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For over 15 years, Attorney Joseph Pearl has demonstrated exceptional standards in the field of estate law. Driven to guarantee client satisfaction, Attorney Joseph Pearl is present for his clients at every stage of their probate, trust administration, advance healthcare directives, will and trust contests, and medical trusts case. A leader in the legal community, Attorney Joseph Pearl is a member of the American Association for Justice. Attorney Joseph Pearl's exceptional acumen in the area of estate law has earned him the prestigious Best Attorneys in America award. Attorney Joseph Pearl is determined to provide only the top representation to his clients and will stop at nothing to see that no stone is left unturned in your estate planning.
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Mr. Pearl solved a huge probate issue we had going on, actually two probates, resolved my boys' estate and is still handling my guardianship needs pertaining to that! Extremely fair, compassionate, respectful, and very helpful! We wouldn't have known a quarter of what to do without his help!!
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Mr. Pearl was able to solve a complicated issue on my mother’s estate after another attorney in town took my money and then told me she couldn’t help me. His knowledge of the law was impressive and I believe he charged a fair fee for his services. Highly recommended.
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Mr. Pearl is a very professional, compassionate attorney, he was able to resolve an estate after 25 years of inactivity. I highly recommend Mr. Pearl to handle any probate case, best in the business.
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To start out my mother is aging and we needed to get her estate worked out. I went not knowing what he charged but the average from phone calls to lawyers was between $1,500 to $4,000. I went to him because I got to actually talk to him on the phone (only receptionist other places). He got us right in but wanted Mom to go in alone, I was worried she couldn't handle it, that she might need my help. He did it because he wanted to be sure no one was influencing her, that she was getting what SHE wanted. Talk about integrity! After few minutes I could hear her laughing in the room, I felt so much better. Since she only has a house and savings he found a way to get everything we needed for the Estate including Durable Health Care POA etc for under the lowest price quoted anywhere (under $1,000). There was a little delay but so worth it, such quality work and delivered to my office in a nice Binder. He is nice, trustworthy, affordable, and does quality work.
Do you wish to safeguard your future and secure your assets in a manner that is both organized and in your best interest? Then reach out to the attorney who has exhibited nothing but reliable and professional representation. Attorney Christopher Toews focuses on matters involving estate administration, trust administration, Medi-Cal reimbursement, elder law, estate planning, and special needs planning. A leader in the legal community, Attorney Christopher Toews is a member of the American Bar Association. Among the list of honors awarded to Attorney Christopher Toews, one of the most distinguished is the Best Attorneys in America award. Attorney Christopher Toews earned his JD from California Southern University and has applied compassion and professionalism to every case he manages. When you hire Attorney Christopher Toews, you will feel confident in knowing that he will explain all estate processes in a way you will understand.
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I really appreciate the no nonsense professional response I got. Their office was timely, direct, and upfront about pricing and what should be done. Thank you for your assistance.
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I had occasion to hire Shannon Bio at Toew’s law firm upon the death of my sister. I’ve worked closely with Shannon’s paralegal, Jessica Wambolt. Jessica and Shannon have been of enormous help to me both from the legal aspect and the human aspect. They have taken a complicated situation and simplified it for me. I started this process with great anxiety and feeling quite overwhelmed. I am very grateful to Jessica and Shannon for walking me through it so calmly and efficiently. I’ll be forever grateful.
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I want to give huge thanks to Toews Law Group, specially, Attorney Shannon Bio, for the fast and proffesional manner she helped me with my probate case. After almost two years of being very wrongfully represented by another attorney, I was blessed to get in touch with Mrs. Bio, who, in a short period of time and a compassionate way handled my case and gave me some peace of mind. Always grateful.
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This law firm is knowledgeable and helpful. The advice and guidence I received from them about being an estate executor, and then preparing my own living trust was a wonderful experience. I now have a binder with my wishes and directives summarized for my executor and beneficiaries. It will be so easy for them when I pass.
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For nearly 30 years, Attorney Annette Dawson-Davis has demonstrated exceptional standards in the field of estate law. Attorney Annette Dawson-Davis maintains considerable experience in estate planning, powers of attorney, special needs trusts, and probate. Attorney Annette Dawson-Davis will work with you to make sure her execution of your estate planning matches your expectations.
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Annette was great in reviewing an old trust and updating it to ensure our family is well protected. She was easy to talk to, easy to get hold of and always returned my calls. Her fees were very reasonable. A close friend passed away and although there was a trust in place, she gave me all the guidance necessary to facilitate my duties as executor. Months later she still happily answered any questions I had. Annette earned my trust and I proudly share her business card with my family and friends.
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I recently called Ms. Dawson-Davis's office seeking information on another attorney. The person on the phone was very helpful and friendly. She went out of her way to get me the information I needed. I was very impressed with my experience with this firm's representative.
