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Ivette Santaella
San Ramon, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 35 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder, IP and Probate
American University
You’ve spent your life building your wealth. And no matter how large or how modest – protecting your assets matters.
Ivette Santaella understands that estate planning may seem daunting. You might feel uncomfortable talking about what happens after death. Or maybe you’re worried that you don’t understand the laws well enough. Santaella Law Group, APC is here to guide you through your concerns and make estate planning easy.
Ivette has more than 30 years of experience talking her clients through their goals, translating and helping them navigate the law, and working with them to come up with a solid plan for...
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John C. Martin
Menlo Park, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Tax
Boston College Law School
Attorney John Martin advises individuals, families, and businesses in the areas of legacy planning, wealth preservation, estate & business succession planning, and estate administration.
Our law firm focuses exclusively on legacy planning, wealth preservation, estate and business succession planning, and estate administration. Our trust and estate planning services enable clients to protect their spouse's or child's s inheritance from creditors and predators, maximize control over their assets during their lifetime, benefit charities, and effectively transition their business to the next generation. Through an ongoing client maintenance program, we provide peace of mind that a client's goals will not...
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Debra DeCarli
Pleasanton, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
University of Texas - Austin
Trusts and Estate Planning Offices in Pleasanton and Mendocino.
California estate planning attorney Debra DeCarli has been a lawyer since 1994. She received both her J.D. and Master of Public Affairs degrees from the University of Texas. Debra's unique background led to her professional commitment to estate planning for all types of families.
Debra enjoys the estate planning complexities unique to non-traditional or blended families, families with young children, older couples and individuals who do not have children, and folks interested in charitable giving.
Virtual meetings and flexible scheduling are available.
Call Debra DeCarli at
Pleasanton office: 925-568-2350
Mendocino office: 707-937-2701
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Jeffrey Loew
San Mateo, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Estate Planning and Probate
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
As a litigation attorney, Mr. Loew’s primary areas of practice include trust and estate litigation (including will and trust contests), fiduciary litigation, and financial elder abuse actions.
Mr. Loew is certified as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State Bar of California’s Board of Legal Specialization, a title held by less than half of one percent of practicing attorneys in California, and by only about three percent of estate planning attorneys.
In addition to the areas described above, Mr. Loew is the founding President of the San Mateo County Law Library Foundation, helping provide access to...
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Janet Lee Brewer
Palo Alto, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 50 years of experience
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...
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Joshua D. Brysk
Pleasanton, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Tax
University of San Diego School of Law and University of California - Los Angeles
Joshua D. Brysk advises clients on Business & Commercial Law, Civil Litigation, Estate Planning, Real Estate, Construction, Tax Law, and Wills, Trusts & Probate matters. He provides knowledgeable and skilled representation to clients in the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout California.
With over 25 years of experience, Joshua is committed to providing unmatched personal attention and high quality legal advocacy. Helping clients avoid and solve their legal problems, Joshua's focus is always on achieving the best possible outcomes.
Outside of work, Joshua is a seasoned traveler. He has also enjoyed living and working in Australia and Israel.
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Scott Jordan
San Ramon, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Probate
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
I represent individuals and small to medium sized businesses in bankruptcy, foreclosure defense and debt consolidation matters. For individuals, I represent clients in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings, including adversary proceedings, including 2nd home mortgage lien stripping, redemption of vehicles and student loan reductions. For businesses, I provide services related to the winding down of a business, board and management consultations and bankruptcy debt consolidation in Chapter 11.
In conjunction with my bankruptcy practice, I also provide estate planning, probate and trust administration representation. The best way to avoid probate is to plan properly by drafting...
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Grant A. Toeppen
Dublin, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
At Advance Planning, A Law Corporation, in Dublin and Berkeley, California, we focus solely on helping individuals protect themselves and their assets for the future while creating a lasting legacy for their heirs and loved ones.
Serving clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Central Valley, with a focus on Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus counties, our law firm's founder, attorney Grant A. Toeppen, has practiced law in our region since 2012, and during that time, our law office has become the trusted source for quality, personalized representation and support to those...
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Zachary Roy Rayo
Pleasanton, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
University of Miami School of Law and University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
Zachary Rayo brings experience, efficiency and empathy to estate planning. Mr. Rayo’s approach is people-centered. He recognizes that the legal needs and special issues differ from client to client, that each person is unique, with unique needs that must be met with efficiency, active listening and care. Mr. Rayo knows the importance of social responsibility which manifests not only in ethical decisions and practices but also in involvement in socially important causes.
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Samuel M Warren
Pleasanton, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 14 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
Sam graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting in 2008 and his Juris Doctor from UNLV in 2011. He went on to receive a Masters of Law (LL.M.) in Taxation from Georgetown University in 2012.
