Business Details
We are the Law Office of Emily Lerner, a dedicated law practice situated in Claremont, California. With a foundation rooted in public service and private practice, our founder brings experience from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and a boutique elder law firm in Indiana. We hold a Juris Doctor from George Washington University Law School and graduate honors from UC Santa Cruz, underscoring our commitment to academic excellence. Licensed to practice in California and a member of the Trusts and Estates Section of the California Bar Association, we adhere to the highest professional standards. Our practice specializes in estate planning, trust administration, probate, conservatorship, and guardianship, ensuring comprehensive care for families. We customtailor estate plans, incorporating trusts, wills, advance health care directives, and durable powers of attorney to protect assets and preserve legacies.
For probate, we guide clients through Californias process, delivering swift and seamless administration across Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties. As trustees or beneficiaries, we provide thorough guidance on trust administration, offering flexible levels of assistance to meet individual needs. We establish and manage conservatorships and guardianships for adults with incapacities or minors, safeguarding their wellbeing and rights. Our approach emphasizes transparency, meticulous attention to detail, and proactive problemsolving. We are devoted to ensuring our clients can focus on their loved ones, confident that their affairs are handled with integrity and compassion.
For probate, we guide clients through Californias process, delivering swift and seamless administration across Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties. As trustees or beneficiaries, we provide thorough guidance on trust administration, offering flexible levels of assistance to meet individual needs. We establish and manage conservatorships and guardianships for adults with incapacities or minors, safeguarding their wellbeing and rights. Our approach emphasizes transparency, meticulous attention to detail, and proactive problemsolving. We are devoted to ensuring our clients can focus on their loved ones, confident that their affairs are handled with integrity and compassion.
Highlights and features
- We hold a JD from George Washington University.
- We are licensed to practice law in California.
- We provide customized estate plans with trusts, wills, directives.
- We serve Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties.
- We guide clients through probate for swift administration.
Services
Estate Planning
Estate Planning creates a comprehensive strategy to protect your assets and ensure your wishes are carried out. We develop personalized documentsincluding wills, trusts, health care directives, and durable powers of attorneytailored to each clients unique circumstances. This proactive approach safeguards families and preserves legacies for future generations.
Probate
Probate involves the legal transfer of a deceased persons assets under court supervision. We guide clients through Californias probate process, ensuring timely and seamless administration of estates across Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties. Our expertise reduces delays, protects beneficiaries, and honors the deceaseds legacy.
Trust Administration
Trust Administration ensures that a trusts terms are executed correctly and efficiently. Whether you are a trustee, successor trustee, or beneficiary, we provide detailed guidance and support tailored to your role. Our meticulous oversight protects the trusts assets and upholds the settlors intentions.
Conservatorship
Conservatorship establishes legal guardianship for incapacitated adults or those with developmental disabilities. We assist in setting up and managing conservatorships, ensuring the individuals financial and personal needs are met. Our compassionate approach protects vulnerable clients while respecting their autonomy and dignity.
Guardianship
Guardianship provides legal authority to care for minors in the event of parental incapacity or loss. We represent clients in establishing and administering guardianships for children across Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties. Our guidance ensures childrens best interests are protected and future wellbeing secured.