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Annette was wonderful to work with. A close relative had passed away suddenly without a will. Annette's help through the process alleviated a lot of stress for me. I also had her establish a living trust. The documents she created made dealing with banks much easier. Overall, I found her very easy to talk to and felt that her fees were reasonable.
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Annette was perfect in working with my Father and me in putting together his trust. When he passed, she helped me at the most difficult time of my life. She gave me equal parts sage advise and hand holding. She filed all the necessary paperwork with the county and got me all the documents I needed for future. She has my trust and gratitude.
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Annette was extremely helpful with setting up my will and trust. I didn't feel rushed and was encouraged to ask questions so that I would be confident in what she was preparing for my family and I. Everyone should have a will and trust set up - I would recommend Annette to anyone who needs one!
For nearly 10 years, Attorney Eric Ridley has demonstrated exceptional standards in the field of estate law. Typical areas of focus include elder law, estate planning, and Medicare planning. A member of several legal organizations, Attorney Eric Ridley has maintained longtime affiliations with the American Bar Association and the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Attorney Eric Ridley is here to answer your estate questions and help establish a plan that makes the most sense for you and your family.
Fee Structure: Over the course of 20 years as a marketing professional, entrepreneur & small business owner in Ventura County
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Following the death of a loved one, Attorney Rebecca Goldfarb allows her clients to grieve in peace while she takes care of their probate or administration matters. Cases typically taken by Attorney Rebecca Goldfarb include the drafting of beneficiary agreements, beneficiary trusts, medical trusts, non-probate transfers, revocable trusts, and tax planning. Attorney Rebecca Goldfarb’s noteworthy accomplishments have led to her receipt of the Best Attorneys in America and Attorney of the Year awards. Attorney Rebecca Goldfarb is a graduate of the Lewis & Clark Law School and has continued to serve as the leading estate attorney throughout her career. Attorney Rebecca Goldfarb possesses the expertise needed to guide her clients toward the best solutions for their estate matters, and she is waiting for your call today.
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These ladies did estate planning and documents for me and several family members. They are thorough, efficient, and very competent. And, they couldn't be nicer. I am an attorney, and know that their fees are quite reasonable. Couldn't be happier.
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Two exceptional human beings with deep knowledge in the estate planning area and others as well. They do a thorough job and keep their fees reasonable and affordable. Can’t speak highly enough about them.
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Rebecca Goldfarb, Dinh Luu, and their team were wonderful to work with. They were instrumental in walking us through every step of our estate planning and putting together our very important paperwork: trust, wills, powers of attorney, advanced directives, and more. We really appreciated their thoroughness and experience as they help us navigate a very complicated process. Good people. Highly recommended!
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Dinh was such an incredible pleasure to work with. I was super anxious about how daunting the whole process of estate planning seemed, but Dinh made it easy and gave me so much education on why I should have done this years ago! Thank you!
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Adulting is daunting, but Dinh's thoughtful guidance and deep knowledge of estate planning makes the process a pleasure. I can't recommend Goldfarb and Luu enough.
Instead of simply filling out and signing one-size-fits-all documents, Attorney Steven Howard Hornstein strives to provide a personalized service to all of his estate clients. Typical areas of focus include end-of-life care, family trusts, family asset protection planning, estate tax planning, financial powers of attorney, and financial elder abuse. A leader in the legal community, Attorney Steven Howard Hornstein is a member of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and the International Association of Young Lawyers. Highly recommended by prior clients and colleagues alike, Attorney Steven Howard Hornstein has previously earned the Super Lawyer and Ten Best Attorneys - Client Satisfaction awards. Reach out to Attorney Steven Howard Hornstein’s office to start planning for your future today!
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They are understanding, and has an excellent way of communicating. They spent a good amount of time explaining very tough subjects to make it easy to understand. They gave us all of our options with advantages and disadvantages of each one. They had helpful tips to fulfill all our requests.
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I came to Hornstein awhile back with my siblings cause I heard they helped settle the issue of durable powers of attorney in Woodland Hills area, and we worked out a triangle system between the three of us as to who would take care of who and who would make decisions if one of us couldn’t make their own. Last year my brother got in an accident and I didn’t have to fight anyone on how to take care of him. He’s able to make his own decisions again, but it was worth it to make sure we were each covered.
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I got the heads up that getting my estate together before I died would be a good idea after my parents left a pretty disorganized mess for me to sort out. They had a will, but hadn’t set up any provisions for probate and my family ended up with a lot less than my parents intended. So I checked into estate planning attorneys in Los Angeles. Can I just say that I’m really glad I found Steve? Super nice guy, I mean, above and beyond all the time. My estate is shaping up to be a lot easier for my kids to deal with someday, and I couldn’t be more satisfied.
