Michael Alfred Broad

Michael Alfred Broad

4.9
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 40 years

Probate Lawyer at Oakland, CA
Practice Areas: Probate

1999 Harrison St Fl 18, Oakland, CA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Probate 100%

Our office has the necessary support to help the estate representative marshal the estate assets and prepare a proper inventory for the court to review. To begin the probate process, a Petition for Probate is filed with the Probate court. https://www.eastbayprobate.com/

32 years | 24 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 40 years

State: California

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

East Bay Probate & Trust Administration

1999 Harrison St Fl 18, Oakland, CA, 94612-3520

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Michael Alfred Broad's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Trusts

Posted by Peter | January 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Probate Alternative

I hired Michael Broad to represent my interests in submitting a Heggstad Petition to the Court. Specifically, the title to my property was in my deceased wife's name and needed to be placed in my Trust. Mr Broad successfully obtained the Court's approval to transfer the title without going throug...h Probate. He provided excellent advice, prepared the necessary documents and demonstrated a broad understanding of the entire process. I highly recommend him

Posted by Carolyn | January 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

A living trust from a really nice guy

Not only did Mike prepare a complete and package of a living trust for me (revocable living trust, pour over will, power of attorney, advance health care directive, forms for putting my house into the trust), he prioritized my project, did his part on schedule, and gave me assignments so we could get... it done before my deadline of my birthday and leaving for a hiking vacation in Italy. He not only beat that deadline, he did it with kindness, thoughtfulness, and a sense of humor that made it easy for me to make the myriad decisions that those documents require. In addition, we had all our meetings on Saturdays at his house, which was in my neighborhood. This saved me a lot of time and I didn’t have to miss work. I did phone interviews with several lawyers, and Mike was the one I felt most comfortable with, and as we worked together, I realized that he is simply a genuinely good guy. As a bonus to all these qualities, Mike also happened to offer the least expensive package for this task. I recommend him highly.

Posted by Cyndie | June 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Expert with a heart

Mike was recommended by a good friend to do living trust. I don't have many assets, but I wanted to protect what I had for my children. Mike treated me like a very important client, walking me through each question and task with expertise and thoughtfulness. It's not often you find a lawyer with su...ch expertise and a heart. I highly recommend Mike.

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Michael Alfred Broad's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Schear

Probate lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Based on what I know about Michael, hel is honest, ethical and trustworthy and I'm sure he's easy to work with."

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Matthew Talbot

Probate lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Pivtorak

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I spent some time working in the same suite as Michael when I was starting my practice. I always found him to be generous with his time and knowledgeable about the law. Most importantly, he cares greatly about his clients."

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Robert Warshawsky

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Friend

"Michael Broad is a highly competent, caring and professional attorney. I have known him for over 30 years and his skills, both in the courtroom and in the office, are top notch. I endorse him 100%"

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Jocelyn Burton

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a great lawyer. He has vast legal experience and he is well respected in the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2005

Outstanding Mentor of the Year, Volunteers in Parole

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Judge Pro Tem, Alameda Small Claims and Traffic divisions

1988 - Present

Attorney, East Bay Probate & Trust Administration

Associations

2015 - Present

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

East Bay Trusts and Estates Lawyers

Member

2003 - Present

The Intermodal Maritime Association

President

2001 - Present

California Truck Association

Member

1985 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1985 - Present

Alameda County Bar Association

Member

1994 - 1998

San Francisco Shakespeare Festival

Chairman

Education

1985

John F. Kennedy University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

University of California - Berkeley

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Estate Planning and Funeral Planning

Estate Planning

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