Edward Warren Goodson

Edward Warren Goodson

also known as Ed Goodson, Edward W. Goodson

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 30 years

Probate Lawyer at Auburn, CA
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Medicaid & Medicare ... +5 more

100 El Dorado St, Auburn, CA

About Edward

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Probate 16%

Providing Expert Legal Guidance to Executors and Trustees. If you have lost a loved one, I can help. 1. Free initial consults - 530-878-5846 2. Fixed fees - you'll know up front what you will pay 3. Credit Card payments available for trustees

25 years | 150 cases

16%
Estate Planning 15%

Helping families avoid probate, reduce taxes, and minimize the chance of family strife and ugly legal battles. 1. Free initial consults - 530-878-5846 2. Fixed fees - you'll know up front what you will pay 3. Payment by credit card

25 years | 650 cases

15%
Medicaid and Medicare 14%

Medi-Cal Eligibility Planning. Assistance with Medi-Cal Applications to Pay for Nursing Home. Special Needs Trusts. 1. Free initial consults - 530-878-5846 2. Fixed fees - you'll know up front what you will pay 3. Payment by credit card

10 years | 40 cases

14%
Guardianship 13%

Providing Expert Legal Guidance to Conservators. 1. Free initial consults - 530-878-5846 2. 20-years experience assisting Conservators, Guardians, and Limited Conservators in courts throughout California.

25 years | 40 cases

13%
Trusts 12%

Providing Expert Legal Guidance Using: Disclaimer, AB and ABC Trusts, Revocable Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Living Trusts and Family Trusts, Medi-Cal and VA Eligibility Trusts, Asset Protection Trusts, Charitable Trusts, and Special Needs Trusts.

25 years | 650 cases

12%
Elder Law 10%

Helping Families Care for Incapacitated Loved-Ones. Long-Term Care Planning. Medi-Cal Eligibility Planning. Conservatorships. Estate Management under Durable Powers of Attorney Management of Special Needs Trusts Free initial consults - 530-878-5846

25 years | 90 cases

10%
Power of Attorney 10%

Helping Families Care for Incapacitate Loved-Ones, Using Powers of Attorney, Trusts, and Conservatorships. 1. Free initial consults - 530-878-5846 2. Fixed fees - you'll know up front what you will pay 3. Payment by credit card

25 years | 650 cases

10%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

Helping Families Avoid Probate, Lower Taxes, and Make Everything Easy Upon Death. 1. Free initial consults - 530-878-5846 2. Fixed fees - you'll know up front what you will pay 3. Payment by credit card

25 years | 650 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 30 years

State: California

Acquired: 1995

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Location

Trust & Probate Law Group

100 El Dorado St, Auburn, CA, 95603

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Edward Warren Goodson's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Responsiveness

Posted by Del | January 13, 2010

A practical lawyer.

I recently worked with Ed on a difficult matter and he quickly helped resolve the issue that has lingered with other attorneys for sometime. I found him effective and responsive and not "overworking" the case.

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Edward Warren Goodson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Conner Clemons

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Ed truly cares about both his clients and his staff. Excellent resource for trust law."

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Jonathan Reed

Probate lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I commend Mr. Goodson for discussing the fact that it is possible to hire a probate lawyer in California for less than the maximum allowable fee set by statute. I practice probate law in Nevada where my firm of Reed & Mansfield successfully offers discount rates and excellent personal service for probate cases. Occasionally I get clients who have to do probates in both California and Nevada and often these clients have been brainwashed by California lawyers that "all lawyers in California charge the same amount for a probate," so no point price shopping."

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Kenneth LaBore

Unknown lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Goodson is a very knowledgeable attorney."

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Adrienne Allen

Probate lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I am a personal injury attorney and I had a probate question. Mr. Goodson answered my question very quickly with excellent and helpful information in a probate matter. He clearly is very knowledgeable about probate matters."

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James Frederick

Probate lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Goodson is relatively new to the Avvo community, but it is clear from his many responses that he not only knows the law, but also has a desire to provide people with practical and helpful information in order to address their legal concerns. I am looking forward to his continued presence in the Avvo community. James Frederick"

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2008

Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Managing Attorney, Trust & Probate Law Group

2016 - 2020

Managing Attorney, CunninghamLegal

2006 - 2016

Attorney Partner, Trust & Probate Law Group

2003 - 2006

Attorney, Bohne Law Group

2001 - 2003

Attorney, Edward W. Goodon, Attorney at Law

1997 - 2001

International Contract Negotiator and Administrator, Lucent Technologies

Associations

State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section

Member

Education

1995

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1988

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

English

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