Our Core Services

Serving Families & Individuals Throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, and Southern California

At Chaney Counsel, we provide legal support across three interconnected areas:
Special Education Law, Special Needs Planning, and Estate Planning.

Each practice area stands on its own, but together they offer families a coordinated framework for advocacy, protection, and long-term security. Whether you are preparing for an IEP meeting, planning for lifelong support, or organizing your personal estate plan, we offer guidance that is clear, compassionate, and grounded in real-world understanding.

Special Education Law for Families

Every child deserves meaningful progress and an education tailored to their unique needs.

We help parents understand their rights under IDEA and Section 504, review school assessments, and prepare for IEP and 504 meetings. When school districts fail to provide appropriate services or accommodations, we advocate for corrective action, including mediation and, when necessary, due process hearings.

Our representation is informed not only by legal experience but also by the lived reality of supporting a child with disabilities. We provide level-headed, strategic support at each stage, whether you’re attending your very first meeting or working to resolve a long-standing dispute with your district.

Special Needs Planning

Planning for a child or adult with disabilities involves a series of complex decisions, including benefits, long-term care, financial support, and continuity of services. We help families build a plan that protects public benefits and ensures lifelong stability.

As a California Special Needs Trust Attorney, we design:

• Special Needs Trusts (Third-Party)
• Letters of Intent
• Coordinated long-term support plans
• Benefit-preserving strategies for SSI, Medi-Cal, and other programs

We also assist with conservatorship considerations, ABLE accounts, supported decision-making frameworks, and powers of attorney when appropriate.

Our focus is always on practicality, creating a plan you can use, understand, and adapt over time as your loved one’s needs change.

Estate Planning

A strong estate plan provides clarity, reduces stress, and ensures your wishes are honored. We help individuals, caregivers, and families create estate plans that reflect their goals, protect their assets, and prepare for both expected and unexpected transitions.

As a Los Angeles County Estate Planning Attorney, we offer guidance on:

• Wills & Pour-Over Wills
• Revocable Living Trusts
• Durable Powers of Attorney
• Advance Health Care Directives
• Special Needs provisions for loved ones with disabilities

For families raising children with disabilities, we seamlessly integrate special needs considerations into the broader estate plan. For others, we focus on clarity, efficiency, probate avoidance, and preserving what matters most.

We also offer virtual appointments, flat-fee pricing, and clear timelines to make the process accessible and manageable.

Compassionate Guidance. Practical Solutions. Peace of Mind.

At Chaney Counsel, we combine legal skill with genuine understanding. We listen first, explain clearly, and build solutions that support your family today and strengthen your future tomorrow.