team-member

Joseph Bernard Mchugh Jr

Burbank, CA

Licensed for 34 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Estate Planning

Language

English

About

I am Joe McHugh, a proud hard-working California attorney that is dedicated to protecting my client's assets and final wishes! I want you to be my client so I can help you preserve & protect your assets from frivolous lawsuits and even helping lower your taxes! If you live in California, you should set up a phone call with me to understand your options!I am the Founder and Principal Attorney for LA LAW Center, PC in Burbank California.  With my wife, Kathy (Triage Director and experienced Business Consultant and Medi-CAL expert) we manage my specialized law firm with other asset protection experts... located close to the Burbank Airport and serve clients throughout California with our asset protection legal services that can protect assets and set aside personal and tax liability.Our firm specializes in protecting hard-earned assets by creating a variety of specialized Asset Protection Trusts; Medi-Cal Planning; and Elder Law Services (Special Needs Trusts & Irrevocable Trusts) as well as living trusts. We have an expert team backing us up in critical planning and document creation and execution.Currently, due to COVID & to keep our staff and clients safe... we are providing Virtual Phone Appointments & Zoom Calls for the majority of our clients that wish to not come to our office.  We either FEDX documents to clients. To sign documents, we allow limited clients to come to our CDC Compliant Office (Masks required, UV Sanitizing Lights, with cleaning procedures) Our firm has years of experience in helping "Out Of Town" or "Out of State" families deal with legal issues for families living in the Los Angeles area. We offer remote creation of documents and then FEDX them to clients to sign.I am an active member of the State Bar of California, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, including the Association’s Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Section, and the Business Section; the Beverly Hills Bar Association; as well as Elder Law Associations such as the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), the California Advocacy for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)... as a good Irishman... the Irish American Bar Association! I reside in Southern California with my wife. We have two adult children, dogs, a cat, and a peacock named Big Bird with his growing family.  I am proud to be a Past Exalted Ruler of the Burbank Elks Lodge.  I recently retired after 20 years as a Civilian Volunteer with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse and keep my horse, Kali, who is now in retirement at our home with a newly rescued Donkey as her BFF! 

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Elder Law

Language

English

Contact

LA Law Center, PC2600 W Olive Street5th FloorBurbank, CA, 91505

Office: (818) 722-8541

Website: N/A

Reviews

Brian
October 28, 2020

The McHugh team did an excellent job and met my expectations in arranging my mother in law's estate planning. It was a complex situation given my mother in law has dementia and we live in separate coasts. The walked us through the process step by step. They were also available at a moments notice when an urgent matter came up. Not only were they professional but also empathetic during the entire process. Years later they still respond quickly to urgent requests.

Larry
December 10, 2021

I hired LA Law Center four and a half years ago when my elderly mother's health began to fail and Kathy and Joe were beyond helpful at a time when I felt helpless. They guided me through everything I needed to do, answered all my questions and saved me a lot of money, time and headaches. I'm eternally grateful to them and couldn't recommend them any higher.

Christine
March 24, 2021

We worked with Kathy McHugh and she was always available, helpful and kind. She always answered our questions and offered professional and sound counsel.

Richard
March 24, 2021

Joseph and his wife Kathie did an excellent job for our family in a number of areas! First and foremost was getting my debilitated mother set up with MediCal, then the Estate and Trust preparations and all of the filings that followed. They both made sure that everything was done properly, quickly and efficiently with the utmost of concern for the family going through difficult times. I would highly recommend Joseph and Kathy for your family law concerns! I cannot begin to say how much stress, time and money they have saved us! Thank you both!

Anie
November 9, 2020

Joe & Kathy helped us with our family’s irrevocable trust in 2012. At the time I appreciated their help but didn’t understand what it all meant. In these last few months, after the passing of my mother, I’ve really appreciated that they were so thoughtful and mindful with their attention to all the details that I didn’t know I would be relying on so heavily. Their thoroughness when writing the trust truly helped us save the family home. There is no easy way to loose your parents, deal with loss as well as take care of family matters. But I have to say, having the legal part of that, with all that’s required of you, completed and secured in advance, in a Trust, really took the weight off my shoulders and gave me piece of mind. I highly recommend them & greatly appreciate all their efforts.

Jean Pierre
April 13, 2019

Joe McHugh and his professional staff at LA Law have have provided me knowledgeable, timely assistance with elder care planning for my 92 year old mother. Living out of state I have been incredibly impressed by his ability to manage our case via email, text, fax & cell phone. They are very accessible which reduced the need for additional trips from Colorado. Great People!

Shirley
July 12, 2016

Being 3000 miles away with Mom suddenly in need of care, I do not know what would become of her if it was not for LA Law. Diana is so patient and sweet and helpful. Kathy takes no prisoners when the system seems to be against you and your efforts. This firm made Mom's last years without tension and they saved us, too. I cannot thank them enough. Diana, we will miss talking to you! Joe, you have the best!!!!

Scott
June 6, 2016

Joe and his team handled my in law's estate from living trust until they passed away. We could not have done any of this without their help. When ever an issue arose, a phone call was all it would take. I would recommend Joe and LA Law Center to anyone with an estate issue.

