Lawyer Barbara Diane Bergstein, graduated from
University of California, Los Angeles, Class of 1969, B.A. Southwestern University School of Law, Class of 1993, J.D., is now employed by Law Office of Barbara Bergstein at
4400 Coldwater Canyon Ave., Ste. 300 Studio City, CA 91604.Barbara Diane Bergstein is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Barbara Diane Bergstein as your lawyer, you should consider whether Barbara Diane Bergstein offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Barbara Diane Bergstein has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Barbara Diane Bergstein's office is located at Studio City, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.
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Barbara Diane Bergstein has been admitted in 1993, California;. His or her practice areas include Elder Law, Probate, Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Trusts & Estates, Tax, Power Of Attorney, Probate.
Barbara Diane Bergstein's college and law school education includes University of California, Los Angeles, Class of 1969, B.A., Southwestern University School of Law, Class of 1993, J.D.. Other biographical background includes Barbara Bergstein specializes in elder law and estateplanning. Herpractice includes estate and gift taxation planning, asset preservationfor government benefits (Medi-Cal), durable powers of attorney andprobate, including probate and trust controversy. Ms. Bergstein is frequently consulted regarding the uses anddrafting of special needs trusts for families with disabled addition, she frequently drafts special needs trusts in personalinjury settlements for disabled minors and adults. Ms. Bergstein is the author of “The Uses of IrrevocableSpecial Needs Trusts in Gift and Estate Tax Planning” which appeared inTax Information Perspectives, a publication of the Estate &Gift Tax Subcommittee, California Tax Bar. She is the parent of a child with Autism and has experiencedfirst hand the heartache and struggles of having a loved one withspecial needs. She has served as a board member of the Autism Societyof Los Angeles and often speaks to parents about the rights of childrendisabilities. Ms. Bergstein is a frequent lecturer for the State Bar ofCalifornia, AICPA, and the CalCPA Education Foundation.
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