Trust Law Legacy Group, APC is an estate planning law firm in San Jose serving families who need clear guidance on trusts, wills, probate, trust administration, and family wealth planning.
Trust Law Legacy Group, APC is an estate planning attorney in San Jose serving families who need clear guidance on trusts, wills, probate, trust administration, and family wealth planning.
- 1The firm focuses on estate planning, trusts, probate, trust administration, and related family wealth planning.
- 2Clients are served throughout San Jose, Santa Clara County, and nearby Bay Area communities.
- 3Clear guidance, careful documents, and practical planning are central to the firm’s approach.
Plain language. Careful documents. Informed decisions.
The team explains legal options in plain language. It prepares documents carefully. It also helps families make informed decisions before and after a loss.
Learn more about the team below, then schedule a consultation to discuss your planning needs.
Legal Team and Admin Staff
The attorneys who guide your plan and the staff who answer your call, organize your documents, and keep your matter moving. Swipe left or right, then tap a card to read the full profile.
H. Rey Gervacio, S.J.D.
H. Rey Gervacio, S.J.D.
H. Rey Gervacio, S.J.D., has been a licensed California attorney (Bar #176812) since 1995. He is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.
He obtained his S.J.D. (Doctor of Juridical Science) and two LL.M. degrees (Taxation and International Legal Studies) from Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco. He received his J.D. from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego.
In addition to his trust and estates practice in the United States, H. Rey Gervacio, S.J.D., has helped many individuals from across the U.S. with their Philippine inheritance matters over the past several years.
Gerald Smith, Esq.
Gerald Smith, Esq.
Atty. Gerald Smith has been a licensed California attorney (Bar #171280) since 1994. He obtained his J.D. from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego.
He is an experienced criminal and civil trial attorney and handles litigation matters for the firm related to trusts and estates, probate, and civil cases. He is also licensed to practice in the Central, Eastern, and Southern Districts of California in federal court.
Beyond trial work, Mr. Smith volunteered for over five years coaching high school mock trial teams in San Diego County.
Licensed in Thailand. Not admitted to practice law in California.
Dr. Palatchaya (Bennie) J. Denda, Ph.D.
Licensed in Thailand. Not admitted to practice law in California.
Dr. Palatchaya (Bennie) J. Denda, Ph.D.
Dr. Bennie is a licensed attorney in Thailand and serves as Director of the Business and Tax Departments at the firm.
She holds her law degree (LL.B.) from Chulalongkorn University, a leading Thai institution for legal education.
Committed to academic excellence and international legal practice, she pursued postgraduate studies in the United States, earning both her Master of Laws (LL.M.) and Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D., or Ph.D. in Law) from Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco.
Mildred Fernandez
Mildred Fernandez
Miss Mildred Fernandez is a graduate of the National College of Business and Arts in Taytay, Rizal, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy.
She brings nine years of professional experience in accounting, with strong expertise in financial management, bookkeeping, and business accounting practices.
Reilani Gervacio
Reilani Gervacio
Ms. Reilani Gervacio holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley. She has been a California Notary Public since 2022 (Commission #2368768) and is pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Johns Hopkins University.
Reilani combines her academic foundation in sociology with growing expertise in business to provide thoughtful, detail-oriented support in notarial services and beyond.
Bea Pequierda
Bea Pequierda
Ms. Bea Pequierda is a graduate of West Visayas State University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting within the College of Communication.
Her background shaped her ability to listen, organize details, and communicate, skills she now applies as the firm’s intake specialist.
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Service area: San Jose, Santa Clara County, and nearby Bay Area communities.
What does Trust Law Legacy Group help with?
Estate planning, living trusts, wills, powers of attorney, trust administration, probate, and estate litigation, with a personalized plan for each family.
Where does the firm serve clients?
Throughout San Jose, Santa Clara County, Milpitas, Fremont, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Cupertino, Campbell, Los Gatos, and nearby Bay Area communities.
Why choose a focused estate planning law firm?
Clear guidance, careful documents, and practical planning. The team explains options in plain language and helps families make informed decisions before and after a loss.
How do I prepare for a design meeting?
Bring a list of your main assets, any existing wills or trusts, and the questions you want answered. When you schedule, the team will tell you what else to have ready.
Protecting what matters most
We are a San Jose, California-based estate planning and trust law firm dedicated to helping individuals and families protect what matters most. Our practice focuses on estate planning, living trusts, trust administration, probate, and estate litigation, giving our clients the legal guidance they need at every stage of life and legacy.
We serve clients throughout California, including business owners, high-net-worth families, and those seeking asset protection from creditors, lawsuits, or financial uncertainty. Because no two families are the same, we take a personalized approach to every estate plan we create.
At Trust Law Legacy Group, APC, we believe peace of mind comes from knowing your family and assets are protected. Our attorneys combine legal knowledge with compassionate service, helping clients plan for incapacity, preserve wealth, and help their wishes be honored for generations to come.
You can read reviews from the San Jose families we have worked with, or see how we think about this work in what a disputed artist’s estate teaches about planning.
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