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Scott E. Hartley
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Biography
Scott E. Hartley is the owner of Hartley Law. His practice emphasis includes business and real estate matters in both transactions and litigation, elder law, and estate planning, decedent’s estates, probate administration, trust administration, conservatorship and guardianship.
Scott was born and raised on the San Francisco Peninsula. He is an active member of our community. He counsels many non-profit organizations and engages in other pro bono activities. Scott is the Past President and active in the leadership of the Peninsula Jewish Community Center. He is a member and Past-President of the Rotary Club of Burlingame, is a scholar with Wexner Heritage Program, and is a member of the Bioethics Committee of Mills-Peninsula Health Services.
Scott enjoys coaching his girls’ teams, serving hot lunch at their school, and traveling with his family.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Trusts
35%
24 years | 1,000 cases
Contracts and Agreements
30%
37 years | 1,000 cases
Corporate and Incorporation
20%
29 years | 1,000 cases
Probate
10%
24 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Check
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Licensed in California for 36 years
State: California
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Hartley Law
100 El Camino Real, Ground Suite, Burlingame, CA, 94010
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Posted by Melanie Grossman, PhD, LCSW | April 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
A Lawyer who cares
Choosing an estate planning lawyer is tricky if you plan to live a long time! After two other lawyers retired, we decided to use one that was younger, and have been very pleased with Scott Hartley in every way. He listens carefully to us and advises us to take the right actions to meet our goals. ...
Scott E. Hartley's Lawyer Endorsements
"I wholeheartedly endorse Scott. He is conscientious, honest, and knowledgeable. He impresses me with his dedication to quality representation and client service. I would recommend Scott to anyone looking for a trusted advisor."
"I was privileged to have worked for Scott and there is no lawyer I could more highly recommend. Scott's technical knowledge is surpassed only by his integrity and work ethic."
"Scott is brilliant, hard working, and extremely ethical. He truly care abut his clients' well being."
"Scott is a terrific lawyer with a great sense of humor and a passion for helping his clients reach their goals."
Harry Gower
Litigation lawyer
Joshua King
Contracts and agreements lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
1988 - Present
Partner, Fox, Shjeflo, Hartley & Babu LLP
Associations
2008 - Present
Wexner FoundationFellow
1998 - Present
San Mateo County Bar Association, Estate Planning Probate SectionMember
2001 - 2002
Rotary ClubPast President
Education
1988
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
University of California - Berkeley
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
End of Life Care and Decisions
Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, Estate Planning
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What document or form do I need to prove that I am now the "Sole Trustee" of my late husband's and my Trust?
25 May 2018
Q&A
How is it possible to establish fair market value as a Trustee in Silicon Valley Real Estate without putting selling?
26 Apr 2018
Q&A
My dad had a revocable trust, my bro is trustee he said properties are in trust, bank acct, and stocks as well as personal asset
26 Apr 2018