Big Sur Estate Planning Lawyers

Julie King
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Julie King
Monterey, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(831) 275-1002 2100 Garden Road, Suite I
[in Building B]
Monterey, CA 93940
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Business
Loyola Law School
With 30+ years’ experience, Julie King practices law with the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. She is easy to speak with and talks in plain English (not legalese). Julie handles a wide variety of estate planning and business matters including: (1) ESTATE PLANNING - wills and trusts, health care directives, powers of attorney, special needs trusts, pet trusts, grant deeds and more; and (2) BUSINESS LAW - corporation/LLC/partnership formation, annual meeting minutes, corporate records, contracts, and employee training. Julie served as in-house counsel to major international corporations, including Toshiba America, where she worked for 15 years and hired...
John Dudley Laughton
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John Dudley Laughton
Monterey, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(831) 649-1122 215 W. Franklin St., Suite 411
Monterey, CA 93940
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Elder and Real Estate
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
John is committed to providing personalized estate planning services in a highly ethical, professional, solution oriented, and cost effective manner. In addition to providing timely and high quality legal services, he is committed to educating the community about important estate planning issues through public seminars. Mr. Laughton also has a legal background in business and real estate matters and was appointed to the City of Del Rey Oaks Planning Commission and served between 1985 and 1992. He served in the U.S. Army, including a tour of Vietnam in 1971-1972. Mr. Laughton was born in Carmel, CA and raised on...
Elisabeth A. DeBartolo
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Elisabeth A. DeBartolo
Monterey, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 21 years of experience
(831) 402-7006 99 Pacific Street
Suite 555-B
Monterey, CA 93940
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Employment
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Dedicated to providing practical, cost-effective, solutions to workplace challenges. Attorney Elisabeth DeBartolo is your best choice for an employment and labor attorney who offers personalized assistance with your case. She may be the most seasoned employment attorney you will find in our area. Attorney Elisabeth DeBartolo is a Monterey Employment Attorney who worked for many years in executive level Human Resources prior to attending law school. Her experience is unique. She doesn't just have book smarts, she has the day-to-day, on-the-job, in-the-trenches experience needed to identify workplace challenges and resolve them. Ms. DeBartolo can quickly...
Debra Vaniman Crawford
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Debra Vaniman Crawford
Monterey, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 40 years of experience
(831) 372-3900 380 Alvarado Street
Suite 202
Monterey, CA 93940
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Elder and Family
Southwestern University School of Law
Dutch C Meyer
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Dutch C Meyer
Monterey, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 7 years of experience
(831) 333-4444 31 Upper Ragsdale Dr., Suite 3
Monterey, CA 93940
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Personal Injury, Probate and Real Estate
Monterey College of Law
Jeanne L. O'Brien
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Jeanne L. O'Brien
Carmel, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 38 years of experience
(805) 696-8613 PO Box 3577
Carmel, CA 93921
Estate Planning and Real Estate
Vermont Law School
Jeanne is actively licensed to practice law in California and Hawaii, and holds an inactive license in Massachusetts with over 30 years of experience practicing law. She also has an inactive real estate license in California. Jeanne has also been a mediator, arbitrator, and was formerly a judge for the State of Hawaii Third Circuit District and Family Court. The Law Offices of Jeanne L. O'Brien emphasizes estate planning and administration, wills, trusts, and real estate transactions.
Steven Michael Gordon
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Steven Michael Gordon
Salinas, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 44 years of experience
(831) 757-5246 344 Salinas Street, Suite 103
Salinas, CA 93901
Estate Planning, Business, Construction and Real Estate
Monterey COL
Steven M. Gordon is a 1975 graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, receiveing a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Accounting. In 1980 Mr. Gordon graduated from Monterey College of Law, was admitted to the the State Bar of California, and began the practice of law in Salinas. Mr. Gordon has practiced law in Salinas since 1980. The firm aggressively represents its clients in the fields of civil litigation, real estate law, business law, estate planning, and trust administration.
Russell Scott Read
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Russell Scott Read
Cambria, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 50 years of experience
(805) 927-2344 2050 PIERCE
Cambria, CA 93428
Estate Planning, Business, Collections and Construction
Univ of Kansas School of Law
Ms.  Susan Alexander Myers
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Ms. Susan Alexander Myers
Pacific Grove, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 24 years of experience
199 17th St., Suite L
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder, Social Security Disability and Tax
Susan Alexander Myers holds a J.D., M.P.A. and an advanced law degree in Taxation (LL.M). She has practiced law in Texas and California for 10 years. Susan is a passionate advocate for seniors and their families and dedicates her practice to issues that arise from the aging process, including plannning for long-term care, Medi-Cal planning, estate planning, nursing home issues, public benefits, and conservatorships. Susan is also an experienced estate and trust litigator. When you have a legal problem, choose an attorney who will represent you with Compassion, Care and Commitment.
Michelle Elaine Noble McCain
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Michelle Elaine Noble McCain
Salinas, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 37 years of experience
(831) 772-8300 106 Central Ave
Salinas, CA 93901
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Real Estate
Santa Clara University School of Law
Anne DeNardo McGowan
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Anne DeNardo McGowan
Carmel, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 45 years of experience
(831) 624-6473 PO Box 221878
Carmel, CA 93922
Estate Planning
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
Christi L. McDonald
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Christi L. McDonald
Carmel, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(831) 622-2000 26385 Carmel Rancho Blvd., Ste. 100
Carmel, CA 93923
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
Anne Catherine Leach
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Anne Catherine Leach
Salinas, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(831) 758-2401 1418 S. Main Street
Salinas, CA 93908
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
Santa Clara University School of Law
Mr. Michael Alex Albov
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Mr. Michael Alex Albov
MONTEREY, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 48 years of experience
(831) 595-1766 490 Calle Principal
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Estate Planning
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
Richard Hidemi West
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Richard Hidemi West
Salinas, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 43 years of experience
(831) 424-9822 137 Central Ave
Salinas, CA 93901
Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
Eric N. Holk
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Eric N. Holk
Monterey, CA Estate Planning Lawyer
(831) 622-8808 60 Garden Court
Suite 205
Monterey, CA 93940
Estate Planning
Michael R. Lykken
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Michael R. Lykken
Carmel, CA Estate Planning Lawyer
(831) 269-3772 Soares & Lykken, Attorneys at Law
9694 Carmel Valley Rd
Carmel, CA 93923
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Tax
Yvonne Annette Ascher
Monterey, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 39 years of experience
(831) 641-9019 444 Pearl St
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Monterey, CA 93940
Estate Planning and Tax
Monterey COL
Adele Schneidereit
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Adele Schneidereit
Atascadero, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(805) 401-0821 7395 El Camino Real #385
Atascadero, CA 93422
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy and Probate
Monterey College of Law
Adele graduated from Monterey College of Law with a Juris Doctor while raising two children with her husband, architect Jeff Schneidereit.

