Edmund is knowledgeable in helping me with my planning transaction. His staff promptly answered questions that I had. I highly recommend Tree of Life for your estate planning needs
Attorney Edmund is wonderful. He is very detailed oriented and efficient. He is a trust attorney that you can rely on. He has patience to answer all your trust questions. I have a very
It took me four years to find a trustworthy attorney and who is also incredibly knowledgeable for our estate planning. My daughter has Down Syndrome and we also needed a special needs trust. I found Edmund on YouTube and learned
We had a wonderful experience working with Tree of Life Law Firm to complete our living trust. The entire process was smooth, professional, and impressively efficient. Their team was incredibly
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Did you know a basic living trust leaves your family exposed?
Without a complete living trust, the people you love may not receive what you worked your whole life to give them, or waste years of their lives fighting for it.
A basic living trust can avoid probate, but that’s not enough. It won’t protect your children’s inheritance if they go through a divorce, get sued, or spend it recklessly the moment it’s in their hands. It won’t stop a new spouse from redirecting your assets after you’re gone, or keep your children from fighting over what’s left.
Our firm designs a complete living trust that plans for all of it, and more, based on your family’s unique situation. We stand with your family long after it’s signed, so when you pass away, the people you love receive exactly what you intended, without the delay, the cost, or the conflict.
If you’re looking for a custom 1:1 experience tailored to your exact wants, support beyond the initial paper signing trust setup, and a patient attorney available to answer all questions no matter how basic, then Edmund is your guy!
How We Can Help You
- Actually avoid probate (many trusts fail to, because of hidden mistakes)
- Your loved ones receive exactly what you wanted, exactly how you wanted
- Protect your children’s inheritance from divorce and lawsuits
- Control how and when your children inherit
- Protect your children if your spouse remarries after you’re gone
- Prevent a family fight over the home
- Provide for special needs children without losing their benefits
- Minimize estate taxes, capital gains taxes and property tax reassessment
- Plus other custom solutions built around your family’s needs and goals
Over 1,000 Clients Served
Edmund is knowledgeable in helping me with my planning transaction. His staff promptly answered questions that I had. I highly recommend Tree of Life for your estate planning needs, it’s a
Attorney Edmund is wonderful. He is very detailed oriented and efficient. He is a trust attorney that you can rely on. He has patience to answer all your trust questions. I have a very good
It took me four years to find a trustworthy attorney and who is also incredibly knowledgeable for our estate planning. My daughter has Down Syndrome and we also needed a special needs trust. I found Edmund on YouTube and learned
We had a wonderful experience working with Tree of Life Law Firm to complete our living trust. The entire process was smooth, professional, and impressively efficient. Their team was incredibly accommodating,
why you’ll love our virtual service
We’re known for giving our clients total protection, ongoing support and convenience.
We Handle Your Trust Administration, Too
A trust only works if someone carries it out the right way when you pass away. We’ll still be here for your family when that day comes.
When you pass away, someone has to do the legal work: retitle the accounts, handle the tax filings and legal paperwork, and get everything to the right people at the right time. That someone is your successor trustee, often one of your own children, suddenly facing legal and tax decisions they’ve never seen before, at the hardest moment of their life. Mistakes get expensive, and what should take months can drag on for years. We do things differently. We’re the firm that builds your plan, and the firm your family calls when the day comes, so your loved ones are guided through every step and receive exactly what you intended.
I think the best part about their service is that they truly care for their clients and their needs.
serving your family with empathy and excellence
For over a decade, attorney Edmund Yan has been helping homeowners, professionals, and business owners create thoughtful estate plans that protect their families, avoid probate, and leave a lasting legacy.
Rooted in his faith in Jesus Christ, Edmund’s mission is to serve families with care, clarity, and compassion—one plan at a time. He’s been recognized as one of California’s 10 Best Estate Planning Attorneys and ranked among the top 2.5% of estate planning attorneys for 10+ years.
Over 1,000 families have trusted Edmund and his team to guide them with care and simplicity. If you’re looking for an attorney who listens, explains things clearly, and puts your family first, you’re in the right place.
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Consultation Director
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Client Success Manager
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Paralegal
Esther Campecino
Paralegal
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Educational Content Director
Frequently Asked Questions
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