Daniel Timothy Quane

Daniel T. Quane manages Doyle Quane's Family Trusts and Estates practice. Dan is a Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate Law. 

He has advanced legal degrees in Taxation (LL.M.) and Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law (LL.M.) and he was named Super Lawyer’s Rising Star in 2015 and 2016 and Super Lawyer in 2021, 2022, and 2023.

He works with a diverse range of clients, from those of average means to wealthy families requiring complex advanced estate tax planning strategies.

Dan has experience guiding families through the complex legal process required upon death in the most efficient manner possible, whether it’s through trust administration or the probate court process. He also enjoys the often unique task of working with blended families through the use of marital agreements in conjunction with estate planning in order to ensure that both parties’ children are treated as intended.

Dan is married with two young sons. He’s an avid sports enthusiast and huge supporter of the Golden State Warriors. He also enjoys the great outdoors and spending time with friends and family.

Practice Areas:
Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, Marital (Prenuptial and Postnuptial) Agreements, Business Entity Formation

Attorney License:
California

Undergraduate Degree:
University of California, Davis, B.A.

Law Degree:
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D. with distinction

Advanced Law Degree:
Golden Gate University, LL.M. in Taxation with honors and LL.M. in Estate Planning with Honors

Academic Achievements:
Traynor Honor Society
Order of the Coif

Externship:
U.S. Bankruptcy Court – Judge Christopher M. Klein

Professional Memberships:
California State Bar Association
Contra Costa Bar Association
California Bar – Trusts & Estates Section
East Bay Trusts & Estates Lawyers

Hometown:
Danville, CA