Sam’s practice includes estate planning, asset protection, trust administration, probate, guardianship, and business organization. Sam has established a strong reputation within the Las Vegas legal community for his expertise and provides continuing legal education courses in his areas of practice.
Sam is fluent in Spanish and is licensed in both Nevada and Utah and is a member of the Southern...
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John Dudley Laughton
Monterey, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 47 years of experience
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...
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Richard Wingerden
San Jose, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 23 years of experience
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.
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Kamala Maddipoti
San Jose, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 14 years of experience
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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Ranvir S Sandhu
Mountain View, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 15 years of experience
(510) 708-1883
800 W. El Camino Real Suite 180
Mountain View, CA 94040
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.
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Prior to founding Insight Legal, P.C.,...
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Elijah M Keyes
Milpitas, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 15 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...
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Elisabeth A. DeBartolo
Monterey, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 21 years of experience
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...
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Piper Hanson
Pacifica, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Real Estate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Coastside attorney specializing in estate planning and real estate law. Call 650-762-9090 for a free 30-minute consultation in my Pacifica office or in your home. Happy to visit assisted living facilities as well....I love seniors!
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Melanie Tavare
Hayward, CA Estate Planning Attorney
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
University of San Francisco School of Law
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Ronald C. Chauvel
San Mateo, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Employment and Probate
UC Hastings COL
After practicing for a successful San Francisco financial district law firm for ten years, Ronald started his own practice in 1988. His primary practice areas include business representation, business formations, conversions, acquisitions, sales and mergers, real estate and transportation law, and estate planning.
He specializes in representing small to medium sized entities in various industries, including real estate, transportation and logistics, and start-up technology and commercial enterprises. Estate planning services are provided for business owners and their families.
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Derek Deake Lim
Fremont, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Family and Immigration
New College of California
Experienced, dedicated and affordable immigration attorney servings the Immigration community for near 20 years. Record of winning case on asylum, VAWA claim, naturalization with criminal background, waivers, and complex family based immigrant visa petitions.
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Analisa Pratt
Menlo Park, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 18 years of experience
750 Menlo Avenue, Suite 200
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
Golden Gate University
Analisa Pratt is the Founder of Pratt Law, which specializes in estate and trust planning and estate administration. Analisa has been practicing law for over 10 years and is licensed in California and Arizona. Before launching Pratt Law, Analisa practiced law with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and K&L Gates. She also served as a judicial law clerk in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona and as a legal research attorney with the Superior Court of California. Analisa has received a number of awards for her pro bono contributions...
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Somita Basu
Santa Clara, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
Concord Law School at Purdue Global
Somita Basu is a Founding Principal of Norton Basu LLP. Ms. Basu began her career in financial services and insurance and has lived and worked across the globe, working with blue chip Fortune 500 companies. Her career has taken her from the New York City metropolitan area to India and Singapore, where she gained a unique perspective on global business practices and cultures. She has worked in senior management positions with a culturally diverse workforce.
Having lived abroad for 13 years, Ms. Basu is particularly sensitive to how different cultural views can influence decision-making and risk appetite....
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Zakiya J. McCullough
Santa Clara, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Estate Planning and Elder
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Zakiya Norton is a Founding Principal of Norton Basu LLP. Admitted to the Nevada State Bar in 2010 and the California State Bar in 2013, Ms. Norton has experience in all aspects of litigation. She currently focuses her practice in the areas of estate planning, probate, conservatorships and litigation issues.
Ms. Norton is committed to keeping her client’s interests at heart and reaching timely resolutions of difficult situations. Within the estate planning field she handles a number of complex issues ranging from preparation of wills and revocable living trusts to forming family limited partnerships and limited liability companies....
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Liza Weiman Hanks
Mountain View, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 28 years of experience
Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Stanford Law School
I am a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust Administration and Probate Law. Based in Mountain View, I offer Flat Fee pricing for your legal needs.
I am committed to empowering my clients to create an estate plan or settle an estate in a convenient, efficient, and pleasant manner. With over 20 years of experience, I love helping clients protect loved ones and attain peace of mind.
A mother of two children, my practice is dedicated to making a positive difference for families and children.
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Michael D. Larsen
Palo Alto, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 39 years of experience
2nd Floor
530 Lytton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Estate Planning, Elder, International and Tax
University of Chicago
I have always been interested in European history and languages. I lived in France for four years before returning to the Bay Area to set up my law practice. I often work with people in the Bay Area who have family or assets in France.
