i wish i could give marty burbank 6 stars. i brought my parents into his office upon a recommendation from my close friend to modify their living trust. mr. burbank is very knowledgeable in estate planning and i believe he has a doctorate in tax law. my parents are korean so they of course tried to lower the cost by considerable amounts. mr. burbank was very patient and fair and i had to apologize to him afterwards because i felt so bad. he's a very good man, full of integrity which can be difficult to find in the realm of law. he is very detailed and he thinks of every possible option that could happen. i highly recommend marty burbank. read more

I would not recommend Marty Burbank to obtain aid and attendant care VA benefits for any veteran. We used Marty Burbank to obtain VA benefits for my father who was 90 at the time. My father served his country in World War II. We waited 3 years to receive benefits. We were charged 3,000 dollars for a trust and to file for the benefits owed to my father. He never saw a dime. My father passed away on July 14, 2012 after suffering from lung cancer which metastasized to his brain. My mother passed away 7 months later. When I called Marty after my father passed I was told he does not have any direct access to the VA. What we experienced was not pleasant, in the least, and Marty offered nothing. I would suggest looking elsewhere if needing assistance with VA benefits. Sincerely, A daughter and son-in-law who miss their parents everyday..... read more

Marty Burbank has been a trusted advisor to our family for over 10 years. He helped us navigate the VA system for my dad, a Korean War vet, and has created trusts to protect our family members assets for years to come. We will always be grateful for his expertise on the trust administration when we lost a loved one. Marty has integrity and a sense of responsibility to his client, and you see those values reflected in the whole team at OC Elder Law. They are the best in every way. read more

I have nothing but great things to say about OC elder law. I was in need of a good elder care law attorney and finally found one. As many of us do I asked around and read a few reviews. I met with 3 different law firms during my frustrating and drawn out search. Until, I met Joshua, he had me at his white board and dry eraser markers. Joshua was the first and only attorney who literally Painted a picture of what I needed, and the steps it would take to get things done. He explained the plan that would best work for me, while he mapped it out on the white board. Suddenly for the first time I finally understood a half fraction of how the law works. Joshua and his team are very professional, something I picked up on before my very first visit. In the mail I received a very well written detailed appointment letter explaining exactly what was going to happen at our first meeting. This letter also contained driving directions to their office and a small summary about the firm. Needless to say I was impressed before I even showed up and I knew this was not going to be like the confusing, fustrating, unhelpful appointments I had in the past . If you are looking for a professional, kind and extremely knowledgeable attorney call Joshua and his team, he was referred to me and far exceeded my expectations. Our trust and living will is complete and turned out great. Joshua is currently also helping me fill out some paperwork for my fathers VA benefits. I did see the last review regarding VA benefits however I have not experienced any problems as we are to this day still working together to complete the process and all the paperwork. read more

Thank you so much Marty for all of your help and information. You were willing to work with us and around our schedules. With our numerous calls, you were helpful each and every time. Thank you again. read more

Marty and his organization are knowledgeable and approachable. Our experience with Marty has exceeded our expections. He created a living will for my husband's mother and after she passed all legal transactions went without a hitch. Highly recommend Marty for your family legal needs. read more

I went to OC Elder care for a probate matter. My first lawyer ,AAron Gregg bailed for Reasons only he knows (Horrible Lawyer). The probate matter was sent down the street OC Elder Law. Got a name, Josh Ramirez. Nice guy . But a $400.00 an Hr. Lawyer , not even . Completely, incompetent. I should have realize that the first week. He states " I been trying call you at least a dozen Times, I left voice messages." Myself" I don't have a voice mail on my phone."Strike one the guy a liar. He email me to informs that he setup , along with the opposition Lawyer private mediation in Riverside.Humm ? I called my uncle who is an attorney in LA with his partner Pete who happens to be Probate Lawyer. Both declare "this is a setup and don't go." But Josh called and convince me otherwise. Needless to say, my uncle and Pete were right. You go into a gunfight with no bullets in your gun. This Lawyer had not subponea one thing that I requested in very first meeting. We had nothing. Mediator " you have he said she said case. You have no evidence.Nothing! Josh did nothing but charge me money for work that was never done. Strike two, I was embrassed. My lawyer is Clown in a Circus of thieves. Sad Experience for me, he got me nothing. He did nothing. The worst lawyer I have ever dealt with . Completely, INCOMPETENT to the core. I waited for about HR to chat with mediator and he replied " Your lawyer was woefully unprepared for this case. Literally , he had no evidence . That is what makes your case" Strike three !! This guy did not subpoena one thing I ask him to get. Sadly, $12k down the drain for thinking he was worth $400.00 an Hr. Maybe $4.00 an Hr. Please avoid this law firm ,it just a money grab. If you think they care about you they got you . Five negative stars. Marty I want refund of $12k. I wanted a lawyer you gave me this clown. read more

