Los Angeles Special Education & Estate Planning Lawyer

Our practice is built around two core areas:

Special Education Law

We help parents understand their rights, prepare for IEP and 504 meetings, review assessments, and secure the services their children are entitled to under the law.

When needed, we represent families in mediation and due process hearings to protect their child’s right to FAPE.

Estate Planning

Estate planning isn’t just for parents; it’s for anyone who wants to protect their wishes, their assets, and the people who depend on them. We design clear, comprehensive plans tailored to your goals and life circumstances.

Where These Paths Connect: Special Needs Planning

For many clients, special education and estate planning intersect. Our special needs planning services bridge that gap by helping you:

• Preserve SSI and Medi-Cal eligibility
• Establish and fund Special Needs Trusts
• Plan for long-term care and financial stability
• Coordinate benefits, services, and future support

This crossover allows us to support children, adults, and caregivers with comprehensive, long-term planning. Everyone deserves a plan that fits real life. Whether you’re advocating for school services, managing public benefits, preparing for adulthood, or building a secure future for yourself or someone you love, we are here with clarity, empathy, and care.

We know these processes can feel overwhelming. That’s why we listen first, explain clearly, and act with purpose, so that you can move forward with confidence.

Why Hire LA Estate Planning & Special Education Law Firm, Chaney Counsel

What makes Chaney Counsel different than other estate planning and special education law firms?

Families, caregivers, and individuals choose us because we offer something many firms don’t: a blend of legal experience, firsthand understanding, and a practice intentionally designed to support real life.

Whether you are navigating the IEP process, planning for a child’s future, or building your own estate plan between work and daily responsibilities, you will work directly with an attorney who understands both the law and the practical realities you face.

What Makes Us Different

A Practice Built Around Real Lives

We support:

• Parents raising children with disabilities
• Adults with disabilities
• Caregivers
• Busy individuals and families

Your plan adapts to your life, not the other way around.

Lived Understanding + Legal Skill

We understand the complexities of navigating IEP meetings, benefits, therapies, school conflicts, caregiving responsibilities, and long-term planning. That lived understanding allows us to support clients with clarity, empathy, and practicality.

Approachable, Empowering Legal Guidance

We break down complex issues, such as education rights, benefit rules, trusts, guardianship, and estate planning, into clear, manageable steps so you always understand your options.

Flat-Fee Pricing & Transparency

Your time is valuable. Your budget is too. We offer predictable, flat-fee pricing with no hidden costs and no surprises.

More Than Documents — Long-Term Stability

Good planning is more than forms. We help you create real-life solutions that protect your child, your future, and your peace of mind.

Consistent Communication & Follow-Through

Clients frequently share that they leave meetings feeling calm, informed, and supported. Our goal is to make the legal process feel manageable, not overwhelming.

Our Qualifications

• Firsthand experience supporting families and individuals with disabilities
• Successful representation in court
• Litigation experience and dispute-resolution skills
• Training in high-stakes negotiation
• Clear, thorough, easy-to-understand estate planning documents
• Services tailored for families, caregivers, and individuals at any stage of life

Legal Areas of Services

Our special education and estate planning attorneys provide comprehensive advocacy, special needs planning, and estate planning services throughout Southern California, taking a holistic approach to these areas of law.

At Chaney Counsel, we focus on the following practice areas:

Special Education Law

Every child deserves an education that meets their unique needs. At Chaney Counsel, we help parents navigate the IEP and 504 process with confidence. We prepare families for meetings, review assessments, and advocate for the services and supports their children are entitled to receive.

When necessary, we represent families in mediation or due process hearings under California Education Law to ensure every child receives a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). Our special education practice is grounded in empathy, legal skill, and a deep understanding of the challenges parents face. We know what’s at stake, and we are dedicated to advocating tirelessly for your child.

Services include:

• IEP Representation
• 504 Plan Advocacy
• Independent Educational Evaluations
• Mediation & Due Process
• School Discipline & Manifestation Reviews
• Transition Planning

Special Needs Planning

As California special needs trust attorneys, we take an integrated approach by protecting benefits while building a secure foundation for long-term care and independence.

Services include:

• SSI & Medi-Cal Preservation
• Special Needs Trusts
• Letters of Intent
• Trustee & Caregiver Guidance
• Long-Term Care Coordination

Estate Planning

A strong estate plan protects the people you love and the property you’ve worked hard for. We create clear, comprehensive plans tailored to your goals, your family structure, and your future. Whether you’re an individual wanting to simplify your affairs or a family planning for your children’s long-term needs, we draft documents that are easy to understand and built to last.

Planning services include:

• Wills & Pour-Over Wills
• Revocable Living Trusts
• Special Needs Trusts
• Durable Powers of Attorney
• Advance Health Care Directives

Ready to Plan with Heart?

Contact Us

Peace of mind begins with a single conversation.

No matter where you are in the process, it’s essential to speak with a knowledgeable attorney who can guide you toward the right strategy and a plan that truly fits your life. At Chaney Counsel, you receive reliable, personal service, direct communication with your attorney, and the option for both remote and in-person appointments.

You don’t have to navigate this alone. We’re here to stand by your side, answer your questions, and help protect what matters most.

Whether you’re looking for a special education attorney who understands your family’s journey or you need guidance from an estate planning and special needs trust attorney dedicated to long-term stability, we are here to help.

Contact us today to schedule your free consultation and take the first step toward clarity, support, and peace of mind.