Top Rated Santa Barbara, CA Estate Planning Lawyers

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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Hackett Law
315 Meigs Rd # 652, Santa Barbara, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Business, Estate Planning, Real Estate

Review: "She filed my Chapter 7, gave me great advice. Alwasy very responsive, professional and affordable. She is very knowledgable and happy to answer any questions."

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Law Office of Jeralyn C. Ehlers
15 W Carrillo St, Suite 213, Santa Barbara, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family

Review: "I worked with Jeralyn on my child custody case and was very pleased with my results. Mrs. Ehlers is very easy to work with and respected with her peers so that made the process easier. I would highly recommend her."

Rating: 6.8

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1114 State Street., Suite 231, La Arcada Building, Santa Barbara, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation, Family

Review: "Hiring Matthew Long was the best decision I could have made. After consulting with several other attorneys, I found Matthew to be the most knowledgeable, professional and of the highest integrity in his dealings with me. My divorce has been an emo..."

Rating: 7.9

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Law Office of Paul E. Schonauer
209 East Anapamu Street, PO BOX 91021, Santa Barbara, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Child Custody and more

Bio: My philosophy is simple. I strive to provide the best and most cost effective representation during the most significant and possibly traumatic time of your life. I bring a lifetime of experience, compassion, and common sense, to this task. My Off...

Rating: 7.6

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Law Office of Timothy R. Deakyne
800 Garden Street, Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Rating: 7.6

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Law Offices of James P. Griffith
1129 State St Ste 30, Santa Barbara, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Rating: 7.5

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Law Offices of James F. Cote
222 E. Carrillo Street, Suite 207, P.O. Box 20146, Santa Barbara, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate

Rating: 7.3

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Allen & Kimbell, LLP
317 East Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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Price, Postel & Parma LLP
200 East Carrillo Street, Suite 400, Santa Barbara, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Tax

Rating: 7.3

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Seed Mackall LLP
1332 Anacapa Street Suite 200, Santa Barbara, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Tax

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Po Box 50754, Santa Barbara, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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Seige Law PC
7 W. Figueroa St., Santa Barbara, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Business and more

Bio: Born on the East Coast, I moved to California when I was nine. I studied at UC Davis where I double majored in Political Science, and Communications, graduating in three years. After entering the workforce, I couldn't ignore my interest in law. I ...

Rating: 8.6

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827 State Street, Suite 4, Santa Barbara, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Bankruptcy & Debt, Business and more

Bio: Outside of the office, Mr. Sutter enjoys spending time with his family, sports activities, and traveling. He also attempts to tackle various home improvement projects around the house on weekends. He is involved with the local community by serving...

Rating: 7.1

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