William Anthony Massarweh

William Anthony Massarweh

also known as William Massarweh, Esq.

4.8
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 29 years

Probate Lawyer at Walnut Creek, CA
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Real Estate, Tax

2950 Buskirk Ave, Suite 300, Walnut Creek, CA

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Probate 40%

30 years | 300 cases

40%
Estate Planning 20%

30 years | 1,200 cases

20%
Real Estate 20%

30 years | 300 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 395-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Active

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Location

The Law Offices Of William A. Massarweh

2950 Buskirk Ave, Suite 300, Walnut Creek, CA, 94597

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William Anthony Massarweh's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Bud | July 18, 2014 | Probate

Very Responsive

Handling the probate of my father's death, Mr. Massarweh kept me fully informed of the entire process and handles all the issues that came up to the satisfaction of myself and the rest of the family. A difficult process was made very easy. Thank you.

Posted by Annette | July 09, 2014 | Estate Planning

Great attorney

Mr. Massarweh handled my estate planning a few years ago and has been my financial consultant since then. He is not only very knowledgeable and professional, but also trustworthy and very personable. He takes the time to explain and demonstrate his views. He is also very caring and responsive. I h...ighly recommend him for all the services he provides.

Posted by Dan | July 09, 2014 | Trusts

Living trust made easy

My parents had their living trust thru Bill's law firm. As time passed his assistance in dealing with their passing proved to be invaluable. He now handles our living trust as well as our investments. I would recommend his services to anyone.

Posted by Ed | June 30, 2014 | Estate Planning

William Massarweh support to the Sauve's

Bill originally helped us establish a living trust. Since that time, he has helped us with estate planning, provided business advice for our daughter's business and ours, suggested investment opportunities, and guidance as we entered retirement. He is always available for advice and council. We tr...uly value and trust his advice.

Posted by John | June 26, 2014 | Estate Planning

A Trusted Friend

We met Bill at his seminar on wills & trusts. He constructed our will & living trust in a clear & concise manner. As we developed our relationship with Bill, we trusted him with our investment portfolio, & he did a masterful job. When my sister became I'll we turned to Bill to manage her investments,... as she could no longer work. Bill is extremely knowledgeable but explains details on a level we can understand. I thoroughly trust Bill & highly recommend him

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William Anthony Massarweh's Lawyer Endorsements

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Timothy Brown

Probate lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"William is a very knowledgeable and skilled attorney. I do not hesitate to recommend him."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Other

"A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.I endorse this lawyer."

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Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats

Probate lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Simon Kabzan

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this individual as a highly respected and knowledgable lawyer in their practice."

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James Shields

Unknown lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible."

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Lawrence Ajalat

Real estate lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Melissa Wu

Probate lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Massarweh for his expertise and vast experience in probate and estate planning."

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John Kitta

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Should you require legal assistance for Probate in the Contra Costa County Area, Mr. Massarweh could give you the proper legal assistance."

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Tina Gehres

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Harley Herman

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Masssarweh. He provides knowledgeable information in the area of estates and probate and is well regarded by clients and fellow attorneys."

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Michael Potter

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"William brings his knowledge & considerable skills to the service of his clients who face one of the most important planning challenges of their lives. He is a credit to the legal profession & I'm proud to endorse him."

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Sol Ajalat

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer. An earnest, thoughtful and attentive attorney who known to provide competent legal services"

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Gregory Ajalat

Unknown lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an experienced, knowledgeable, and well respected attorney."

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Steve Ajalat

Probate lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"William is a knowledgeable and effective attorney who will get the job done."

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John O'Brien

Real estate lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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C Doherty

Tax lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse Bill Massarweh. He specializes in charitable planning, wealth management, tax planning and real estate transactions."

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Shelley Elder

Wills and living wills lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is succinct, but caring about elder law issues. If you want an attorney who will do the right thing and not compromise your values for his gain, this is the one."

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Diana Redding

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Client's Choice Badge 2014, AVVO

2014

AVVO Top Contributor Badge, AVVO

2010

Estate Transition Professional®, The Society of Estate Planning Professionals

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of William A. Massarweh

2005 - 2014

Broker, TCP Realty

2004 - 2014

Advisor, TCP Wealth Management

2002 - 2014

Insurance Consultant, FSC Securities

1996 - 2014

Employee Benefits Consultant, Diablo Benefit Group

Associations

2010 - Present

Estate Transition Professionals

President

2008 - Present

California Department of Real Estate

Member

1996 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1996 - 2009

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Brother vs Brother

Case lingers, and costs the estate over $50,000 in legal fees

Nephew vs Aunt

Aunt Wins Everything

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Education

1996

John F. Kennedy University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Saint Mary's College

MS - Master of Science

Speaking Engagements

2008

Retirement To Do List

Estate Planning Basics

Publications

2005

Contra Costa Magazine Annuities; Are They Right For You

Languages

Spanish

English

French

Italian

Activity

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