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Honestly, I never knew what trust administration was, and when I looked into it I still didn’t really get more than one or two things about it, but I knew I needed it in my estate plan. Wasn’t gonna travel that far for it though, so I kept my search for trust administration in the Woodland Hills sector. Glad I did. My best to Steve Hornstein, he gave his best to me!
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Wonderful compassionate staff Thank you so much. To anyone who needs a living trust Lawyer call the Hornstein Law office
If you are looking for effective communication and competent knowledge in the area of estate law, then your search is over, as Attorney Alice Salvo is the top attorney to hire. Attorney Alice Salvo regularly assists those who are dealing with estate planning, wills, powers of attorney, health care directives, trusts, and conservatorship matters. When Attorney Alice Salvo is not guiding her clients through their estate planning or probate, she is serving as a member of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association and the California State Bar Association. Due to her success in the field of estate law, Attorney Alice Salvo was honored with the Super Lawyer award. Since graduating from Southwestern University's School of Law, Attorney Alice Salvo has held several positions of legal authority and continues to outshine others as one of the best in her field. For the personalized attention needed for your estate planning, reach out to Attorney Alice Salvo, the attorney on your side.
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I researched this law office online and based my choice on people’s reviews. Very professional firm, responsive and knowledgeable. A few times, I waited a few days for the lawyer to reach back to me but they always get back to you. I recommend this firm.
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The law office of Alice A. Salvo helped us set up our wills and special needs trust. They were very professional and provided us all the help we needed and answered all our questions, prior to drafting final documents. Rates were reasonable compared to some other law firms.
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I was extremely pleased with the legal advice that I received. Alice knew exactly what I needed when I described the situation. She provided extremely detailed information that enabled me to decide on the type of trust to be created. I had no hesitation choosing Alice Salvo to create the trust after the free consultation. In addition, her office staff are also very professional, helpful and fast.
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I have found the office and support staff to be excellent in providing information, support and follow through. I considered myself to be very fortunate to have found the office when I was in need of assistance. Each encounter is meet with complete information, expectations and, follow through time line. Return calls when needed are very timely. I feel very supported and comfortable that I am kept informed from Alice Salvo and her entire staff.
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Very satisfied with the service. The staff are very courteous and professional . Ms Salvo puts you at ease and gives you confidence in her advice. I have dealt with her several times and trust her expertise. L. Mccoy
If you have assets and heirs but do not know where to begin, then reach out to Attorney Gerald Kane’s office, where your complex estate planning questions will be answered. Since graduating from San Fernando Valley College of Law, Attorney Gerald Kane has held several positions of legal authority and continues to outshine others as one of the best in his field. If you are looking for one of the most qualified attorneys to handle your estate, reach out to Attorney Gerald Kane’s office as soon as possible.
Fee Structure: At the Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane in Encino, California, you will find experienced, client-focused lawyers who are devoted to assisting people throughout Southern California with their estate and business planning legal needs. For more than 20 years, we have assisted thousands of Los Angeles families and businesses in dealing with estate planning, elder law, veterans benefits and business matters.
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I highly recommend Gerald Kane and his staff. I can't imagine working through an elder care plan and applying for VA benefits without them. They made a complex process painless and easy and cut through the red tape that my father would have faced had he attempted to apply for his VA benefits on his own. Gerry is very knowledgeable and works very efficiently and his staff are so helpful and really cared about my father's situation and welfare.
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Oh, these attorneys! If your loved one(s) do not have tons of assets, then don't even bother calling. They just want to charge you an exorbitant amount for a consultation. I don't think so. To top it all off, the receptionist was awful and hung up while I was still on the phone. It's unfortunate and incredibly disrespectful.
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Hired Gerald after speaking with other attorneys re: my brothers ability to collect V.A. benefits. From start to finish he and his staff were on top of everything. Would definitely hire them again for another trust. Thanks.
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The LAW OFFICES OF GERALD L. KANE, assisted my husband in getting aid and attendance. The staff was great!! The process was painless and fast. We have recommended other veterans who are in need to the LAW OFFICES OF GERALD L. KANE. They helped my 95 year old mother-in-law get spousal assistance, through the VA. They also updated her will. They are honest and work hard on the clients behalf.
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My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Gerry Kane on revising our wills. We found not only him but his entire staff to be true professionals. They spent a lot of time with us answering our questions, emailing drafts, and making corrections even while we were there. We were pleased to learn of additional services he offered. Things that we had never even considered, like the Legacy videos. He answered all of our questions, and thoroughly explained everything. The finished product was an entire folder full of information that someday our children will need to deal with. Everything is well indexed. I know Gerry also deals with elder care issues, and have already referred a friend to him for a consult. I trust that he knows the law, most importantly. It is without reservation that I highly recommend Gerald Kane & Associates.
