Independence Probate Lawyers

Hi, I am Jill Gregory, Attorney & Counselor at Law, and the founder of Jill Gregory Law, a boutique wills, trusts, estate planning and probate law firm based out of Newport Beach, Orange County and Tahoe City, Placer County. With over 25 years of experience working with clients throughout California as a estate planning attorney handling special needs trusts, long-term care planning, elder law, probate, trust administration, asset protection planning as well as business planning, you know you will be in good hands working with us. I look forward to learning how we can serve you and your family. Contact us today...

Ms. Minto has been a business and estates transactional attorney based in California since 2003. Her practice is now located in Tustin, CA but represents individuals and entities based throughout the United States and abroad. Her practice is unique in that she endeavors to represent clients globally by bridging the gap between trust planning/administration and business planning and management. She and other members of her firm have an ongoing relationship with growing or transitioning businesses all the way from weighing the best business entity structure and jurisdiction for each client, through business formation, to eventually structuring liquidation and dissolution of...

William Ha is a dedicated and passionate attorney and was born in Los Angeles, and raised in the South Bay. Background and Education William Ha's journey as a legal professional began with a strong commitment to serving the local community. He earned his Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law in 2008. He has been licensed to practice in California the same year, and is also admitted the to state bar of New Mexico. Practice Areas William Ha is a seasoned attorney specializing in two crucial practice areas: Estate Planning and Bankruptcy. He is passionate about these areas of the law because they...

Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law from the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. Legal services in the areas of (1) Trust & Estate, including Wills, Living Trusts, Probate, Trust Administration, and Conservatorships. (2) Taxation, including Compromise of Tax Liabilities, Tax Payment Agreements and Workouts, Defense Against IRS Collection, Audit and Appeals, and Abatement of Tax Penalties (3) Family Law, including Prenuptial Agreements, Divorce, Custody, Division of Assets, and Guardianships.

Hi, I am Megan Gooing, Attorney and Counselor at Law, and my practice is primarily focused on estate planning, probate, and trust administration. I work for a boutique law firm that caters to each individual client's specific needs, rather than providing a one size fits all solution to issues. I look forward to learning how I can serve you and your family.

Carrie E. Foglesong is Certified Family Law Specialist. She is an Orange County native. She graduated with high honors from California State University, Fullerton (B.A.) and from Loyola Law School Los Angeles (J.D.) where she was awarded the Dean’s Service Award for her work with at risk youth in Los Angeles. Carrie has a mediation back from time spent at The Center for Conflict Resolution at Loyola Law School and a criminal background from interning with the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office and the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office. While with the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, Carrie prepared the...

Javed Ellahie's practice focuses on estate planning, probate, real estate law and bankruptcy. He carries a Martindale-Hubbell “AV-rating”, the highest rating of legal knowledge and ethics.
Mr. Ellahie has also served as a Trustee to the Santa Clara County Bar Association and the West-Valley Mission Community College District and on the Monte Sereno City Council.

Mr. Ellahie’s estate planning experience includes setting up estate plans such as simple and complex trusts, drafting irrevocable trusts, family limited partnership, charitable trusts and other documents that provide the maximum flexibility. Mr. Ellahie can draft wills and trusts that meet the requirements of the Islamic...

Education Ms. Mayer graduated from the University of California, Davis with degrees in Political Science and Communications. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University School of Law with a Certificate in Public Interest and Social Justice. Awards and Honors During law school, Heather Mayer was recognized with the Award for Best Oral Advocate and the Pro Bono Award. Ms. Mayer is the recipient of the prestigious Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Wills & Trusts, Advanced Legal Writing, Interviewing & Counseling, and for the Advanced Practice Clinic of the Northern California Innocence Project....

I am an experienced Estate Planning, Trust, Will, Probate, Business Formation, and Civil Litigation attorney. I zealously represent clients throughout Sacramento.

Having practiced law for over 25 years, I bring a wealth of knowledge and skill to advocate for my clients' rights and interests. I am dedicated to providing personal attention and outstanding service, while pursuing the best possible outcomes.

A native of Sacramento, I returned to Elk Grove in 2001 and thereafter fulfilled my dream of opening my own practice. Outside of work, I can be found enjoying time with my wife and three children.

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Darlynn graduated near the top of her law school class from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California in 1996. While at Loyola Law School, Darlynn was a member of the prestigious Loyola Law Review. After graduation, Darlynn served as a judicial law clerk to federal Judge John E. Ryan. She subsequently practiced at a premier business litigation firm in Orange County. Darlynn is an active member of Wealth Counsel, LLC, a national organization of trusts and estates attorneys who maintain the highest level of expertise through collaboration in estate planning. She is also active in the Orange County Bar Association. Darlynn...

Nicholas Grossman joined the State Bar of California in 2009 and has been selected by his peers as a “Rising Star” (top 2.5% of attorneys in Southern California under the age of 40) seven years in a row (2013- 2019). He has extensive experience in the areas of personal injury, employment law, probate, and civil litigation; and have tried multiple cases to verdict. Mr. Grossman has also served as an adjunct professor of law at AHU School of Law in Ontario, California, where he taught several classes including Legal Remedies and Wills & Trusts.

