Barbara A. Sonin

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Barbara A. Sonin

5.0
29 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 10 years

Trusts Lawyer at Woodland, CA
Practice Areas: Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law

21 Court St, Woodland, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Barbara

Biography

An attorney who listens and cares. Estate planning, special needs, conservatorships, probate.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Trusts 40%

A living trust is the best way for most Californians to be sure their property is managed for their best interest while they live and after their death. Adding a Special Needs Trust to your plan can provide for a loved one with a disability.

40%
Estate Planning 30%

Your family will be grieving when you die. Don't compound their pain by leaving them trying to distribute your assets without clear legal direction.

30%
Probate 20%

After a loved one dies, there are usually legal and financial things to take care of. Set up an appointment to find out what your next steps should be.

20%
Elder Law 10%

Elders have a right to dignity and freedom from fraud and harassment in their old age. It's crucial to have an estate plan with trusted people as agents. It's also important to consult with an attorney when it's clear long-term care will be needed.

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2018 2017 2016
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017
Gold Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in California for 10 years

State: California

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Sonin Law

21 Court St, Woodland, CA, 95695-3111

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Sonin Law

1652 W. Texas St., Fairfield, CA, 95695

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Barbara A. Sonin's Reviews

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Posted by JIM | August 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Great experience

Attorneys are like Dentists... you hope you dont have to go see them...but when you do, you want the best experience possible. Barbara is a charm. Smart, direct, easy going and affordable. Made the whole legal process easy to understand and efficient. We feel like our estate planning is complete now....

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Barbara A. Sonin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nina Whitehurst

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Barbara is a highly valued member of the same national organization of estate planning attorneys as I am. She is super generous with sharing her extensive knowledge and experience. I have met her and highly recommend her."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Robin Mashal

Trusts lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Sonin has made a substantial number of contributions on AVVO. I have read several of her contributions and have found them to be thoughtful, informative and practical. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Howard Lewis

Probate lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Sonin is an excellent attorney whom I strongly recommend."

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Michael Doland

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The answers of Ms. Sonin are consistently accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."

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Peter Depew

Probate lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Sonin provides a much needed service on Avvo. She donates her time to individuals who are in need of immediate legal answers."

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Peter Klenk

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A review of Ms. Sonin's contributions to AVVO demonstrates that she has an excellent grasp of estate planning matters."

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Jonathan Huber

Elder law lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Barbara is a hard-working attorney who is dedicated to providing her clients with quality representation. Her background as a fiduciary gives her a unique perspective on Conservatorships, Special Needs Trusts, and the spectrum of issues that arise in dealing with elders' finances. Barbara's personality and perspective bring valuable balance to the family quarrels that tend to arise when important life decisions must be made for parents or grandparents."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Probate, a, State Bar of California

2021

Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Probate, a, State Bar of California

2018

Top Contributor, Avvo

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Owner, Sonin Law

Associations

2018 - Present

National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (California chapter)

Co-chair

2017 - Present

Yolo County Bar Association

Secretary

2017 - Present

Academy of Special Needs Planners

Member

2017 - Present

Rotary Club

Board Member

2017 - Present

Woodland United Way

Board Member

Education

2015

Oak Brook College of Law & Gov't Policy

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Excelsior College

Speaking Engagements

2016

JAG training

Trusts: An essential element in most estate plans

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

Top Contributor

Barbara earned significant contribution points in 2018.

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