Dean M Park, JD- Estate Planning Group

We were referred to Dean Park by a good friend whom we trust. Dean was able to meet with us on Saturdays, which was great. He walked us through Estate Planning using Powerpoint slides which were clear, concise and well laid out. Dean also addressed our specific issues and concerns. After just a few meetings we were able to lay out our wishes to ensure security for our family and provide instructions for our executors to avoid conflict and confusion. I definitely recommend Dean Park.

First I have to thank Dominique K. and Terry K. They have recommended me the best estate planning lawyer to our family. And this is why I love Unilocal too. They give better recommendation than your friends or family. A friend did recommend a lawyer. After so many months later, we got a packet with massive paper to read and fill out along with $ 1000 deposit to start the estate planning. Okay, I don’t think that was the right way to start my planning with lawyer I’ve never met and how would you know if you would feel comfortable sharing my privacy.
Estate planning is one of those thing you have to do especially if you have children and you want them to be taken care of properly along with your assets. I’m not rich but my spouse and I like to plan my future as best as possible.
So, when I called Dean to inquire about estate planning, he briefly explained what to expect and what it was about. To be honest, I was clueless. A free consultation was made to meet with Dean. Okay, you have to meet the person first to get the feel first.
His office is located inside this blue building across from Macy’s Ala Moana. It’s the same building as Shokudo restaurant. Sorry, I don’t know the name of the building.
During our first meeting he answered all our questions and wonders about will, trust, and laws. He made everything crystal clear on what our family needs in case of sudden death or inevitable happens. Dean is easy to talk to and very professional. He’s appropriately friendly. I say that because you don’t want to forget that this isn’t food talk but serious life talk. And he doesn’t charge by hour so you can ask questions without pressure. Dean’s assistant is also a professional. She always called a couple of days before our appointment to confirm.
Anyhow, the whole process of our family getting our estate planning took about 4 meetings and each lasting about 30 to 40 minutes. Yes, we did spend some money but how can you put a price on peace of mind? We’re just so glad we found Dean to work with. If you have estate planning on your mind, give Dean a call.

Per Tom Bayard (My Associate):
I went to see Dean Park to have him create a Revocable Living Trust for me.
I was impressed with his attitude and manner when conversing with me about my wishes for what I wanted the trust to do for me. The time that it took to get my information and desires was brief, something I appreciated with the busy schedule I have. He explained what needed to be done in a patient manner, and was more than willing to take the time to answer any questions that I had.
Most of all I was impressed with his knowledge of the law and trusts. He explained what the Trustee would do and be responsible for, and who the beneficiaries would be (I told him what I wanted to leave for them after I had passed away). The questions that he asked were very important and he explained everything every step of the way.
When one has a trust created, it is a very important part of life, and I was very glad that Dean took the time to thoroughly explain all the issues involved. I would recommend Dean to anyone who wants or needs to have any estate planning issues addressed.

I called Dean with a specific estate question. He took the initiative, while we were on the phone, to verify online that my property was titled correctly. He was friendly, articulate, and gave off good vibes for being thorough and knowledgeable.
During this call I was doing double duty, interviewing for a trust and estates attorney to help my daughter with her trust. I am confident that she will feel very comfortable working with Dean. He was very accommodating, offering to meet with her during flexible hours, no pressure. A breath of fresh air!

I found Dean Park through Unilocal and I have to say, he was as good as they said and more. First, he spent time to listen to my situation, then we set up a meeting for an initial consultation, and then he also continued to help me over the phone with my situation. He is bright, caring, and a clear thinker and communicator. He is also straight forward and does what he says he will. In my case, he read through my dad’s trust and helped interpret it for me, answering all my questions and applying his legal knowledge. He also added some common sense advice and insight. What a great combination in an attorney! Thank you Dean, our family feels so grateful and we look forward to dealing with you again for our own estate needs.

Dean is such a professional. He made what could be a very confusing process a manageable and comfortable one. He broke down all the steps in changing a will, explained everything thoroughly, and made us feel at ease with the entire process. My mother is so happy we found him. After my father’s passing, we didn’t know what to do or who and where to turn to. We are so happy we found Dean! We recommend him without reservation!

I met Dean last year to go over legal advice in regards to Trusts and how they work and its importance. He really took the time to go over the what, how, why a trust is crucial for a family or individual. His wholistic approach to Trust helped me understand the need in my own life. I highly recommend Dean to everyone of my family and friends, just for a free consultation. Zero pressure environment and all the while learning how invaluable a Trust is for your family!

Planning for the future, planning for death — who has time to think about that? I put that off for awhile and told myself that I would get to it someday…
Needless to say, I didn’t know much about Revocable Trusts and set up a time with Dean to begin to explore the subject for myself. We set up a time to meet on a Saturday and I wasn’t sure what to expect.
Dean spent a good amount of time educating me on what a Revocable Trust was and how it works. His presentation was informative, unintrusive and articulate. He answered my many questions in a direct and easy to understand manner.
I asked him to help me develop a Revocable Trust and am very pleased with the result.
I highly recommend the services of Dean Park!

We definitely recommend Dean to fulfill your estate planning needs! We were referred to him by our realtor, and have been thoroughly satisfied and happy that he has met all our needs in what we wanted in planning our trust. He’s very friendly, understanding, thorough, helpful and easygoing. He makes suggestions when he can, and let’s us make the final decision. If you are looking for someone to work with your estate planning, Dean and the Estate Planning Group is the one to go with!

We went to Dean with a sensitive issue regarding a release from trusteeship for my father’s estate. I found Dean to be pleasant, knowledgeable, thorough and most importantly, truly working in our best interests. For sure, this type of conscientious care comes at a price, but in the hands of someone who does what they say they are going to do on your behalf, it is worth the peace of mind.

Dean Park prepared my trust documents and did an EXCELLENT job! I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of estate planning services. He listened carefully, answered questions and gave valuable feedback. Dean really cares about the people that walk into the office. He is very thorough and efficient. The only way to find out is to give him a call, you won’t be disappointed.

An attorney that I trust referred me to Dean Park when I was ready to revise my current trust and will. Wow… I was not disappointed! Mr. Park is very professional and knowledgeable. He is prompt at responding to emails and voicemails and I was very impressed with everything he did, from his information gathering interview and discussion about my wants and options, to the binder he provides that includes all of the documents as well as a CD of these scanned documents. Mr. Park is very patient and always made me feel comfortable when I had questions. I have referred my friends to Mr. Park as he committed to his profession and his clients. Give Dean a call. You, too, will not be disappointed!

Last year my husband and I met with Mr. Dean Park (one of the two lawyers at Estate Planning Group). He is very patient, friendly, knowledgeable, approachable AND available to us. He always got back to our calls or emails within the day, before and after we became his clients. And Mr. Park, on his own time, graciously met with us and our accountant so that we could all be on the same page. Nice!
We interviewed a couple other lawyers before going with Estate Planning Group. Although these other firms cost less and were just as friendly and approachable we felt that Estate Planning group presented themselves extremely professionally and thoroughly. In the end, their affiliations & approach to estate planning best represented our family and what we were trying to accomplish.
Estate planning is not for just the «rich» or entitled. If you have kids and/​or a pot to piss in that you don’t want to be tied up in public probate for years, then I highly suggest you give Dean a call.