Atty. Lori A. Lewis
Lori’s law practice concentrates in the areas of estate planning and incapacity, advising clients on matters involving powers of attorney, conservatorships, advanced health directives, wills, and trusts. Lori handles many legal matters that involve the high emotional intensity of family conflict.
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About Lori A. Lewis at a glance
Lori A. Lewis is a Partner based in Santa Barbara, California, practicing at Mullen Henzell L L P. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1990) and Arizona (1998). Educated at Santa Barbara College of Law (J.D., 1990) and University of California, Santa Barbara (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Lori’s law practice concentrates in the areas of estate planning and incapacity, advising clients on matters involving powers of attorney, conservatorships, advanced health directives, wills, and trusts
- Lori handles many legal matters that involve the high emotional intensity of family conflict
- For that reason, when necessary and appropriate, Lori uses either tools of mediation or litigation, or both, to resolve conflicts related to conservatorship and post-death probate & trust administrations
- Lori works closely with individuals and their professionals, such as income tax preparers, medical caregivers, and investment advisors in giving advice and preparing customized incapacity and estate planning documents
- She also works with fiduciaries, both private and professional, and family members, in administering conservatorship, probate or trust administrations
- Lori assists clients in preparing and executing estate planning documents to memorialize their testamentary wishes, avoid probate, and reduce or eliminate estate taxes, whenever possible, while reducing the likelihood of conflict and promoting efficiencies in administration
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Lori A. Lewis is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Barbara are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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