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Orange County Estate Planning, Medi-Cal Planning, Asset Protection and Business Incorporation Law Firm

The Asset Protection Center (APC) Team is comprised of legal professionals spanning from a diverse professional background. However, one thing brings them all together under one single vision – protecting the sanctity of the family.

The APC is dedicated to passing on its clients’ family values and preserving its wealth for the next generation. We do so by blending traditional estate planning tools, as well as innovative financial instruments not usually associated with the legal profession. The end result is a bulletproof estate plan which provides – probate avoidance, advanced tax planning, and asset protection features when necessary.

Your professionals happen to be published authors, featured in various radio and television shows, and are well-recognized authorities in their respective fields. However, who said being in a professional setting needs to be stuffy? Our main objective is to make you feel comfortable and extremely well-represented. When you come to visit us, we mean it when we say “Here, you ARE family!”...

Patrick P. Phancao Partner / Attorney
Shadi Ala’i Shaffer Partner / Attorney
Valerie L. Pasion Associate Attorney
Shilpa Bhatt Attorney
Taline Arthur Senior Paralegal
Jay Singh Administrative Assistant
Carol Carranza Office Manager and Client Service Director
Niki Moosavi Paralegal

Client Reviews
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"I needed a trust expert to handle a complex issue for me and Shadi was the perfect attorney. She was very responsive and provided a thorough detailed answer. Very highly recommended." Nick G.
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"My experience with Shadi and Patrick stem from a Ten year relationship. When it comes to estate planning and trusts they are my go to and only law firm is Phancao & Shaffer aka Asset Protection & Elder Law Center. When asked for the name of a trust law firm. They are the one. Best firm hands down." Karen I.
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"I'm CPA and have been working with Asset Protection & Elder Law Center for over 10 years. They do all my trust work as well as other general counsel items and I have never thought of taking my services elsewhere. In fact, if my clients ask for an Estate Attorney, they are the only firm I recommend. Get your trust in order and do it with the Asset Protection & Elder Law Center!" Steve F.
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