Business Details
12 Years
experience
Trusted Estate Planning Attorneys in Chino, CA
Voorhees Law Group specializes in estate planning, trust administration, probate, and business planning, serving clients in Chino, Yorba Linda, and throughout Orange County and the Inland Empire. Our team prioritizes personalized legal counsel, tailoring strategies to individual client goals while emphasizing proactive planning to avoid probate and protect assets. As members of Wealth Counsel, we stay at the forefront of innovative planning strategies, ensuring our clients receive comprehensive, up-to-date guidance. Our collaborative approach involves listening closely to client needs, educating them on legal options, and creating customized plans that address unique family dynamics and financial situations.With decades of combined experience, we provide compassionate support during critical life events, offering concierge services for elderly or infirm clients when necessary. Our process includes detailed consultations, transparent fee structures, and ongoing plan reviews to adapt to changing circumstances, ensuring long-term peace of mind for our clients and their families.
Services
Estate Planning
Trust Administration
Probate Services
Asset Protection
Business Planning
Wills & Trusts
Powers of Attorney
Conservatorships
Guardianships
Medi-Cal Planning
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We provide comprehensive, highly personalized estate planning counsel.
- Our team has legal skills and expertise to guide you and your family.
- We are members of Wealth Counsel, a nationally recognized organization.
- We listen closely to client goals and develop superior individualized plans.
- Our staff has the legal skills and expertise to guide you and your family.
Associations and certifications
- Wealth Counsel
What people say
Genuine and go above and beyond
Knowledgeable and caring
Patient and caring
Thorough and communicative
Refreshing experience
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create customized legal frameworks to manage asset distribution and healthcare directives. We help clients avoid probate through revocable and irrevocable trusts while addressing tax implications and special needs beneficiaries. Our process ensures your wishes guide asset transfers while minimizing family conflict and legal complications.
Trust Administration
Trust administration handles post-death asset distribution and estate settlement according to trust terms. We guide trustees through retitling assets, tax filings, and beneficiary communications while maintaining compliance with evolving legal requirements. Our expertise ensures smooth transitions during complex emotional circumstances.
Probate Services
Probate services manage court-supervised estate settlements when no trust exists. We assist executors with asset inventory, debt resolution, and distribution processes while minimizing costs and delays. Our team handles contested wills and complex real estate transfers within California's probate framework.
Asset Protection
Asset protection strategies safeguard wealth from lawsuits and creditors through legal entity formation and trust structures. We develop customized plans to shield personal and business assets while maintaining compliance with tax and corporate regulations. Our approach balances protection with accessibility for legitimate needs.
Business Planning
Business planning covers entity formation, succession strategies, and tax optimization. We help owners create transition plans that protect business value during incapacity or death while addressing partnership disputes and exit strategies. Our services integrate with estate plans for comprehensive wealth preservation.
People
Kariann Voorhees
Founder / Estate Planning Attorney
Kariann Voorhees established Voorhees Law Group in 2014, specializing in estate planning and probate law. With decades of experience, she leads client consultations and develops customized legal strategies while maintaining active involvement in professional organizations like the Exit Planning Institute.
Martha Galelli
Paralegal
Martha Galelli joined Voorhees Law Group in 2019, specializing in trust administration. She manages asset transfers, deed recordings, and document preparation while leveraging bilingual Spanish capabilities to serve diverse clients. Her background includes education at Azusa Pacific University and FIDM.
Sandie Vedder
Senior Probate Paralegal
Sandie Vedder brings 40 years of legal experience to probate and trust administration. A UC Riverside graduate with ABA certification, she specializes in estate inventories, court filings, and asset distribution while providing compassionate support during complex probate proceedings.
Gabrielle Voorhees
Legal Assistant
Gabrielle Voorhees supports probate and estate planning operations while pursuing paralegal certification. As Kariann's daughter, she combines family commitment with professional development, assisting with document drafting and client scheduling while studying communications and English at university.
Susan Lasley
Administrative Assistant
Susan Lasley manages client scheduling and office operations since joining in 2022. A former elementary school teacher with degrees from Cal Poly Pomona and National University, she coordinates trust binders and client communications while balancing family commitments with community involvement.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I need?
Essential documents include wills, revocable living trusts, durable powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. We customize plans based on family dynamics, asset values, and specific goals during your consultation.
How can I avoid probate in California?
Establishing a living trust properly funded with your assets avoids probate. We help clients create and fund trusts that meet legal requirements while addressing tax implications and succession planning needs.
What happens if I die without a will?
California's intestacy laws determine asset distribution, which may not align with your wishes. Probate becomes necessary for estates over $150,000, with court-appointed administrators managing asset distribution to statutory heirs.
How does trust administration work?
Trust administration involves retitling assets, settling debts, and distributing property according to trust terms. We guide trustees through tax filings, beneficiary communications, and legal compliance while minimizing family conflict.
What business succession planning services do you offer?
We create transition plans addressing leadership changes, tax optimization, and asset protection. Our services include entity restructuring, buy-sell agreements, and integrating business plans with personal estate strategies.
Do you offer home visits for estate planning?
Yes, we provide concierge services for elderly or infirm clients needing estate planning assistance at home or medical facilities when necessary, ensuring accessibility for all clients.
