Law Offices of EJ Hong

I had a few specific estate planning questions and didn’t know where to start. I found EJ on Unilocal based on her reviews and ratings. She was extremely polite, knowledgeable, and was able to navigate me in the right direction. Thank you EJ for your help!

EJ is a very knowledgeable attorney. She took her time to walk us through various options that were available and answered all of our questions. It was such a pleasure dealing with EJ as she is a very nice person and a wealth of information. I would strongly recommend her to anyone in need of a trust attorney.

What impressed me the most about working with EJ was her depth of knowledge. Her ideas for planning my Mom’s move to the US was practical and gave us options to consider that we had no idea would be factors with regards to international tax implications. Her main goal was to see what was the best for us and not waste our time. She outlined proper steps to take in our move to the US, what timelines things needed to be done and how to take advantage of investing options and savings. I can’t imagine doing this without the expertise of EJ’s help in this process and am grateful we have a competent and knowledgeable international estate planning lawyer on our side. I highly recommend EJ for all your international estate and trust planning as she truly has your best Interest at heart!

When my husband and I decided we needed an estate attorney, our friends enthusiastically recommended E.J. Hong. Despite the fact that we live in San Francisco and E.J.‘s office is in Palo Alto, the recommendation was so positive that we decided to engage her. We’re so glad we did! E.J. is so personable, professional and thorough. Her knowledge of estate law is current and deep. She helped us (and my brother) through a complex process and made it easy. We learned a lot along the way, and E.J. is so friendly as well as skilled. I didn’t realize this review hadn’t already posted, and am a bit mortified to only be getting back to it now. But we recommend E.J. wholeheartedly!

EJ just tells it as it is. No ifs and buts, if you want to get it right. Dealing with foreign assets is tricky I am told, but EJ knows all about it. I am most confident that all that I leave behind some day will go to the people I want it it to benefit; with the least cuts possible. And I needed pushing; and I got it. Estate planning is not an easy thing to do, but very important. Some people have earthquake insurance but no estate plan. I think death is a very likely event, even here in California.

I have known E.J. Hong for 6 – 7 years and have never hesitated referring her to my clients who are in need of estate planning services and want a reputable, knowledgeable, trustworthy Trust Attorney. E.J. is that person!
Recently, my husband and I needed her professional help because our trust and our bank statements were under different trust names. We were in the process of buying a home and Wells Fargo Bank needed this cleared up right away, so time was of the essence. E.J. not only came to our rescue, but we had the letter the same afternoon and the issue was completely cleared up within the day!
I cannot say enough complimentary things about E.J. Not only do I really like her as a person, I also won’t hesitate putting my name behind hers and referring her to everyone I know!

I am an attorney practicing in another field. E.J. is my go-​to source for information on estate planning and probate issues, and I do not hesitate to refer to her. She is very knowledgeable and comes up with practical, efficient solutions. My Dad’s assistant had a very bizarre situation involving someone who died after taking a deposit to sell a car but before the car was delivered to the buyer, with the police confiscating the deposit. E.J. provided quick and dirty info to resolve the issue without spending a lot of money. Thanks, E. J!!!
I find the reviewer who thinks attorneys need to clarify if they DO NOT give complementary (free) initial consultations curious. People do not go to doctors or dentists thinking their time is free… why lawyers? It is up to the client to clarify beforehand if he or she expects that. Especially in a field like E.J.‘s which is primarily transactional (as opposed to litigation, where a short free meeting is appropriate to make sure a long term relationship between attorney and client will work). She is giving advice within minutes of a client walking in the door. «A lawyer’s time and advice are his stock in trade.» A. Lincoln. No one walks into a store and expects to walk out with free merchandise.

My husband and I had EJ prepare our estate plan a year ago, and I can’t believe that I have yet to write a Unilocal review for her. I would give EJ 10 stars if I could! EJ is knowledgeable, organized, and extremely efficient. As I am a Canadian citizen and my husband is American, EJ created a customized estate plan for us. Being non-​American complicates things, but EJ took the time to thoroughly how this would effect our estate plan. I highly recommend EJ to anyone who is needing an estate/​wills and trust plan.

Great friend needed new Trust/​Will… She went to EJ & only had the BEST things to say when she finished!
She explained everything in great detail & followed up… I saw the final product & now thinking I may need mine updated!
I expect to be calling EJ soon!

