Voorhees Law Group, PC

Martha Galelli has worked at Voorhees Law Group since 2019.  While beginning as an administrative assistant, she has worked into the role of paralegal, working primarily in trust administration, assisting clients with the decedent’s estate, acquiring assets, transferring title on real estate property (deeds) and preparing documents.

Martha is an immigrant from Mexico, and is bilingual, speaking Spanish. She came to the United States at the age of five and is part of a large family of nine siblings. Martha is a graduate from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) and Azusa Pacific University. She is married, with two wonderful adult sons. The family enjoy attending soccer games, specifically World Cup men’s and women’s competition. Martha and her husband are avid pickleball enthusiasts and compete locally. 

Susan Lasley has been with the firm since 2022 and as the administrative assistant, is your first touch with Voorhees Law Group. You’ll find her answering the phone, scheduling appointments, assembling trust binders, scanning mail and assisting Kari with any other day-to-day needs.

Susan was born and raised in California and is married to her husband, Justin. They have two boys in high school and she is very involved with all of their extracurricular activities. Prior to having children, Susan taught elementary school for six years. She has a bachelor’s degree from California Polytechnic University, Pomona and a master’s degree in teaching from National University.

Sandie Vedder is a senior probate paralegal and has 40 years of experience in the legal industry, bringing a wealth of expertise. A graduate of University of California, Riverside, accredited by the American Bar Association, she holds a certificate in paralegal studies. Having worked across diverse practice areas including civil contractual law, civil litigation, civil trial work, probate, trust administration, conservatorship, guardianship, estate management and estate litigation, she possesses a strong understanding of the intricacies of legal processes. Her dedication to thorough research, case preparation, and document management completes the firm’s goals that our clients receive the highest level of representation. 

Sandie is committed to ensuring smooth probate proceedings and providing compassionate support to families. Whether its managing estate inventories and accountings, preparing court documents, or aiding in asset distribution, she is here to make the probate process as seamless as possible. 

Sandie is married and has three adult children. She has lived in Southern California all her life and enjoys reading, cooking, leisure time and spending time with her grandkids as her family grows.

Gabrielle Voorhees has been with the firm since 2021 as a legal assistant working towards becoming a paralegal. As Kari’s eldest daughter, she has ambitions to follow in her mother’s footsteps. She assists with drafting probates, estate plans, scheduling, and the occasional blog post.

Gabrielle is an enthusiastic runner, avid reader and loves to write.  She is hoping to write a book in the near future. As the oldest of three siblings, she spends a lot of time with her family playing soccer, hiking, and being outside. She is currently working towards her bachelor’s degree in communications and English. She then hopes to attend law school at the University of San Diego.

Tammy Brubaker is the most recent addition to Kari’s team, as her strategic and project manager.  With a background in media, branding and small business marketing, Tammy’s focus is on seeing Kariann’s practice grow and flourish. You’ll see Tammy at the monthly Exit Planning Institute’s meetings as well as any networking and team building events. Her super power is making connections and bringing out the best in people. 

Tammy lives in Yorba Linda, is married, with two adult children.  Her newest love is their puppy, Khaleesi, a giant breed Leonberger who has stolen her heart. 

Voorhees Law Group PC offers estate planning, trust, and probate services in Chino and surrounding areas, including Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Los Angeles Counties. Our professional roots extend far and wide, providing our clients with access to financial planners, law expertise, courtroom familiarity, real estate agents/brokers, fiduciaries, and productive networking opportunities throughout the Southland, making our clients’ needs easier to manage.

Voorhees Law Group PC subscribes to the notion that an ounce of planning is worth a pound of cure. To this end, our partners have restructured the practice to allow for concierge legal services to our special-needs, elderly and infirm clients. When necessary, we visit those in need of our counsel at their homes and bedsides as quickly as the situation may require.