Probate is a complex and difficult process. The LA Courts are back logged for months and there is no end in sight at times it seems. NM Law takes the pain and stress of this challenge for clients. And make sure of an efficient and stress-free manner along the way. read more

I highly recommend Edward Stemmer and the entire team at NM Law. Prior to finding Edward, I spent weeks searching for a qualified attorney to assist me with the administration portion of my dad's trust. Finding a reliable attorney was significantly more challenging than expected, and I started to give up hope that I would ever find the right firm to help me. As soon as I spoke to Edward on the phone, I knew he was the perfect attorney for the project. During my initial consultation, Edward walked me through what needed to be completed to successfully administer the trust. From this point forward, he was always timely, understanding, and focused on delivering excellent results. From start to finish, Edward made the process nearly effortless for me. This gave me the time and peace of mind to focus my energy on grieving the loss of my beautiful 96-year-old dad. I am forever grateful to Edward and NM Law for caring enough to take my case and deliver excellent results. If you are searching for a high-quality trust attorney, don't hesitate to contact Edward at NM Law. read more

We were referred to an attorney at NM Law to gain conservatorship of our 19 y.o. autistic niece. The original estimate was $5,000 but due to the very strange way that the San Francisco courts operate, they had to re-do paperwork multiple times that would have been acceptable anywhere else in CA. They also rang up $$ because the court forced them to search for our niece's mother, who abandoned her and moved outside the USA with no forwarding info. Affidavits from her ex and her family were not acceptable by SF -- oh joy. So yes, it cost over double the estimate, and they could have thrown their hands up and told us to go elsewhere -- but they didn't -- they played the San Francisco game with unlimited patience. And they won. Yee-haw! read more

I am not their client. I never have been. In December of last year, I was looking for representation. I called NM LAW. I was told we would start with my paying them $3000 ( three thousand dollars ) for a document review, and that we would take it from there. Also, I had to sign a contract. In it, under "Services Provided" it reads that the attorney will review the documents, formulate an opinion, and discuss it with the client. After the document review, discussing my case via email began. I didn't appreciate their insulting my intelligence ( one doesn't have to be a lawyer in order to know that two plus two never equal six and three quarters ). I did not want to hire them. Three thousand dollars wasted. I am not wealthy. This was a bitter pill for me to swallow especially considering the fact that a lot of law firms offer a free case evaluation, but I had signed the contract. It gets worse, however. Two weeks after my last contact with them, I received an invoice. My jaw dropped. They had billed me additionally for "correspondence". If you care to look at the attached screenshots, you'll see that I paid them $3000 ( on January 3rd, not on February 1st , as they claim ) for "analysis" ( I wouldn't call it that ). Now, they've billed me for another $1500 for "correspondence". What they mean by "correspondence" is the lawyer's discussing the case with me via email after the document review. Well, nowhere in the contract does it say that the attorney will review the documents, formulate an opinion, and keep it ( the opinion ) to himself... unless you pay extra in order to hear or read his opinion on your case. Shameless. You may think that I may be an especially naïve person or extremely unlucky, and that this ( or similar ) would never happen to you ( It Only Happens to Other People Syndrome ). Think again. It may happen to you. Look elsewhere. I sympathize with every person looking for a lawyer, and I wish you good luck! read more

We were referred to NM Law, assisting us with collecting loans from Ca. resident. They were knowlegeable and thorough, wading through the swamp that is California. Bottom line - we got our money back with little hassle. I would recommend NM Law. read more

NM Law is an excellent law firm to work with! Noelle and her team are very thorough and knowledgeable. They explained the estate planning process to us and kept us informed every step of the way. We highly recommend NM Law for your estate planning needs. read more

In 2020 I retained NM Law based on a recommendation from my CPA of 35 years. I can and do recommend NM Law, and Samantha Smith personally. I was seeking a probate/estate attorney for an estate in Los Angeles for which I was appointed administrator by the court. We've recently completed this long process and could not be more satisfied than I am with Samantha's work. She was a sincere pleasure to work with. She and her staff were professional, diligent, helpful, and, and very responsive through the entire process. The cost to complete the probate process was exactly as described when NM Law was initially retained. If you need professional help with estate planning, probate, Trusts or Wills read more

Noelle rocks the joint!! She is awesome, brilliant, listens to everything you want and then puts it to get her. Loved her!!