Susan
August 26, 2015

I had no idea what to do when my mom went from hospital to nursing home and we were faced with paying $15,000 a month when Medicare ran out. Joe and his staff jumped into action and met with us on a Saturday for a free consult. They saw that we needed to move some assets so mom could qualify for Medi-Cal ASAP. Within a couple of weeks Medi-Cal was paying for nursing care and we saved mom's house from state recovery. Every person in this office is always helpful and they even give you a cell number for weekends. If you need any estate planning call these people! They saved our mom savings and the family home all at once!

Cheryl
July 30, 2015

Joe and Kathy Mchugh were such a big help to our family during my mother's last four years of life. They were professional and knowledgeable in all aspects of her situation. Every detail was handled quickly, and I was informed as to the process during each step. Something that really stood out to me was the fact that Kathy told me to call her anytime I had any questions, and gave me her cell number. (I don't think I was an exception). This just seemed to be the way she worked. I was never made to feel I had asked one too many questions and now it was time to pay up! I never received a bill for all the times I needed to call. With Joe and Kathy it was about helping people and not just dollar signs. This is a rare trait in today's world and says something about their character. I would highly recommend LA Law Firm and will be forever grateful.

Brian
October 28, 2020

The McHugh team did an excellent job and met my expectations in arranging my mother in law's estate planning. It was a complex situation given my mother in law has dementia and we live in separate coasts. The walked us through the process step by step. They were also available at a moments notice when an urgent matter came up. Not only were they professional but also empathetic during the entire process. Years later they still respond quickly to urgent requests.

Larry
December 10, 2021

I hired LA Law Center four and a half years ago when my elderly mother's health began to fail and Kathy and Joe were beyond helpful at a time when I felt helpless. They guided me through everything I needed to do, answered all my questions and saved me a lot of money, time and headaches. I'm eternally grateful to them and couldn't recommend them any higher.

Christine
March 24, 2021

We worked with Kathy McHugh and she was always available, helpful and kind. She always answered our questions and offered professional and sound counsel.

Richard
March 24, 2021

Joseph and his wife Kathie did an excellent job for our family in a number of areas! First and foremost was getting my debilitated mother set up with MediCal, then the Estate and Trust preparations and all of the filings that followed. They both made sure that everything was done properly, quickly and efficiently with the utmost of concern for the family going through difficult times. I would highly recommend Joseph and Kathy for your family law concerns! I cannot begin to say how much stress, time and money they have saved us! Thank you both!

Anie
November 9, 2020

Joe & Kathy helped us with our family’s irrevocable trust in 2012. At the time I appreciated their help but didn’t understand what it all meant. In these last few months, after the passing of my mother, I’ve really appreciated that they were so thoughtful and mindful with their attention to all the details that I didn’t know I would be relying on so heavily. Their thoroughness when writing the trust truly helped us save the family home. There is no easy way to loose your parents, deal with loss as well as take care of family matters. But I have to say, having the legal part of that, with all that’s required of you, completed and secured in advance, in a Trust, really took the weight off my shoulders and gave me piece of mind. I highly recommend them & greatly appreciate all their efforts.

Jean Pierre
April 13, 2019

Joe McHugh and his professional staff at LA Law have have provided me knowledgeable, timely assistance with elder care planning for my 92 year old mother. Living out of state I have been incredibly impressed by his ability to manage our case via email, text, fax & cell phone. They are very accessible which reduced the need for additional trips from Colorado. Great People!

Shirley
July 12, 2016

Being 3000 miles away with Mom suddenly in need of care, I do not know what would become of her if it was not for LA Law. Diana is so patient and sweet and helpful. Kathy takes no prisoners when the system seems to be against you and your efforts. This firm made Mom's last years without tension and they saved us, too. I cannot thank them enough. Diana, we will miss talking to you! Joe, you have the best!!!!

Scott
June 6, 2016

Joe and his team handled my in law's estate from living trust until they passed away. We could not have done any of this without their help. When ever an issue arose, a phone call was all it would take. I would recommend Joe and LA Law Center to anyone with an estate issue.

Susan
August 26, 2015

I had no idea what to do when my mom went from hospital to nursing home and we were faced with paying $15,000 a month when Medicare ran out. Joe and his staff jumped into action and met with us on a Saturday for a free consult. They saw that we needed to move some assets so mom could qualify for Medi-Cal ASAP. Within a couple of weeks Medi-Cal was paying for nursing care and we saved mom's house from state recovery. Every person in this office is always helpful and they even give you a cell number for weekends. If you need any estate planning call these people! They saved our mom savings and the family home all at once!

Cheryl
July 30, 2015

Joe and Kathy Mchugh were such a big help to our family during my mother's last four years of life. They were professional and knowledgeable in all aspects of her situation. Every detail was handled quickly, and I was informed as to the process during each step. Something that really stood out to me was the fact that Kathy told me to call her anytime I had any questions, and gave me her cell number. (I don't think I was an exception). This just seemed to be the way she worked. I was never made to feel I had asked one too many questions and now it was time to pay up! I never received a bill for all the times I needed to call. With Joe and Kathy it was about helping people and not just dollar signs. This is a rare trait in today's world and says something about their character. I would highly recommend LA Law Firm and will be forever grateful.