Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Estate Planning Partner in Whittier, CA
At My Attorney LA, we approach estate planning with a deep commitment to respect, compassion, and integrity. Our firm specializes in crafting personalized legal solutions for estate planning, probate, and trust administration, ensuring clients' legacies are preserved according to their wishes. With over 14 years of dedicated service, we prioritize direct attorney-client collaboration, eliminating impersonal processes by having licensed attorneys draft all documents.Our team, led by experienced legal professionals, provides tailored guidance through complex legal matters while maintaining transparency and ethical standards. We serve clients in a supportive environment, offering flexible payment options through Affirm to make quality legal services accessible.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Services
Trust Administration
Business Succession Planning
Living Trusts
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer 14 years of specialized experience in estate planning and probate.
- Licensed attorneys personally draft all legal documents, ensuring accuracy and care.
- Personalized service eliminates generic templates and impersonal processes.
- Flexible payment options available through Affirm's Pay Later program.
- Deep local expertise serving Whittier and surrounding California communities.
Services
Estate Planning
Estate planning secures your family's future and preserves your legacy through customized legal strategies. We help clients create comprehensive plans that protect assets, provide for dependents, and ensure wishes are honored. Our process includes personalized attorney consultations to design plans that address unique family dynamics and financial situations.
Probate Services
Probate services guide families through court-supervised estate administration following a loved one's passing. We help clients navigate complex legal procedures, minimize costs, and expedite the distribution of assets. Our team provides support for will validation, debt settlement, and property transfer processes.
Trust Administration
Trust administration manages asset distribution and estate settlement according to trust documents. We assist trustees with legal compliance, tax filings, and beneficiary communications. Our services ensure smooth transitions while maintaining fiduciary responsibilities and minimizing potential conflicts.
Business Succession Planning
Business succession planning prepares companies for ownership transfer or leadership changes. We help business owners create strategies that protect company assets, ensure continuity, and minimize tax implications. Our approach addresses trademark protection and transition of intangible assets.
Living Trusts
Living trusts establish legal frameworks for managing assets during life and after passing. We create customized trust documents that provide control over property distribution, avoid probate, and protect beneficiaries. Our approach ensures clear instructions for asset management in case of incapacity.
People
Liz Apodaca
Owner & Chief Legal Counsel
Licensed in California and Hawaii, Liz specializes in estate planning with 15+ years of legal experience. She founded My Attorney LA to provide accessible, high-quality legal services focused on personalized client relationships.
Suzanne R. Gonzalez
Trusts and Estates Attorney
Licensed since 1999, Suzanne brings nonprofit leadership experience to estate planning. She specializes in trust administration and has served diverse communities across Los Angeles for 25+ years.
Questions
What estate planning services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive estate planning including wills, living trusts, power of attorney documents, and healthcare directives tailored to individual client needs.
Do you help with business succession planning?
Yes, we create customized plans to ensure smooth business transitions, protect company assets, and address trademark and ownership transfer requirements.
Are payment plans available for legal services?
We offer flexible payment options through Affirm's Pay Later program to make estate planning services more accessible.
How do you handle probate cases?
Our team guides clients through probate procedures, helping with will validation, asset distribution, and debt settlement while minimizing court costs.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Whittier and surrounding Los Angeles County communities, with attorneys licensed to practice in California and Hawaii.
