areas of Trusts, Wills, Special Needs Trusts, Advance Health Care Directives, Financial Powers of Attorney, Trust Administration, and Probate. With 10 years of experience in this area of the law, I am highly qualified, helpful, and knowledgeable. I am also highly trusted and respected in my field, by my clients and peers. I received my Juris Doctorate degree from University of West Los Angles, and my Bachelor Degree in...

Jenny Tiu received her B.S. degree in Physiological Science from UCLA. During her undergraduate studies, she was a research assistant at UCLA for both spinal cord injury and atherosclerosis research. Ms. Tiu then earned her J.D. degree at Golden Gate University School of Law with an emphasis in Public Interest Law. During law school, she interned for the San Francisco City Attorney's Office in the Juvenile Dependency Unit. She then went on to intern for the Solano County Alternate Public Defender's Office in the Juvenile Dependency Unit and later in the Misdemeanor Unit. After being...

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...

Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Harper served as Director of Corporate Compliance and Commercial Leasing for Kinko’s Service Corporation, Inc., now FedEx. Early in her career she worked as in house corporate counsel to one of California’s largest labor staffing corporations and civilly prosecuted perpetrators of domestic violence through a DOJ grant protecting victims of domestic violence. She has argued cases before the United States Hague Court for matters of international child abduction; California Court of Appeals and Superior Court; District Court; Delaware Court of Chancery; and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Trademark Trial and Appeals...

Mark T. Koo’s work includes Corporate Compliance and Governance, Estate Planning, Family Law, Non-Profit Formation and setting up the 501c3 Non-profit designation. Mark also helps companies file incorporation as well as other corporate legal assistance. Prior to becoming an attorney, Mark T. Koo has been involved with Silicon Valley’s technologies such as data warehousing, wireless software and hardware technologies, and internet technologies. Mark is a graduate of McGeorge Law School and is a member of the California Bar. Mark received his bachelors of science degree in electrical engineering and masters of science degree in materials science from University of California,...

Kirk Rodby earned his Bachelor of Science degree from California State University at Northridge in 1995 and went on to graduate magna cum laude from Tulane Law School. In 2002, he received his Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in constitutional law from the New York University School of Law.

A member of the California Bar Association since 2006, Kirk is part of our Construction, Labor & Employment and Estate Planning practices.

Kirk has a life-long love of books and writing, and comes to The Green Law Group after serving in management at Barnes & Noble. He is a contributing author...

Hannah Sargent received her undergraduate degree from University of California Los Angeles and graduated from University of California, Berkeley, School of Law. While in school, she spent time clerking for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in San Jose. She is a former military officer, company commander, two-time Iraq war veteran and decorated AH-64D Apache Helicopter pilot. She is currently the principal attorney at Sargent Law Office, where she practices litigation, business and commercial law, and estate planning, and she lives in Castro Valley with her family. Between her time working and being with her family, she enjoys...

Through my office, I have been able to practice law in a manner that best serves my clients. Being a lawyer is being able to serve people. I am in a service industry. I must be honest with my clients. This means that I will tell clients what I believe is in their best interest, regardless of my financial interest or personal bias. I do believe that people should stay out of court, if possible. Court is expensive, time consuming, and emotionally draining for clients. It is easier to fix problems prior...

I have always been interested in European history and languages. I lived in France for four years before returning to the Bay Area to set up my law practice. I often work with people in the Bay Area who have family or assets in France.

A recognized leader in the field, John Andersen is a partner at Ferguson Case Orr Paterson. A Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the California State Bar since 2008, John is also an Executive Committee Board Member of the Trusts and Estates Section of the California State Bar that advises the California legislature on laws effecting estate planning and a “Top Lawyer” Super Lawyer in Estate Planning and Probate.

John guides couples, families, individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and public figures of all means, in all aspects of estate planning, trusts and probate and creates a custom plan...

Attorney Caitlin Rodriguez was born and raised in Ventura County and attended California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) where she obtained a Bachelors Degree, with honors, in History. After graduating from CSUCI, Ms. Rodriguez attended California Western School of Law in San Diego, CA. During her law school career, Ms. Rodriguez was a member of the Pro Bono Honor Society, and was awarded the Academic Achievement Scholarship and the Diversity Scholarship. In addition, she interned with the San Diego County Alternate Public Defender's Office, the Community Law Project (a San Diego based organization that provides free legal advice to low-income...

For over ten years, I have practiced law exclusively in the field of estate planning, probate and trusts. I prepare and administer highly tailored and customized estate plans for individuals and couples with estates in excess of $2,000,000. I am one of 817 Certified Specialists in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, and that is out of over 221,000 lawyers in California.

I am an attorney practicing in intellectual property (trademarks, copyrights, licensing), as well as business and e-commerce law. This includes entity formation and dissolutions, contract drafting and other day to day events, as well as web site review for privacy and compliance issues) for individuals to small/medium size companies. I am also an estate planner, drafting Wills, Trusts and Power of Attorney documents, as well as work in probate matters.

