Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Estate Planning & Probate Law Firm in Whittier, CA
At My Attorney LA, we approach estate planning with a deep commitment to respect, compassion, and integrity. Our firm has provided personalized legal solutions for estate planning, probate, and trust administration for over 14 years, prioritizing direct attorney-client collaboration without reliance on paralegals. We specialize in crafting tailored estate plans that protect families, preserve legacies, and ensure client wishes are honored through comprehensive legal frameworks. Our team emphasizes transparency, ethical practice, and accessibility, offering flexible payment options through Affirm to accommodate diverse client needs.With expertise in navigating complex probate processes and business succession planning, we aim to simplify legal matters while maintaining the highest professional standards. Our Whittier-based practice serves clients across Southern California, combining local community understanding with specialized legal knowledge to deliver peace of mind for individuals and families preparing for the future.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Services
Trust Administration
Business Succession Planning
Living Trusts
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We provide 14 years of specialized estate planning experience
- Licensed attorneys personally draft all legal documents
- No impersonal questionnaires or paralegal-only consultations
- Flexible payment plans available through Affirm financing
- Comprehensive approach to business succession planning
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning service creates comprehensive legal frameworks to protect assets and ensure client wishes are honored. We specialize in customized wills, trusts, and advance directives that address family needs, minor children's guardianship, and special needs provisions. With personalized attorney consultations, we help clients establish plans that prevent unintended asset distribution while minimizing future legal complications for beneficiaries.
Probate Services
We guide executors and beneficiaries through California's probate process with expert legal representation. Our services include court document preparation, asset inventory management, debt settlement, and dispute resolution. We help clients navigate complex court procedures while maintaining compliance with state regulations, working to minimize delays and costs associated with estate administration during difficult transitional periods.
Trust Administration
Our trust administration service handles post-mortem management of living trusts with professional oversight. We assist trustees with asset transfer, tax compliance, creditor notifications, and beneficiary distributions. The process includes detailed accounting and legal documentation to ensure proper implementation of trust terms while maintaining fiduciary responsibilities and protecting all parties' interests throughout the administration period.
Business Succession Planning
We specialize in integrating business assets into estate plans for seamless ownership transitions. Our service covers trademark protection, partnership arrangements, and tax-efficient succession strategies. We create legally binding frameworks for business continuity, addressing leadership changes, asset distribution, and operational preservation to maintain company stability across generations while aligning with personal estate objectives.
Living Trusts
Our living trust creation service establishes legal structures for efficient asset management and distribution. We design revocable and irrevocable trusts that avoid probate, maintain privacy, and provide for incapacity planning. The process includes property re-titling guidance, beneficiary designation strategies, and ongoing trust maintenance advice to ensure long-term effectiveness of these estate planning instruments.
People
Liz Apodaca
Owner & Chief Legal Counsel
Licensed California and Hawaii attorney with 15+ years of legal experience specializing in estate planning. Former corporate airline professional turned solo practitioner, offering personalized legal services since 2010. Holds Master of Laws from Southwestern Law School.
Suzanne R. Gonzalez
Trusts and Estates Attorney
California Bar member since 1999 with specialized estate planning experience since 2019. Former nonprofit executive with expertise in community relations and complex estate matters. Graduate of Loyola Law School in Los Angeles with extensive local community involvement.
Questions
What does your estate planning service include?
Our estate planning covers wills, trusts, advance healthcare directives, and power of attorney documents tailored to your specific needs.
How does the probate process work?
We guide executors through court-required steps including asset inventory, debt settlement, tax filings, and final distribution to beneficiaries.
Can I include my business in estate planning?
Yes, we create succession plans that protect business assets, establish ownership transfer procedures, and minimize tax implications.
Do you offer payment plans for legal services?
Yes, we provide flexible financing options through Affirm to make estate planning more accessible.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Whittier and surrounding areas throughout Los Angeles County and Southern California.
