Experienced California Estate Planning, Business, and Tax Law Firm
Unalp Law Inc. provides practical solutions for individuals and business owners in California on estate planning, business and corporate law, and tax representation. We bring decades of accounting and legal experience together to help clients take control and protect what they’ve worked so hard to build.
Practical Legal Guidance for Individuals and Businesses in California
Business decisions like choosing what entity to form can affect taxes. An estate plan can fail if assets are not properly titled or the proper trust structure is not thoughtfully chosen. A tax notice can disrupt your personal and professional life.
At Unalp Law Inc., the firm approaches every matter with a broad, experienced perspective. With a background that includes over 35 years of accounting experience and more than 20 years of legal practice, our firm helps clients understand how the financial and legal decisions they are making now can open up better opportunities for them in the future.
Practical Legal Guidance for Individuals and Businesses in California
Unalp Law Inc. focuses on legal areas where financial, tax, and long-term planning considerations intersect. Our job is to protect our client’s wealth. If we do not work the area of law or consulting required, we often can help our clients with a referral to complete the work.
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Estate Planning
Estate planning focused on clarity, follow-through, and real-world outcomes. Services are designed to help families protect assets, plan for incapacity, and ensure their wishes are carried out as intended. The process emphasizes education, proper trust funding, and ongoing review as life changes.
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Corporate Law
Corporate law services are built to support businesses from formation through growth and transition. The firm advises owners with an understanding of both legal structure and financial impact.
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Business Formation and Structuring
Guidance on selecting and forming the right entity, with attention to liability protection, tax implications, and long-term goals.
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Nonprofit Entities and Compliance
Guidance for nonprofit organizations on formation, governance, regulatory compliance, and ongoing requirements to maintain tax-exempt status and good standing with state and federal authorities.
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Tax Law
Tax law services for individuals and businesses facing audits, disputes, or complex compliance issues. Representation is informed by decades of tax and accounting experience, allowing for practical defense strategies and informed resolution. Services include audit defense, negotiations with tax authorities, installment agreements, and other tax controversy matters.
Your Solution Starts With a Focused Conversation
Important legal and financial decisions deserve thoughtful consideration. A short conversation can help clarify the situation, identify priorities, and determine whether working together makes sense. If you are serious about taking real steps for your future, reach out to our team.
Experience That Informs the Process
Our founding attorney, Jeff Unalp, became a CPA in 1990 and later entered the practice of law after seeing firsthand how legal recommendations can fall short when business and tax realities are overlooked. That experience shapes how the firm approaches every matter: practical solutions at a fair cost.
Clients are guided through decisions carefully, with time spent explaining options, answering questions, and considering how the choices we make now affect both immediate needs and long-term successes.
Trusted Guidance for a Practical Way Forward
Getting Started With Unalp Law Inc.
Whether you are planning ahead or responding to an urgent issue, the firm focuses on helping clients understand what is happening, what options exist, and what comes next. The process is deliberate, transparent, and designed to support thoughtful decision-making.
Step 1
Book a 15-minute consultation
The first step is a short conversation to understand what prompted you to reach out. Are you planning for the future, addressing a tax notice, or navigating a business decision? This initial discussion sees whether the firm is the right fit and identifies what should be addressed first.
Step 2
Clarify goals and considerations
If you move forward, the firm takes time to understand your goals, concerns, and the full picture. This includes legal, tax, business, and family considerations. Clients are encouraged to ask questions and think through real-world scenarios before decisions are made.
Step 3
Develop and implement a workable plan
The firm prepares and reviews recommendations carefully, explaining how each decision functions in practice. Whether drafting documents, responding to a tax authority, or structuring a business, the focus is on implementation and follow-through, not just paperwork.
"Thank you Jeff for assisting with the set up of the LLC for my business along with being able to answer my questions about its benefits, staying in compliance with payments, and overall, offering helpful advice."
Mark O.
Contact us
If you have a question, are planning ahead, or need guidance on a legal or tax matter, the firm welcomes the opportunity to learn more about your situation. Use the form to share a brief overview, and someone from the team will follow up to discuss next steps.
A short 15 minute conversation can help bring you clarity and direction.