Erik M. Aanestad
Co-Founder/Attorney at Aanestad Law
Owner, Aanestad Law
Erik Aanestad is an attorney licensed to practice in both California and Nevada. He counsels and finds solutions for clients in the areas of estate planning, trust and probate law and also assists clients through the process of trust administration. Erik's legal background also includes practicing in the areas of family law, guardianships, bankruptcy and civil litigation.

Erik has always excelled both academically and professionally. He received his undergraduate degree in English Literature with a minor in Psychology from the University of Arizona. After working as a firefighter for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection ("CALFIRE"), he continued his law education at Florida Coastal School of Law where he received many awards and honors including the Governor’s Merit Scholarship for academic excellence.

Erik has spent time volunteering as a guardian ad litem representing the best interest of children in court proceedings and has provided pro bono consultations to rural residents in bankruptcy matters. He has been a participant and campaigner for the Alzheimer’s Association and is a member of the Gold Country Estate Planning Council and the Nevada County Bar Association. He is also a certified private pilot.

Erik represents both individuals and private business owners in all areas of estate and business planning, estate and trust administration, and elder law matters. His specific expertise includes: representation of trustees and personal representatives in legal proceedings; administration of trusts and estates; and preparation of complex estate planning documents, including special needs trusts, retirement trusts, and a variety of other irrevocable asset protection trusts.

Erik was raised in Nevada County and is proud to be an active community member in the Gold Country where he resides with his family. He looks forward to each opportunity to serve the people and small businesses with their unique estate and business planning needs.
Aanestad Law
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Counsel and assist clients in areas of estate planning, including living trusts, durable powers of attorney for property and healthcare, living wills, asset protection and Medi-Cal and VA planning. Counsel and assist clients through the process of trust administration, probate and conservatorship proceedings.
Sacramento, California Area
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Co-Founder/Attorney
Cunningham Legal
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Counsel and assist clients in areas of estate planning, including living trusts, durable powers of attorney for property and healthcare, living wills, asset protection and Medi-Cal and VA planning. Counsel and assist clients through the process of trust administration, probate and conservatorship proceedings.
Sacramento, California Area
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Attorney
Schuering Zimmerman & Doyle, LLP
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Represented and counseled physicians, hospitals and other health care providers in medical malpractice, medical board, and elder abuse cases.  Took and defended depositions.  Drafted pleadings, discovery and responses, and various motions.  Conducted procedural and substantive legal research.  Appeared and advocated at court hearings.  Negotiated claims with opposing counsel.  Drafted client insurer and insured correspondence.
Sacramento, California Area
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Associate Attorney
Second Judicial District Court, The Honorable Bridget Robb Peck,
Clerked for District Court Judge of the Family Court Division, whom also sat on the bench in the General Jurisdiction Division of the Second Judicial District Court.  Conferred with and recommended resolutions regarding complex procedural and legal issues regarding family law matters, bankruptcy issues, and juvenile delinquency cases.  Researched, analyzed, and advised the judge on issues arising in the General Jurisdiction Division of the Court, including such matters as attorney fees and arbitration disputes.  Drafted numerous judicial orders.  Observed and assisted in a variety of domestic and civil hearings and trials.
Reno, Nevada Area
Law Clerk
Harold Comanse, Esq
Worked for Harold Comanse, Esq. preparing bankruptcy petitions on behalf of clients, drafting motions related to adversary proceedings and valuing collateral.  Appeared in bankruptcy court and trustee hearings.
Reno, Nevada Area
Independent Contract Attorney
Bankruptcy Law Center
Counseled clients in bankruptcy matters and represented clients at 341 meetings, confirmation hearings, adversary proceedings, and motions to value collateral.  Performed legal research in all areas of bankruptcy law.
Reno, Nevada Area
Attorney
Second Judicial District Court, The Honorable David A. Hardy
Clerked for then-Presiding District Court Judge of the Family Court Division.  Performed research and analysis of complex procedural and legal family law issues, including adult and minor guardianship matters.  Drafted numerous judicial orders in high-volume chambers.  Discussed and deliberated case-specific matters with judge.  Edited judicial articles written by the judge in areas of family law and judicial ethics.  Observed and assisted in a variety of domestic and guardianship hearings and trials.
Reno, Nevada Area
Law Clerk
Doctor of Law (JD)
Law
Florida Coastal School of Law
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
University of Arizona
Nevada Union
Nevada Union
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Grass Valley, CA
Greg Bulanti
Broker Associate at Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty. DRE #01294226.
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Greater Sacramento
Shelly Arthur
Owner/Publisher at Shelly's Smart Shopper
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Sacramento, CA
The Nguyen
Doctor of Chiropractic D.C at Palmer College of Chiropractic-West
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Nevada City, CA
Erin Thiem
Owner of the Outside Inn & Inn Town Campground
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Nevada City, CA
Cliff Newell
Nevada County District Attorney, Retired
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Grass Valley, CA
Suzanne Voter
CEO and Mortgage Advisor of Home Heroes Lending Inc.
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West Sacramento, CA
Ben Castillo
Senior Director of Marketing And Business Development at Innovative Solar Inc
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Sacramento, CA
Selina Foley
Concierge Training Specialist at Luna On-Demand Physical Therapy
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Nevada City, CA
Tina Vernon
NEVADA COUNTY TREASURER & TAX COLLECTOR
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Greater Sacramento
Jeff Goldman
Chief Probation Officer at Nevada County, CA
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Sacramento, CA
Emily Ireland Cox
Senior Manager, Action Groups & Stewardship  at United Way California Capital Region
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Grass Valley, CA
Terry McMahan
Fire Marshal at NEVADA COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FIRE DISTRICT
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Nevada City, CA
Mila Johansen
Speaker ~Writing/Publishing/Speech Coach ~The Cinderella Monologues ~ Ghost Writer ~ milajohansen.com ~
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Rocklin, CA
Brad Dore
Director of Marketing at SMA America
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Sacramento, CA
Elizabeth Melgoza
Air Pollution Specialist at California Air Resources Board
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Rocklin, CA
Shannon Mahoney
Channel Program Manager at SMA America
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Beverly Hills, CA
Simon Esfandi
Co-Founder at Compass Law Group, LLP
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Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
Chanda L. Brown
Attorney/Partner at Walton + Brown LLP
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Greater Chicago Area
Zaid Abdallah
Co-Founder and Attorney at Abdallah Law
William Byrnes' Students & Alumni Group: Risk, Tax, and Wealth Management
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The Tax & Estate Planning Forum
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