We just had an initial 15 minute zoom call with Marty to discuss if he could help find out if our mother was eligible for any other veterans' benefits to afford a caregiver. Well, Marty was amazing! A real down-to-earth guy who listened to what we said and didn't waste a second of our precious initial 15 minutes. I gave him general background info and within 5 minutes he came up with a VA benefit that my mother is entitled to that we knew nothing about. What's more, he even told us about some of the documents we might need, and even who we needed to ask to help fill out the forms for free. He could have easily withheld that information, take our case, and charge us for that, but he didn't. He gave it gratis! My mother doesn't have much, so to get that guidance and info for free is not only stellar but extremely kind. Once we get these benefits sorted out, we will be calling Marty to redo my mother's trust and will that was botched by another elder law attorney. I only wish we had found Marty 6 years ago before we wasted thousands with this previous lawyer. I highly recommend him. Thank you, Marty! read more

I went to OC Elder Law with a few issues with a trust and Josh was able to address all my concerns. Really great people to work with.

My father had his trust redone by Marty Burbank Esq, OC Elder Law. My father recently passed away and I am the trustee dealing with all the duties this entails. I just had my first appointment with an annuity representative and I was a bit nervous & stressed out trying to make certain I had everything needed for the meeting. Surprise, the meeting went great & was fairly brief because the Certificate of Trust prepared by Marty & Alicia Meza, Legal Secretary, was the best the representative had seen. He was actually reading it upside down & said he could see all the information was on the first page! Thank you to Elder Law. read more

OC Elder Law assisted me with a fairly complex estate issue. Erlinda and Joshua were friendly, knowledgeable, and honest. In working with them, I felt confident that I was getting good legal advice and representation. If I have another legal matter in the future, I would not hesitate to work with them again! read more

Had the pleasure of meeting Ericka today as she notarized some papers for me. The entire staff is so sweet, kind, helpful, knowledgeable and patience. Looking forward to doing more business with Marty & his staff. read more

Experiencing the loss of a dearly loved one is extremely difficult. Marty Burbank and his, what I call the A+ TEAM, (Erlinda, Alicia, and all) have been extremely supportive and helpful in the proceedings of my father's estate. They exemplify honesty, integrity, knowledge, kindness, compassion and many more beautiful qualities, which is making this time in my life brighter for they treat you like family in that they TRULY CARE and want the BEST for you. Marty Burbank and his A+ TEAM know exactly what they are doing and they do it EXCEPTIONALLY WELL and I will be FOREVER GRATEFUL to them all for helping me during this difficult time and helping me to protect and preserve all of my father's hard work throughout his beautiful life. You are the BEST~ THANK YOU MARTY and the A+ TEAM~ ALWAYS!!!! :-) :-) :-) read more

I have known Marty Burbank and referred my clients to his office for nearly a decade. As a Gerontologist I am also involved in a senior roundtable group that meets at his office to discuss the needs of seniors in the community. He has a great heart for helping people and I trust him to put his clients first. He surrounds himself with great people, like Josh, another attorney I have come to know and trust. I would highly recommend this office for the integrity and care they display. read more

After attempting to navigate the overwhelming and confusing information and application process to procure VA benefits for my 92 year old mother, I was referred to OC Elder Law. Marty Burbank met with both my mother and me and informed us of the correct program we should be filing for (I was in the process of filling out the forms for the wrong program), printed out the documents of the correct application for us, spent time with us explaining the guidelines and process for a quick process ( 3 months vs. almost a year), and didn't even charge us a dime! Marty said he was a vet and was doing this as a service. With tears in my eyes, I gave Marty a big hug... and I know my father, a WWII vet Silver Star recipient, is smiling in heaven knowing that his family was touched by Marty's generosity! read more

I recently was facing a very complicated issue regarding my dad and his trust. I had met the people from OC Elder Law through an event, but didn't know them well; however, when this issue came up, I decided to seek their counsel. Managing partner, Josh Ramirez, was prompt at answering my phone call and listened so carefully to every detail - it was almost like it was his own issue. He gave me his full attention, and provided ethically sound advice and choices. My sister had also contacted someone, but we didn't get nearly as much information from them as we did from Josh. I am so grateful for Josh's kindness and sound counsel. I highly recommend Josh and OC Elder Law to everyone! read more