I graduated from the University of Iowa in 1972. My first year out of law school, two friends from Perry and I opened a bar and music center in Iowa City called the C.O.D. Steam Laundry. After a year I moved to California where I traveled the West Coast as a craft vendor and follower of the Grateful Dead band. In 1990, I decided to settle down in Santa Barbara and joined the California State Bar, practicing family law. My interest in family law grew to the point where I wanted to become a specialist in family...

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Philip I. Moncharsh has been a litigation and trial lawyer since his admission to practice law in 1973. Mr. Moncharsh has successfully argued hundreds of cases to verdict in state and federal courts throughout California, and has also appeared before the California Supreme Court. Mr. Moncharsh's practice is focused on complex business and corporate disputes, insurance litigation and coverage issues, trust and estate litigation, real estate litigation, representation and counseling of public agencies and nonprofit organizations, personal injury, product liability, and professional negligence matters. He handles both civil trials and appeals.

Mr. Moncharsh serves as a court-appointed arbitrator for...

Mr. Erickson's practice areas include business and commercial contract negotiations, entity formations and transactions, real estate acquisitions, sales, construction, land use planning and development, estate planning, employment law and internet law. Mr. Erickson serves domestic and international clients with respect to their interests throughout California. He enjoys long lasting relationships with many of his clients.

Mr. Erickson has developed a unique expertise in representing buyers and sellers of large estates, and advising on all aspects of the construction and management of such estates. A career accomplishment was partnering with an insurance underwriter to develop a unique course-of-construction insurance policy for large...

Mr. Tomlinson's experience in tax planning, tax audits and appeals and international business transactions is unmatched on California’s Central Coast. Mr. Tomlinson's practice also focuses on estate planning, trust and estate administrations, business formations and mergers and acquisitions.

Mr. Tomlinson received J.D. degree from Northwestern University. He began his law career as an attorney with the IRS Chief Counsel's Office. He rose to senior trial attorney with the IRS and served for a period as acting IRS Assistant Regional Counsel.

After leaving the IRS, Mr. Tomlinson served as in house counsel for several Fortune 500 corporations over a span of 18 years,...

I have focused my practice solely on estate planning and advanced estate planning, specifically the legal work to PREVENT PROBATE. As a San Mateo County native, I receive great satisfaction in using the law to help other San Francisco Bay Area residents and home owners avoid the time consuming, costly and disruptive probate process. I meet with every client at a Fidelity Law Office near them and guide them through the estate planning process in a fun and efficient way. My positive approach and knowledge of estate planning law ensures that each client makes the right decisions for their estate...

Clarence J. Ferrari is a founding partner of Ferrari Ottoboni Caputo & Wunderling. He primarily handles cases involving business and tax planning, with an emphasis on business planning and wealth transfer for families, individuals, and closely-held companies. He has extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in business transfers, generation-skipping transfers, creating sophisticated estate plans, charitable trusts, life insurance trusts, and more. Mr. Ferrari also understands the state and federal tax implications regarding estate plans and business transactions. He is a certified specialist in taxation.

Rodolfo strives to serve the community with integrity and honesty. He began his legal career as an associate attorney with a small immigration firm followed by a non-profit immigration firm where he oversaw immigration matters including: asylum, deportation defense before immigration court, naturalization, adjustment of status, consular processing, family petitions, and U visa cases. He represents clients throughout the United States and internationally.

Rodolfo is the son of immigrants and an advocate for immigrant rights. During his time in law school, he participated in the Southwestern Law School Immigration Clinic helping underrepresented immigrants. He also was a Summer Law Clerk at...

Bruce A. Pence III has practiced exclusively in the arena of Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Conservatorships and Elder Law since obtaining his Juris Doctorate from McGeorge School of Law and passing the California bar in 2015. In early 2023, Bruce A. Pence III began his own practice, Bruce Pence Law APC, focusing on Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Conservatorships and Elder Law based in Los Osos, California serving the Counties of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. Bruce Pence Law APC offers flat fee estate planning packages as well as trust administration services, probate services and conservatorship services. Bruce Pence...

Having come to law as a second career, I bring a broad perspective to client needs. I am honored to work with a wide range of single people and families to create estate plans that will achieve the goals that are important to them, and do everything possible to avoid the problems they are concerned about.

Whether you want to craft a plan that will avoid fighting among a blended family, protect your disabled child with a special needs trust, or pass your assets to your favorite charities, we will work together to plan and implement your ideal estate plan.

Amy Laughlin has been achieving exceptional results for clients since 1992. After graduating with honors from The University of Michigan Law School, Amy joined the San Francisco office of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP. While there, she counseled individuals and corporations in a wide range of complex financial matters. In 2013, Amy opened her own practice where she focuses primarily on divorce, business and entertainment law.

