Kyle Andrew Krasa

Kyle Andrew Krasa

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 21 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Pacific Grove, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills, Trusts ... +2 more

704-D Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

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KRASA LAW, Inc.

704-D Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950-4282

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11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Fallon | January 02, 2011 | Estate Planning

So helpful and easy to work with

"After my father passed away, I realized that it was long past time for me to establish my own living trust. I had consulted with several attorneys in my hometown of Hollister, but was not comfortable with them. When I first met Mr. Krasa, during my initial consultation, I knew that I had found the r...ight attorney for myself. Mr. Krasa, in a friendly and professional manner, explained in clear detail how my living trust would work. I was very comfortable with his explanations and confident in his professional abilities. I am very pleased with the time and attention to details Mr. Krasa gave me. I highly recommend Mr. Krasa to anyone who is considering establishing their own living trust."

Posted by Manny and Victoria | December 19, 2010 | Estate Planning

A comfortable experience.

When I needed an attorney recently to make a living trust, Mr. Kyle Krasa was recommended to me by a good friend. Mr. Krasa is highly professional, trustworthy and a pleasure to deal with. He was very thorough in explaining all the details and making sure every possible situation that could arise wa...s addressed in my living trust. He made all the legalese easy to understand and was always very respectful. He also made a living trust for my mother, who was ill at the time and required special accommodations on his part, which he did gladly. I really appreciated his tactfulness in dealing with the difficult questions required in doing a living trust. I highly recommend Kyle and can’t say enough about his integrity and thoughtfulness.

Posted by Jim and Karen | December 17, 2010 | Estate Planning

Very Happy

Kyle Krasa did an excellent job of restating our Family Trust by bringing it up to date with current laws. He did this in a very timely and efficient manner. Kyle is young, bright, and very knowledgeable. His manner of explaining in "English" instead of "legalese" made the updating of our Trust a ...very pleasant experience. My wife and I would be happy to recommend KRASA LAW to anyone needing Estate Planning.

Posted by Mary | November 30, 2010 | Estate Planning

Great Attorney

"For a number of years I put off writing a will and setting up a trust. I am so glad that I connected with Mr. Krasa to draft these documents for me. He was helpful every step of the way. No question was too small or insignificant for him to address. He was always professional and respectful of my wi...shes while giving me legal advice on potential scenarios. I am very glad I had Mr. Krasa draw up these documents. It has given me peace of mind to know these are in place and that I can rely on Mr. Krasa for future updates. I highly recommend him for estate planning needs."

Posted by DougKrasa | November 28, 2010 | Trusts

KrasaLaw Delivers Expertise, Experience, and Provided Fabulous Help

We can't say enough about the wisdom, intelligence and patience Kyle has brought to turning our Living Trust wishes into a reality. Making sense of complex tax laws, estate intricacies, and family issues was handled by Kyle with sincerity and ease. He helped us plan accurately and achieved our highes...t goals for this often difficult process. It's never too early to start this thinking, and with Kyle as your guide, it will be smooth and mostly painless... and even done with a knowing smile. His seminars are extremely helpful in getting started, and his blog updates have provided thought-provokers for keeping our own thinking sharp. We took advantage of the complimentary first meeting kyle offered, and from then on we were thoroughly convinced we did the right thing with the right lawyer.

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Kyle Andrew Krasa's Lawyer Endorsements

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Emelyn Rodriguez

Wills and living wills lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gary Haase

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. On top of being certified by the state bar for Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, Kyle is a nice guy who has a unique ability to transform difficult concepts into helpful legal advice that people find valuable."

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T Dougherty

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kyle is a top notch Attorney and likely the best estate planning attorney in the Monterey Area. I refer clients to him with full confedence that they will receive the very best advice."

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Jennifer Walker

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kyle is a very thoughtful and insightful attorney. He takes time to figure out the correct way to do things. He is active in his community and seems to genuinely care about his clients."

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Eden Brown

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Kyle Krasa through a Mastermind estate planning program attended by estate planning professionals from across the country. Kyle impressed me with the level of dedication to his craft and to his clients. Just as important, Kyle is a genuinely nice person who enjoys interacting with people and understanding who they are and what's important to them. He brings this invaluable perspective to his estate planning, providing his clients and their families with insightful estate plans designed around the client's unique needs and goals. Kyle is a fine man with a kind heart, a passion for learning, and a sincere interest in serving his clients. He holds the highest standards of ethics and professionalism, and I'm proud to count him as a colleague and friend."

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James Alder

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the pleasure of spending time with Kyle in furtherance of my own estate planning skills and abilities. Kyle is a great attorney, is very skilled at his craft and cares deeply for his clients. He is a very dedicated and hard worker and will ensure that his clients get the help they require. I would not hesitate to recommend Kyle to any of my friends or family for their estate planning needs."

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Jeffrey Matsen

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Kyle is a wonderful person and an excellent Attorney. He is great with people and really cares about their needs and concerns. He is passionate about what he does and presents himself and his firm in the most professional manner. I am honored to be "Of Counsel" to his firm and I have great respect for his legal abilities and Professional follow through."

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Eric Allen

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Krasa has a sound legal mind and is an extremely hard worker. I heartily recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California

2010

Rotarian of the Year, Pacific Grove Rotary

2009

Ambassador of the Year, Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce

2006

Rotarian of the Year, Pacific Grove Rotary

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Krasa Law

2006 - 2009

Associate Attorney, John D. Laughton, APLC

2004 - 2006

Associate Attorney, Abramson, Church, and Stave, LLP

Associations

2009 - Present

WeatlhCounsel

Member

2004 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2004 - Present

Monterey County Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2014

Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula

President

2010 - 2011

Pacific Grove Rotary

President

Sample of Legal Cases

850 Petition

The Court granted the petition in full.

Petition to Modify Irrevocable Bypass Trust

The Court granted our petition in full.

Petition to Modify Trust with Outright Distributions to Beneficiary Controlled Trust

The Court granted the petition in full.

Petition to Probate Email Will

The Court granted the petition in full.

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Education

2004

University of California at Davis School of Law

Juris Doctor

2001

Saint Michael's College

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Advance Care Workshop

Health Care Wishes

2013

Recent Developments in Estate Planning

Estate Planning

2013

Basic Estate Planning

Estate Planning

2012

The Role of the Successor Trustee

Trust Administration

2012

Common Issues in Estate Planning

Estate Planning

2011

How Many Estate Plans Do you Have?

Estate Planning

2010

Estate and Income Tax Update

Estate Planning

2010

2010 Estate Tax Changes

Estate Planning

Publications

2015

2015

Cedar Street Times Milestones

2013

2011

PG Hometown Bulletin Portability: A Magic Provision?

2010

PG Hometown Bulletin What Is Probate?

2010

2010

2010

PG Hometown Bulletin Living Trust v. Power of Attorney

Languages

English

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