John D. Laughton, A Professional Law Corporation is a distinguished estate planning and elder law firm based in Monterey, California, specializing in comprehensive and personalized legal solutions for individuals and families. With over four decades of experience, the firm stands out for its commitment to providing quality resources and ensuring clients feel informed and supported when planning for their future.
The firm takes a client-centered approach, offering flat fees and affordable payment plans to make expert legal guidance accessible. It focuses on helping clients protect their assets, avoid probate, and secure their legacies through tailored strategies. The team is particularly experienced in serving family-owned businesses, farm owners, seniors requiring Medi-Cal planning, and the LGBTQ community, ensuring each plan reflects the client’s unique values and circumstances.
Services Offered
- Asset Protection
- Elder Law & Medi-Cal Planning
- Estate and Gift Tax Planning
- Estate Planning Law
- Family-Owned Businesses & Farms Planning
- Financial Planning Assistance
- Incapacity Planning
- IRA & Retirement Planning
- Legacy Planning
- LGBTQ Estate Planning
- Pet Trusts
- SECURE Act Planning
- Special Needs Trusts
- Stewardship for Christian Families
- Probate and Trust Administration
- Customized Estate Plans
- Estate Administration
- Living Trusts
- Probate Administration
The firm proudly serves Monterey County and the surrounding area, leveraging deep local knowledge and a results-driven practice. Their notable achievements include successful case outcomes such as the approved Estate of Kajioka and granted petitions in estate matters, demonstrating their effectiveness in navigating complex legal challenges.
