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David Bernstein

DAVID A. BERNSTEIN, A LAW CORPORATION
https://davidbernsteinattorney.com/

Areas of Focus: Family Business Planning, Kids Protection Planning, Life and Legacy Planning

Licensed States: California, Hawaii

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What to expect from David Bernstein

A 15- minute introductory call to understand your goals and needs.
2-Hour Working Life & Legacy Planning Session: A comprehensive look at your current family dynamics and your assets, including a comprehensive inventory of everything you have so none of it is ever lost.
Education on how the law impacts your family and assets, focused specifically on your County, State and Country of residence.
A transparent discussion of your options to care for what matters most to you, no matter what happens. Planning options that work for you and the people you love. Relational, compassionate counsel to help you make "eyes wide open" choices for yourself and the people you love.
A clear plan (not just documents) for how your assets and those you love will be taken care of, throughout every stage of life, and in the event of your incapacity or death.

About David Bernstein

Aloha, I’m David Bernstein, and I became a Personal Family Lawyer because I see it as my life mission to help families get an estate plan in place AND share their legacy while they do it.

I’m here to help give peace of mind to families throughout the Islands and assist in navigating the maze of legal and financial decisions all families face.

We focus on serving clients of all types, and to that end, we have offices in Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Hilo, and Kona.

Whether you are married or single, have a traditional family or a blended one, starting out or looking back on a life well-lived, I will help you to design a plan that achieves your goals for your loved ones today and for years to come.

I graduated from U.C. Hastings with a J.D./M.B.A and have been an attorney since ‘83. Besides my Hawaii law license, I kept my California law license as well and have found it is helpful when I assist clients who have moved here from California.

I love educating my community on the topics of estate planning and legacy building and have hosted hundreds of webinars and seminars. I have lived in Hawaii now for the past 35 years. I have been Practicing Estate Planning for over 20 years, and I have prepared over 2000 Estate Plans.

When I’m not working on estate planning, I enjoy spending time with my children, grandchildren, and my life partner, Iko.

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THE PERSONAL FAMILY LAWYER PROMISE

What makes PFL lawyers different?

How you hire us.

We begin with a comprehensive inventory of everything you own, and everyone you love, and consider it all in a working meeting, called a Family Wealth Planning Session, to guide you to clarify your financial life and legacy goals before we draft a single document.
How we plan.

We work with you throughout every life stage to map out the most likely scenarios for you and the people you love, planning for each as your life, the law, and your assets change over time.
What we protect.

Our Life & Legacy Planning process ensures everything that matters most -- from your financial assets to your values, insights, stories and experience -- are captured and documented during your life and cared for over the generations to come.
What you see.

Transparency in our process, and our fees … all of which are flat fees, agreed to in advance, based on your choices and with no surprises, ensuring we stay on the same side of the table - supporting you to make a lifetime of great decisions - every step of the way.
How we deliver.

Our systems help you get clear and organized, overcoming the exact issues that keep most estate plans from actually working when they are needed most. We help you leave your family with a gift of love, and not a mess.
How our plans work.

One-and-done estate plans focused only on money are a recipe for a big mess. We help you throughout every stage of life and be there for the people you love, when you can’t be.