Dennis Michael Sandoval
Dennis M. Sandoval, a Professional Law Corporation
Dennis Sandoval, paralyzed in a 1992 car accident, turns personal adversity into advocacy in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. California's sole attorney certified in estate planning, elder law, and taxation, Dennis earned distinctions like Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) and Accredited Estate Planner® (AEP). His financial expertise, including Enrolled Agent, CFP, and RFC designations, enriches his estate planning, elder law, and tax controversy practice.
For seventeen years, Dennis directed education for the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys (AAEPA), contributing to NAELA and the National Elder Law Foundation. In 2014, he became a Fellow of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorney. A leader in Southern California's NAELA chapter, Dennis served as its president and earned the 2011 Member of the Year award. He chaired the Estate Planning and Elder Law Section of the Riverside County Bar Association and contributed to The Estate Planning Council of Riverside.
As one of six California members of the Special Needs Alliance, Dennis supports organizations like ARC, NAMI, TACA, the Autism Society, and the Special Olympics. He's a member of The Academy of Special Needs Planners. Affiliated with bar associations and councils, he's part of the Riverside County Bar Association, the San Bernardino County Bar Association, the Riverside County Estate Planning Council, and the San Bernardino County Estate Planning Council, also engaging in the Inland Empire Planned Giving Roundtable.
Dennis's law firm, a charter member of the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association (LCPLFA), reflects his commitment to holistic care. He served as Vice President in 2011 and on the LCPLFA Board. As an adjunct professor, he shares expertise with law schools and universities. Living in Norco, California, with his family and pets, Dennis enjoys marine aquariums and photography, finding fulfillment in moments with his two grandsons and one granddaughter.
- California St Univ Fullerton
- Undergraduate Degree
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- Golden Gate University
- LL.M. | Taxation
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- Honors: Cum Laude
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- Western State College of Law at Argosy University
- J.D. (1995)
- Honors: Cum Laude; Law Review
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- Managing Partner
- Sandoval Legacy Group, a division of Holstrom, Block & Parke, APLC
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- Board of Directors
- Riverside Estate Planning Council
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- Owner
- Dennis M. Sandoval, a Professional Law Corporation
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- Dennis M. Sandoval, A PLC is a boutique law firm specializes in estate planning, probate, conservatorships and tax law
- Board of Directors
- Special Needs Alliance
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- Director of Education
- American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
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- Board of Directors
- National Elder Law Foundation
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- Board of Directors
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
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- Taxation of Special Needs Trusts, Part II
- Exceptional Parent magazine
- Taxation of Special Needs Trusts, Part I
- Exceptional Parent magazine
- Contributing Author, Special Needs Trusts: Planning, Drafting and Administration, Continuing Education of the Bar
- Taxation of Special Needs Trusts, Part II
- NAELA News
- Taxation of Special Needs Trusts, Part I
- NAELA News
- Certified Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Specialist in Riverside
- California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
- Certified Taxation Law Specialist in Riverside
- California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
- Certified Elder Law Attorney in Riverside
- National Elder Law Foundation
- Accredited Estate Planner in Riverside
- National Association of Estate Planners and Councils
- Southern California Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- Southern California Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- Southern California Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- Southern California Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- Southern California Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- Special Needs Alliance
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- Activities: Chaired and served on various committees
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- National Association of Estate Planners and Councils
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- Academy of Special Needs Planners
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- Life Care Planning Law Firms Association
- Member
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- Activities: Served as Vice President and member of Board of Directors
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- National Elder Law Foundation
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- American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
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- Activities: Previously Director of Education
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- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
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- Activities: Served on Board of Directors and many committees
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- California State Bar # 186922
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- California
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Estate Plans and Medi-Cal Asset Preservation Plans are generally done for a flat fee.
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Tax Law
- Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
- Elder Law
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Special Needs Trusts
- Conservatorships
- English: Spoken, Written