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Very Good Estate law firm

My elderly Father-in-law experienced a fall that injured his hip. The injury left him in a wheel chair and unable to walk. My Mother-in-law was overwhelmed. We realized they could no longer live on their own and required extended care services. We moved them out of the home they lived in for 18 years and into an independent care facility. The costs of their new residence and the extended care services were very high and were depleting their small savings. My Father-in-law was a veteran of WWII and it was recommended by a consultant that we should look into VA Aid and Attendance benefits. We were advised that Esther Wang, Attorney at Law with Elder & Disability Law Firm, was the best. However, my Mother-in-law and I decided to go to the Veterans Affairs office to speak with them about the process and paperwork involved. We both realized that we needed to make an appointment with Ms. Wang. Esther was empathetic and extremely knowledgeable about working with the VA. Her paralegal, Kymberly Lewis, paralegal, was our contact and followed through with any questions and concerns we faced. Sadly, a few months after getting the VA benefit for my Father-in-law, he passed away. We called Esther to help us again, with acquiring VA Aid & Attendance, but this time it was for the spousal benefit for my Mother-in-law, who now walks with a cane. Esther was amazing with her legal prowess and together with Kymberly, we were able to achieve our goal. My Mother-in-law is now receiving her VA Aid & Attendance Spousal benefit! We highly recommend Esther Wang, Attorney at Law!!

I hired Esther and her amazing team in 2016 after my elderly widowed father relocated from Arizona to California to reunite with his high school girlfriend. Given his fragile health, we had a consult with Esther to explain his assets and financial situation in order to plan for the day he might need long term care. She recommended a solid plan to protect his rental property in Phoenix, and life insurance equity. We worked with her staff attorney Jason Oei to implement the details of this plan which included creating a trust, updated power of attorney docs, and a will. Jason was so helpful to represent us with several details concerning the title on my father's property in Arizona, and the homeowners association (which potentially had implications for his ability to continue renting out his property following transfer to the trust.) Jason helped us navigate all of this with confidence and patience, and he followed up on unresolved issues proactively. More recently, my father had a serious illness which put him in the hospital for months, followed by 80 days of in-patient skilled nursing. We again hired the firm to advise on spend down and to handle his Medi-Cal application. Medi-Cal expert Kristie Reyland was so helpful, remained available to answer all my questions (and as a worrier, I had MANY), and put me at ease while we awaited the application to be approved. As a Texas resident, I was familiar with the need for good long-term care planning with local counsel who know your state's ins/outs for Medicaid eligibility and asset protection. We hired a fantastic attorney for our TX-residing mother-in-law and she was worth every penny. Through that experience, I knew how important it was to find California experts on elder law, particularly Medi-Cal planning. While Redlands is nowhere convenient to my father's residence in the San Fernando Valley of LA County, I knew after consulting with Esther that she and her team were exactly who we needed to hire for help with my father. Dad was very comfortable with Jason, and everything was explained so well. They are generous with their time, and truly get the job done for the price they quoted. They were also generous with their time to provide objective advice before I had even decided to move forward paying a retainer. They are a great example that if you build a helpful and trusting relationship with a client on the front end, they will want to do business with you.

In the past, we contacted Esther Wang's office for two different needs. Each meeting and follow-ups were handled by a highly informed support staff. We had assistance with V.A. benefits, and medical benefits. Not having to deal with the legal matters alone made the effort less stressful. It helps to get all the legal advise before you need it. The Smith Children

My parents suddenly needed to transition into Assisted Living, causing a hardship to their finances. Kymberly Lewis worked diligently on obtaining aid and attendance from the VA for my parents...we received a reimbursement of $38,000. from the VA that we had already spent over the last 9 months, as well as over $2,100. a month in continuing assistance..There's no way we could have ever dealt with all the requirements of the VA. Thank you Esther and Kymberly, you were lifesavers!!!

One of the most honest and straightforward group of attorneys I have worked with. We were referred by the assisted care facility to work through the estate planning for our elderly father. Without going into details the attorneys direction and services were top notch. I have referred several friends.

I am extremely happy with both the service provided, and the results, regarding my dealings with Attorney Wang's office. I have used them for long-term estate planning, wills and trusts and VA benefits for my parents' and my own needs. I find them to be of superior experience, knowledge, and expertise in these matters. As a result I have had several of my friends use their services as well, and all are extremely satisfied.

We had the opportunity to meet with Ms. Wang and Ms. Lewis, of the Elder & Disability Law Firm, Redlands, CA, regarding VA Benefits for a relative. Prior to the meeting, we had researched VA program(s) and found the process of understanding the system somewhat challenging. We were referred to Ms. Wang for consultation and advice on the appropriate filing process. Our experience was outstanding. This firm is both knowledgeable and highly ethical. They know the procedures associated with government filings and did everything in a timely and proper manner. We would strongly recommend this firm for any benefit or estate issues. They simply are the best in the field.

After spending a year with another firm who took my Dads money and never did anything, Esther Chen Wang and Kymberly Lewis were able to resolve all our trust and VA benefits issues in just 6 weeks! They talked us through the whole complicated process and were always there to answer every question along the way. They took great care of us and helped us accomplish what the other firm promised but never even tried to do. Now my dad is finally getting the care he deserves and needs at 96. We are very grateful. They came highly recommended and rightfully so.

Attorney Wang and Kymberly Lewis, Paralegal/VA Benefits Consultant, guided my family through the last few years of my parent’s lives. They helped update Mom and Dad’s trust and were an immeasurable help after their passing. They were always kind and understanding. I can’t say enough about how we appreciated the precise and accurate legal advice. Anyone working with elderly parents should consider making Attorney Wang and her staff a part of the family team.

Due to our parents deteriorating medical condition, they recently moved to an assisted living facility. The facility recommended that our family consult w/Attorney Weng to see if our parent's would qualify for any Veteran's benefits to help with the costs. What a relief!! Attorney Wang and her excellent staff promptly prepared all the necessary documents and in less than six weeks, our parent's are now receiving the maximum monthly VA benefits. We are so grateful to Attorneys Esther Wang and Jason Oei, along with their awesome paralegal Kymberly.

Esther and her staff have helped us for 2 years to navigate through protecting my parent's assrts while getting them the care that they need. From the free initial consultation, to follow-up help, she and they have been there to help with every new need that we had. Mom and Dad had previously set up a will, etc but when they needed care, their attourney had to be educated by Esther about the ways to protect assets. I strongly encourage children of elderly parents to meet with Esther before there is a need so that she can help you understand future needs and be prepared! And if you already have a parent in need of additional care, it isn't too late. Let her help you!!!