An adjunct professor of Wills and Trusts at Southwestern Law School, recently named a top attorney in Pasadena Magazine and a Rising Star™ selected by Super Lawyers®, Vanessa Terzian, JD, began her legal career as a trust officer for Wells Fargo, N.A. After witnessing firsthand the importance of proper planning, Vanessa pursued her own practice, helping countless families through her expertise in estate and tax planning, probate, and trust administration. What sets Vanessa apart is her understanding of the needs of growing families, her ability to relate to working parents who desire a better life for themselves and their families, and her know-how in implementing strategic estate planning tools in the most cost-efficient and seamless manner.