Peter Robert Stone
About Peter
Biography
Estate Planning Attorney | Protecting Families & Assets for 30+ Years | Trusts are for Lovers™
Summary:
I'm Peter Stone, an estate planning attorney with 30+ years of experience helping families like yours secure their future. I believe that everyone deserves a plan that reflects their unique needs and values, which is why I founded the "Trusts are for Lovers™" concept. I guide couples and families through creating comprehensive estate plans, including trusts, wills, and other essential tools. My goal is to provide peace of mind knowing your loved ones are protected.
Areas of Expertise:
Estate Planning (Trusts, Wills, Probate)
Legacy Planning
Recognition:
Super Lawyer 2021
Martindale-Hubbell "Distinguished" Rating (25 consecutive years)
Admitted to Practice:
United States Supreme Court
California Supreme Court
Colorado Supreme Court (Senior Inactive Status)
9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. District Courts (Eastern, Northern, & Southern Districts of California)
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
28 years | 150 cases
35 years | 2,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 33 years
State: California
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 32 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Peter Stone Attorney APC, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
6232 Birdcage Street, Citrus Heights, CA, 95610
PETER ROBERT STONE A. PROF. CORP
5214 F DIAMOND EHIGHTS BL, SUITE 1300, San Francisco, CA, 94131
Peter Robert Stone A Prof Corp.
6469 ALMADEN EXPRESS, San Jose, CA, 95120
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Peter Robert Stone's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 47 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Sean | March 30, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
Professional
Peter is highly knowledgeable, professional, and responsive. His attention to detail and commitment to his clients is truly impressive. I highly recommend Peter Stone to anyone in need of legal assistance.
Posted by Margarita | May 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Excellent service!
Peter wrote up my Trust, Will and Advance Directives. He was very responsive, answered all my questions and concerns. Peter was professional also made me feel comfortable that he was looking out for my best interest. I highly recommend him.
Posted by Datt | November 1, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Great experience with a great lawyer
I reached out to Peter for my Real Estate Trust. His expertise helped me to close the trust. with a few weeks. This is what you get when you engage with highly experienced professions who know what they are doing.
Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Took care of my traffic ticket
Represented me and got it dismissed. Provided all the needed updates. Thanks!
Posted by Weiwei | September 26, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
Dismiss the ticket for me!
They successfully dismissed the traffic ticket for me! Thank you for all your hard work!
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Experience
Honors
2022
Personal Injury, Americas top 50 Lawyers
2022
Superlawyer 2022, Thompson Reuters
2017
10 top attorney, Avvo
2017
Lead Counsel, Thomson Reuters
2017
Client Champion Award Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Superb, AVVO
2016
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Superb Rating, AVVO
2014
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Certified Agent, Covered California
2013
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top Contributor, AVVO
2013
Client Choice 2013, AVVO
2012
Certified, AHIP
2012
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
mediator, El Dorado Superior Court
2001
A+, Better Business Bureau
1996
Arbitrator, Sacramento Superior COurt
1995
Judge Pro Tem criminal, Yolo Superior Court
1994
Delegate (alt) from Yolo County to State Bar, State Bar Foundation
1994
Arbitrator, Yolo County Superior COurt
1994
Judge Pro Tem small claims, Yolo Superior Court
Work Experience
1992 - Present
PRESIDENT, PETER ROBERT STONE A PROF CORP.
1990 - 1991
Judicial Law Clerk, YOLO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
Associations
2022 - Present
Americans Top 50 Lawyers Personal Injurymember
2021 - Present
Super Lawyers Northern Californiamember
2018 - Present
Americas Most Honored Lawyers Top 5%member
1992 - Present
Member California State Barmember
1994 - 1996
American Bar Associationmember
1993 - 2022
Colorado Supreme Court AdmissionsSenior Status Inactive
1992 - 1994
Capital City Trial Lawyers Associationmember
Sample of Legal Cases
$250,000
policy limit $100000
$40,000
mediation over $39,000
mediation over $110,0000
settlement
$61k for my client
overturned on appeal
in my clients favor
settled for mid six figures
case v utility
mediation for $48,000
$225,000
$55k
$200,000
$80k for the carrier
$250,000
$30k
$350,000
$48,000
$37k
$43,000
msj for plaintiff
Education
2000
40 Hour Cert Mediation
1992
Juris Doctor
1987
Graduate Work Government
1986
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
Speaking Engagements
2017
WIlls and Trusts
2016
WIlls and Trusts
2015
WILLS AND TRUSTS
2015
WILL AND TRUSTS
2014
Covered California
2006
Subrogation
1994
Ethics
Publications
2015
2015
2015
2006
Languages
Tagalog
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Trusted someone with money, but not sure how to retrieve it back? Is there any way?
15 Apr 2020
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08 Apr 2020
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29 Mar 2020