The Law Offices of EJ Hong did an outstanding job putting together our family trust. I was a bit anxious by the idea. EJ put me and my husband at ease. She explained the process in simple to understand terms with excellent humor and empathy. I am very pleased with the results and highly recommend the Law Offices of EJ Hong to everyone. You will be in very good hands.
Sincerely,
Tracy J. Schwenson

E.J. is wonderful and amazing. In addition to her deep and up-​to-​date knowledge of estate planning, she’s professional and a great listner. Her friendliness and amazing humor made the whole process a lot of fun. She was able to explain everything and answer questions in a way that made even the most complex issues easy to understand — both for my husband and I. It was already a task to get my husband to commit to something like this but EJ and my husband hit it off and she could explain to him things that were very important for our family. We, my husband and I, both are so grateful to EJ for helping us accomplish this. Now we have the peace of mind that comes with knowing our kids future, our wills, trusts, and health care powers of attorney are in place. I highly recommend E.J.

Thanks for taking time to reply. Please do not deny the fact that I was one of your clients. No one would write reviews on Unilocal on trust attorneys if they have not spoken or met you for consultation in the 1^st place. If this is a restaurant review or salon review then yes, my review would be doubtful!
I think the misconception from the very beginning was the lack of communication between you and the client on whether the 1^st OVERALL consultation would be complimentary. After you, I went to one of the BEST + well respected trust attorney in Palo Alto who was not only ON TIME (note: you were approximately 10 mins late on my 1^st appointment) but provided a clear, concise 1^st complimentary consultation. If you do not provide a complimentary consultation please MAKE IT CLEAR to your prospective clients so they are well aware of what they are getting themselves into.
Thanks!

I went to EJ for a trust. Her rates are incredibly reasonable, and she’s very knowledgeable. EJ helped me through the process of determining what should go in the trust, and handled all the details. She stays current on new laws, and is always willing to answer additional questions I might have.
I have referred several friends to her, and she’s done a great job for them as well. I recommend her without reservation.

My interaction with EJ was a refreshing positive experience with an attorney. Her straight forward approach to consulting, and ability to drill down to the details was exactly what I needed to resolve my situation. She absolutely knows how to handle complicated estate matters. EJ Rocks!

EJ Hong is the best! My first business transaction was to ask her if she could «unravel» an estate plan, for someone who had passed away. I was the successor trustee, and she did an amazing job for the family, She hasalso updated and modified our will and trust, and I am so appreciative of her knowledge, attention to detail and concern for our wants and needs. I can recommend her services with confidence and enthusiam.
Liz Rhodes

My husband and I needed a basic Will and Medical Directives that could grow with us as our lives change. EJ was fantastic. She really helped us understand what we need for this stage of our lives and is professional, personable and compassionate. We believe that you get what you pay for and working with EJ was well worth it. She exceeded our expectations.

We just completed our living trust and will. E.J. was professional, caring, knowledgable. and amazing!
She held us accountable and yet guided us as needed. I really appreciated her support and input. If you need a GREAT estate planning attorney, E.J. is the person, as she will exceed your expections!

EJ is the best, stays very current in the law, and takes great care of my clients.
She is one of the hardest working trust and estate attorneys that I know, and has a great personality too :) — that’s right, an attorney with a personality! I have obviously really enjoyed working with her.

I an using EJ’s services and I just love it. She made it really easy for me. I enjoyed her professionalism, and her taking the time to explain to me the ins and outs of what we were working on. It allowed me to gain clarity and confidence that I was making the right decisions. I am enjoying working with her and feel confident that that area of my life is take care of. Thank you EJ. I recommend her services highly!

Attentive, dedicated, caring. These are just a few of the qualities that set EJ above the rest. EJ truly made the process of getting our living trust put together painless. She listened intently, and translated our wishes accurately into our trust. EJ went the extra mile and helped us understand the complex pieces of a living trust so that we feel comfortable and confident that it will provide for our loved ones if necessary. And her outstanding customer service doesn’t stop there.
Got a legal question? Give her a call. She’ll help you determine what needs to be done and can provide referrals to other outstanding business people when needed. She is committed to providing honest and ethical services to her clients and it’s evident in every document she prepares and every contact she makes.