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Melody is an associate in the private client and tax team.
She advises clients on estate and tax planning, estate and trust administration and charitable planning. Melody holds a J.D. and a B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles.Recent recognition
Experience
Talks
- 'The Menu: Tax Planning Techniques in Estate Planning,' 11th Annual Young Tax Lawyers (YTL) Conference - April 24, 2024, speaker
Insight
External Publications
- 'How will the One Big Beautiful Bill impact your gift and estate taxes?' Withers Insight - July 7, 2025, co-authored
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'Is the Corporate Transparency Act dead?' Withers Insight - April 28, 2025, co-authored
- 'Does my checking account need to be titled in the name of my trust?' Withers Insight - February 25, 2025, co-authored
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'Important considerations when receiving an inheritance from a spouse,' Withers Insight - August 7, 2024, co-authored
- 'Important considerations when receiving an inheritance - When should you reject a gift?' Withers Insight - May 30, 2024, authored
Admissions
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State of California, 2023
Education
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University of California, Los Angeles, J.D.
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University of California, Los Angeles, B.A.
Languages
- English
- Farsi
Key dates
- Year joined: 2023