Top Attorney – Lani Meanley Collins
Santa Barbara, CA/Press/ – Lani Meanley Collins of Collins & Associates was recognized and distinguished in the Top Attorneys of North America 2025-2026 edition.
“The key to my success is being personable, exemplary, tailoring to my clients needs.”- Lani Meanley Collins
Collins & Associates offers comprehensive legal services in trusts, estate planning, administration, nonprofit, and tax-exempt organizations for clients in Santa Barbara CA and beyond. Led by founder Lani Meanley Collins, a certified specialist with over 40 years of experience, the firm customizes solutions to meet each client’s unique needs. Whether it’s drafting documents, providing counsel on decision-making processes, or assisting with trust and estate administration, Lani ensures clients receive tailored support.
Lani also specializes in assisting business owners with estate planning needs and guiding trustees and executors through the administration of estates and trusts. She can establish tax-exempt organizations, provide governance advice, and handle operational and tax-related issues. Furthermore, Lani offers expertise in forming private foundations or public charities and ensuring compliance throughout their lifecycle.
Lani received her J.D. from Cornell University. She is past President of the Santa Barbara Estate Planning Council, and for several years served as a panel speaker for the Continuing Education of the Bar program “Estate Planning & Administration: Annual Recent Developments.” Her wealth of knowledge and experience makes her a trusted advisor for individuals, businesses, trustees, and charitable organizations alike.
Lani is past Chair of the Nonprofit & Unincorporated Organizations Committee of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of California, has been a speaker for the Committee’s statewide programs, including “Legal Basics for Nonprofit Management” and “Nonprofit Governance in the Form 990 Spotlight,” a contributor to the 990 Policies Series (currently writing the Endowment Policy and Memorandum for that Series), a contributor to the CEB publication, Advising California Nonprofit Corporations, and developed the curriculum and taught the University of California Santa Barbara Extension course entitled “Laws for Nonprofit Finance and Fundraising.”
Attorney Lani Meanly Collins also donates her time as Pro Bono Counsel for the Los Padres Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
The Top Attorneys of North America, a New York based publication, distinguishes and profiles leading attorneys who have reached a recognizable degree of success and leadership in their field. The directory is valued for promoting awareness of the accomplishments within the North American legal community.
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