Wendy E. Hartmann
Top rated Estate Planning & Probate attorney in Burbank, California
Law Offices of Wendy E. Hartmann
Practice areas: Estate Planning & Probate; view more
Licensed in California since: 1999
Education: The University of La Verne College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2011 - 2013, 2015 - 2026 Call today:
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At the Law Offices of Wendy E. Hartmann in Glendale, California, Wendy E. Hartmann is renowned for her deep understanding of estate planning, trust and probate law, as recognized by The State Bar of California. Her practice covers a range of areas, including:
- Crafting estate plans
- Navigating taxation – guiding business strategies
- Addressing legal matters for the LGBT community
- Facilitating adoption processes
Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Ms. Hartmann earned her Bachelor of Science in business administration from the State University of New York at Oswego. She then pursued her Juris Doctor at the University of La Verne College of Law, followed by a Master of Laws in taxation from Golden Gate University School of Law. She is authorized to practice law in California, as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Tax Court.
Before obtaining her law degrees, Ms. Hartmann spent over two decades honing her skills in taxation, accounting, estate planning, business management and human resources. She also held the position of vice president at a national human resource consulting firm. A substantial focus of her work involves guiding same-sex couples and the LGBT community through estate planning, family formation, adoption and taxation issues.
Ms. Hartmann is a sought-after speaker on topics such as taxation and the evolving legal landscape for the LGBT community, especially concerning taxation for same-sex couples. She has shared her insights at prominent events such as the American Bar Association Tax Conference, The State Bar of California Annual Meeting and the State Bar Taxation Conference, as well as the Estate and Gift Tax Conference.
Moreover, Ms. Hartmann has delivered talks to various sections of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, the San Fernando Valley Bar Association and the Orange County Bar Association. She has also engaged with certified public accountants, estate planning councils and a diverse array of LGBT organizations such as Lambda Legal, Love Honor Cherish, Equality California, The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law, the Los Angeles LGBT Center and Lavender Law.
Practice areas
Estate Planning & ProbateFocus areas
Estate Planning, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Wills
- 100% Estate Planning & Probate
First Admitted: 1999, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.wehlaw.com/wendy-e-hartmann-en-us.htm
Bar / Professional Activity
- California
- State Bar of California
- United States Supreme Court
- United States Tax Court
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
- The State Bar of California, Estate and Gift Tax Sub-Committees of the Taxation Section
- Family Law Institute
- Warner Center Estate and Tax Planning Council, Executive Committee
- San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Executive Board
- National Gay & Lesbian Lawyers Association
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, State Bar of California, 2005
Honors
- Los Angeles Community Business Partner Award, LGBT Community, Complete Sports Diversity and Stand Up Magazine, 2013
- Top Women Lawyers in Southern California
- Southern California Super Lawyer in 2011-2013 and 2015-2025
Educational Background
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration-State University of New York at Oswego
- Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation-Golden Gate University, School of Law, 2000
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Lecturer, Same-sex Relationships, Family issues such as Relationship Formation, Adoption, Estate Planning, Tax issues and Dissolution, Evolving laws affecting the LGBT community
- Community Property Rules and Registered Domestic Partners, AICPA Tax Advisor, By David A. Paddock, M. Tax., CPA, and Wendy E. Hartmann, J.D., LL.M. March 31, 2012
- The (Un)Marriage Penalty, for couples who aren't married, financial planning poses unique challenges, By VERONICA DAGHER, Wall Street Journal, Updated Dec. 12, 2010
- Couples Who Don't Marry May Face Unintended Consequences, Financial planners call it the "unmarried" penalty and it can raise havoc around tax time, or during breakups and deaths, Consumer Affairs, By Zac Carman, 12/14/2010.
- Adopting? Prepare to Be Surprised, Prospective parents often don't know the financial impact—until they start paying, By VERONICA DAGHER, Wall Street Journal, Updated Feb. 24, 2013
- Contributor-COLLEGE PLANS THAT SAVE HEADACHES AS WELL AS MONEY These estate planning vehicles may help. August 2017. https://www.superlawyers.com/california-southern/article/college-plans-that-save-headaches-as-well-as-money/018296ba-b278-477a-a01e-9436a6da1692.html
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Quoted in the Wall Street Journal in an article entitled "The (Un)Marriage Penalty," December 13, 2010
- Wall Street Journal Podcast: What LGBT Couples Should Know About Estate Planning, http://www.wsj.com/podcasts/what-lgbt-couples-should-know-about-estate-planning/70772C74-0237-4DFC-B839-0F758AFCBABE.html, 2017
- Interviewed and contacted by radio and internet publishers as well as the professional community, for interviews and presentations on their radio shows
- LGBTQ
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2011 - 2013, 2015 - 2026
