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RATED TOP 100 Wills/Trusts Attorney in California. Awarded LAWYER OF DISTINCTION Rating. Member of WealthCounsel, LLC. Joan has chosen to focus on estate planning, administration and probate exclusively, as this allows us to contribute to our community by helping families protect their assets and provide for their loved ones. By keeping up to date on current trends and changes in the law, our firm gives more than just legal advice. We strive to deliver good strategies and customized plans to ensure the fit is right for each client who entrusts their needs to us. Whether the estate planning need is simple or complex, will-based or trust-based, each plan is unique, just as each family is unique. Once completed, we add a personalized touch. We tie and seal the Last Will and Testament, a time honored (and mostly lost) tradition…an expression of respect in honoring you and your decision to take the time to plan. As a final touch, we package the plan documents in a protective binder, place the binder in a tote bag for you, and add a flash drive that includes a copy of all executed documents as a gift.
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Posted by Betsy | September 2, 2014
Please know that I absolutely trust Joan for all my legal matters. She recently completed my will and health directive. I am a single woman and knowing that all my affairs are in order and my financial desires are taken care of puts my mind at ease. She is super smart and looks "deeper" than any l...
Posted by Walter | August 7, 2014
I have known Ms Watters for 30+ years and have been a client for the last 10. She has well represented me regarding two legal matters and has advised myself and family members on related issues. When presented with questions that might not have immediate answers, she will research those quest...
Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2014
Apart from her professionalism and serious intelligence, Joan Watters possesses the kind of empathy and trustworthiness that one hopes for, but may not often find in an attorney. She is a godsend!
Posted by Chris | June 1, 2011
Joan Watters is an exceptional lawyer, adept at mediation, litigation, and has my strongest personal recommendation for anyone seeking legal counsel in the Tulare/Kings County area of California. Honest, diligent, hard working, and responsive, Joan truly exemplifies qualities integral for any pros...
"I endorse this lawyer. She is honest, fair, able and a delight to work with. She is very hard-working, and represents her clients vigorously, always employing the highest of ethics."
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Estate planning lawyer
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2018
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2017
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2015
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2014
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
1989
Golden Oak Award, Fresno Advertising Association
2000 - Present
Attorney at Law, Watters Law Office
1998 - 2000
Associate, Willams, Jordan Broderson LLP
2013 - Present
WealthCounsel, LLCMember
2013 - Present
Estateplanning.comMember
2001 - Present
Tulare County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1997 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney Member
2011 - 2015
Family Services of Tulare CountyBoard Member
2009 - 2011
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsAttorney Member
2008 - 2010
Central Valley Collaborative Law AffiliatesAttorney Member
2001 - 2014
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
Reversed Guardianship Order, returned custody to Father.
Reversed/vacated four Trial court orders.
Successfully appealed family law order.
Successfully defended an appeal to reverse a Spousal Support order.
Successfully negotiated Long Term Spousal Support
Obtained full custody of children for client
Multi Million Dollar Out of Court Settlement
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Estate Tax Update
2015
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Estate Planning
2014
Estate Planning
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Legal Answers
Can a paralegal be appointed as special administrator for a probate estate?
13 Oct 2014
Can I be a trustee on an irrevocable trust if I have bad credit?
30 Sep 2014
How do we go about getting my sister's POA revoked due to her abusing my moms finances?
02 Sep 2014