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Lorilee DeSantis
Santa Rosa, CA Probate Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Golden Gate University School of Law
Lorilee DeSantis is an attorney whose passion for helping families protect their loved ones and their assets shines through to all who work with her. Lorilee’s clients often comment that her ability to deeply listen and understand their concerns makes it very easy for them to talk to her about difficult subjects. Her clients also appreciate that Lorilee explains complex legal concepts in ways that are easy to digest so that clients fully understand their legal options. Lorilee’s dedication to helping people with family-oriented legal issues stems from personal experiences. When Lorilee was growing up, she saw...
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Mary Heare Amodio
Lakeport, CA Probate Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Golden Gate University
My practice is focused on individuals and small businesses and helping them to create estate and business succession plans that address the client's concerns and needs. I represent consumers in chapter 7 bankruptcies, as well as probate, trust administration, guardianship, conservatorship and adoption cases. I represent individuals throughout Lake County (including Middletown, Lakeport, Clearlake, Kelseyville, Lucerne, Clearlake Oaks, Glenhaven, Nice and Upper Lake) and surrounding counties. Prior to practicing law, I worked in Banking, Community Development and Education.
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Raphael Moore
Davis, CA Probate Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and International
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Moore & Moore provides General Counsel services to private and public companies, including both domestic and multinational enterprises. The firm handles a vast array of business needs ranging from simple formation, to complex financings, to M&A events. The firm handles clients’ labor and employment issues, as well as both personal and business immigration needs.
We provide an aggressive and modern service comparable to that of larger law firm, but with the speed, efficiency, and flexibility that only a personal practice can offer.
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Barbara Sonin
Woodland, CA Probate Attorney
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
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.
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David J. Collier
Santa Rosa, CA Probate Attorney with 14 years of experience
(707) 636-4806
3558 Round Barn Blvd #200
Suite 200
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Probate and Estate Planning
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...
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Robert Kern Maize Jr.
Santa Rosa, CA Probate Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Probate and Estate Planning
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco and University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
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Christopher Quinn Heckman
Chico, CA Probate Attorney with 10 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
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Richard Alexander Thomas
Marysville, CA Probate Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Lincoln Law School
Experienced litigator in both Yuba and Sutter Counties practicing primarily in family and criminal courts.
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Margaret McNulty
Chico, CA Probate Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Check out my "About Me" page on my website - www.margaretmcnultylaw.com for my background. Also click on the "Margaret McNulty Reviews" link at the top of the Estate Planning page to see several reviews posted on Avvo.com. Have a great day!
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Douglas S. Hadley
Marysville, CA Probate Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Lincoln Law School
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Desiree J. Vance
Oroville, CA Probate Lawyer
Probate and Estate Planning
Ms. Vance graduated Summa Cum Laude from Portland State University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in criminology. She went on to attend Cal Northern School of Law in Chico, California where she earned a Masters degree in Legal Studies and a Juris Doctorate degree. She currently sits as Trustee on the board of Trustees at Cal Northern School of Law.
Ms. Vance worked as a social worker for 16 years prior to attending law school. Ms. Vance’s experience as a social worker gives her a deep understanding of families, human behavior and provides a well-rounded and empathetic advocate...
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Kevin T. O'Connor
Santa Rosa, CA Probate Attorney
Probate and Estate Planning
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Julia H. Knox JD, LLM
Lower Lake, CA Probate Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Probate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
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Jackie Marie Howard
Roseville, CA Probate Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Jackie Marie Howard, Attorney At Law, devotes her practice to trusts, wills, powers of attorney, probate and trust administration.
Jackie has over 27 years of experience in estate planning, trusts and probates. Jackie provides compassionate representation for her clients.
Jackie Marie Howard, Attorney At Law, is located in Placer County, which is where Jackie grew up. Jackie started her estate law practice in 1999 in Roseville, California.
Contact Jackie for your private, complimentary consultation today!
