Top Rated Bakersfield, CA Estate Planning Lawyers

67 estate planning lawyers serve Bakersfield, CA. Compare the best based on 78+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Kern County are listed below.

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Bakersfield Has 67 Estate Planning Attorneys with 78 Reviews

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Joseph S. Pearl, LL.M.
1400 Chester Ave., Suite K, Bakersfield, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Probate

Probate, Estate & Trust Administration/Litigation

Rating: 7.7

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The Werner Law Firm
4900 California Ave., Tower B-210, Bakersfield, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts

Bio: L. Rob Werner ranks amongst one of the most experienced lawyers in California. His handling of several difficult cases has made him one of the most reputed attorneys in the state. L. Rob Werner has received recognition for his outstanding service ...

Rating: 9.8

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Estate Planning Lawyers in Bakersfield, CA

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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The Werner Law Firm
4900 California Ave., Suite B-210, Bakersfield, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts

Bio: For a free consultation, contact at or . An Ivy League graduate, Troy Werner has been an indispensable asset to The Werner Law Firm, providing exceptional legal service to its clients. Troy has won numerous awards during his tenure as an attorney,...

Rating: 9.9

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Klein DeNatale Goldner
10000 Stockdale Highway, Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Tax and more

Bio: I received my J.D. in 1982 from the University of California at Los Angeles School of Law. My practice focuses on the areas of complex business transactions and commercial litigation, including business ownership disputes, business counseling and ...

Rating: 10

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Law Offices of Robert H. Brumfield, P.C.
1810 Westwind Drive, Suite 100, Bakersfield, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate and more

Bio: In addition to my law practice, I am President of Bakersfield North Rotary Foundation, immediate past President of Bakersfield North Rotary, a past President of the Kern County Bar Association, and the past Chair of the Board for the Bakersfield H...

Rating: 9.3

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David C. Bynum, Attorney at Law
5601 Truxtun Ave., Suite 195, Bakersfield, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements and more

Review: "My wife & I met with David to assist us with Estate planning and the drafting of a will, living trust, and other associated documents. Our experience meeting with David was that he was very knowledgeable, trustworthy and personable. He discussed o..."

Rating: 8.0

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Guerrero Mears LLP
5001 E Commercenter Dr Ste 250, Bakersfield, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Business

Bio: Prior to forming Guerrero Mears LLP, Nick practiced for over twelve years at the Bakersfield law firm of LeBeau Thelen, LLP, where he was an equity partner. With his background in tax law, he frequently advises and consults on the structure and de...

Rating: 8.6

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John J. Burke, Jr.
5500 Ming Avenue Suite 225, Bakersfield, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Review: "Mr. Burke is a friendly, professional & a helpful person who provides you with all the information one needs for their estate planning issue. I am very much impressed with his professionalism & would happily recommend him. Rose from his office is ..."

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Botti & Morison
4900 California Ave., Tower B-210, Bakersfield, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate

Review: "star only reviewI met Mr. Botti through one if his seminars. He helped me set up my revocable trust. He was very patient and very knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone."

Rating: 6.7

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1920 20th St, Bakersfield, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Probate and more

Bio: John Wall is a Bakersfield native who was admitted to the California Bar in 1978. He has also been admitted to practice law in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the United States District Court for the Eastern District. ...

Rating: 6.5

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Bynum & Wells, LLP
5601 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 195, Bakersfield, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Business and more

Review: "I contacted Anna to help with my estate planning. She was very informative and guided me through the process with knowledge and understanding of my situation. If I had questions, she listened and helped me so I understood what needed to be done. S..."

Rating: 6.7

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Law Office of Steven L. Bynum
3434 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 250, BAKERSFIELD, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Juvenile, Family

Bio: Welcome to the Law Office of Steven L. Bynum. I offer comprehensive legal advice and counsel in the areas of Child Custody, Child Support, Guardianships, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders and Juvenile Dependency. If you have a legal matter or pr...

Rating: 6.8

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Mcatee & Oldfield
1810 Westwind Dr, Bakersfield, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Review: "I can't thank Mr. Oldfield and his Paralegal Erica enough for all their hard work! They assisted me in my Termination and I am extremely grateful. They took care of everything and kept me informed every step of the way."

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3761 Bernard St Ste 107, Bakersfield, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning

Review: "I have been working with Richard McBurnie for over ten years. Richard did our Living Trust and he was very thorough and settled for nothing less then 100% accuracy. He was very concerned about our needs and worked hard to attain the desired result..."

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4550 California Ave 2nd Fl, Bakersfield, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Living Wills and more

Bio: Kurt Van Sciver focuses his practice on trusts and estates litigation. He has served as lead counsel in multiple bench trials before the probate court. He regularly litigates issues such as breach of fiduciary duties, accounting issues, spousal pr...

Rating: 8.8

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Borton Petrini & Conron
1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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LeBeau - Thelen, LLP
5001 East Commercenter Drive Suite 300, Bakersfield, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Agriculture and more

Rating: 7.5

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Klein, De Natale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb & Kimball, LLP
4550 California Ave, 2nd Floor, Bakersfield, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts

Bio: I followed my wife to the Central Valley when we decided to return to her hometown of Bakersfield. I was nervous about leaving Southern California, but have since realized it was one of the best decisions of my life. It was a matter of months befo...

Rating: 7.8

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Young Woolridge
1800 30th Street, Fourth Floor, Bakersfield, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Litigation, Probate

Bio: Larry R. Cox is an AV-rated estate planning attorney in Bakersfield, CA and has over 35 years of experience assisting clients with their estate planning needs. He has the ability to resolve most matters without the time and expense of a long court...

Rating: 8.2

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Klein DeNatale Goldner
4550 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Rating: 7.0

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Which Estate Planning lawyers have been licensed the longest in Bakersfield, CA?

Frank Joseph Cicone 55 years licensed
Richard Glenn McBurnie 51 years licensed
L. Rob Werner 50 years licensed
Diane Sue Messer Dodds 50 years licensed
Melvin James Thompson 49 years licensed
Thomas Ashton Crear 49 years licensed
Thomas Scott McIntosh 48 years licensed
Patrick Edward Jennison 48 years licensed
Stephen H. Boyle 47 years licensed
John S. Wall 47 years licensed

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Which Bakersfield, CA Estate Planning lawyers are newest to the area?

Daniel Charles Walsh < 1 year licensed
Bryn Anika Allard < 1 year licensed
Jeanine Elizabeth Kraybill < 1 year licensed
Simran S. Dosanjh 1 year licensed
Adrianna Gabriela Martinez 1 year licensed
Saloeub Sy 3 years licensed
Robpreet Singh Gill 4 years licensed
Vincent Joseph Oddo 9 years licensed
Steven Lance Bynum 9 years licensed
Giovanna Fournier Ocampo 9 years licensed

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Bakersfield, CA Estate Planning Lawyers

Bakersfield Has 67 Estate Planning Attorneys with 78 Reviews

Joseph Stephen Pearl