Gary Willis Powell

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Gary Willis Powell

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 50 years

Probate Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Trusts

1475 6th Ave Ste 501, San Diego, CA

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About Gary

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Probate 40%

44 years

40%
Estate Planning 35%

39 years

35%
Trusts 25%

34 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 50 years

State: California

Acquired: 1975

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Gary Willis Powell

1475 6th Ave Ste 501, San Diego, CA, 92101

garypowellestplanning.com/

Gary Willis Powell's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Val | February 1, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Estate Planning Attorney

I remain grateful for my dentist’s enthusiastic recommendation to attorney Gary Powell for estate planning, an important item that had remained on my to-do-list for years. I was confident Gary would be competent and professional. Still, I’m delighted he absolutely exceeded my expectations! From my fi...rst of many phone calls to many e-mail exchanges to the final signing of my estate plan, Gary provided informative and sound guidance. Equally important, he was always extremely patient with my multitude of questions and just as patiently explained legal terms and concepts in a way that was easily understood. Gary was clearly committed to constructing an estate plan that was right for me. I am eternally grateful for his estate planning expertise, kind professionalism, and very reasonable cost. I will continue to enthusiastically refer Gary to family and friends for all of their estate planning needs! Consistent with his online profile, “Fairness and a commitment to providing his clients with honest, conscientious representation are the qualities that drive Attorney Gary Powell to excel in his legal career.”

Posted by A.T. | March 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Created Family Trust, Titled assets,

Gary Powell was cordial and professional in assisting us with Estate Planning. He provided sound advice in areas that we had not thought about. My spouse works with many attorneys and was aware of his reputation as a trusted professional. Highly recommended.

Posted by Daniel | January 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

All of our trust documents prepared at a very reasonable price

When my partner and I decided to formalize our estate planning and establish a trust we contacted several lawyers and found a wide range in prices. Gary was recommended by a good friend and his rate was very reasonable. He offered all of the same services as lawyers charging twice as much. We me...t with him and found him to be knowledgeable, answering all of our questions in language we could understand. He clearly outlined the steps needed to create the trust and was always available when we had questions about the drafts. We ended up with exactly what we were looking for and were very happy with Gary's professionalism. I would highly recommend Gary to anyone looking for estate planning, he went above and beyond our expectations.

Posted by Steve & Vivien | July 26, 2013

Responsive, knowledgeable, friendly, well-priced -- what more could you ask?

After a bad experience with a lawyer previous to meeting Gary, it was extremely refreshing to work with someone so knowledgeable and responsive. Gary is a straight-forward, friendly guy who really knows his stuff. I worked with him on completing a modification to my grandmother's living trust, as ...well as creating a pour-over will. His fees were very competitive at $250/hr, and I think very cheap relative to his experience. Our total cost was only $300, which is half what my previous lawyer wanted to charge, and I'm sure well below most other lawyers. He explained things very clearly and was extremely thorough. He also completed everything in a day or two. I couldn't ask for a better experience and I enthusiastically recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2012

Estate Planning

Gary is straight-forward and thoughtful. My husband and I have worked with him over a long period of time and have complete confidence in his handling of our estate.

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Gary Willis Powell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Timothy Williams

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Gary Powell. Gary is extremely knowledgeable in wills, trusts, and estate planning. He is easy to work with, and has very reasonable rates."

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James Dicks

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."

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Michael Adkins

Probate lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Gary is very knowledgeable and always willing to assist in answering all sorts of questions and issues in the probate arena. I look upon him as the "Probate Answer Man"."

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Peter Aex

Family lawyer

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Gregory Borawski

Probate lawyer

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Michael Adkins

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Frank Frye

Probate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2005

Wiley W. Manuel Award, State Bar of California

Work Experience

1978 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Gary W. Powell

Associations

1998 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Chair, Fee Arbitration Committee

2009 - 2014

State Bar of California

Chair, Mandatory Fee Arbitration Committee 2014, Member 09-14

2002 - 2005

State Bar of California

Member, Mandatory Fee Arbitration Committee

Education

1975

University of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1966

North Dakota State Univ

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2017

When you can't make your own healthcare decisions

Panel member discussing advanced directives

2017

Arbitrator Advanced Training

Attorney Client Fee Arbitration

2012

End of Life Decisions

Estate Planning - "You Can't Take It With You"

Languages

English

Activity

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