I was born and raised in Ventura, California and lived here a majority of my life. I majored in business management at San Diego State University and soon there after started working for Citigroup in Jacksonville, Florida. I worked as a project manager for Citigroup and traveled extensively throughout the world. I even ended up relocating to the Philippines for a year which was an opportunity of a lifetime. After living in the Philippines, I moved back to Ventura and began my legal career.

I started by volunteering at the Ventura County District Attorney’s office and the Coalition to End Family...

At Pederson law offices, the team is committed to providing Thousand Oaks residents with the legal representation they deserve. The firm consists of two lead attorneys, who have over 40 years of combined legal experience. Attorney Steve Pederson received his Juris Doctorate with high honors from Western State University School of Law in 1975. Before working as a lawyer, he worked as a Senior Design Engineer for General Dynamics Corporation, where he assisted in the design of numerous space vehicles. Mr. Steve Pederson then worked as an attorney in Los Angeles, where he handled civil litigation cases in the areas...

Shelley Rizzotti is an attorney in Burbank, devoted to the practice of real estate, probate, and estate planning. She is a member of numerous associations including the California State Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the San Fernando Valley Bar Association, and the National Association of Realtors®. With nearly 15 years of experience in real estate and an extensive understanding of estate planning and probate administration, Ms. Rizzotti has the resources necessary to take on even the most complex cases. To find out about working with Attorney Rizzotti, do not hesitate to contact her firm, Shelley Rizzotti, Attorney...

Based in Elk Grove, California, the Law Offices of Quinton J. Miller has been serving the Sacramento region since 2006. We help clients prepare for the future and put the past to rest. Our office counsels individuals, couples, and businesses based on years of experience drafting, administering, and when necessary litigating trusts and wills. Quinton Miller began practicing law in 2006, after receiving his Juris Doctorate degree from Oak Brook College of Law. A job offer from a classmate led him to Elk Grove, and he opened a general practice in the Elk Grove area with a...

I am a dedicated Estate and Tax Law Attorney at Weinstock Manion. My current practice focuses on Estate Planning, Wealth Transfer and Business Succession Planning. I provide comprehensive and creative estate, gift tax and business succession plans for individuals and families. I am committed to excellence, integrity, innovation, and personal attention to meet your legal needs and goals.

I received my B.A. in History from the University of California Los Angeles. In 2013, I earned my J.D. from UCLA School of Law. I am a member of the State Bar of California, Beverly Hills Bar Association, and American Bar Association.

Kara Koerner guides high-net-worth families, business owners and real estate developers through the complex process of managing and transferring business interests as part of the overall estate planning and wealth transfer process.

With an extensive and broad-based legal background, Kara understands the unique needs of clients whose complex planning requirements intersect several areas of law and involve generations of families. Clients appreciate her ability to innately understand emotional undercurrents that affect business decisions and planning at this level, and to navigate them diplomatically.

Prior to joining Weinstock Manion, Kara represented entrepreneurs in mergers and acquisitions, real estate developers in negotiating commercial loan...

Rochelle H. Schultz applies a broad background in estate planning and business litigation to develop comprehensive estate and wealth transfer plans for high-net-worth individuals and families. With a background in litigation, Rochelle is particularly adept at identifying and addressing potential obstacles to clients' financial and personal goals. Clients appreciate Rochelle's genuine efforts to get to know them, their families, business dealings and concerns in order to better advise them during the estate planning process.

Rochelle began her career in dispute resolution and litigation, and has represented clients in commercial and entertainment contract disputes, intellectual property actions, employment actions, as well as...

Jennifer Long's practice includes estate and gift tax planning, trust and probate estate administration, income tax and state and local (including property) tax work, as well as basic corporate work necessitated by the tax planning (LLC and corporate formation and maintenance, buy sell agreements, etc.).

My name is Tatiana, and I am the founder of Pavlova-Coleman Law. My professional background spans over 20 years in finance and wealth management in Los Angeles, which paved the way for my current focus on Estate Planning. As a first-generation immigrant from Bulgaria, I have invested years into understanding and mastering the financial landscape of the United States. I firmly believe that everyone, regardless of their financial status or background, deserves access to estate planning education and guidance. My passion lies in imparting my knowledge, and my practice aims to help individuals from diverse backgrounds protect their assets and secure...

Jennifer Yeoh is a Founding Partner of Joe, Southard & Yeoh LLP, with over 14 years of experience, specializing in workers’ compensation law. She aggressively defends the rights of those who have been injured on the job so that they receive the financial compensation they deserve. She represents a wide variety of workers in both public and private sectors, including construction workers, caretakers, nurses, healthcare workers and airline employees. Ms. Yeoh has an in depth understanding of the intricate workers’ compensation laws and provides individualized attention to her clients to help them navigate through the complex process.

A native of Southern...