About Merhab Robinson & Clarkson
Merhab Robinson & Clarkson provides quality legal services with integrity, professionalism, and respect for clients and the community
Responsive, Reliable, Respected
For more than 25 years, Merhab Robinson & Clarkson has provided counsel for Southern California businesses, families, and individuals who need to protect what matters most.
Founding partners Marla Merhab Robinson and Paula A. Clarkson have a diverse background that includes significant business experience and legal expertise. MRC’s business law and estate planning specialists are widely recognized for their knowledge of the law and high standards of integrity.
Meet Our Attorneys
Paula A. Clarkson
Trust Administration, Probate, and Estate Planning Attorney
Founding Partner
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Paralegals
Accounting
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Support Staff
Kari French
Receptionist
Carina Navarro
Estate Planning Intake Specialist & Assistant
Avalon Yurish
Estate Planning Intake Specialist & Assistant
Gabriela Sanchez
Estate Planning Assistant
Briana Romero
Transactional Administrative Assistant
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Recent Webinars
Foundational Plans Demystified: Smart Steps for a Secure Future
Having an estate plan in place is a key part of adulting smart. This webinar breaks down the essentials of foundational estate planning—like wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives—in
Trustee School: Navigating Your Role with Confidence
Serving as a trustee is both an honor and a responsibility—are you prepared the pass the test? Navigating trust administration can be complex, and understanding your duties is essential to
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Latest Blogs
Should I Include My Unborn Child in My Estate Plan?
Is there such a thing as being too prepared? If you do not have children at your death and your estate plan references a child who exists only in theory, it can present unnecessary complications.
Is It Time for an Annual Planning Retreat?
By reflecting on your successes and failures from the past year and your priorities moving forward, you can bring more intentionality to your life and make conscious choices, including estate planning decisions, that align with what truly matters to you—not just now, but in the long run.
Dower Rights: A Relic of the Past Still Affecting Estate Plans
From laws against selling doughnuts on Sundays to ordinances that prohibit tying a giraffe to a telephone pole, the annals of American jurisprudence are filled with archaic laws that, while still technically on the books, are rarely, if ever, enforced.
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1551 N. Tustin Ave.
Suite # 1020
Santa Ana, CA 92705