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James Francis Cote

also known as James F. Cote

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Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 46 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Santa Barbara, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate

222 E. Carrillo Street, Suite 207, P.O. Box 20146, Santa Barbara, CA

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Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Estate Planning 50%

We counsel clients regarding estate and gift taxes and planning the disposition of their estate. We then prepare revocable or irrevocable trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, and Nomination of Guardians. We also help with transferring title to assets, particularly real property, into the name of the client's trust.

30 years

50%
Probate 50%

We work with Executors and Successor Trustees in marshaling the assets of the estate, handling creditor claims, obtaining appraisals of assets, coordinating with accountants on tax returns, and distributing assets from the estate.

30 years

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 46 years

State: California

Acquired: 1979

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Law Offices of James F. Cote

222 E. Carrillo Street, Suite 207, P.O. Box 20146, Santa Barbara, CA, 93120-0146

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Anne Hayes

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I refer everyone to Jim and his firm for their estate planning and probate needs. Jim, Connor, and Rosaleen are smart, reliable, responsive, and personable - the best in the business!"

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G. Brelje

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Not only is Jim is an excellent lawyer, he is also a great person. I constantly recommend Jim to clients in need of his services."

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Cristi Michelon Vasquez

Probate lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jim and I have worked together on several matters. Jim is smart, creative, and diligent in his work. I would recommend clients and friends to Jim and always enjoy working with him."

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Timothy Deakyne

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 14

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1985 - 1999

Partner, Griffith & Thornburgh

Associations

1979 - Present

Santa Barbara County Bar Association

1985 - 2004

National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel

Education

1979

U of San Francisco SOL

Juris Doctor

1976

Univ of California Santa Barbara

Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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