Our Team of Experts

Kevin G. Staker, the principal attorney in the firm, received his JurisDoctordegree from the University of Utah College of Law, and his Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation degree from New York University School of Law. Kevin is the founder of the Planned Giving Council of Ventura County. Kevin has three times been a member of the Board of the Ventura County Bar Association, and was the chair of its annual dinner committee 14 of 15 years. He is one of the few attorneys in the State of California who is both a Certified Specialist in Taxation Law and a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law as certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He has an “AV” (highest) rating by his peers according to the Martindale-Hubbell lawyer directory. Kevin Staker is a member of the board of Ventura County Legal Aid, Inc. and in 2016 was its president. Kevin was honored to receive the Ben E. Nordman Award in 2019, awarded by the Ventura County Bar Association for his community service.The professional biographical website of Kevin Staker.

Brandon P. Johnson, is an attorney with the firm. He is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law as certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He obtained both his bachelor’s and law degrees from Brigham Young University. He brings over 30 years of both business and legal experience to the firm. He has practiced law for over 22 years. He has worked for several years as in house counsel for several businesses and has worked for publicly traded corporations and small start-ups. His practice focuses in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, taxation, and business. He and his wife Becky are the parents of five children.

Samantha Koopman is an associate attorney with the firm. Samantha practices in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, probate, and business organization (including 501(c)(3) and other nonprofit organizations). She has her Juris Doctor degree from Pepperdine University Law School.

Antonio Rodriguez is an associate attorney with the firm. Antonio is an experienced estate planning, conservatorship, and probate attorney. He received his J.D. from the Colleges of Law – Ventura.

Rebecca Horton is the senior legal assistant with the firm. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from UCLA and has been employed with the firm since June, 1990. She primarily assists in business formations, probate, guardianship, conservatorship, trust administration matters, and Medi-Cal planning.

Barbara Obradovic, Morgan Ellis, Catherine Thommes, and Cece Flinn are also legal assistants with the firm.

Services We Offer

Living Trusts

A living trust is a legal document that replaces what you think of as your will.

Trust Administration

When a loved one dies, those left behind are charged with the task of discharging debts and administering the decedent’s estate.

Medi-Cal Planning

Medi-Cal is the California state version of what is called Medic-Aid in other states.

Conservatorships

The conservatorship of the estate gives the conservator the right to manage the financial affairs of the conservatee.

Estate Planning

Estate Planning involes Family Partnerships, Insurance Trusts, Charitable Trusts, IRAs & Estate Taxes

Probate

Probate is a court supervised transfer of property to your heirs. Many people mistakenly think that only having a will avoids probate.

Business Formation

At Staker|Johnson, we’re not just legal experts – we’re your partners in developing a solid foundation for your business or startup.

Business Advisory

We have the business background & business experience to guide you through critical decisions related to your legal entity.

Bring Peace of Mind to You and Your Loved Ones

Staker Johnson Law Corporation is a tax and estate planning attorney firm providing services for living trusts, probate and trust administration.

1200 Paseo Camarillo Suite 280 Camarillo, CA 93010 – 6088

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