In times of estate preparation or estate settlement, Attorney Elise Lampert is the attorney you want on your side. Attorney Elise Lampert mainly handles cases that include estate planning. Attorney Elise Lampert holds memberships with several legal associations, including the American Bar Association and the National Bar Association. Attorney Elise Lampert's exceptional acumen in the area of estate law has earned her the Super Lawyer and Best Attorneys in America awards. Given her elevated level of legal knowledge and experience, Attorney Elise Lampert is clearly one of the best in the business.
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Elise's hands-on approach made creating an estate plan easy and understandable. She took the time to listen to my needs and helped me to design an estate plan that addressed difficult family dynamics that at first blush would not be easy to overcome. I certainly appreciated the fact that she has extensive experience as both an estate planner and a probate litigation attorney which allowed her to counsel me on how to overcome certain pitfalls in creating my estate plan. I would highly recommend Elise for all of your estate planning and probate needs. Eilse - Thank you for all of your help!
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I have worked with Ms. Lampert in the past and utilized her services. I was impressed with her professionalism and her vast knowledge base. She was attentive to my questions and responded on a timely basis. I observed her dealing with the opposing counsel and found her to be able to listen to their opinions and yet firm and bold when explaining my position regarding the legal issues. I would highly recommend her to anyone wanting a goal oriented, knowledgeable legal professional.
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Ms. Lampert is a compassionate and knowledgeable professional who has provided sound legal advice and council to me over the years. She been extremely instrumental in helping me resolve some emotional family legal issues that have been on-going for many years.
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She has helped me navigate through numerous trust and estate dispositions. She is always professional and responsive and gets the job done. I would use her again in a heartbeat and am thankful to have met Elise. She is a gem.
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A job Well Done! I was a client of Elise Lampert for a year. Just the thought of facing a double probate can be quite daunting but Ms. Lampert guided me through the entire process. She is a very competent professional and easy to work with. There were no surprises and when dealing with the court system this is a plus. I highly recommend her to anyone having to deal with probate issues. -Jeff W.
In just 21 years, Attorney Sol Ajalat has grown his estate practice to one of the most successful and respected in the US. No case is too complex for Attorney Sol Ajalat to handle, as he has worked through probate, estate planning, personal property distributions, business planning, veterans benefits, and elder law cases. Attorney Sol Ajalat’s noteworthy accomplishments have led to his receipt of the Super Lawyer and Super Lawyers Rising Star awards. Attorney Sol Ajalat is a University of Colorado School of Law graduate. Reach out to Attorney Sol Ajalat’s office to start planning for your future today!
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I don’t write a lot of reviews but I was so happy and thankful for the good experience I had working with Ajalat & Ajalat Law and I thought it might help someone else who is looking for a personal injury lawyer. Everything about my experience with Greg Ajalat was awesome!! To begin with he told me he wanted to do some research before agreeing to take my case, because it was a complicated one. I could tell he wasn’t just going to take my money no matter what, and really wanted to be sure it made sense to move forward with my claim. At every step Mr. Ajalat kept me informed about what he was doing, how long it would take, and what possibilities we could expect. When there were several options, he talked me through them and didn’t pressure me at all to choose one or the other, just explained them to me and let me choose. There were no unexpected expenses. Even though my case was complicated and it was hard to predict how much the settlement would be, Mr. Ajalat gave me an estimate, and was able to get me an amount at the top of that range! The whole time I felt like I was talking to a real human being, who cared about my situation, thought carefully about things before making decisions, and genuinely wanted me to have a good experience with his firm. Mr. Ajalat was respectful and kind and made what could have been a very stressful situation much better. If you have a case of this type I recommend this firm so highly!
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Larry Ajalat is very professional, knowledgeable and thorough. He was extremely patient and answered all my questions. I was very pleased with the service I received. I can't recommend him enough
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Larry Ajalat is as thorough, thoughtful and professional as they come. Estate planning is a delicate subject, and frankly one that can be emotionally a big step to take. Larry is intuitively a very compassionate person and realizes that his job involves families making very impactful decisions, and with his many years of experience in this field it's comforting to know that he's got everything that should be covered an an estate plan, covered.
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Lawrence Ajalat is my grandmothers lawyer and has been accessible and helpful every time we have needed him. I don’t live in Los Angeles so when I contacted him on her behalf recently I was surprised and pleased that he made time to help us with a small change in her will. I only had two days to assist her and although he already had a very full schedule, he made sure we got the work done. It is really wonderful to have such professional, attentive and immediate response to questions, and timely follow through. He went above and beyond. Thank you, Larry Ajalat!
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In seeking legal assistance from Mr. Larry Ajalat, I was pleasantly surprised to come across someone who was so thorough and knowledgeable in his services. However, what pleased me most was the care and compassion, patience and understanding he showed my elderly mother. I would gladly recommend Mr. Ajalat any day of the week.
