Business Details
20 Years
experience
Expert Legal Services in Business Law & Estate Planning
PROTEC-LAW is a Walnut Creek-based professional law corporation dedicated to delivering effective and efficient legal services to both business and individual clients. Founded on the principle that each client should feel like the only client, we specialize in business law, estate planning, trust administration, and probate. Our approach emphasizes personalized service, ensuring clients receive tailored legal solutions in plain English. With over two decades of experience, our founder has represented private and public companies in complex corporate matters while expanding expertise into estate planning and litigation. We provide comprehensive guidance on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, real estate leases, and business entity formation.Our estate planning services focus on creating customized plans to meet clients' unique needs, including revocable living trusts, prenuptial agreements, and health care directives. We assist trustees in managing trust assets and guide clients through probate processes when necessary. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our attention to detail, cost-efficient strategies, and deep understanding of California law. We pride ourselves on clear communication, ethical standards, and a client-centric approach that prioritizes long-term relationships over transactional interactions. Whether handling business transactions or estate matters, we strive to be a trusted legal partner for our clients.
Services
Business Law
Estate Planning
Trust Administration
Probate
Corporate Governance
Mergers & Acquisitions
Real Estate Leases
Wills & Trusts
Power of Attorneys
Health Care Directives
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in corporate and estate planning law
- Our team provides personalized legal solutions tailored to individual client needs
- We combine technical expertise with clear, plain-English communication
- Our founder has extensive experience in both corporate law and probate matters
- We maintain a client-centric approach with dedicated one-on-one attention
Services
Business Law
We provide comprehensive business law services covering corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and business entity formation. Our expertise includes drafting shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, and buy-sell agreements. We help businesses navigate complex transactions while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create customized solutions for asset protection and distribution. We specialize in revocable living trusts, prenuptial agreements, and special needs trusts. We ensure proper trust funding and document preparation to meet clients' unique family and financial situations while minimizing probate requirements.
Probate
We guide executors through California's probate process, handling asset identification, debt settlement, and estate distribution. Our services include will validation, court filings, and tax compliance. We help families navigate probate requirements efficiently while addressing potential disputes between beneficiaries.
Trust Administration
We assist trustees in managing and distributing trust assets according to grantor intentions. Our services include trust accounting, beneficiary communications, and tax reporting. We provide guidance on trust modifications and help resolve disputes between trustees and beneficiaries while maintaining legal compliance.
Corporate Governance
We help businesses establish proper governance structures through bylaws, operating agreements, and board resolutions. Our services include shareholder meeting documentation, compliance audits, and corporate record maintenance. We ensure companies meet legal requirements while protecting owners' interests through effective governance frameworks.
People
Pamela Ty
Founder & Attorney
Pamela Ty founded PROTEC-LAW in 2006 after working at Morrison & Foerster LLP and Bowles & Verna LLP. She specializes in business law, estate planning, and probate, with experience in corporate transactions, litigation, and trust administration. She holds a JD from UC Berkeley Law and a BS from Haas School of Business.
Questions
What areas of law does PROTEC-LAW specialize in?
We specialize in business law, estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters for both individuals and corporations.
What is the importance of estate planning?
Estate planning ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes, minimizes probate requirements, and provides for loved ones through customized legal solutions.
How can a living trust help avoid probate?
A revocable living trust allows property transfer to beneficiaries without court involvement, maintaining privacy and reducing administrative costs after death.
What happens if someone dies without a will?
California's intestate succession laws determine asset distribution, which may not align with the deceased's wishes and requires formal probate proceedings.
What business services do you offer?
We handle corporate governance, business entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, contract drafting, and real estate transactions for businesses of all sizes.
How do you approach client representation?
We prioritize personalized service, treating each client as our only client with tailored solutions and clear communication throughout the legal process.
