Sarah Wessels

Sarah Wessels

also known as Sarah Summerall

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 17 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Oakland, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Family, Adoption

3873 Piedmont Avenue, Suite 8, Oakland, CA

About Sarah

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 50%

Helping families put together a plan that will help them prepare for life's transitions is my favorite type of work. My estate plans include useful and flexible tools that empower families to plan and be prepared for life's emergencies.

18 years | 125 cases

50%
Probate 25%

18 years | 20 cases

25%
Family 15%

I handle dissolutions, premarital and postmarital agreements, and cohabitation agreements.

42 years | 30 cases

15%
Adoption 10%

I generally handle adoption cases for same-sex couples that are doing a second parent adoption and international re-adopts. I occasionally handle cases that require terminating the parental rights of one parent.

18 years | 15 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

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Location

Summerall Law PC

3873 Piedmont Avenue, Suite 8, Oakland, CA, 94611-5378

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Sarah Wessels's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Wills & Living Wills

Posted by David | September 15, 2014 | Wills & Living Wills

Thorough and professional

Sarah helped us with our wills and trust. She was excellent--low key, highly competent, responsive, excellent in her clarity and communication. We liked the fact that she was low-key and professional--a great combination. Additional plus for her being "in-network" on our legal insurance plan through ...UC (ARAG). High marks.

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"Sarah is a brilliant lawyer with a strong commitment to displaying excellence in all areas. She has a passion for helping women entrepreneurs start and excel in their businesses. She is a gem for both clients and colleagues!"

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney, Summerall Law, P.C.

Education

2008

Uc Hastings Col

2005

Univ Of Utah

Speaking Engagements

2010

UC Hastings and UCSF

Guest Lecturer on Family and Health Topics

Publications

2010

Springer Publishing Advocacy Strategies for Mental Health Professionals, Chapter 6

Languages

English

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