Martha Butterfield Spalding

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Martha Butterfield Spalding

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Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 25 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Templeton, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning

215 S Main St, Templeton, CA

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About Martha

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Estate Planning 100%

26 years

100%

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

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  • Check

Licenses

Licensed in California for 25 years

State: California

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Martha Butterfield Spalding

215 S Main St, Templeton, CA, 93465

mbspalding.com/

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Posted by Patricia | February 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Do it NOW!

I interviewed not one, but three estate planning authorities in Los Angeles. The result: I did nothing. With Martha, the planning, and documents, fell in to place perfectly. My worries have been allayed, my confidence in the future is greatly enhanced. Her’s is Estate Planning at its very best!

Posted by Heather | April 05, 2015 | Trusts

An attorney you can trust completely.

Martha Butterfield Spalding is such a breath of fresh, quality air for us. We have met and worked with her on our own Trust, as well as our aging parents. She is so experienced and knowledgeable in elder care, estate planning, and addressing challenges. We first met with her in 2004 and are so gra...teful to know we can come to her when needed (which we have through the past ten years). She follows through, she is attentive and compassionate, she has been our pleasure to deal with areas that are not easy and emotional. She is very fair and one of the few attorneys we've worked with whose true purpose is to help. We are very fortunate to have her as our attorney. I recommend her without reservation or pause. Thank you for providing this opportunity.

Posted by Sheila | February 25, 2015 | Elder Law

Knowledgeable, personable, diligent, trustworthy, and extremely helpful.

I was/am in need for help with my failing parents' care and financial arrangements. Ms. Spalding went above and beyond the call of duty to help by doing things such as: Keeping in contact by phone and email; Taking forms for my parents to sign to their home because driving has become difficult; Findi...ng out information on Veteran's benefits, filling out all of the paperwork, and meeting with an expert in that field to learn more about how to help us. I would highly recommend Ms. Spalding.

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Matthew O'Leary

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Martha Spalding is smart, hardworking, caring, and has a great personality as well. She is an exemplary member of our profession. I endorse her without reservation."

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John Merzon

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer based on her knowledge of practice area, concern for clients, diligent representation, and reasonable fees."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Education

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Monterey College of Law

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University of California - Santa Barbara

Languages

English

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