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I will be pleased to answer any of your estate planning questions on topics such as wills, trusts, nomination of child guardians, how to avoid probate, how to reduce or eliminate death taxes, durable powers of attorney, probate, conservatorships, special needs child planning, and elder law. Thanks.
Experience in the area
Fifteen years as an attorney, and training in Estate Planning at the Law Office of Diedre Wachbrit, APC, Westlake Village, CA.
Organizations
CA State Bar, Pepperdine Center for Estate and Gift Planning, Tarzana Chamber of Commerce, Tarzana Community & Cultural Center, Los Angeles Bar Association, San Fernando Valley Bar Association
Publications
The Transnational Lawyer, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law Legal Journal.
Education/Credentials
Graduated in top 1/3 of class from U.C. Berkeley;
Graduated in top 10% of class from UOP, McGeorge School of Law.
Awards and Honors
Undergraduate: Traynor Honor Society
Law School: Phi Delta Phi Legal Society
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I am working toward be certified as an Estate Planning attorney.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary | 08/31/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Chris, I see you say ..... |
| connie | 03/22/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Kris, Thank you so much for your ..... |
| JOAN | 12/07/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for the commentary |
| Kenneth | 03/10/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the reply and answers! |
| Stephen | 10/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much. Very informative and friendly ..... |
Recent Answers from Kris Paden
2012-03-27 Getting a stepped up basis:
Hi, thank you for your question. I am sorry for your loss. It is important that we clarify the terminology here. As long as the farm was in the trust, it avoids probate automatically. If it is
2011-10-23 HELP:
Hi, sorry for the delay in this response, as after 5 years of no problems your question went into my spam folder. I am sorry for your losses of your parents and the potential trouble you are having with
2011-08-31 Estate/inheritance:
Hi, Gary. I feel for you. Once the survivor sees how hard/expensive it is, you may have more luck as you indicated. Because, it is not automatic. The surviving spouse will need an attorney to go to
2011-03-22 Sale of probate home:
Hi, Connie. Thanks for your email. I am sorry for your loss. If you are not able to work with your sister out of court, then it has to be done in court. She should not be guessing on the value - that
2010-12-07 Home Title:
Hi, thanks for your question. Yes, you need to remove father's name from the deed by doing all the work now that needed to be done 20 and 3 years ago respectively. I don't have enough information to
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