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Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Review: "As it became clear that we could no longer avoid the need to address our family trust a good friend recommended attorney Lee Ann Shenkman in Soquel after she had solved some challenging problems for her family. The need to engage an attorney has..."

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Business and more

Review: "I was very fortunate to find Mr Peotter to handle a complicate legal matter for my daughter. I was considering trying to file the appropriate forms myself at the county Recorders Office. I'm so glad I didn't, after hearing what it was that we were..."

Rating: 6.5

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Estate planning attorneys prepare wills, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and trusts to ensure clients’ wishes are honored. They advise on tax-efficient transfers, guardianship for minors, asset protection, and succession planning. They draft documents, coordinate with financial advisors, and guide families through probate avoidance and legacy goals.

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Attorney Mona Patel received her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting at California State University Long Beach. She graduated University of West Los Angeles School of Law with a Juris doctorate. While in law...

Rating: 7.4

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship and more

Bio: CURRICULUM VITAE FOR BRYAN C. HARTNELL EDUCATION Pacific Union College 1967-1971 Angwin, California Bachelor of Arts 1971 Major: History University of the Pacific 1971-1975 McGeorge School of Law Juris Doctor 1975 Sacramento, California Lecturer i...

Rating: 8.7

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate

Rating: 8.8

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and more

Bio: Independent and resourceful, I will provide you with better solutions leaving you with more money in your pocket and a greater appreciation of the legal process. For over 22 years as a Santa Barbara attorney I have served hundreds of clients provi...

Rating: 6.7

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Tax

Review: "Rebecca is a superb attorney who is highly knowledgeable in estate planning. No matter what life event effects you, whether it be divorce/marriage; death/birth; purchase/sale of real property; incapacity issues; or tax planning, Rebecca can assist..."

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Elder Law

Review: "This is the best lawyer I’ve ever met. She knows her stuff. Shes compassionate and understanding and helped our family through the whole process. Thank you Maria."

Rating: 7.3

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Review: "During a tumultuous life season during which everything -- or so it seemed -- was falling out from under us, Ms. Walsh has been our steady "rock". Knowledgeable, caring and responsive, and, truly, on top of her legal game. She is a gem! I co..."

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, General Practice

Review: "We met Carin five years ago when she helped us set up a trust. This is the second time we went through this. The first attorney was careless and did not cover all the material. Quite a shock! Carin was great five years ago and fixed the problem an..."

Rating: 6.5

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Review: "Katie Le was assigned to me from my insurance plan. She drafted a trust for me, and finished the draft in a timely manner. She communicates very well, she has a text line and responded very quickly. I work outside regular hours and she accommodate..."

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 59 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Litigation

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Litigation, Real Estate

Review: "Attorney Chow is professional, pleasant, and polite. I really like her style. Unfortunately she was unable to take my case because of time constraints, but was very helpful. Attorney Chow represented a few of my family members, and they have nothi..."

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Business

Bio: Born in Michigan, I graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelors's in Science. Next, I graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School earning my Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, followed by an LL.M. in Estate Planning from the University of Mi...

Rating: 6.9

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Litigation

Bio: I am a partner at Temmerman, Cilley & Kohlmann, LLP with almost 10 years experience in trusts and estates litigation. My two main goals as a litigator are to maintain a strong relationship with my client and obtain solid results. My litigation pra...

Rating: 9.2

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