Dennis M. Sandoval

Practice areas

Estate Planning & Probate, Elder Law, Closely Held Business, Tax: Consumer

Focus areas

Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Probate & Estate Administration, Tax Law, Trusts

Dennis M. Sandoval and the Sandoval Legacy Group specialize in estate planning, special needs trusts, elder law, probates, conservatorships, trust administration, and tax planning and controversy. Their legal practice encompasses Riverside County and San Bernardino County.

In 1992, Dennis experienced a car accident that resulted in paralysis, necessitating wheelchair use for mobility. Despite this physical challenge, he has effectively maintained his roles as a spouse, parent, business figure, and community influencer.

With a history spanning almost two decades, Mr. Sandoval has provided aid to numerous clients in matters concerning estate planning, elder law, special needs planning, probate, conservatorship, and tax disputes. Holding a Juris Doctorate and a Master of Tax Law (LL.M.) degree, he stands out as the sole attorney in California with certifications as a Certified Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Specialist, Certified Taxation Law Specialist, Certified Elder Law Attorney, and Accredited Estate Planner. His unwavering commitment to legal proficiency and ethical standards has earned him the title of Fellow from the National Academy of Elder Law Attorney. Remarkably, he has achieved the highest rating of AV-Preeminent* from Martindale Hubbell and a perfect score of 10.0 (Superb) from Avvo. Notably, Mr. Sandoval’s excellence has been recognized with multiple Super Lawyer titles from 2012 to 2023.

Mr. Sandoval remains an actively engaged figure in the legal realm. He is the author of numerous articles and treatises addressing estate planning, special needs planning, elder law, and tax matters. His expertise is shared at both national and local conferences, and he serves as an adjunct professor at four distinct universities. Beyond these roles, he has contributed to legal associations and nonprofit organizations, holding positions on their Boards of Directors and fulfilling various officer roles, primarily dedicated to assisting the elderly and disabled populations.

• AV-Preeminent and BV-Distinguished are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., employed following Martindale-Hubbell’s certification protocols, criteria, and guidelines. Martindale-Hubbell facilitates a peer review assessment process, with ratings founded on confidential opinions of legal professionals and the judiciary. The ratings encompass legal competence and general ethical benchmarks.