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Contact
Email
jl@leftonlaw.com
Phone
(909) 453-4350
Address
1 Park Plaza, Irvine, CA, 92614, US
Professional
About
In law school I was fortunate enough to intern for the presiding Judge of the Denver Probate Court where I saw first hand the difficulties, cost and toll on families going thru various Probate and Mental Health legal actions. Working and volunteering in the senior industry has given me an opportunity to learn a great deal about the issues that older adults and their families face during the aging process. I realized an enormous gap exists between Estate Planning and how life actually plays out and sometimes seniors and families get caught in the middle. More often than not, disputes in the areas of trusts and estates arise because people don't understand the law and family dynamics come into play. Many of these conflicts can be resolved prior to litigation.
About Elder Law
Elder law attorneys help seniors and their families with legal matters affecting older adults including estate planning, long-term care, and benefits. Common matters include medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, estate planning.
Credentials
Education
2018 University of California - Irvine MA - Masters 1997 University of Denver Sturm College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1993 University of California - Riverside Liberal Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Publications
2015 AVVO Legal Guides 5 Simple Estate Planning Tips
Associations
2016 - Present State Bar of California, Litigation Section Member 2016 - Present Orange County Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Member 2016 - Present National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Member 2015 - Present State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section Member 2015 - Present Orange County Women Lawyers Association Member
Speaking
2016 Senior Symposium Transition Challenges & Aging Planning 2016 FPA of Orange County Quarterly Education Meeting Capacity & Financial Elder Abuse 2016 FAST Meeting Capacity & Undue Influence 2016 Discussion Group Capacity & Financial Elder Abuse 2016 Discussion Group Understanding Capacity, Undue Influence & Financial Elder Abuse
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Updated: Jun 07, 2026