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Ann Saponara

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 31 years

Trusts Lawyer Practice Areas: Trusts, Probate, Estate Planning

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3

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Trusts 60%

15 years

60%
Probate 20%

15 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

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Ann Saponara's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Jeff | July 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Great attorney for estate planning, unconditionally recommended

Did an estate trust for my wife and me. The entire process from start to end was professional, accurate, thorough, well explained, well documented, timely and done at a reasonable price. She was knowledgeable and a great explainer with regards to options. She has done this process many times and is h...ighly proficient and patient with the inevitable questions from clients.

Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2013 | Estate Planning

Very efficient

We had Ms. Saponara re-work our antiquated Living Trust and Wills. We needed to have this completed before we left the continental United States last year. She went over them thoroughly and was able to turn them around very quickly, and my husband and I really appreciated that. Ms. Saponara also expl...ains things without using "legaleeze." I highly recommend her.

Posted by Stephanie | June 23, 2013 | Estate Planning

Sensitive, Individualized, Thorough Estate Planning

I believe Ann Saponara did a superb job on our estate planning documents. She listened fully and unhurriedly to our desires, and cheerfully revised part of the form of the living trust draft to suit our preferences. It was a pleasure working with her and it is comforting to know she will continue to ...assist us and our family as life changes occur. She is a true and passionate advocate for her clients.

Posted by Rudy | June 20, 2013 | Trusts

Estate Planning

My mother needed to update her living trust which was originally created over 30 years ago. Beneficiaries needed to be added and deleted. Ann Saponara was referred to me via a lawyer friend of mine. My mom and I met with Ann, and our initial impression of her was very positive. Ann listened to ou...r concerns, and we presented her with the original living trust that needed to be modified. She told us that it would take her about a week for her to review the documents and make the necessary changes. I received a call from Ann's office a week later stating that the document was ready to be reviewed. I went to pick it up to review it with my mom. Because of my work schedule, my mom's personal schedule, and Ann's client schedule, we made an appointment that was mutually agreed upon for the final signatures. The whole process from beginning, middle and end went smoothly, and my mom and I were treated warmly and with much respect. Also, because of my mom's fixed income, Ann proposed a fee that was affordable. I would highly recommend Ann to any person who needs a living trust.

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Kyle Johnston

Trusts lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ann and I have crossed swords twice now in contested will and trust scenarios. She is dedicated to firmly advocating her client's position. She is civil and professional with opposing counsel. She bought girl scout cookies from me when I took my daughter with me to court. Thanks Ann."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Mary Symons

Trusts lawyer

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Ruth McMahon

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

1996

Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California

Sample of Legal Cases

Rosenthal v. Great Western Financial Securities Corp.

Comb v. PayPal

class action settlement for consumers

Badie v. Bank of America

successful on appeal

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Languages

English

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