Longo Law Group, LLP - Santa Monica, CA
Longo Law Group, LLP is an AV Preeminent-rated estate planning and elder law firm at 100 Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica. Founded in 1993 by former judge pro tem Joseph C. Longo, the firm provides personalized counsel in revocable living trusts, Medi-Cal long-term care planning, probate avoidance, and powers of attorney, offering transparent flat fees and free initial consultations.
Client-Focused Estate Planning and Elder Law in Santa Monica
Protecting your life savings and providing for future generations requires both legal precision and an uncompromising commitment to client service. Founded in 1993 by attorney Joseph C. Longo, Longo Law Group, LLP delivers estate planning and elder law representation from 100 Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica. Joe Longo established the firm inspired by the customer-first philosophy of his father, Dominic Longo, who built Longo Toyota into the world's leading automotive dealership. When Westside families seek to hire an estate planning lawyer, they receive dedicated representation, direct attorney communication, and transparent pricing without the excessive overhead of oversized firms.
Attorney Joseph C. Longo brings more than thirty years of legal achievement to every estate plan. A graduate of Brown University and Loyola Law School, Joe has served as an adjunct professor at Loyola Law School, sat as a judge pro tem in the Los Angeles court system, and earned the prestigious AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. As an active member of The WealthCounsel, attorney Longo stays at the leading edge of California probate code developments and elder care statutory updates.
Comprehensive Flat-Fee Estate Planning Packages
Rather than relying on risky online forms or fragmented documents that leave heirs facing probate court, Longo Law Group provides complete, attorney-drafted estate packages. When clients consult experienced wills lawyers and trusts lawyers, the firm crafts customized instruments designed to keep families out of court:
- Revocable living trusts structured to eliminate statutory probate fees, shield personal privacy, and facilitate immediate asset distribution.
- Comprehensive pour-over wills directing property into the trust while formally designating legal guardians for minor children.
- Durable financial powers of attorney granting authorized agents immediate legal standing to manage assets during incapacity.
- Advance health care directives and HIPAA authorizations providing clear medical instructions and naming healthcare proxies.
- Complete trust funding guidance ensuring homes, bank accounts, and investments are properly titled in the trust name.
- Asset protection planning and irrevocable trusts designed to insulate inheritances from future creditors.
Medi-Cal Planning and Nursing Home Asset Protection
Long-term skilled nursing care in California can exceed ten thousand dollars per month, creating a severe threat to family savings. Traditional health insurance and Medicare do not cover custodial long-term care. Longo Law Group focuses on elder law strategies that assist California seniors with proactive Medi-Cal planning. Through exempt asset transfers, caregiver contracts, and Medi-Cal asset protection trusts, attorney Longo helps seniors qualify for state benefits while preserving the family residence. The firm also assists families facing immediate health emergencies through crisis planning, securing eligibility without spending down life savings.
Probate Administration and Estate Settlement Guidance
When a family member passes away without a trust, California probate court proceedings can become confusing and time-consuming. Longo Law Group assists executors and personal representatives in opening probate estates, authenticating wills, publishing creditor notices, and distributing assets pursuant to court orders. Additionally, when a decedent leaves a funded trust, the firm provides seamless trust administration, keeping the settlement process efficient and outside the courtroom.
Book Your Free Estate Planning Consultation
Securing your legacy and planning for elder care should never be delayed until an emergency arises. Longo Law Group, LLP offers predictable flat fees for estate planning packages so you never face unexpected billing. Contact the Santa Monica office today to schedule your free consultation with attorney Joseph C. Longo and take the first step toward lasting peace of mind.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Centrally located in the prestigious Downtown Santa Monica district, overlooking Palisades Park and the Pacific Ocean.
Building Location
This is a twenty-one-story Late Modern Class-A office high-rise known as the 100 Wilshire building, which is the tallest building in Santa Monica and sits at the corner of Ocean Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard.
Parking Details
An on-site multi-level subterranean parking garage is available for visitors, with valet parking and car wash services.
Public Transit
Served by Metro Route 4 (Downtown LA / Santa Monica); nearest stop is at Ocean & Arizona.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main ground-floor lobby of 100 Wilshire. Proceed to the elevator banks and take the high-speed elevator to the 20th floor to find Suite 2000.