Mary K. Piasta

Mary K. Piasta

also known as Mary K. Piasta-Valluzzo

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 22 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Sonoma, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills ... +2 more

466 First Street East, Sonoma, CA

About Mary

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 30%

A good attorney will also adjust your estate plan so that it minimizes taxes and eliminates court costs and interference. You can create a legally binding document that ensures that you have control of your finances, taxes, and medical plans.

30%
Elder Law 20%

Elder law attorneys and elder care lawyers deal with issues related to elderly and disabled people. They write wills, answer tax questions, and plan strategies for obtaining disability, Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare payments.

20%
Trusts 20%

Search Results Featured snippet from the web Image result for why hire a trust attorney The work involved in setting up a trust is far more complicated than simply creating a will.

20%
Wills and Living Wills 20%

A Will attorney can assist you and your family with Drafting the Will; Assisting your family to ensure your wishes are carried out; Aiding in any legal proceedings should the need arise.

20%
Real Estate 10%

A real estate attorney can stop or mitigate a foreclosure, defend you if a real estate transaction goes wrong, or represent you as a tenant or as a landlord in cases of property damage.

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

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Location

Haeuser, Valluzzo & Piasta LLP

466 First Street East, Sonoma, CA, 95476

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Mary K. Piasta's Reviews

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3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ramie | March 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Business

Highly Recommend!

Mary is action-oriented, honest, and warm. She has helped us in many facets of starting a new business from Estate Planning to Contract Negotiation and more. She has continually provided us with clear direction, honest feedback, and things we should consider. Her warmth makes her easy to work with an...d her professionalism makes her a valuable person to work with.

Posted by Laura | March 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Everything from Business to Personal Law

Mary has helped me on a range of different projects. Mainly, she was masterful at setting up business contracts and licenses. She researched and compiled contracts specific to my profession. As a client, I appreciate the way she brings her expertise to bear on tough issues. She is always available... to offer advice as well as diving in to solve unforeseeable circumstances. If you're looking for an advocate, Mary is the attorney for you!

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C. Davis

Litigation lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mary and I have worked together on an inter-state collection matter. The underlying case is very complicated, and I am very impressed with your skill, knowledge, and ability to keep focus on the big picture. I am sure her clients love working with Mary, as she is easy to work with, and down-to-earth. I wholeheartedly endorse her."

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C. Davis

Debt collection lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Sonoma Star, Valley of the Moon

Associations

2017 - Present

Sonoma Valley League for Historic Preservation

Board Member

2017 - Present

Kenwood Education Foundation

Sonoma County Bar Association

Ama Foundation

Board Member

Education

2003

University of San Francisco School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of California - Davis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

Estate Planning

Tools for Life

Publications

2015

Aspatore Book publication Inside the Minds: Elder Law

Languages

English

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