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Matthew B. Talbot
Walnut Creek, CA Probate Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
University of San Francisco School of Law
Matthew focuses on elder law, estate planning, and related practice areas. He began his career in the field of trusts and estates, and expanded into elder and probate law. He quickly realized that he enjoyed the personal nature of working in estate and elder law, and chose to continue by opening his own firm. He is passionate about taking care of his clients, and treats each of them as if they were family. Matthew was admitted to the California bar in 2006 and has practiced law in Contra Costa Country since 2006. He earned his J.D. at...
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Dustin MacFarlane
Fair Oaks, CA Probate Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Northern California
Dustin MacFarlane is an estate planning and elder law attorney with a unique background which makes him uniquely qualified to serve his clients. Prior to entering practice as an attorney in Sacramento, Dustin began his career in the long-term care industry, working with skilled nursing and assisted living facilities throughout the Central Valley and Northern California. He takes pride in the work he does in helping families provide for and protect their loved ones. Outside of his work at the firm, Dustin also hosts a weekly show on Talk 650 KSTE and is actively involved with several community organizations.
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Christina Weed
Sacramento, CA Probate Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
University of San Diego School of Law and Whittier Law School
Christina Weed understands the complex life demands and goals of her clients. Christina also understands that most of the time it is not possible to completely separate family life from business. Clients need an integrated plan that covers all of their family, business, tax, and estate planning concerns. Christina has dedicated the past thirteen years to the study and practice of law, taxation, business, accounting, and estate planning and uses this knowledge to consult with her clients in business, tax and estate planning matters. Christina is a licensed attorney with an LL.M. in Taxation from the...
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John B. Palley
Sacramento, CA Probate Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
I have been practicing estate and probate law since 1994. My practice is 100% focused on California probate court cases only. I pride myself on efficiency and answering my client's questions within minutes rather than days. I am a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. I have highest ratings on numerous websites including Martindale Hubbell "AV" rated, AVVO "10.0" rated, and am a "Superlawyer." I also am a past Sacramento Bee estate and probate "expert." I speak on estate and probate law to professional groups and have been quoted in numerous articles on the...
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Benjamin Valdez Platon II
Sacramento, CA Probate Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Univ of N. Calif/Lorenzo Patino School of Law
Ben has been practicing Estate Planning, Probate, and Elder Law since 2005. Prior to that, he was the Operations Manager and In-House Counsel for Arbitration Works, Inc., a leading provider of construction industry alternative dispute resolution services working closely with the California Contractor’s State License Board. Ben has also taught 1st-year Contracts Law and Wills & Trusts.
Ben is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force Reserves, an Avionics Technician who served active duty during Operation Desert Storm. Honorably discharged as a Technical Sergeant, he was recognized several times for his excellent Mishap Prevention Program as the Squadron Safety NCO.
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Karn Thapar
Folsom, CA Probate Attorney with 16 years of experience
101 Parkshore Drive
Folsom, CA 95630
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
New York University School of Law
My approach to practicing law is to make it as stress-free as possible for my clients. That means that I have created an environment where working with my firm is understandable, approachable and pleasant.
I have been practicing law for approximately 15 years and my area of specialization is estate planning, which includes the drafting of wills, trusts and also handling probate matters. As mentioned previously, taking care of my clients is my top priority, and as such, I charge a flat fee for nearly all of the clients that I work with.
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Konstantine A Demiris
Walnut Creek, CA Probate Attorney with 19 years of experience
(925) 378-2520
700 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 140
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Free ConsultationProbate, Appeals, Elder and Estate Planning
Santa Clara University
Konstantine "Kosta" Demiris is a partner at the law firm of Demiris & Moore, located in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek, in the center of Contra Costa County. His practice focuses on litigation involving elder abuse (financial and physical), will and trust litigation, conservatorships, guardianships, HOA's, and appeals. Kosta is actively involved in the Contra Costa County legal community. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Contra Costa County Bar Association's Elder Law Section. He serves as court-appointed counsel in Conservatorship cases in Contra Costa County. Kosta is dedicated to helping...
