Specialties
We are a small, client-centered firm with two locations in Ventura County, California. We assist our clients mainly with estate litigation, estate planning, business planning and incapacity planning. Our goal is to help you through the many transitions of your life. Whether you are dealing with the passing or incapacity of a loved one, changing families, purchasing new property, buying or selling a business, or dealing with new contracts, our team is here to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.
In addition to estate and business planning, we are also highly experienced in managing the probate process, setting up guardianships, special needs trusts, and conservatorships. We have assisted many clients with tax and gift planning, and with real estate and leasing transactions. We also assist clients with their bankruptcy matters.
We take pride in the excellent service we provide to all of our clients. We know that people often come to us during challenging or difficult life events, and that the complexity of many of the proceedings we assist with can be overwhelming. It is our hope that we can make things easier for you, and that you will have peace of mind knowing that your family, loved ones, or business are protected and in good hands.
We want to be the first source of legal assistance you turn to and rely on when legal matters arise. We hope to earn your trust and business, and be your lawyers, for life.
History
Established in 2019.
The Law Office of Ben A. Schuck, III opened in 2004, which became Ben Schuck & Katherine Becker, LLP in 2012 and Schuck, Becker & Dehesa, LLP in 2016.
The Law Office of Mark A. Lester opened in 1998, which became Jones & Lester, LLP in 2001. The two firms merged in 2019, becoming Jones, Lester, Schuck, Becker & Dehesa, LLP.
Meet the Business Owner: Ben, Katie and Rennee ..
Ben received his Bachelor's degree from Loyola University, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California. Ben Schuck began practicing law in 1969. Ben assists clients with their estate planning and general business matters.
Katie began her career with the firm in 2007 when she joined Ben as a paralegal. Katie attended the Ventura College of Law, graduated in Dec. 2010, and passed the CA Bar Exam in Feb. 2011. She became a partner with the firm in Jan. 2012. Katie works with her clients regarding their estate plans, trust administrations, probates, conservatorships, guardianships, and businesses.
Rennee was raised in Santa Paula. She went to California Western Law School and passed the bar in 2006. She became a partner with the firm in Jan. 2016. Rennee practices bankruptcy law, estate planning, probates and trust administration, and business law. Rennee is fluent in Spanish.