Law Firm Overview

Over 20 years of experience in assisting and advising clients in tax and business planning matters, focusing on international, real estate, small business, and estate planning including wills, trusts, probates and estate administration.

Designated a Certified Specialist in Taxation Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California.

Designated a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning,Trust & Probate Law by California Board of Legal Specialization, The State Bar of California.

Author of numerous articles on international taxation and estate and gift tax planning.

Areas of Practice

• Entity Formation -- Corporations, LLC's, LLP's, etc.
• Business Start-up Analysis, Planning and Drafting
• Buy Sell Agreements
• Contract Negotiation and Drafting
• Expert Witness
• Proposition 13 Real Property Tax Planning
• Business Purchases, Sales, Reorganizations
• Business Plan Preparation -- Assistance and Analysis
• Tax Treaty Planning
• IRA and Qualified Plan Distribution Analysis

West Practice Categories

Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills, Probate & Estate Administration, Taxation Law