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Arthur S. Brown
Law Offices of ARTHUR S. BROWN, APLC
5741 Palmer Way
Suite B
Carlsbad, CA 92010
Phone: (760) 438-5599 | Fax: (760) 438-8140
http://www.whyprobate.com
You take care of your family, we take care of you.
Legal Topic
Wills, Trusts & Estates
Preferred New Clients
As a Certified Esate Planning Attorney, I am looking to help clients 18 to 110 of age in all aspects of Estate Planning. Whether it be reduction of death taxes, incapacity issues, business succession, or avoidance of probate and conservatorships.
Sub-Categories
Taxes
- Property Taxes
- Tax Planning
- Charitable Giving
- Charitable Trusts
- Drafting Trusts
- Drafting Wills
- Estate Administration
- Estate Planning
- Living Trusts
- Living Wills
- Probate
- Asset Protection
- Power of Attorney
- Business Succession Planning
- Special Needs Trust
- Supplemental Needs Trust
- Revocable Trust & Irrevocable Trust
Bar Admissions
CA, Jun 1986
Bar Number: 123547
Specialty Certifications
Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law
Other Court Admissions
California State and Federal Bar
Association Memberships
State Bar of California, San Diego County Bar Association, North County Bar of San Diego County
Continuing Education
Over 25 hours annually in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, as required for maintaining certification as a specialist. I am Head of the North Coastal Estate Planning Council.
Papers and Publications
Numerous articles in the local newspaper on Estate Planning.
Example Cases
We just finished a $3 million probate and saved the client over$1 million in gift taxes.
We have often preserved a disabled client's government benefit by petitioning the court to create a special needs trust.
Education
Degree:
B.A.
School:
Pitzer College
City:
Claremont
State:
CA
Year:
1980
Focus and Accomplishments:
Psychology
Degree:
J.D.
School:
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
City:
San Diego
State:
CA
Year:
1985
Honors:
American Jurisprudence Award in Wills And Trusts
Focus and Accomplishments:
Editor-In- Chief, Law Review
Degree:
Graduate
School:
Goldsmith College, University of London
City:
New Cross, England
State:
Information coming soon.
Year:
1979
Focus and Accomplishments:
History
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
We are dedicated to focusing on families and their needs. The practice was established in 1988 after working for a firm that was not addressing clients' needs. We are a full-service Estate Planning Office.
Previous Employment Summary
1985-1986 Research Associate/ Attorney with the San Diego District Attorney Office. 1986 Associate Attorney for a Medical Malpractice Insurance Defense Firm in Palm Springs. 1986-1988 Associate Attorney and Managing Attorney in Torrance and Sherman Oaks Offices for a San Diego-based Estate Planning Firm. Created over 2000 Estate Planners.
Activities and Awards
I have been on many non-profit charitable boards, such as the Boys and Girls Club of San Marcos and the ARC of San Diego. I have been as member of the Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Club for over 14 years.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
Educateing clients through public seminars and other sources helps them participate in their own decision-making.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Clients' own documents are a good start to the process of creating a comprehensive estate plan.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
Yes, we often assist clients and as well as other attorneys in finding the ways to best handle their particular legal situation.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I have always enjoyed caring for others. My Estate Planning practice allows me to address many families' needs.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
The practice of Estate Planning is more than the practice of law. My degree in Psychology prepared me to better assist clients in many of death's issues.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I wanted to be able to help people. Estate planning allows me to do just that. Estate planning is an extremely positive field compared to most areas of the law.
What do you like best about your career?
I truly earn clients' respect. I spoil my clients after many clients have not had a positive experience.
Tell us about your law firm:
My long-term assistant, Laura, has been with me for 17 years and knows my practice inside and out.
Leonard first started working for me in 1998.
They are both knowledgeable.
What are your strengths and style?
I let clients speak and I listen to them.
We work with our clients to accomplish their goals and objectives.
Personal Interests:
Being the father of a six-year-old, my favorite pastime interest is my son; my wife, Rebecca, and I are very much involved in his upbringing. We love travel and enjoy a home in Big Bear which offers us winter and summer activities. Our home in Fallbrook, CA has 240 Hass avocado trees and I am developing an interest in growing.
Office Manager/Assistant
Laura L. Cantrell
Fax
(760) 438-8140
Office Hours
Monday through Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
None
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Most Estate Plans range in fees from $600 for a Simple Will package to $1600 for a Simple Trust Plan to $2500 for a A/B trust Plan.
Hourly Rates
$300 per hour
Free Initial Consultation?
Free Initial Estate Planning Consultation
Typical Retainer
Half of Estimated Fees.
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