Samantha and Noelle both were excellent counsel for the issue I needed to attend to, and even in a highly-charged situation, Samantha remained the voice of reason. My primary counsel for this was Samantha Smith, who is someone I would recommend for any Trust or Will situation. When another attorney recommends them to you, you take their advice and go with the person they know and trust, and that is exactly what I did. They are excellent at their knowledge, as well as their professionalism in handling situations that are difficult. As I stated before, I would recommend them for any estate issues you may have. read more

I'm truly shocked that anyone rated Noelle or her firm anything less than five stars. I've known her for years and I not only trust her with my estate planning, but I've sent a half dozen or so friends/family to her when they asked if I knew anyone good in this area. She's friendly, compassionate, funny, and knowledgeable. The most important things to me in shopping for a lawyer in this area are: (1) do they do ONLY this area of the law (lawyers who "do it all" tend to be mediocre at all of those areas); (2) do they handle the paperwork end AND the litigation (if you don't write the documents, you won't properly litigate them and if you don't litigate them, you won't write things that will stand up in court); and (3) do they have a practical approach to problem solving that they can explain in easy to understand terms. Noelle exceeded my expectations in all of these areas, which is why my family would not trust anyone else with our estate planning matters. I'm certain that my children are in the most capable hands when my time comes and that gives me a tremendous peace of mind. To me, she is literally the BEST!!! read more

My experience with NM law and the team was outstanding, they're extremely knowledgeable and reliable. Noelle is a great Estate attorney who helps you through the process so you understand all the alternatives, and what works best for your family. I highly recommend NM law. read more

My husband and I needed a family trust put together and a friend recommended NM Law. Noelle and her team were responsive and professional. They walked us through each step and made sure we understood every component within our trust. Overall, the entire process was smooth, easy, and efficient. read more

So I had to hire NM Law for my grandfather's estate. Me & my family hired two different lawyers prior & got nowhere, which made us feel like our situation didn't matter to others which was very discouraging . But after I had my consultation with Noelle & documents were signed, progress was finally made after years! Everyone in the office was amazing & handled our case with detail and kept us in the loop for everything, major or minor. I appreciate everything their firm has done for my family up to date. John, Kelly, Samantha, & Noelle all are amazing and I am so glad I found them. Highly recommended read more

We had our 2001 trust 100% renewed and it was done in a very reasonable, timely manner. Noelle explained what we came in with, and advised us to change the structure/type of trust to something that we understand and prefer. Every person we call, work with, and talk to for help has been professional, friendly, perceptive, understanding, and knowlegeable. We have received both phone and in-person appointments in a reasonable timeframe. The payment structure is fair and clear. The portal that's used to access business documents is very easy to use and that is critical! There's little-to-no-learning curve to online access, as the software is built for clients, not software developers. We highly recommend the NM Law team! read more

Samantha was very efficient and handled everything smoothly. Answered all my calls and returned in a timely manner. The price was excellent as well which is always a plus! read more

Really impressed with the services they provide and the knowledge of the attorneys. I am confident they will handle my estate and those I refer, with great care. read more

Thank you NM Law for your patience and guidance! My family and I had a lot of stress while working with your firm and your attorneys and support staff made everything really simple and easy to understand. Thanks again! read more

We worked with Samantha Smith and she did a great job setting up our Will & Trust. She took her time walking us through each section and made helpful suggestions as to who to include where and how to divide our assets. She also delivered our new Trust in a Beautiful Binder, my husband and I are very happy & had a great experience! read more

Very responsive and knowledgable firm. Principals are active in the Tustin area's community and charitable efforts. Not your typical pushy or snooty law firm. read more

Thank You, Noelle and Samantha! After working with another law firm for over a year with no end in sight, we were recommended to NM Law. They did in less than 4 months what the other attorneys couldn't do in over a year and at less than half the cost that we had already paid the other firm. At our initial meeting, they told us of the options that we had and the approach they felt should be taken to keep the cost to a minimum. They made us feel at ease. during the process If we had questions or concerns, they were addressed immediately or as soon as the information was available. They made what had been a very stressful situation, a more positive experience. They were always moving forward, achieving results. I would highly recommend them! read more

Great firm, with great response time. They listen to all of your needs and really go the extra mile!

Samantha is very knowledgeable and responsive! I've been so impressed with her that I referred my coworker. Samantha called her within 24 hours and addressed all her concerns. Thank you so much! read more

Thank you, NM Law! They helped me incorporate my business and made the process so quick, easy and painless! They were always available when I had any questions, and explained everything to me in a way I could easily understand. The price was right for the quality and value of the work. They're now helping me with my family trust. read more

I first met with Noelle and Samantha. I was very impressed with them from the start. I had engaged five other attorneys prior to meeting them. Samantha took my case which involved getting through a lengthy battle involving my Mother's trust. She helped me to deal with my siblings, understand the details of a poorly written and biased trust and to deal with my very abusive sibling. She was always on top of things and never hastened to call or email me if I was in need of an answer or even a voice of reason. I'm so grateful to have found this firm. Thanks Samantha. You are priceless. read more

As a family law attorney, we have several clients asking for a referral for an attorney to create their new living trust or will after a divorce. We have sent several clients to Noelle over the years, and all have given excellent feedback. She takes care of her clients and we feel confident sending her our family law clients to help with their estate planning issues. Her compassion and expertise are her hallmarks. Great attorney! read more

I didn't have a good experience at all. My Mom's Trust was not handled properly & many thing went very wrong & yet I paid a lot of money to walk with an unexicuted Trust. read more