Practice areas: Estate Planning & Probate, Elder Law, Estate & Trust Litigation; view more
Licensed in California since: 2002
Education: California Western School of Law
Languages spoken: English, Tagalog
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026 A pillar of leadership within her legal community for over two decades, Marivel M. Zialcita pursues every available legal avenue to give her clients the respite and relief they deserve. The founder of MMZ Law in Claremont, California, she serves residents throughout the surrounding region, as well as across the Los Angeles metropolitan area and Orange County. She helps them with important legal matters pertaining to estate planning and administration, probate, elder law, and trust litigation, among many others.
Ms. Zialcita completed her undergraduate studies with honors in 1998, graduating with her bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of California, Irvine. She went on to attend the California Western School of Law, where she expanded upon her legal and practical knowledge through her active involvement on campus, with her academic prowess resulting in her being the recipient of the Dean Merit Scholarship. She received her Juris Doctor in 2002, and in the same year, she obtained her license to practice law in California.
A veteran in her field, Ms. Zialcita understands her clients’ plight, and she strives to achieve their goals with grace and poise, while simultaneously ensuring no undue hardship befalls them. For her many contributions, she has been rated a perfect score of “10.0” on Avvo, along with many positive client testimonials on the site. Furthermore, she has also been included in the 10 Best list by the American Institute of Legal Counsel and recognized in the Top Attorneys list by Pasadena Magazine.
Ms. Zialcita holds close affiliations with many legal organizations, including the San Gabriel Valley Bar Association, the Eastern Bar Association of Los Angeles County, the San Bernardino Bar Association, the Pomona Valley Estate Planning Counsel and The State Bar of California, among many others.
Practice areas
Estate Planning & Probate, Elder Law, Estate & Trust Litigation, Nonprofit OrganizationsFocus areas
Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Non-profit & Tax-exempt Organizations, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Will Contests, Wills
- 40% Estate Planning & Probate
- 30% Elder Law
- 20% Estate & Trust Litigation
- 10% Nonprofit Organizations
First Admitted: 2002, California
Professional Webpage: https://mmzlawyer.com/about-us/
Bar / Professional Activity
- California Bar ID #221827, 2012
- State Bar of California
- Pomona Valley Estate Planning Counsel
- San Bernardino Bar Association
- Eastern Bar Association of Los Angeles County
- San Gabriel Valley Bar Association
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Estate of Tovar Practice Area: Probate Outcome: Negotiated settlement agreement total worth $200,000. Description: Parents passed away and sister adversely took possession of all estate assets., 2016
- Johnson v Johnson Practice Area: Probate Outcome: Negotiated settlement agreement total worth $400,000. Description: Probate litigation case in which co-Executor refused to cooperate in carrying out duties of administration.
Videos
- We at MMZ LAW will help you with your estate planning concerns, elder law planning, and probate matters. We strive to create value and a meaningful experience for all our clients. We know this is your LIFE and your LEGACY., Elder Law Planning, 2017
- We strive to create value and a meaningful experience., MMZ LAW, A Professional Corporation, 2017
- your LIFE, you LEGACY, MMZ LAW, A Professional Corporation, 2017
- Short video of MMZ LAW, APC generational planning., Generational Planning, Estate Planning, 2017
Pro bono / Community Service
- Currently assists in the pro bono legal services program at the James L. Brulte Senior Center in Rancho Cucamonga, California., 2011
Educational Background
- University of California, Irvine. Major: Sociology BA Minor: Classical Civilization, 1998
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Every client's estate is unique in its assets composition, family dynamics and future needs, but all are ruled by the same principles and are subject to the same tax and legal limitations. In this comprehensive legal guide, experienced attorney faculty will guide you through the process of estate planning and administration and show you how to select the best trust instruments and wield them skillfully to avoid mistakes at probate. They will also teach you how to properly administer the estate and tackle potential mistakes of improperly drafted documents, changed circumstances and newly arising conflicts. Become fully prepared to protect your client's legacies - order today!, Speaker & Writer, National Buisness Institute: Estate Planning and Administration: The Complete Guide, www.nbi-sems.com, 2016
- Estate planning summary and concerns., Writer, Estate Planning, Elderly Care, 2008
Honors
- Included in the 10 Best list by the American Institute of Legal Counsel and recognized in the Top Attorneys list by Pasadena Magazine
- Rated a perfect score of “10.0” on Avvo
Awards
Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com
Office location for Marivel M. Zialcita
341 W. 1st St.
Suite 100
Claremont, CA 91711
Phone: 909-575-0570
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026
