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Chananel (Keila) Nakasaka
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Chananel (Keila) Nakasaka

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23 reviews

9350 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 203, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Asset Protection, Revocable Living Trusts, Wills and 9 more

About Chananel (Keila) Nakasaka

Chananel (Keila) Nakasaka is a highly experienced attorney and the head attorney and owner of Inter Vivos, located in Beverly Hills, California. Keila has built a reputation as a serial entrepreneur and a seasoned real estate investor, accumulating over 30 years of experience in the field. Additionally, Keila has served as a temporary judge in the Los Angeles Superior Court for more than 20 years.

Keila recognizes the significance of preserving one's legacy and understands that estate planning plays a crucial role in avoiding potential complications after a person's passing. With a focus on high-level asset protection strategies, Keila strives to safeguard clients' earnings before it's too late. Keila emphasizes pragmatic and cost-efficient approaches to every legal matter.

Professional Experience

J.D. from Glendale University College of Law (Graduated in 1996)

Completed the Mediating the Litigated Case Program at Pepperdine School of Law

Over 25 years of practicing experience as an attorney

More than 30 years as a real estate investor

Over 20 years as a Temporary Judge for the Los Angeles Superior Court

Awards and Recognition

• AVVO Rating 10/10,

• Recognized as “Superb Lawyer” and “Top Attorney” by AVVO

• Awarded Certificate of Appreciation by Los Angeles Superior Court Temporary Judge Program for 20 years in a row

• Recognized as Top 10 Attorney by Attorney and Practice Magazine

• Article published in the magazine GPSOLO, VOLUME 39, NUMBER 3, MAY/JUNE 2022 © 2022 BY THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION. “Million-Dollar Mistakes I’ve Made as a Real Estate Investor: What I Wish I Knew Then”

 

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Posted by Richard
March 05, 2025
Hired Attorney Chananel (Keila) Nakasaka

I wouldn't go with any other attorney when it comes to asset protection. Most estate planning attorneys place the client's name in the trust. There's nothing wrong with that but Ms. Nakasaka recommended the street my house is on for the Trust's name. She also took out a separate tax id number for my trust. She said that if a levy comes to the legal department and the tax id doesn't match, it cannot levy. I was able to protect all my assets thanks to Ms. Nakasaka.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 2
    • Asset Protection
    • Powers of Attorney
  • Wills and Probate 1
    • Living Wills
  • Other 9
    • Revocable Living Trusts
    • Wills
    • Healthcare Power of Attorney
    • Life Insurance Trusts
    • Family Limited Partnerships
    • Limited Liability Companies
    • Charitable Trusts
    • Medicaid Planning
    • Estate Planning and Tax Planning Strategies

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1996, California
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Glendale University College of Law
    Class of 1996
    J.D.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1964
    1964

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Member at Inter Vivos, PLLC
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9350 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 203Beverly Hills, CA 90212U.S.A.

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