Prior to working at Shafer,...

I am a trust & estate attorney with Drobny Law Offices in Sacramento, California. My practice encompasses estate planning, estate administration, and estate litigation. I lead beneficiaries and trustees through each step of the litigation process. From mediation to trials, I work to help my clients successfully resolve complex legal conflicts in the quickest and most cost-efficient way possible. I am treasurer for Sacramento County Bar Association probate section, the Women Lawyers Association, Placer County Bar Association, and Placer Women Lawyers.

I am an attorney at the Law Offices of Daniel A. Hunt, focusing on Trust & Estate Litigation. I was born in Israel and came to the United States in 2002. I am fluent in both English and Russian. I ultimately moved to the Sacramento area and went to Folsom High School before earning my undergraduate degree in psychology from CSU Sacramento. I then pursued and earned a Juris Doctorate with distinction from McGeorge School of Law. Following graduation, I became a deputy district attorney who handled all facets of criminal prosecution such as domestic violence, driving under the influence, and...

Samuel graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy where he also studied the Japanese language. He went on to teach English in Japan for three years, immersing himself in the culture and becoming fluent in the language. Samuel earned his J.D. at the University of California, Davis, School of Law where he received a merit-based scholarship and the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in the field of International Taxation. ?Samuel’s passion for estate planning has driven his career for the past decade. He has lectured at the California Society of CPA events on transfer tax issues. He...

My legal practice focuses on elder law, estate planning and disability issues. My firm provides quality traditional legal services to all of our clients by listening to their special needs, understanding what is important to them, and delivering practical and realistic solutions that are designed to satisfy their specific goals. Because of our strong commitment to personal attention, compassion and professionalism, we often serve several generations within a family or different branches of the same family. We strive to build long lasting relationships with individuals, families and professional fiduciaries within our community, and are extremely proud of...

Leah Larkin has been practicing law since 2004. She practices in the area of Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration and Business Law. Leah Larkin is a Certified Specialist in the area of Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, by the State Bar of California Legal Board of Specialization.

Leah grew up in the Pass Area. She is a graduate of Beaumont High School and University of Redlands. Leah attended University of La Verne College of Law on a full tuition scholarship, graduating top of her class as Valedictorian and passing the bar on the first time in 2004. Leah is...

Daniel Sallus is a partner of Stone & Sallus, LLP focusing on business litigation, business and real estate transactions, estate planning, entity formations, and real estate litigation. Born and raised in the Los Angeles area, Daniel obtained his B.S. in Management from the Eller School of Business and a minor in Spanish at the University of Arizona. Previously he worked at a large bank where he interacted with businesses and obtained a deeper understanding of their needs. While in college, Daniel started investing in real estate where he was able to manage and rent the property to pay for his undergraduate...

A native of Orange County, California, Eric left the warm weather of Southern California to attend St. Mary’s College where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Integrated Liberal Studies and Philosophy as well as a Paralegal Certificate. Eric worked as a paralegal for several AM 100 Law Firms for five years while attempting to pursue his dream of becoming a rockstar. Ultimately, Eric’s desire to perform in a courtroom prevailed over his desire to be on stage so he hung up his bass guitar to attend the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law where he obtained his Juris...

Member of California and Federal Bar. Managing partner, current practice involves civil litigation, personal injury litigation for plaintiffs, defense, Probate, Consumer law, Family Law. As an Attorney, I am quite proficient in pleading and practice procedure, legal research in the library, web and computer, judicial procedure and rules of evidence. I have tried over a 200 court and jury trials. I have arbitrated and mediated over 500 cases. I have had experience with Superior, Appeals and Federal courts. I am a hearing officer for the City of Stockton and County of San Joaquin and a Pro...

Luke Carlson always had an interest in business, real estate, and the protection of wealth. During his collegiate career, he realized law was the best way to immerse himself in these verticals. Today, as owner of LS Carlson Law, he and his team of attorneys service clients with their business, real estate, and estate planning needs. By nature, he is a strategist and loves analyzing a situation to determine the best solution to a client’s issue. Carlson understands that the practice of law provides endless opportunities to engage in strategic thinking. Whether it be against an opponent in litigation, which...

Beau Mayfield has been providing his clients with efficient and practical legal advice since 2010. Beau believes in three pillars of practicing law; ethical advice, practical legal counsel, and passionate advocacy. At the Law Office of Beau Mayfield, clients can rest assured that Attorney Beau Mayfield will provide sound legal advice in an efficient manner. Call today for a free consultation.

Mr. Mayfield began his career as a judicial law clerk in the First Circuit-State of Hawai'i for the Honorable Judge Rhonda A. Nishimura and Honorable Judge Edward H. Kubo Jr. Mr. Mayfield participated as a law clerk in over...