Ms. Schneidereit has founded Adele Schneidereit Law Offices and practices there as the Principal Attorney.

Before she became a lawyer, Adele worked in Silicon Valley as a software consultant at CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc. Later Adele worked as part of a small team which designed the Online Medical Record System which is the charting system for inpatients used by the vast array of Kaiser Permanente hospitals and physicians.

Adele founded Inspire The World Foundation, which promotes awareness about...
Edmund  Yan
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Edmund Yan
Sunnyvale, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(408) 412-1913 530 Lawrence Expy
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Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
University of the Pacific
Free Phone Consultation: https://www.treeoflife.legal Hi, Edmund here. I help homeowners, professionals and business owners design a meaningful future for their families and leave a legacy of love. My mission is to care for parents and their children as Jesus would — to give peace and hope — one estate plan at a time. Because of my dedication to our 500+ clients, I’ve received many humbling awards, including the 10 Best Estate Planning Attorney in California and recognition as one of the top 2.5% estate planning attorneys for 7 straight years. If you want an attorney who listens and explains things clearly, then I...
Thomas E. Rossmeissl
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Thomas E. Rossmeissl
Los Gatos, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(408) 883-3520 16450 Los Gatos Boulevard
Suite 108
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Estate Planning and Probate
Georgetown University Law Center
I am a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Specialization. My focus is on estate planning, trust and estate administration, and trust and estate litigation. I help individuals and families who face serious legal situations, and I help bring them solutions and peace of mind. My goal is to help clients gain the peace of mind that comes with taking care of their families, to help clients navigate through the challenges of trust and estate administration, and to zealously represent clients in litigation to seek the...
Jeffrey K Nielsen
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Jeffrey K Nielsen
San Jose, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(408) 294-9700 84 West Santa Clara St. #540
San Jose, CA 95113
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business and Probate
Western State University College of Law
With over 5 years of experience, I understand the challenges facing families when they begin to contemplate their future. I know that you want to make sure that you are leaving your loved ones in a good place, and I want to help you develop a comprehensive estate plan that allows you to achieve your specific objectives.

