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213 West Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3706, U.S.A.

Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts and 18 more

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About Collins & Associates

Estate Planning; Wills; Trusts; Probate; Trust Administration; Non-Profit; Tax Exempt Organizations; General Business; Trusts and Estates; Decedents Estates; Estate Administration; Family Trusts; Estate Settlements; Family Wealth Transfer.

Collins & Associates excels at listening and problem solving, providing specialized services to meet individual needs. Lani Meanley Collins, a California Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, has over thirty years experience in trust and estate planning, probate and administration and the laws governing nonprofit and tax exempt organizations. Besides representing individuals, couples, partners and families in estate planning, probate and trust administration, the firm serves as outside general counsel to public charities, private foundations, and charitable trusts.

 

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Wills and Probate
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July 25, 2025
Hired Attorney Lani Meanley Collins

My father hired Lani for estate planning purposes to create two trusts to avoid probate. Her services spanned almost 2 years! my father passed away suddenly and due to Lani’s slow work ethic, need to over complicate things, and plenty of vacation days, the estate planning was left unfinished and probate was required. avoid.

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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 15
    • Estate Planning
    • Trusts
    • Trust Administration
    • Decedents Estates
    • Estate Administration
    • Family Trusts
    • Estate Settlements
    • Family Wealth Transfer
    • Living Trusts
    • Pet Trusts
    • Powers of Attorney
    • Trust Law
    • Trust Planning
    • Wealth Planning
    • Wealth Preservation

  • Wills and Probate 2
    • Wills
    • Probate
  • Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations 1
    • Non-Profit
  • Taxation 1
    • Tax Exempt Organizations
  • Business Law 1
    • General Business

Office Details

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    Payment & Cost Features

    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available

  • Firm History
    Year Established

    1994

  • Representative Clients

    REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS:
    Alzheimer's Assistance Fund
    American Lung Association of Santa Barbara
    Boy Scouts of America Los Padres Council
    Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens
    Challenge Day
    Famiyl Services Agency of Santa Barbara
    Foundation for Conscious Evolution
    International League for the Protection of Horses, Inc.
    Santa Barbara Animal Care Foundation
    Santa Baraba Historical Museum
    Santa Barbara Humane Society
    Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
    Santa Ynez Humane Society
    St. Mary's Retreat House
    Unity Shoppe, Inc.
    Wilding Museum.

  • Additional Links

    http://www.collins-assoc.com

  • Ownership Details

    Minority Owned

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4.5
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213 West Canon Perdido StreetSanta Barbara, CA 93101-3706U.S.A.

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  • Monday 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Tuesday 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Wednesday 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Thursday 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Friday 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Saturday By appointment

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