Law Offices of Marc G Garlett

My wife and I have been wanting to put together a trust for years but didn’t know where to turn. We found Marc Garlett on Unilocal.After our first initial consultation we were pleased with how precise and thorough he and his staff were with all the details. They communicated with us about what we needed and what to do throughout the whole process. We got more than what we expected. More importantly, it was well worth the piece of mind we now have knowing our family legacy is in order. Kathy was great at being patient with us and all our questions. Thanks Marc and staff for a job well done.

Full disclosure; I have not used the services of Marc Garlett. My purpose was to see if Marc would be a good attorney to refer my clients to if they had the need. So I had to meet with Marc and see what he knew, how he worked, and the type of person he was. I was impressed with all three topics. I found him to be genuine, knowledgeable, personable, and efficient. I have high praise for his assistant Kathy as well. I felt a little guilty as he gave me more time than I had expected.
I am completely confident when I recommend that those who have questions speak with Marc. I know that they will be treated well. And his newsletters are a must read. Never thought I’d say that about a newsletter. Most others are quite annoying and I can’t delete them fast enough. But his are an honest and refreshing look into Marc, and his family.

My wife and I used the Law Offices of Marc G. Garlett and are very pleased with the results. We had an existing family trust that needed to be replaced. Marc and his staff communicate very well, explaining what needs to be done to protect yourself and your family. We are very pleased with the results and recommend his firm.

My husband and I switched from a trust attorney in a large Pasadena firm to Marc Garlett after hearing his presentation at a Rotary Club meeting. We cannot stop singing praises for Marc and his able assistant, Kathy. Both are kind, patient, competent, and professional. Marc’s level of service far exceeds that of our previous high priced attorney who charged us for every brief issue we called her to clarify. Marc encourages clients to call him with follow up questions and does not charge additional fees. The documentation he presents to clients at the conclusion of the trust preparation is thorough and well organized. We are so pleased and highly recommend the Law Offices of Marc G. Garlett.

We interviewed several estate planning lawyers and decided to work with Marc. It was an easy choice and turned out to be a great decision for us. Marc is knowledgeable, professional and, most importantly, has our best interests in mind.

Ever since we had our first child we said we needed to assign guardians, but we never followed through. It was in the back of our minds for a 11 years and 2 more children later. Then we happened to attend a Guardianship Workshop that Marc G. Garlett was offering. After his concise explanation we realized we couldn’t wait any longer to take care of such an important matter — who would take care of our children temporarily and permanently if the unexpected happened. After the workshop, we decided to continue with Marc to plan a family trust. It was the best decision we could have made for our family. The peace of mind of knowing our children will be in the hands of those we chose is very important, and knowing our assets will not go into probate is a relief.
Marc is professional but also very personable. He took the time to get to know us so he can help make the best family trust. He is upfront about his costs. What he quotes at the first meeting is the actual cost without hidden fees. His staff is friendly, easy to communicate with, puts everything together, and tells you what is needed.
We would highly recommend Marc.

We could not be more pleased with our experience working with Marc and his staff. They are very friendly and very helpful. We met Marc through a workshop to set up legal guardianship for our kids and he offered us a consultation. I really like that when we met with him we did not feel like it was a «business transaction» and instead it felt like a conversation about our family. I was not staring at the clock worried that I was being charged in 15 min increments either. He also allowed us to set up the package that best suited our needs and budget. He also allowed us to set up a payment plan so we did not feel overwhelmed with the cost or prohibit us from moving forward. It is not a pleasant thought to think about what happens to your kids if something happens to you… but the thought of what happens if you do not have your affairs in order is even scarier. We work hard for our money and home so we want to make sure everything goes to our kids. The best part (besides having your assets protected) is the legacy video. I am so happy that our kids will have a video of us sharing our values, stories and advice forever. Thank you Marc and Garlett Law Staff!

Marc is extremely knowledgeable and professional. With his expertise we recently completed our Trust & Child Protection Plan. Life can take unexpected, unpredictable turns. Having the Child Protection Plan in place helps ensures that our children will be in good hands, even if we are no longer around.
He is a great person and wonderful to work with! Thank you Marc!

I first met Marc at a presentation he did at a local library, for parents looking for more information about Child Protection Plans (guardianship, estate designations etc…). While we had done a very basic Family Trust many years ago, we had done nothing with it for years… and it had not been updated since having children.
Not only was the presentation super informative and enlightening, but I also found Marc to be personable in his demeanor and authentic in his authority as a legal professional. My husband and I decided to go ahead and have a consultation with Marc to see what it would take to get our estate plans/trust/children’s guardianship in order.
From the moment we sat in his office, I felt that Marc was really listening to our questions (some that were VERY specific!) and he took the time to explain what could be accomplished with a comprehensive plan. His fee’s were also in line with what we were expecting (having done a little homework), and most importantly, we felt fairly confident that he was going to put in the work to make sure to take care of all the little details.
Over the next couple of months, his office worked with us to have us think through our wishes for the future, gather the information we needed to have documents prepared, as well as a clear path to make sure all parts of our plans would flow through in any given circumstance.
Marc made himself available to answer questions via phone or email (no additional charge… just part of the process!) and in a shorter time than I imagined, we were walking out of his office with a binder full of everything we wanted — all our bases covered. I can’t tell you what a great feeling it was to finally have that peace of mind.
My husband and I both found the decisions we made and the things we had to consider in this process to be deeply personal and emotional. If you are looking for an attorney to handle your estate/​trust/​guardianship/​child protection plans, I think it’s essential to trust in the person with whom you will be working. We found that in Marc Garlett, and couldn’t be happier about our choice.

Marc is a genuinely good human being. The fact that he’s an attorney is a means to an end for helping people, with empathy, and doing the right thing. My wife and I set up our family trust with him for the benefit of our new family. We feel empowered knowing we’ve taken this important step and having Marc guide us through the process was like having a collaborator on our team ensuring everything was done properly, thoroughly, and with the utmost care. We recommend Marc and call him a friend.

Marc is helping us set up our trust along with the child protection plan. He is approachable and will work around your schedule. He is knowledgeable and interested in protecting our interest. I am glad I have him in my corner.

Our family has worked with Marc’s office and known him personally for many years. He is always available and always quickly responds whether by phone or by email, and he is proactive in making sure issues get addressed, often before we are even aware of them. It is great to have a personal, knowledgeable family attorney, especially as more and more services move to generic internet sites that don’t understand your specific situation. I would highly recommend Marc.

Marc is helping us get our trust in order, especially now that we have a child. My life is super busy, and it’s something that’s easy to forget. This is not something I want to forget! It’s my job to make sure my daughter is protected «just in case.» Marc is making the process easy and smooth, and I am grateful.