I offer customized Estate Plans tailored to each client's needs. I have dealt with estates of all different sizes. Even if you feel that it is unnecessary for you to create an estate plan, you may have more assets than you realize. Certainly,...
Stephen Searle Rudd
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Stephen Searle Rudd
Cupertino, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 52 years of experience
(408) 252-5211 10455 Torre Ave
Cupertino, CA 95014
Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Stanford University
Steve Rudd is a Stanford Law School J.D. with over thirty years experience handling estate planning (trusts, wills, powers of attorney) and estate administration (trust administration, trust modification, spousal property petition and probate proceeding) for Silicon Valley clients. Steve Rudd offers quality legal services at affordable prices.
Michael Edward Lonich
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Michael Edward Lonich
San Jose, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 42 years of experience
(408) 553-0801 1871 The Alameda
Suite 400
San Jose, CA 95126
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Family and Probate
Pepperdine University School of Law
Michael E. Lonich is the managing partner of Lonich & Patton and has nearly 30 years of experience representing a wide range of businesses and individuals. His practice concentrates on Estate Planning, Business Law and divorce mediation. Mike draws upon his expertise and the firm's resources to partner with individuals and families to develop comprehensive estate plans and successfully represent clients in trust administration and probate litigation. From the creation of a simple will to a complex trust, family limited liability partnership or business succession plan, maximizing financial benefits as well as ensuring the peace of mind that an estate...
James Cai
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James Cai
San Jose, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 25 years of experience
(408) 436-0789 1754 Technology Dr
#122
San Jose, CA 95110
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, IP and Immigration
Temple University Beasley School of Law
James Cai founded SAC Attorneys, LLP after serving as in-house legal counsel for Yahoo! Inc. His practice focuses on corporate law, immigration, employment and estate planning. Mr. Cai believes in relationship lawyering and has a client-driven practice. He practices law the old fashioned way - giving each client this full attention with prompt responses, thorough research and analysis, aggressive representation and careful attention to details, in both transactional and litigation matters. As a result, most of his clients are repeat and long term clients, including individuals, small businesses, non-profit organizations and public companies. Before founding SAC Attorneys, LLP,...
Daniel L DuRee
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Daniel L DuRee
Mountain View, CA Estate Planning Attorney
(650) 933-7122 800 West El Camino Real
Suite 180
Mountain View, CA 94040
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Do you have questions about the estate planning process? Please call today for a free consultation.
Mr. James Michael O'Neil III
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Mr. James Michael O'Neil III
Palo Alto, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(415) 992-3123 3505 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Estate Planning and Probate
University of San Francisco School of Law
As the principal of the Law Offices of James O'Neil, James O’Neil has narrowed his primary focus to estate planning and estate administration. After graduating cum laude from the University of San Francisco School of Law, he served as an intern for the Honorable A. James Roberston II in the San Francisco Superior Court. After working in law firms from 2009 through 2019, James launched the Law Offices of James O'Neil. His mission is to guide his clients through the complex estate planning and trust and estate administration. He has helped hundreds of clients plan for their futures and manage...
Janet Lee Brewer
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Janet Lee Brewer
Palo Alto, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 49 years of experience
(650) 325-8276 2501 Park Boulevard - Suite 100
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Golden Gate University and University of Denver Law School