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Michael Cashman
Menlo Park, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Business
University of Minnesota Law School
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Mark Koo
San Mateo, CA Estate Planning Lawyer
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Family
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Mark T. Koo’s work includes Corporate Compliance and Governance, Estate Planning, Family Law, Non-Profit Formation and setting up the 501c3 Non-profit designation. Mark also helps companies file incorporation as well as other corporate legal assistance.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Mark T. Koo has been involved with Silicon Valley’s technologies such as data warehousing, wireless software and hardware technologies, and internet technologies.
Mark is a graduate of McGeorge Law School and is a member of the California Bar.
Mark received his bachelors of science degree in electrical engineering and masters of science degree in materials science from University of California,...
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Amy Anne Laughlin
San Mateo, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 33 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Elder and Probate
Univ of Michigan Law Sch
Amy Laughlin has been achieving exceptional results for clients since 1992. After graduating with honors from The University of Michigan Law School, Amy joined the San Francisco office of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP. While there, she counseled individuals and corporations in a wide range of complex financial matters. In 2013, Amy opened her own practice where she focuses primarily on divorce, business and entertainment law.
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Hannah Sargent
Castro Valley, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
University of California - Berkeley and Georgetown University Law Center
Hannah Sargent received her undergraduate degree from University of California Los Angeles and graduated from University of California, Berkeley, School of Law. While in school, she spent time clerking for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in San Jose. She is a former military officer, company commander, two-time Iraq war veteran and decorated AH-64D Apache Helicopter pilot. She is currently the principal attorney at Sargent Law Office, where she practices litigation, business and commercial law, and estate planning, and she lives in Castro Valley with her family. Between her time working and being with her family, she enjoys...
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Daniela Lungu
Pleasanton, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
Golden Gate University School of Law
Like many attorneys, before opening her own law firm, Ms. Lungu was a highly accomplished businesswoman, in various areas of management and areas of specialty. Additionally, she has a mediation and conciliation practice spanning almost two decades in California. Her unique abilities to make high level communication a safe and comfortable experience facilitated the transition to law and a career in mediation and dispute resolution. Part of her strength is in her keen awareness of the importance of each individual's particular needs and the need for individualized solutions. She provides individually tailored estate and business plans to all clients after...
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James Buchan Creighton
San Mateo, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
UC Hastings COL
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Basil John Boutris
Oakland, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 38 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Tax
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
My law firm specializes in all aspects of tax planning and tax controversy, trust and estate planning and litigation, business formation and bankruptcy (primarily relating to business/tax debts). I have over 30 years of experience as a tax specialist.
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Wesley H. Guzman
Pleasanton, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 4 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Construction and Tax
The George Washington University Law School
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James Schwartz
Pleasanton, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business and Probate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Debra Vaniman Crawford
Monterey, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Elder and Family
Southwestern University School of Law
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Swapna Anthoor
Fremont, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 16 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Divorce and Family
Golden Gate University School of Law
As founder of the Anthoor Law Group, APC, Swampa Anthoor guides Fremont residents through the estate planning process. She has law licenses in both India and California, and can assist with legal concerns involving both jurisdictions. Her firm also provides legal representation in matters of family law and business law. Attorney Anthoor is a member of the California State Bar and Bar Council of India. In addition to English, she can aid clients in Malayalam, Hindi and Tamil. To learn more, please contact her firm today and receive a free consultation
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Keith Foster Carr
Palo Alto, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
UCLA School of Law
Attorney Keith F. Carr has over 30 years experience in Bankruptcy and Divorce. The Law Offices of Keith F. Carr has served the Northern California community since 1988. Since the business was established, we have helped clients save their homes and businesses and get their finances back on track through bankruptcy.
The Law Offices of Keith F. Carr has helped spouses get through the emotional pain of divorce and has advised and represented them in all family law and divorce proceedings. Attorney Keith F. Carr will take the time to listen to your concerns and work diligently to champion your...
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Paul Gerard Minoletti
San Mateo, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 39 years of experience
(650) 638-9601
Waters Technology Park
1 Waters Park Drive, Suite 98
San Mateo, CA 94403
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Construction
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Deborah L Azar
Santa Clara, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 20 years of experience
Estate Planning and Probate
Deborah Azar is an estate planning attorney serving the Bay Area. Whether you need a trust, a will or guardianship to protect your family and your assets, Deborah Azar has the expertise and experience to help you and guide you through the process.
The law Offices of Deborah Azar, P.C. focuses on helping people like you navigate estate planning, trust administration and probate.
Deborah Azar habla español y puede explicarle el porceso para hacer su plan en español .
Make an appointment at http://trustsandllc.com/make-an-appointment/
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Jeanne L. O'Brien
Carmel, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 38 years of experience
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 holds a real estate Broker's license in California. Jeanne has been a mediator, arbitrator, and was formerly a per diem 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.