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    226 estate planning lawyers serve Atherton, CA. Compare the best based on 217+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in San Mateo County are listed below.

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    Matthew Mir Shafae

    Matthew Mir Shafae

    5.06 reviews
    Estate Planning Attorney near Atherton (San Carlos)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate
    Bio: Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate Law, The State Bar of California Since 2008, Matt has focused his practice on estate planning and trust and estate administration. Matt launched Shafae Law with the intention of pro...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Ellen Sarah Cookman

    Ellen Sarah Cookman

    5.03 reviews
    Estate Planning Attorney near Atherton (Palo Alto)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate
    Bio: I am a certified specialist in estate planning, trust and probate with the California Bar, and I have an LL.M. (Masters in Laws) in Estate Planning. I assist with estate planning, special needs planning, trust administration, probate administratio...
    Rating:  10
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    Gary Brainin

    Gary Brainin

    5.02 reviews
    Estate Planning Attorney near Atherton (San Carlos)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Real Estate, Business
    Bio: At Brainin Law Office, we excel at guiding our clients through the often-confusing maze of legal and financial decisions to create estate plans that ensure the well-being of their families and the accomplishment of their cherished goals. We take p...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Alexandra Sanela Gadzo

    Alexandra Sanela Gadzo

    5.05 reviews
    Estate Planning Attorney near Atherton (Los Altos)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Living Wills and more
    Review: "For many years I had ignored having an estate plan prepared until I got divorced and realized that my ex was a not financially capable and I would be solely responsible for my children. My divorce attorney recommended Ms. Gadzo. As it turned out, ..."
    Rating:  9.1
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    Philip S Sousa

    Philip S Sousa

    5.09 reviews
    Estate Planning Attorney near Atherton (Menlo Park)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate and more
    Bio: Philip Sousa is a Partner at Jorgenson, Siegel, McClure & Flegel LLP and is certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law. Philip’s practice covers all areas of est...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Mark R. Gilfix

    Mark R. Gilfix

    4.97 reviews
    Estate Planning Attorney near Atherton (Palo Alto)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Trusts, Business
    Bio: I am passionate about community building and connecting people. I love the human side of the law, and the ability to help families on a personal level. I previously served on the associate board of directors for the Boys and Girls Club of the peni...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Marisa J.C. Nelson

    Marisa J.C. Nelson

    5.04 reviews
    Estate Planning Attorney near Atherton (San Carlos)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts
    Bio: We guide our clients through the creation and implementation of comprehensive wills and trusts so that you can provide for your treasured people, pets, and charities with confidence and ease. We offer full service estate planning as well as DIY op...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Michael Gilfix

    Michael Gilfix

    5.01 review
    Estate Planning Attorney near Atherton (Palo Alto)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Elder Law, Trusts and more
    Review: "We have been clients of Gilfix & La Poll since 2007. Our living trust (created in 1989) needed to be updated since our family dynamic had changed considerably. Our fist meeting with Michael Gilfix was most pleasant. Our questions and concerns were..."
    Rating:  8.5
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    Kenneth Roy Linthicum

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    Kenneth Roy Linthicum

    4.610 reviews
    Estate Planning Attorney near Atherton (Redwood City)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Family, Real Estate
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    Rating:  8.4
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    Peter Sterling Stern

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    Peter Sterling Stern

    4.94 reviews
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    Estate Planning Attorney near Atherton (Palo Alto)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Elder Law, Guardianship and more
    Rating:  10
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    Quynh Tram Thuy Tran

    Quynh Tram Thuy Tran

    5.01 review
    Estate Planning Attorney near Atherton (San Carlos)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Trusts, Tax
    Bio: Quynh is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate with the State Bar of California, and was selected as a Northern California Super Lawyer in 2014 and 2015. Quynh counsels executives, professionals, business owners, families and ...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Analisa M Pratt

    Analisa M Pratt

    5.03 reviews
    Estate Planning Attorney near Atherton (Menlo Park)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate and more
    Bio: Analisa Pratt is the Founder of Pratt Law, which specializes in estate and trust planning and estate administration. Analisa has been practicing law for over 10 years and is licensed in California and Arizona. Before launching Pratt Law, Analisa p...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Rebecca L. Matthias

    Rebecca L. Matthias

    5.07 reviews
    Estate Planning Attorney near Atherton (Redwood City)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts
    Bio: Rebecca’s passion is helping families and individuals ensure that their loved ones will be protected today and for years to come. By guiding her clients through the process of making informed decisions, Rebecca ensures her clients have made the be...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Clifford Ross Chernick

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    Clifford Ross Chernick

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    Estate Planning Attorney near Atherton (San Carlos)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Family, Business and more
    Rating:  9.9
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    Lee Stewart Richardson

    Lee Stewart Richardson

    5.06 reviews
    Estate Planning Attorney near Atherton (Palo Alto)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning
    Review: "My husband and I worked with Stewart to craft our trust and estate plan after the birth of our child. Stewart is a true professional who is extremely knowledgeable about his field, yet able to communicate concepts in a clear, practical way. He als..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Joyce Warshaw Levy

    Joyce Warshaw Levy

    5.01 review
    Estate Planning Attorney near Atherton (Palo Alto)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning
    Review: "Joyce has completed our living trust, as well as trusts for family members and friends"
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    Mary Hsiao-Mei Lin

    Mary Hsiao-Mei Lin

    5.01 review
    Estate Planning Attorney near Atherton (San Carlos)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills, Probate and more
    Bio: Mary is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate with the State Bar of California. She was also selected as a Rising Star by Northern California Super Lawyers in 2012 and 2013 (an honor limited to no more than 2.5% of California ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Jean Marie Kohler

    Jean Marie Kohler

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    Estate Planning Attorney near Atherton (Palo Alto)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Trusts, Litigation
    Bio: Jean M. Kohler is a partner in the Trusts & Estates Group and is certified by the State Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law. Jean began her practice in the Trusts & Estates Department at Foley & ...
    Rating:  10
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    John Christopher Martin

    John Christopher Martin

    5.06 reviews
    Estate Planning Attorney near Atherton (Menlo Park)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts and more
    Bio: I am a certified specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law. My office is in Menlo Park, and I live in Redwood City. Call today:.
    Rating:  8.5
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    Jessica Nicole Kiely

    Jessica Nicole Kiely

    5.04 reviews
    Estate Planning Attorney near Atherton (Redwood City)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills and more
    Bio: I am an estate planning attorney at Meier Law Firm; I serve our growing number of Northern California families who live and work in Silicon Valley. I enjoy working with families in establishing thoughtful plans that safeguard their unique circumst...
    Rating:  7.1
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