About Jeffrey Marc
Jeffrey Marc Zabner is an attorney specializing in estate planning and tax law, with offices strategically located in Westlake Village and Calabasas, California. His extensive legal career spans over 50 years, during which he has served clients across California, Michigan, and Florida. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 1988, Mr. Zabner holds license number 135482, reflecting his commitment to the legal profession and his clients. Mr. Zabner earned his Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law in 1974, laying a strong foundation for his legal expertise. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Oakland University in 1970.
His academic background gave him a knowledge of the details of law, particularly in estate planning, trust administration, probate, and tax planning. In recognition of his specialized knowledge, he is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law, as designated by the State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization. Throughout his career, Mr. Zabner has made significant contributions to the field of estate planning through his writings. He authored "Incentive Estate Planning: Transferring Wealth Without Spoiling the Kids," which was published in the journal Personal Financial Planning in 1993. This work reflects his innovative approach to wealth transfer strategies. In 2004, he co-authored "Love, Money, Control: Reinventing Estate Planning," further showcasing his expertise and commitment to evolving estate planning practices.
In addition to his writing, Mr. Zabner has served as a lecturer in business law at the university level. His teaching covers essential topics such as wills, trusts, estates, and estate and gift taxes. This role shows his dedication to educating the next generation of legal professionals. Furthermore, he has provided continuing legal education to Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), Certified Financial Planners (CFPs), and fellow attorneys, ensuring that they stay informed about the latest developments in estate planning and tax law. Mr. Zabner is an active member of the American Bar Association and co-founded WealthCounsel, a national organization dedicated to estate planning attorneys.
His involvement in these organizations highlights his commitment to the legal community and his ongoing efforts to improve the standards of practice in estate planning. For those seeking his expertise, Mr. Zabner's offices are conveniently located at 4165 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Suite 301, Westlake Village, CA 91362, and 27001 Agoura Rd, Suite 350, Calabasas, CA 91301. He can be reached at 805-374-2777 or via email at jmz@zabnerlaw.com.
