History
The Law Office of Ben A. Schuck, III opened in 2004, which became Ben Schuck & Katherine Becker, LLP in 2012 and Schuck, Becker & Dehesa, LLP in 2016. The Law Office of Mark A. Lester opened in 1998, which became Jones & Lester, LLP in 2001. The two firms merged in 2019, becoming Jones, Lester, Schuck, Becker & Dehesa, LLP.
Specialties
We are a small, client-centered firm with two locations in Ventura County, California. We assist our clients mainly with estate litigation, estate planning, business planning and incapacity planning. Our goal is to help you through the many transitions of your life. Whether you are dealing with the passing or incapacity of a loved one, changing families, purchasing new property, buying or selling a business, or dealing with new contracts, our team is here to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. In addition to estate and business planning, we are also highly experienced in managing the probate process, setting up guardianships, special needs trusts, and conservatorships. We have assisted many clients with tax and gift planning, and with real estate and leasing transactions. We also assist clients with their bankruptcy matters. We take pride in the excellent service we provide to all of our clients. We know that people often come to us during challenging or difficult life events, and that the complexity of many of the proceedings we assist with can be overwhelming. It is our hope that we can make things easier for you, and that you will have peace of mind knowing that your family, loved ones, or business are protected and in good hands. We want to be the first source of legal assistance you turn to and rely on when legal matters arise. We hope to earn your trust and business, and be your lawyers, for life.