Families in Westminster and Little Saigon can plan their estate with an attorney who speaks both Vietnamese and English. Vinh Doan Law Office, APC prepares living trusts, wills, powers of attorney and health care directives, and helps families with probate and trust administration after a death.
Planning with a family that works across two languages and two countries
Many families we meet in Westminster and Little Saigon have worked hard for a home, a business or savings, and want to be sure their children are cared for. Some also have property or bank accounts in Vietnam. A California trust controls your California property and the assets you title to it. Real property in Vietnam follows Vietnamese law, so we plan the California side carefully and tell you what to confirm with a lawyer in Vietnam.
What we prepare for Westminster and Little Saigon families
- A revocable living trust, built around your family and your property
- A pour-over will, so anything left out still ends up in the trust
- A financial power of attorney and an advance health care directive
- Deeds and written instructions to move your home and accounts into the trust
- Trust administration and probate help for your family after a death
Points worth knowing in Westminster and Little Saigon
- We walk through every clause in the language you are most comfortable in, and we can speak with adult children who help the family manage its affairs.
- Small family businesses can keep running if the owner dies or becomes ill. Business interests can be held in the trust and a successor can step in without court delay.
- Putting a child on the deed or the bank account can create tax and creditor problems. A trust is usually the cleaner way to leave property to your children.
Talk to our office
Tell us about your family and we will recommend a plan.
Working with our office
Every step can be done by Zoom or phone, so you do not have to travel. If you would rather meet in person, our office is at 10971 Garden Grove Blvd, Ste G, Garden Grove, a short drive from Westminster and Little Saigon. We accept MetLife Legal Plans, ARAG and LegalEASE members. See the plans we accept.
Frequently asked questions
Can I meet with the attorney in Vietnamese?
Yes. Call (714) 332-9700 for Vietnamese or (888) 561-3988 for English. Meetings can be by Zoom or phone, and family members are welcome to join.
What about money or property in Vietnam?
A California trust does not automatically control real property in Vietnam, which follows Vietnamese law. We plan the California side and tell you what to check with a lawyer in Vietnam.
Do I need a trust if my main asset is a home in Westminster?
Often yes. Without a trust, a home usually goes through probate, which is public, slow and carries statutory fees based on the full value of the home. We explain your options after an overview discussion.
Attorney: Vinh N. Doan, Attorney at Law. J.D., Florida State University; LL.M. in Taxation, University of Alabama; MSIM, Boston University. Licensed in California (State Bar No. 296718) and Texas.
Last updated: November 2026. Vinh Doan Law Office, APC, 10971 Garden Grove Blvd, Ste G, Garden Grove, CA 92843.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change, and your situation is unique. No attorney-client relationship is formed until a signed engagement agreement is in place.