Wrightwood Estate Planning Lawyers

Cathyana Jean-Baptiste is a partner at The Law Offices of CJ Baptiste, where she leads the private wealth practice with a dedication to building legacies. Her services for individuals include securing future generations by drafting wills, revocable trusts, power of attorneys, and advance health care directives, as well as maximizing benefits for loved ones by scrutinizing state and federal tax concerns. She also handles IRS and state tax collection matters, which include penalty reductions and settlement negotiations. In addition, Cathyana has expertise in forming business entities such as Close Wyoming LLCs, partnerships, and sole proprietorships. Cathyana assists businesses with tax planning...

I am an associate in the Taxation, Trusts & Estates Department at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP (JMBM). My practice is centered around estate planning, trust and estate administration, and probate matters. I provide guidance to clients on advanced estate planning strategies aimed at reducing estate and gift tax liabilities and facilitating the seamless transfer of wealth across generations. I develop comprehensive estate plans for a diverse range of clients, from those with modest estates to high-net-worth individuals, including those requiring special planning considerations. Additionally, I represent professional fiduciaries and beneficiaries in trust administration and have experience in managing both...

Professional Experience • J.D. Glendale University College of Law (Graduated in 1996) • Pepperdine School of Law- Mediating the Litigated Case Program • 28+ years of practicing experience as an attorney • 30+ years as a real estate investor • Practice areas: Estate planning, Business Planning, and Asset Protection • Drafting Last Testament, Financial Power of Attorney, Assignment of Personal Property, Advanced Health Care Directive, Medical Power of Attorney, HIPAA consent, Living Will, Certificate of Trust, Revocable and Irrevocable Trust, Dynasty Trust, Intentionally Defective Grantor’s Trust, Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust, Charitable Remainder Trust, Family Foundation, Equity Stripping, Friendly Liens, California Private Retirement Trust • Member of California State Bar • General...

Since 2011, I have been dedicated to practicing in the areas of Family Law, Estate Planning, and Probate. I am a fervent advocate for my clients, always striving to achieve the most favorable outcomes for them. I am actively involved in the legal community as a member of the Pasadena Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, and the Beverly Hills Bar Association.