Law Offices of E.J. HonG, P.C.
Trusts, Wills, and Probate Law
Practice Areas
Wills & Trusts
Trust Administration
Charitable Giving
Planning for Children
Power of Attorney
Probate
International Estate Planning
Asset Protection
Advanced Estate Planning
Elder Law
What can E.J. and her team do for you?
Welcome to our law office. We are here to serve you and to help with your estate planning needs. Estate planning is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your most valuable assets – your loved ones and your hard earned possessions. Our office will make sure that you understand all of your options and provide you and your family with the help to build security through solid estate planning. We emphasize comprehensive, personal, competent, and timely planning. We approach each client with the same care and compassion we bring to our own families.
Estate planning is an act of love.
Estate planning – like a good insurance policy – is a wise investment, protecting your loved ones and assets and giving you peace of mind.
To get started, please contact us today to make an appointment. We look forward to serving you.
Who We Are
E.J. Hong, Attorney
E.J. Hong’s passion for estate planning comes from her heart. She wants to protect her family and yours because her own mother died when she was 17 years old. She knows what it’s like not to have an estate plan and she would like to help you avoid this unnecessary pain.
E.J. has been practicing law since 1990 and is a member of the State Bar of CA. She has practiced law in Washington, D.C. and in CA. She earned her Law degree at Washington College of Law, The American University, Washington DC. E.J.’s professional experience includes being a clerk for a federal judge and a law firm in DC.
E.J. is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. To qualify as a Certified Specialist, one must have a minimum of 5 years of practice in the area of estate planning, demonstrate that one has extensive experience in the estate planning field, be recommended by other estate planning attorneys, pass a highly-competitive examination on the various aspects of estate planning, and be approved by the Board of Legal Specialization. Only about 3% of the thousands of attorneys in the State of California who prepare wills and living trusts are Certified Specialists in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law.
E.J.’s law offices provide experience, competence, and care. We focus on developing life-long relationships with our clients. E.J. and her team will ensure that your estate planning experience is efficient and enjoyable.
Certified Specialist in
Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law
Maylene Lynch, Attorney
Maylene Lynch has been a member of the California Bar for over twenty years. She has focused on estate planning, trust and probate law since 2013. She seeks to meet the challenges and evolving needs of individuals and families as they grow and age. Maylene has also developed a particular interest in using her skills to help families who require special needs planning. As the parent of a child with developmental disabilities, she understands the unique requirements of families with special needs children and adults.
Xiaoxue (Shirley) Wang, Attorney
Xiaoxue (Shirley) Wang is licensed in the states of California and Oklahoma. She joined the Law Offices of E.J. Hong, P.C. in 2022. She recently came from a technology company in Silicon Valley where she worked as an in-house counsel.
Shirley speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese and English.
Nicole (Nikki) De Gour, Paralegal
Nicole (Nikki) De Gour has a background in astrophysics and patent prosecution, and she is always excited to learn new things. She came to the firm ready to learn about estate planning, probate, and trust administration, and throw herself into all aspects of supporting this growing team. Also a volunteer for a crisis hotline, she knows how to treat all clients with the compassion and grace they deserve while going through such difficult times.