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Ruben Lopez

Attorney

Ruben Lopez has over 25 years of experience in law, finance, and real estate. He helps individuals and families protect their assets through thoughtful estate planning and assists clients with probate and trust administration matters.

Ruben earned his B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and his M.B.A. from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. As an attorney in the Santa Barbara County Counsel’s Office, he advised on complex property tax valuation cases and handled real property and financial civil litigation matters.

Outside of work, Ruben enjoys boating, ocean sports, and beach volleyball. Ruben serves on the boards of the UCSB Affiliates and the Santa Barbara Barristers and is a past board member of Santa Barbara Middle School, Domestic Violence Solutions, and the Conflict Solutions Center.

Professional Experience

  • Estate Planning: Provides comprehensive estate planning services to protect assets, minimize taxes, and ensure client wishes are clearly documented.
  • Tax Planning: Develops strategic tax plans tailored to support long-term financial goals and reduce liabilities.
  • Trust Administration: Offers guidance on all aspects of trust administration, ensuring compliance with fiduciary duties and applicable laws.
  • Probate: Navigates the probate process with clarity and care, assisting executors and beneficiaries during times of transition.
  • Real Estate Finance: Advises on real estate finance transactions, including acquisition, refinancing, and secured lending arrangements.

Professional Associations

  • California State Bar Association
  • Santa Barbara Barristers
  • Santa Barbara County Bar

Education

  • UC Santa Barbara, Bachelor’s degree, Political Science
  • W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University, M.B.A.
  • Colleges of Law, J.D.

Community Involvement

  • Board member, UC Santa Barbara Affiliates
  • Board member and current Treasurer, Santa Barbara Barristers
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