Sugai & Sudweeks, LLP
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Sugai & Sudweeks, LLP, established in 1992, is a reputable law firm located in Los Gatos, CA and surrounding areas. Their team of experienced attorneys specializes in a range of fields, including Estate Planning, Trust & Estate Administration, Probate, and Elder Law. They are particularly renowned for their holistic and coordinated approach to addressing the long-term care needs of the elderly, disabled, and chronically ill. This approach emphasizes quality of life and focuses on health care, personal care, legal needs, and financial needs. Their goal is to provide comprehensive legal solutions to their clients.
Highlights
20 years in business
Serves Santa Cruz , CA
Specialties
Service
Consultation, Representation
Areas of law
Wills / living trusts, Estate planning / estate taxes, Settlement, Probate, Medical directives, Elder law, Powers of attorney, Other
Location and hours
Sugai & Sudweeks, LLP
1101 Pacific Ave Ste 320
Santa Cruz, CA 95060-7510
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Work Experience
Attorney
Sugai & Sudweeks
2014 - Present
Attorney
Sugai & Sudweeks
2014 - Present
Attorney
Carney, Sugai & Sudweeks, LLP
2010 - 2014
Attorney
Carney & Sugai, LLP
2005 - 2009
Education
Claremont McKenna College
University of California, Santa Cruz
1988
California Western School of Law
2005
University of California - Davis
Santa Clara University School of Law
California St Univ Hayward
1992
Santa Clara University School of Law
1995
University of California, Santa Barbara
2001
Lincoln Law Sch of San Jose
2001
University of The Pacific - Mcgeorge School of Law
1992
University of California - Santa Cruz
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
Menlo College
Santa Clara University School of Law
George Washington University
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
University of New Mexico
University of The Pacific - Mcgeorge School of Law
1992
University of California, Santa Cruz
1988
University of California - Santa Cruz
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
California Western School of Law
Law
2005
University of California, Santa Barbara
2001
Lincoln Law Sch of San Jose
Law
2001
California St Univ Hayward
1992
Santa Clara University School of Law
Law
1995
University of California - Davis
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
Menlo College
Associations & Affiliations
Silicon Valley Bar Association
Board of Trustees
Senior Adult Legal Assistance
Board of Trustees
Santa Cruz County Estate Planning Council
Attorney Member
Academy of Special Needs Planners
Attorney Member
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Attorney Member
Silicon Valley Bar Association
Attorney Member
West Valley Bar Association
Secretary of the Board
Santa Clara County Estate Planning Council
Attorney Member
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Attorney Member
Speaking Engagements
Santa Cruz County Estate Planning Council Event
The ABC’s of SNTs
2013
Academy of Special Needs Planners Annual Conference
The Anatomy of Drafting Special Needs Trusts
2013
Professional Fiduciary Association of California Annual Conference
Risk Management
2013
Vintage Silver Creek Event
Veteran’ Benefits: Aid and Attendance
2012
Santa Cruz Emergency Preparation Fair
Storage of Important Documents
2012
Professional Fiduciary Association of California Annual Conference
Medicare, Medi-Cal, Social Security, and VA Benefits
2012
Alzheimer Association Learning Circle Event
Legal Issues With Alzheimer’s Disease
2012
Silicon Valley Bar Association Conference
The ABCs of SNTs
2012
Alain Pinel Realty Conference
Elder Abuse
2011
Professional Fiduciary Association Conference in Monterey
Ten Common Trustee Mistakes in the Administration of a Special Needs Trust & How to Avoid Them
2011
New attorney Round-table
Pet Trusts
2011
Alzheimer’s Association Event
Conservatorships
2011
Academy of Special Needs Planners Conference
3rd Party Special Needs Trust Drafting
2011
Professional Fiduciary Association Confernce
Basic Conservatorships
2011
Long-term Care Planning Conference
Seniors and the Law
2010
Alzheimer’s Circle of Care Conference
Protective Proceedings: Conservatorships
2010
Silicon Valley Women Conference
Wills for Women
2009
Silicon Valley Women Conference
How Trusts Work
2009
Santa Cruz County Community Emergency Preparedness Fair
Storage of Important Documents
2009
J. Ruben Clark Law Society Conference
Solo and Small Firm Practice
2009
Saratoga Retirement Community Event
American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
2013
Professional Fiduciary Association Conference in Monterey
How to Use an Attorney Effectively in a Trust Administration Matter
2013
Professional Fiduciary Association Conference in Monterey
Trust Interpretation: What to Know Before You Take the Case
2013
Professional Fiduciary Association Conference in Los Angeles
Trust Interpretation: What to Know Before You Take the Case
2012
Avenidas Caregiver Conference
Plan Ahead for Peace of Mind
2012
Merrill Lynch Conference
Life Care Planning
2011
Professional Fiduciary Association Conference in Monterey
How to Use an Attorney Effectively in a Trust Administration Matter
2011
Professional Fiduciary Association Conference in Monterey
VA Benefits: A Comparison of the Basic with SSI and Medi-Cal
2011
New Attorney Round Table
Resolving Disputes in Post-Death Administration
2011
Spring Client Seminar
Interpreting the 2011 Estate Tax Law
2011
National Business Institute (NBI) Seminar
Top Estate Planning Techniques, Simple and Effective Preservation Methods
2010
Professional Fiduciary Association of California Annual Conference
The Prudent Investor Act and the Courts: How to Proceed When the Two Don’t Align
2009
New Attorney Roundtable
Managing Your Law Practice
2008
New Attorney Roundtable
Issues in Probate
2007
National Business Institute (NBI) Seminar
Health, Financial and Health Care Planning for Elder Clients
2007
Services offered
Estate Attorney
Wills And Estate Planning