Woodland Hills Estate Planning Attorney

Protect Your Family's Wealth, Property, and Future

Strategic Estate Planning, Asset Protection, and Medi-Cal Planning for California Families.

Whether you want to preserve rental property for your children, protect assets from long-term care costs, or create a clear estate plan — we help families make confident decisions about the future.

Helping California families protect assets and plan for the future with clarity and confidence.

Estate Planning

Asset Protection

Proposition 19 Planning

Medi-Cal Planning

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Woodland Hills

Serving the West Valley & Beyond
Who We Help

We Serve Two Core Groups of California Families

Property Owners & Pre-Retirees

You’ve worked hard to build real estate and financial assets. The right estate planning strategies can help ensure your children inherit property without unnecessary taxes, legal disputes, or forced sales.

Families Facing Long-Term Care Decisions

When a parent develops Alzheimer’s or requires nursing home care, families face difficult financial and legal decisions. Elder law planning can help protect assets and secure care options.

Our Practice Areas

Comprehensive Legal Services for California Families

Our practice is built around three strategic service areas, each designed to protect what matters most to your family.

Estate Planning

Comprehensive estate plans designed to protect assets, simplify inheritance, and provide clear instructions for the future.

Asset Protection Planning

Comprehensive estate plans designed to protect assets, simplify inheritance, and provide clear instructions for the future.

Proposition 19 Planning

Guidance on how California’s Proposition 19 affects inherited property and property tax reassessment — protecting your family’s real estate legacy.

Medi-Cal Planning

Legal planning strategies to help families navigate long-term care costs and Medi-Cal eligibility requirements without sacrificing financial security.

Trust Administration and Probate

Trust administration and probate are the processes that determine what happens to a family’s assets after a death.

Knowledge & Insights

Estate Planning Is More Than Documents — It's Strategy.

Many families are surprised to learn how complex estate planning can become when real estate, long-term care costs, and changing laws are involved. Our goal is to help you understand your options and create a plan that protects what matters most.

For most families, the estate planning process is more involved than simply naming beneficiaries. While the primary goal of estate planning is transferring assets in an orderly and tax-efficient manner, it’s just as important to focus on preserving wealth across generations.
No matter what line of work you are in, estate planning has facets that apply to everyone, and it comes down to documenting wishes and avoiding probate and unnecessary taxes. Too many people put it off, but, in general, the sooner you do it, the better.
Meet Richard M. Seff

About Richard M. Seff

A Rare Combination of Legal Expertise and Compassionate Guidance

Richard Seff has dedicated his career to helping families navigate some of life’s most important decisions — protecting assets, planning for aging, and creating clear estate plans.

With a background in both law and social work, Richard brings a rare combination of legal expertise and compassionate guidance to every client relationship. Since 1990, he has been serving California families with a client-first approach that blends professional skill with personal care.

Clients often say they appreciate his ability to explain complex legal issues in clear, practical language — and the comfort they feel working with an attorney who truly listens.

Professional Memberships & Credentials

Member, State Bar of California

Licensed California Attorney

Better Business Bureau

A+ Rating

Free Resources

Free Estate Planning Resources

Download helpful guides to understand your planning options — written in plain English, designed for California families.

The Sandwich Generation Guide

Practical strategies for families caring for aging parents while raising children — covering estate planning, Medi-Cal, and long-term care options.

Kids Protection Planning Guide

Everything parents need to know about protecting their children’s future — from guardianship designations to trusts and life insurance planning.

Client Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

Start Planning With Confidence

This free call allows us to understand your goals and determine whether we are the right law firm for you. If it looks like a good fit, we can schedule your free initial consultation with Richard.

Schedule a free 15-minute call at a time that works for you.