Judd Matsunaga
Attorney at Law
Judd Matsunaga is a Southern California Estate and Medi-Cal Planning attorney with nearly three decades of experience helping families protect their assets, plan for incapacity, and qualify for Medi-Cal long-term care benefits. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Mr. Matsunaga graduated from Beverly Hills High School and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from UCLA. Early in his career, he worked in real estate development and brokerage, gaining first-hand experience in property transactions, asset valuation, and financial structuring—skills that later became foundational to his legal practice. After attending law school at the University of West Los Angeles, Mr. Matsunaga began his legal career in civil litigation, working with respected Los Angeles law firms handling personal injury, wrongful death, and real estate defense matters. While this experience provided extensive courtroom training, he ultimately chose to focus on preventive planning rather than litigation. In 1996, he founded Matsunaga and Associates, which soon became Elder Law Services of California.
What Areas of Law Does Judd Matsunaga Practice?
Mr. Matsunaga’s practice is focused exclusively on:
- Estate Planning – Wills, trusts, probate, and incapacity planning
- Medi-Cal Planning for Long-Term Care – Nursing home and in-home care eligibility strategies
Over the past 27+ years, he has personally met with thousands of families to establish revocable living trusts and long-term care plans. When a loved one requires skilled nursing or extended care, his firm has achieved a 99.99% success rate in helping eligible clients obtain Medi-Cal benefits while preserving assets and protecting the family home.
Why Clients Choose Judd Matsunaga
Clients often seek out Mr. Matsunaga because he combines:
- Decades of focused elder law experience
- A deep understanding of Medi-Cal rules and exemptions
- Practical, family-centered planning strategies
- A long-term vision for continuity of care and representation
Mr. Matsunaga remains actively involved in ensuring that Elder Law Services of California continues to serve families for generations to come, supported by a team of experienced and younger attorneys who share the firm’s mission.
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
Mr. Matsunaga is a member of numerous professional and civic organizations, including:
- State Bar of California
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
- California Association of Realtors
- National Notary Association
- Better Business Bureau
- Torrance Chamber of Commerce
Who is Judd Matsunaga?
Judd Matsunaga is a Southern California attorney specializing in estate planning and Medi-Cal planning for long-term care. He founded Elder Law Services of California in 1996 and has helped thousands of families protect assets and qualify for benefits.
How long has Judd Matsunaga practiced elder law?
Judd Matsunaga has practiced elder law for nearly 30 years. Since the mid-1990s, his work has focused on estate planning, trusts, probate, and Medi-Cal eligibility for long-term care.
What is Judd Matsunaga known for?
He is best known for helping families qualify for Medi-Cal long-term care benefits while preserving assets and protecting the family home, with a documented success rate of 99.99%.
Does Judd Matsunaga still practice law?
Yes. Judd Matsunaga remains actively involved in Elder Law Services of California and has built a firm structured to continue serving families well into the future.
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