Janet L. Brewer is the principal of the Law Office of Janet L. Brewer, which has its headquarters in Los Altos, California. Janet serves clients throughout the Bay Area and Silicon Valley. She is certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as an estate planning and probate specialist – one of fewer than 100 practicing in Santa Clara County and fewer than 1,100 practicing in California (out of over 250,000 lawyers statewide). Janet has deep experience with complex estate planning situations. In her international estate planning practice, she helps non-resident aliens, visa holders, “green card” holders and other international...
Benjamin J. Sowards
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Benjamin J. Sowards
Campbell, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(408) 371-6000 2542 S Bascom Ave
#210
Campbell, CA 95008
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Probate
University of California, Davis, School of Law
Mr. Sowards is an estate planning and wealth transfer attorney. He sets ups estate plans, including living trusts, to help to avoid probate, minimize taxes and limit conflict. He also helps to settle out and administer trust and probate estates. He represents trustees to help them comply with the terms of the trust agreement and the California Probate Code. He minimizes conflict and lawsuits between trustees and beneficiaries or legal heirs. He also represents small and family owned businesses. He has saved his clients millions of dollars in probate fees and has successfully resolved several family conflicts that likely would...
Norman John Homen
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Norman John Homen
San Jose, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 36 years of experience
(408) 628-1759 111 N Market St., Suite 398
San Jose, CA 95113
Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
Western State University College of Law
I have served in the State of California since 1988, handling Social Security Disability, Workers’ Compensation Law, Criminal Law, and Personal Injury matters. At the Law Offices of Norman J. Homen, our goal is to provide injured clients with the best results in a timely and cost-effective manner. For over 30 years, our outstanding litigation team has remained dedicated to the rights and welfare of the injured and disabled throughout Southern California. The cornerstone of my success is the quality of relationships that I maintain with clients. Clients are treated with integrity and respect for their needs, goals, and objectives. We...
James Edward Berge
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James Edward Berge
San Jose, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 38 years of experience
(408) 985-9918 1101 S Winchester Blvd Ste I-208
San Jose, CA 95128
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Elder
Golden Gate University School of Law and Santa Clara University School of Law
John  Nguyen
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John Nguyen
San Jose, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(408) 800-5646 1625 The Alameda Ste 800
San Jose, CA 95126
Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
Lincoln University
I'm a litigator and trial lawyer with 10+ years of experience as lead trial counsel, both in jury trials and bench trials in civil litigation, personal injury, family law, and employment law. My appellate experience consists of briefing and arguing before the Appellate Division of the Santa Clara Superior Court and the Sixth District Court of Appeal. Prior to becoming an attorney, I worked full time as a Software Engineer while attending law school in the evening. During law school, I was a member of the Honorable William A. Ingram American Inn of Court, received an award for Academic Excellence in Evidence,...
Elijah M Keyes
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Elijah M Keyes
Milpitas, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(408) 766-7668 500 E. Calaveras Boulevard, Suite 333
Milpitas, CA 95035
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
Golden Gate University
Elijah Keyes’ interest in estate planning and special needs began as a child where he saw the effects of long term illness in his household. He gained an appreciation of the effects of physical and mental illnesses and how they affect families and communities. Ever since becoming an attorney, Elijah has worked exclusively in the areas of estate planning, special needs, elder law, and tax.

Elijah is recognized as a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He is the Vice President and a Trustee of the Silicon Valley...
Ranvir S Sandhu
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Ranvir S Sandhu
San Jose, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 14 years of experience
(510) 516-2889 1172 Murphy Ave Suite 231
San Jose, CA 95131
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Business
Lincoln University
Attorney Ranvir is a dynamic, focused and hard-working lawyer who values transparency and integrity.

