Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner for Estate & Tax Law in Pasadena
KJMLAW Partners has been a trusted legal resource since 1992, specializing in estate planning, trust litigation, probate, and international tax law. Our firm combines deep expertise with personalized service to help clients protect wealth, resolve disputes, and navigate complex legal challenges. With decades of collective experience, we prioritize client needs through tailored strategies and a commitment to accessibility.Our team collaborates closely with clients to ensure clarity in legal processes, emphasizing transparency and ethical standards. Recognized for our courtroom success and community involvement, we serve family-owned businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and international clients. Our mission focuses on excellence in legal services while maintaining a client-centric approach that fosters long-term relationships.
Services
International Estate Planning
Trust Litigation
Probate Litigation
Business Tax Planning
Property Tax Assessment
Trust Administration
Estate Tax Compliance
Will Contests
Corporate Formation
Charitable Planning
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of experience in estate and tax law.
- Our team specializes in international estate planning and trust litigation.
- We provide personalized legal strategies tailored to client needs.
- Our firm actively supports local community initiatives in Pasadena.
- We combine courtroom expertise with proactive dispute resolution.
What people say
Passionate, knowledgeable
Proactive solution
Complete discretion
Trusted resource
Discounted valuations
Services
Trust Litigation
Our trust litigation attorneys resolve disputes involving trustees, beneficiaries, and asset management. We handle breach of fiduciary duty claims, trustee removal, and contested trust interpretations. With deep courtroom experience, we advocate for clients in probate courts across California, ensuring compliance with trust terms and protecting client interests.
Estate Planning
We design comprehensive estate plans to safeguard assets and ensure smooth succession. Services include living trusts, wills, and tax-efficient strategies tailored to individual and business needs. Our approach minimizes estate taxes while aligning with clients' long-term financial and family goals.
Probate Litigation
We represent clients in probate disputes, including will challenges, inheritance disputes, and fiduciary duty violations. Our team navigates complex probate laws to protect beneficiaries' rights and resolve conflicts efficiently through mediation or litigation.
Business Tax Planning
Our tax attorneys advise on structuring business transactions to minimize tax liabilities. We assist with entity formation, payroll tax planning, and compliance strategies for small to mid-sized businesses, ensuring alignment with evolving federal and state tax regulations.
Property Tax Assessment
We help clients challenge unfair property tax assessments and avoid reassessments through strategic legal planning. Our expertise includes Proposition 13 compliance, parent-child exclusions, and representing clients before California assessment boards and courts.
People
Kevin J. Moore
Attorney
Kevin J. Moore, LL.M., specializes in international estate planning and tax law. With over 30 years of experience, he advises high-net-worth clients on asset protection and cross-border tax strategies. He is recognized for his expertise in probate litigation and trust administration.
Debby S. Doitch
Attorney
Debby S. Doitch focuses on estate planning and trust administration. She assists clients in creating customized plans to manage and transfer wealth efficiently. Her practice emphasizes minimizing tax exposure and ensuring compliance with complex legal requirements.
Andrew Nutbrown
Attorney
Andrew Nutbrown specializes in business tax litigation and international tax compliance. He represents clients in disputes with the IRS and California Franchise Tax Board, leveraging his expertise in resolving complex tax controversies.
Evan T. Chavez
Attorney
Evan T. Chavez handles probate litigation and trust disputes. He advocates for beneficiaries and trustees in contested matters, focusing on will contests, fiduciary breaches, and property tax challenges.
Tracy M. Wong
Attorney
Tracy M. Wong specializes in corporate law and business succession planning. She advises family-owned businesses on restructuring, tax compliance, and succession strategies to ensure long-term stability and growth.
Questions
What is trust litigation?
Trust litigation involves disputes over trust management, including challenges to trustees, beneficiary rights, or trust terms. Our attorneys resolve these conflicts through negotiation or court action.
How can I plan my estate effectively?
We create customized estate plans using trusts, wills, and tax strategies to protect assets and ensure your wishes are followed.
What happens if there's no will?
Without a will, California's intestacy laws determine asset distribution. We help clients navigate probate and protect their interests.
Can I contest a property tax assessment?
Yes. We challenge unfair assessments and help clients avoid reassessments through legal strategies and appeals.
What services do you offer for international clients?
We provide cross-border estate planning, tax compliance, and trust administration for clients with U.S. assets or business interests.