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Mr. Matthew J. Tuller
San Francisco, CA Probate Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Golden Gate University School of Law
The Law Office of Matthew J. Tuller is a boutique estate planning and trust settlement law firm that serves Marin County and the greater San Francisco Bay Area by providing a diverse clientele with highly customized planning & settlement solutions.
Founding Partner Matthew J. Tuller, Esq. focuses on developing substantive, meaningful relationships with each client. We believe that there is no higher compliment than when an existing client or allied professional refers someone they care for to our firm.
Going above and beyond to provide services that people want and need produces happy clients, which gives us both satisfaction and...
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Daniel Timothy Quane
Danville, CA Probate Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Probate and Estate Planning
Golden Gate University School of Law and McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
Daniel T. Quane manages Doyle Quane's Trusts and Estates practice. Dan is a Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate Law. He has advanced legal degrees in Taxation (LL.M.) and Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law (LL.M.) and he was named Super Lawyer’s Rising Star in 2015 and 2016. He works with a diverse range of clients, from those of average means to wealthy families requiring complex advanced estate tax planning strategies. Dan has experience guiding families through the complex legal process required upon death in the most efficient manner possible, whether it’s through trust administration or...
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John Park
Pleasanton, CA Probate Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(925) 320-7077
4900 Hopyard Road, Suite 100 - West Lobby
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law and UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
I graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and a Minor in Korean, which I speak fluently.
My firm handles all areas of practice related to estate planning, asset protection, real estate & business law. We also help people with tough immigration matters, and business owners with immigration related business matters.
Our locations in Nevada, Utah and California help people throughout the Southwest and throughout the US.
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Howard E. Kane
Oakland, CA Probate Attorney with 34 years of experience
(510) 292-0193
Jack London Square
66 Franklin Street, Suite 300
Oakland, CA 94607
Free ConsultationProbate and Real Estate
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
I began practicing law in 1990. Prior to beginning my career, I attended UCLA from 1983-1987 with a B.A. in History. I then attended the University of California College of the Law San Francisco from 1987 to 1990. I have also been a licensed California Real Estate Broker since 1996.
My main practice areas include Probate and Trust Administration, and full-service Real Estate attorney and broker services. I have brokered hundreds of real estate transactions throughout the Bay Area since 1996.
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Michael Ellis Freedman
San Francisco, CA Probate Attorney with 40 years of experience
(877) 777-1666
580 California Street
Suite 1200
San Francisco, CA 94104
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Accomplished Trusts and Estates Attorney. Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. Selected to Northern California SuperLawyers. For more than thirty-two years, Michael Freedman has been lead trial lawyer in more than thirty state and federal jury and bench trials involving trusts and estates law, business law, tort law, labor and employment law, professional malpractice, insurance bad faith, and environmental law. Michael Freedman has built a solid reputation as an experienced, skilled and dedicated practitioner. He has consistently upheld this high standard of service. Michael Freedman...
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Daniel L DuRee
Larkspur, CA Probate Attorney
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
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.
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Andrew Louis Kern
Petaluma, CA Probate Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Workers' Comp
Baylor Law School
Attorney since 1987, passed the bar in 4 states, graduated from a law school certified by the American Bar Association, broad range of legal experience. Specializing in bankruptcy, tax, estates and trusts, and workers compensation.
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Trevor J. Rose
Napa, CA Probate Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Probate, Business and Estate Planning
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Founder and Attorney & Counselor at Law at Rose Law Firm of Napa Valley, Inc. Trevor J. Rose specializes in Estate Planning and Administration, Business, and Real Estate/Title Transactions. He currently sits on the board of directors for the Napa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as Vice-President and the Young Lawyers Division of the Napa County Bar Association as Past President. Trevor was born and raised in Napa, CA and became fully bilingual after spending a year studying Spanish Language, Linguistics and Literature at the University of Barcelona in Spain. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa with high honors from...
