Christopher John Albence

Christopher John Albence

5.0
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 32 years

Trusts Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Trusts, Probate, Litigation ... +2 more

7777 Fay Avenue., Suite. 205, San Diego, CA

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Trusts 30%

33 years | 2,000 cases

30%
Estate Planning 20%

33 years | 2,000 cases

20%
Litigation 20%

Trust, Estate and Probate Litigation

32 years | 350 cases

20%
Probate 20%

33 years | 300 cases

20%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

33 years | 2,000 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Albence & Associates, APC

7777 Fay Avenue., Suite. 205, San Diego, CA, 92037

Albence & Associates, APC

231 Fourth Ave, Chula Vista, CA, 91910

Albence & Associates, APC

7777 Alvarado Rd, Suite 284, La Mesa, CA, 91942

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Christopher John Albence's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jeffrey | March 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Forever Grateful

I had a very complex probate litigation matter. Originally, I asked Chris to write up a 50/50 distribution. After research, Mr Albence told me I am entitled to the entire estate. What a fantastic financial result. I inherited an additional $300,000.00 because of Mr Albence's thorough knowledge of Ca...lifornia Probate law and tough negotiating skills.

Posted by Clem | February 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Setting up wills, trust, and estate planning

My wife and I were way overdue to revise our wills and set up a family trust. We found Christopher Albence through a friend and retained Chris to craft a new estate plan. We are extremely pleased with the result. Chris does a very thorough and meticulous job. He answered all of our questions with pat...ience and good humor. Chris is very approachable and easy to work with. We felt that the cost was quite reasonable. Chris's firm is centrally located in downtown old La Jolla in very attractive offices. The underground parking is validated. We would highly recommend Chris Albence to anyone.

Posted by Geri | September 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Knowledge and patience ...

My husband and I were updating a 2011 Trust and associated documents. Chris patiently listened to our background stories (and took notes) and capably answered our questions in a friendly manner, both in the office and via email (for the ones we forgot to ask in the office!). We appreciated the conv...enience of meeting with him in his Chula Vista office. Despite our tendency to procrastinate, Chris hung in there and the documents were recently completed. We have already recommended to a friend of ours; that says it all!

Posted by Linda & Bill | May 04, 2015 | Probate

Knowledgeable and Honest

Our first encounter with Chris was dealing with my Grandmother's estate when she passed. We had issues that were complicated and he helped us thru the entire process. He is professional and sincere. We have since decided to have Chris complete our Living Trust package even though we live out of to...wn, because we feel he is honest and knowledgeable. We highly recommend Chris and his staff.

Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2015 | Estate Planning

Professional and resouceful

I met Chris in 1998 when he was voluntarily offering estate planning information at our neighborhood senior center. He set up trusts for my parents and for my husband and me. He guided me through the administration of these trusts. He has a thorough knowledge of all aspects of estate planning and his... manner is professional and caring. I would recommend Chris with complete confidence.

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Christopher John Albence's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Buche

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"On several occasions I have referred clients to Chris for estate planning services. He is my "go to" estate attorney in San Diego and I trust his skills and judgment. Chris is attentive to detail, practical, and a board certified specialist."

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Associations

State Bar of California

San Diego County Bar Association

La Jolla Bar Association

South Bay Bar Association (LA)

Trust and Probate Section

Trust and Probate Section

The La Jolla Bar Trust ----Trust and Probate Section

Education

N/A

California Western School of Law.

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Florida State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2008

La Jolla Bar Association

Long Term Care Planning

2007

San Diego County Bar Association, Estate Planning Trust and Probate Section

Elder Law

Languages

English

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