Joshua Ramirez took his time to answer all of our questions. He helped us to find a way to navigate our Mother's Trust and gave us peace of mind for her future finances. read more

Erlinda was phenomenal. She spent a great deal of time going over the trust and making sure everything was set. The staff worked extra hard to get us what we needed quickly. We appreciate them so much. read more

I chose Burbank because a friend recommended him. I have a situation regarding a trust where I am positioned to inherit 1/2 of an estate, but person who will be the Executor (when the Trustor dies), is commingling funds and making all kinds of financial decisions without consulting, and those decisions will negatively impact the worth of the estate. I submitted a detailed outline to Burbank's office and was told after review (by the office attorneys) it was worth having an official consult at the cost of $300 dollars. I am home bound for now so it was a phone consult. He spent less than 10 minutes on the phone with me and said literally nothing could be done. That was the sum of the consult. My experience with other law offices is they don't charge for review nor the time it takes to communicate when there is no issue to litigate - they will say "nothing can be done" and say it for free. It felt very exploitative and unprofessional as he really had nothing to offer besides taking my money. And, he knew I am on a fixed Social Security income. Elder law advocate indeed. Additionally his office clerk Ericka was very inefficient. Avoid this one if you don't want to waste your time and lighten your wallet. read more

In 2002, I had a Living Trust and Will drawn up at the Law Office of William A. Fazio. I was also a former employee many years ago at that law firm and felt extremely confident knowing the attorneys would handle what I needed. A few years ago, I refinanced my house and noticed it wasn't put back into the Living Trust. I got worried because I didn't feel right knowing my house could go into probate if I were to die suddenly. I called The Law Offices of Marty Burbank and spoke to the receptionist Christine who was very sweet and kind and I scheduled an appointment with Erlinda Vasquez. Erlinda was very professional and knows her job very well. I also couldn't believe how young she was! We talked about what I needed and what should be done. I didn't feel rushed or uncomfortable whatsoever. I walked out of that office knowing my family and property will be taken care of and anyone who ever needs an Elder Law Attorney, Erlinda Vasquez is the person to go see. I can't thank them enough. read more

Marty Burbank is the guy you want helping with any elder law issue!!! My 88 year old mother and I had a consultation with Mr. Burbank yesterday. His knowledge and expertise combined with his caring and attentiveness to my mom's challenging circumstances since her husband passed away, gave us both peace of mind. We received excellent information regarding the trust, her V.A. benefit options and other tangled situations in just a short consultation. He is clearly the person we want to represent and help my mother through this very challenging time. My mother and I both highly recommend him, as he is a rare find in the world of law due to his commitment to helping others by integrating his extreme level of knowledge and expertise with his genuine caring and compassion. read more

Hiring an attorney. Planning for your death. Taxes. Getting Older. We hate to think about any of these, thankfully with Marty Burbank and his staff all these issues become almost enjoyable. I had a meeting with Marty to discuss my situation and needs. He recommended a few different strategies and discussed the pros and cons of each. In the end my wife and I took his advice on the best first step. From start to finish we felt very comfortable with his abilities and his staff was amazing to work with during the data collection and actual signing of documents. The price at first seemed a little high, though with the expert staff and amazing follow through I must say it was a bargain, I certainly value experts who truly care for me rather than take the money and run. My wife and I need to move on to the next step and we will certainly use Marty Burbank and his staff again. Thank you so much for making all those dreaded tasks simple and painless. read more

This office is a joke. They seem professional until they get your money, then they are too busy to speak to you. They do not answer their phone nor do they return any calls if you leave a message. Oh, and don't bother stopping by the office because if you do, the door will be locked and receptionist, who is sitting at her desk, will just look at you through the window then ignore you. I had Marty do a living trust for my parent and the info in it is completely wrong. When I advised him of the errors, he just said not to worry about it because it didn't really matter anyway. WTF??? I just paid a RUDE amount of money for something that "doesn't really matter anyway"? I now have to go to another attorney to fix the mess Marty created. Do NOT use this man. He seems to know what he's doing and you'll want to believe him but the end result is an expensive disaster. There are better and cheaper people out the who won't screw you out of your hard earned dollars. And that is the reality here, its all about the money and customer be damned. read more