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Brendan Begley
Sacramento, CA Probate Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Appeals, Business and Family
University of California - Davis
I am an Appellate Law Specialist certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and I spearhead my firm’s Appeals and Writs group. I have handled appeals and writs in anti-SLAPP, civil-rights, commercial-litigation, employment, ERISA, family-law, personal-injury, probate, real estate and trust cases. I have briefed and orally argued writs and appeals before all manner of appellate courts, from the California Court of Appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. I have also successfully settled multiple cases in appellate mediation. As judicial clerk for both state and federal appellate courts, I have reviewed and analyzed literally hundreds of...
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David Clark Jones
Mather, CA Probate Attorney with 19 years of experience
Probate and Elder
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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Sheri Lynn Hoffman
Folsom, CA Probate Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Probate, Business and Estate Planning
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
Sheri Hoffman attended UC Davis from 1987 to 1991, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She then attended Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco from 1991-1994, where she graduated Law School as a member of the Golden Gate University School of Law’s Dean’s List. Sheri passed the bar on her first attempt.
After marrying Joseph in 1996, they formed the Law Offices of Hoffman & Hoffman. Sheri is a Certified Estate Planning Specialist and a member of Wealth Counsel. Sheri’s practice includes all elements necessary to draft a comprehensive estate plan, regardless of...
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Mr. James Michael O'Neil III
Berkeley, CA Probate Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Probate and Estate Planning
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...
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Ivette Santaella
San Ramon, CA Probate Attorney with 35 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and IP
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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Michael A. Hackard
Mather, CA Probate Lawyer with 49 years of experience
10630 Mather Blvd.
Mather, CA 95655
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Michael A. Hackard. Michael A. Hackard is the principal attorney of Hackard Law Corporation - a Sacramento, California firm which represents wealthy families with extensive business interests as well as clients impoverished by the wrongdoing of others. Michael and his attorneys are dedicated to clients.
Hackard Law attorneys focus on trust and estate litigation, fiduciary litigation, will contests, trust contests, elder financial abuse, trust decanting, trust beneficiary rights, trustee removal, special needs trusts, supplemental needs trusts, title to assets, family business trusts, dynasty trusts, domestic asset preservation trusts and asset protection.
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Chad O. Dorr
Santa Rosa, CA Probate Attorney with 12 years of experience
Probate, Business and Estate Planning
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Chad practices Business Law and Estate Planning. In his business practice, he represents sole proprietors, partnerships, LLCs and corporations (for-profit and nonprofit) across a broad spectrum of industries. He takes particular pride in assisting families with their estate planning needs to execute their wishes for the next generation.
Prior to joining the Perry, Johnson, anderson, Miller & Moskowitz LLP, Chad was an associate in the Washington, D.C., office of Jones Day, where he was a part of the firm's international trade and national security practice. In that role, he advised U.S. and foreign corporations on a...
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Barry L. Adams
Santa Rosa, CA Probate Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
University of the Pacific
I am a State Bar of California Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate law. I have over 30 years of experience as a trusts and estates attorney. I advise clients regarding estate planning, estate/trust administration and litigation. I have offices in Northern and Southern California and can assist you regardless of your location. I can help you with setting up your estate plan, resolving a family dispute regarding a trust or estate and with administration issues after a loved one passes away. Listen to my podcasts at www.adamsandrafferty.com to find out more information about...
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Wayne Kenneth David McIntosh
San Rafael, CA Probate Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Probate, Arbitration & Mediation, Estate Planning and Family
Foreign Law School
Business and International Experience
Wayne started in Auckland New Zealand, graduating after completing a challenging combined Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws in just 4 years, achieving top marks at his law school at Auckland University made up of 11,000 students where he was elected Student President in a landslide victory in his last year. Then recruited by a leading Merchant Bank, MARAC Corporation, Wayne moved to Citibank before becoming the founding Company Secretary for New Zealand's first publicly listed Investment Bank, founding Company Secretary for NZ’s first publicly listed Venture Capital company and a Director of a...
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Samuel M Warren
Pleasanton, CA Probate Attorney with 13 years of experience
Probate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
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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Grant A. Toeppen
Dublin, CA Probate Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
At Advance Planning, A Law Corporation, in Dublin and Manteca, 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 County, Contra Costa County, San Joaquin County, and Stanislaus County, 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 who have legal...