Ramona Petersen
California Estate Planning and Business Law Attorney
Petersen Legacy Law is a boutique estate planning firm founded by attorney Ramona Petersen, dedicated to helping families and business owners protect what matters most. With decades of combined legal and executive experience, Ramona works closely with clients to create customized wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and comprehensive estate plans that reflect their unique values and goals. She is passionate about ensuring that each client’s wishes are clearly documented, legally sound, and designed to minimize stress, conflict, and court involvement for loved ones. Through both in-person and virtual consultations, Petersen Legacy Law makes the estate planning process approachable, understandable, and empowering—so families can move forward with true peace of mind.
What I Offer
Estate Planning
From wills and trusts, Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Directives, Trust Administration, Estate Tax Planning and Probate, I cover every aspect of a comprehensive Peace of Mind Plan.
Wills, Trusts
Powers of Attorney
Health Care Directives
Estate Tax Planning
Probate
Trust Administration
Business Law
With extensive experience as a corporate attorney, and years leading Human Resources in Corporate America, I have seen firsthand how a lack of proper planning left families and business owners struggling with unnecessary stress and lack of control over outcomes.
Employment Law Issues
Employee Relations Investigations
Contract review, creation and negotiations
Employee Benefits Design, Coordination and Vendor Negotiations
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Work Experience
40+ years helping individuals and families protect their assets, reduce risk, and ensure their wishes are honored.
Founded January 2025
Petersen Legacy Law, APC
Managing Attorney
Sept. 2024 - present
HR Givers – Charitable organization
Founding Member
Feb. 2022 - Dec. 2024
Wismettac Asian Foods
VP of HR, Corporate Counsel
Jul. 2010 - Jan. 2022
Denso Products and Services
Executive Head of HR
Jan. 2009 - Jan. 2014
Innova Counsel
Partner
degrees
Academic
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Chapman University in Orange, CA
Western State University School of Law.
Credentials and Professional Affiliations
CA Bar License: 192285 since 1997
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist
Certified Retirement Benefits Specialist
Certified Group Benefits Specialist
Certified Executive Coach
Member: American Bar Association
Member: Business Networking International (BNI)