OLIVER GREENWOOD is the principal of the Law Offices of Oliver Greenwood in Pleasant Hill. He is the author of chapters 1, 4, 12, 16, and 17 in the CEB Guardianship Handbook. Mr. Greenwood received his B.A. degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and his J.D. from Golden Gate University in San Francisco. A frequent speaker regarding probate matters and a member of the Judicial Council's Probate & Mental Health Advisory Committee. Mr. Greenwood is also a contributing author to CEB's conservatorship and powers of attorney and health care directives books. Mr. Greenwood's areas of practice include conservatorships, guardianships,...

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...

Attorney Katia Colaprico was born in Moscow, Russia, grew up in New York City and lived in London prior to focusing on her legal career. She attended McGill University in Montreal, Quebec (Canada), and graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce with concentrations in Entrepreneurship and International Business Before attending law school, Katia began her career in the finance sector, working in asset management and investment banking. She also created, owned, and operated four e-commerce stores and has over 15 years of start-up and small business experience. Katia graduated from Northwestern California University School of Law and is licensed to practice law in the...

Mr. Bohana is an experienced Litigation Attorney with over 30 years of trial experience. As a former Senior Attorney at State Farm and Mercury Insurance, Mr. Bohana is familiar in dealing with insurance company claims adjusters and their in-house litigation department. Mr. Bohana is there to help his clients secure the highest and best compensation for their case. Mr. Bohana has successfully tried over 100 Superior Court Jury Trials.

As a former Public Defender, Mr Bohana has extensive knowledge and expertise in dealing effectively with prosecutors and in seeking the best outcome for your case. Mr. Bohana has had over 150...

Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust Administration and Probate - Irvine Office W. Bailey Smith graduated from Stanford University and the University of California, Hastings College of Law. After serving as an Agent in Counter-Intelligence in the United Stated Army, he practiced law as a Deputy District Attorney and then with a major Los Angeles law firm. He has been certified as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization. He has created more than 7,000 trusts for satisfied clients. He has taught estate and gift taxation and lectured on tax savings throughout California....

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,...

Having come to law as a second career, I bring a broad perspective to client needs. I am honored to work with a wide range of single people and families to create estate plans that will achieve the goals that are important to them, and do everything possible to avoid the problems they are concerned about.

Whether you want to craft a plan that will avoid fighting among a blended family, protect your disabled child with a special needs trust, or pass your assets to your favorite charities, we will work together to plan and implement your ideal estate plan.

I am dedicated to helping my clients build and protect wealth and to prepare for and deal with life cycle events.

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.

At the Law Office of Matthew & Julia Kaemerle, L.L.P., we provide our clients with the personalized, experienced, and committed legal counsel that they deserve when facing a challenging legal matter. Our Carlsbad Family Law Attorneys have handled a wide variety of issues related to complex, high-asset divorces, contested custody and visitation cases, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, as well as non-traditional family formation and dissolution. Our team will work with you to find the right strategy for your situation and will come up with solutions that address your goals and needs.

Additionally, we offer legal assistance in the areas of...

Merwyn J. Miller is an estate planning attorney with an active law office in Encinitas, San Diego County, California. (Encinitas is located in the north coastal area of San Diego County, half way between Del Mar and Oceanside. It is adjacent to the following communities: Cardiff, Carlsbad, Del Mar, La Costa, Leucadia, Oceanside, Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos, Solana Beach, and Vista. (Click here for a map showing the location of Encinitas.)

He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1974 and has been certified by that organization’s Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in Estate Planning, Trust,...

Reginald Hindley is an attorney at law in Northern California with Hindley Law Office in Santa Rosa and San Francisco. He has been practicing law in the general Bay Area for over 35 years. Reginald was born in San Jose, California and is from a family of eight children raised in San Jose and Santa Rosa, California. Reginald received his bachelor degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1986 where he studied history, business management, accounting, and economics. He graduated in 1990 from Pepperdine University Law School in Malibu, near Los Angeles, California where he...

David wants to help his clients solve their legal issues in the areas of wills, trusts, and probate through application of his title insurance, escrow, trust accounting, and mathematics background. David was born and raised in Yreka, a rural town near Oregon. He graduated from UC Berkeley with a double major in Mathematics and History and from UC Santa Barbara with a Master’s Degree in Mathematics. After teaching math for a few years, David returned to his hometown to take over his family’s title insurance and escrow business, which David owned and managed for 18 years. David studied...

Attorney Oliver Morrison specializes in conservatorship, fiduciary duties, trust and estate administration, and litigation, representing banks, trust companies, private fiduciaries, and individuals both in and out of court. His expertise includes estate planning, trust and estate administration, trust and estate litigation, conservatorships, and real estate property legal matters. Oliver was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2007. He earned his Juris Doctor from Southwestern School of Law in 2007 and his Bachelor of Arts from Pomona College in 2002. He is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Pasadena Bar Association, and South Bay Bar Association, where...