Estate Planning:

Ranvir helps create professional estate plans that will satisfy individual and family members’ personal, financial, and tax goals. This includes the preparation of customized wills, trusts, powers of attorney, deed transfers and advanced health care directives.

Corporate Law:

Ranvir advises individuals, joint partnerships, startups and emerging companies in tech and non-tech, including cannabis on corporate formation, M&A, financing, SAFEs and IPOs, general corporate counseling, as well as on non-corporate matters such as employment, licensing, securities compliance and general corporate counseling.

Prior Experience:

Prior to founding Insight Legal, P.C.,...
Richard Wingerden
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Richard Wingerden
San Jose, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 23 years of experience
(408) 564-5870 777 N 1st
Suite 333
San Jose, CA 95112
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
Lincoln Law School of San Jose
Attorney Richard Wingerden can help you plan for your family's future so you have the assurance that their lives will be secure. He has handled numerous complex estate and probate matters, always prioritizing quality, compassion and time-efficiency. Rather than take a one-size-fits-all approach, he considers your unique situation when drafting estate planning documents. When you need the counsel of an attorney the most, you can turn to him for reliable service. Reach out to his firm to schedule your initial consultation today.
Mr. Stephen Mark Stern
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Mr. Stephen Mark Stern
Templeton, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 26 years of experience
(805) 543-5297 1331 Plum Orchard Lane
Templeton, CA 93465
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Bankruptcy
Washburn University School of Law
Expertise, Experience and Affordability are factors that set The Stephen Stern Law Firm apart. * 30 PLUS 5 STAR GOOGLE RATINGS * AV-PREEMINENT by Martingale Hubbell -- Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Experience * 5,000 plus cases and 24 years experience * Highest Quality Client Communications * Adjunct University Professor - Business Law Practice Areas: * Bankruptcy * Estate Planning * Trademarks * Business Law
Matthew G. Grech
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Matthew G. Grech
San Jose, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(408) 214-0385 111 North Market St.
Suite 300
San Jose, CA 95113
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Probate
St. Thomas University School of Law
As an attorney, Matthew Grech began his career as a civil litigator. From there Mr. Grech transitioned into estate planning and probate & estate administration. As an estate planning/administration attorney Mr. Grech has assisted numerous clients manage trust and estate administrations from inception to closing, as well as guiding and facilitating the planning process. It was during this time that Mr. Grech realized that a number of his clients’ family members and friends were facing mounting financial troubles in the wake of The Great Recession. It was this realization that motivated Mr. Grech to begin practicing bankruptcy law, which...
Kamala Maddipoti
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Kamala Maddipoti
San Jose, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(408) 752-5436 2670 S. White Rd Ste 105
San Jose, CA 95148
Estate Planning and Immigration
Attorney Kamala Maddipoti is the Founder and President of Kamala Law Corporation. Attorney Kamala completed her Master of Laws (LLM) from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, California. She focuses on Estate Planning & Immigration laws and helps her clients on both employment as well as family based immigration matters & estate planning needs. In addition to Immigration & Estate Planning work, she guides and counsels employers on compliance and corporate transactional matters. In her free time she offers pro bono services and gives back to the community for the greater good. Ms. Kamala is a member of State...
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Daniel J. Leahy
Campbell, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Campbell, CA 95008
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Probate
University of California - Berkeley
Elisabeth Ann Lambert
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Elisabeth Ann Lambert
Paso Robles, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(805) 610-9200 148 Flag Way
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Elder
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Lisa has unique experience providing expert guidance to clients planning their lifetime gifting objectives, avoiding conservatorship, and transferring property at death through wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. She creates a customized plan for each client and provides ongoing support. Lisa brings 9 years of experience in the financial industry administering trusts as a corporate trustee, assisting trustees during administration, and working with financial institutions. She has specialized training to address the specific needs of older clients who may need additional support in the planning process and the administration. Reach out to Lisa today through her website for a complimentary consultation. Lisa's...
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