Top Rated Santa Cruz, CA Estate Planning Lawyers

71 estate planning lawyers serve Santa Cruz, CA. Compare the best based on 60+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Santa Cruz County are listed below.

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Santa Cruz Has 71 Estate Planning Attorneys with 60 Reviews

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Penrose Chun & Gorman LLP
1200 Pacific Avenue, Suite 260, Santa Cruz, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate and more

Assisting Santa Cruz County with all legal matters associated with Estate Planning. Trustworthy and experienced, Steven Penrose is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law.

Rating: 9.5

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Law Offices of Timothy J. Morgan
121 Jewell Street, Santa Cruz, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate

Review: "Tim Morgan has been my attorney since October 2009. He has successfully handled several real estate transactions for me. Throughout these transactions Tim kept me informed and advised me of legal steps necessary to prevent any complications. I h..."

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Estate Planning Lawyers in Santa Cruz, 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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Bosso Williams, Apc
133 Mission Street, Suite 280, Santa Cruz, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Tax

Review: "My husband and I are both lawyers who needed our estate planning documents prepared but practice in a wholly separate area of the law. We have known Emily for years both personally and professionally and were familiar with her high ethical standar..."

Rating: 7.4

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55 River Street, Ste. 100, Santa Cruz, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Adoption

Bio: Harriet Brown has been practicing law since 1972. She has been zealously serving her clients in Santa Cruz County and throughout the greater Central Coast area since 1995 as an estate planning attorney. With a rich and varied background in civil l...

Rating: 7.1

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Jeffrey Killeen Attorney at Law
303 Potrero St., Suite 52, Santa Cruz, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate and more

Bio: Jeffrey Killeen is the founder and principal attorney of this family-oriented law practice. He has lived and practiced in the Bay Area since 1980, consulting for nearly a decade to top accounting firms & corporations before shifting his...

Rating: 7.4

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736 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Review: "Dina Hoffman is a great attorney. She has provided me with excellent advice regarding business incorporation, trust law, estate planning and the tax implications of forming a nonprofit. She is easy to work with and quick to provide solutions to ..."

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Jill G. Wilson
848 Hanover Street Suite A, Santa Cruz, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law and more

Rating: 9.8

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Adkison Law PC
905 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Landlord & Tenant and more

Review: "Nicole was an amazing help to me. I am dealing with a small claims toward a business in California and she was able to give me lots of good information on what kind of case I have, and what to do to prepare for my court hearing. She told me that s..."

Rating: 7.0

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Baskin & Grant, LLP
730 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Tax and more

Bio: As a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, Dennis Lippitt has the skill, capability and experience to assist clients with all of their estate, trust and wealth ...

Rating: 9.4

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Bosso Williams, A Professional Corporation
133 Mission Street Suite 280, Santa Cruz, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

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

Rating: 6.7

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Law Office of Lisa Greenburg
55 River St Ste 100, Santa Cruz, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

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

Helping my clients sleep better to sleep better

Rating: 6.3

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Fine Point Law
113 Cooper Street, Santa Cruz, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

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

Bio: We help small business owners and families protect their assets. Whether it is a will, a trust, an LLC, an S-Corp or a real estate transaction we want you to know that the paperwork is in place so you can focus on what you do best. Our clients are...

Rating: 7.1

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740 Front St Ste 200, Santa Cruz, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate and more

Review: "Mike Corman is the best, he is a great lawyer. I had to use him twice for estates. Mike helped me so much, as well has Laurie his wonderful assistant. Yes, I would tell anyone who needs legal help to see Mike Corman. Nancy Lovett"

Rating: 7.0

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Law Office of Angel L. Hess
340 Soquel Ave Ste 207, Santa Cruz, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family

Review: "Angel Hess help guide me through a very difficult time and the process of filing for custody of my daughter. As my attorney, she was firm and direct and her services were swift and trouble free, resulting in a favorable outcome for my case. I high..."

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Law Offices of Charles Baum
100 Doyle St Ste G, Santa Cruz, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family

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Penrose Chun & Gorman LLP
1200 Pacific Ave Ste 260, Santa Cruz, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Rating: 6.7

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Chad Hoesing Attorney and CPA
331 Soquel Avenue Suite 205, Santa Cruz, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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340 Soquel Ave Ste 207, Santa Cruz, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Review: "Ms. Brewington knows her specialty well. We have been her clients for years. I would recommend her because I know her work is excellent.."

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Law Offices of Mitchell A. Jackman
700 Frederick St Ste 306, Santa Cruz, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Review: "Very thorough and caring. Asked us lots of questions and really listened. Helped us weigh the pros and cons of complex estate planning decisions. EG at what age should surviving children have control (complete? partial? supervised?) of their tru..."

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Penrose Chun & Gorman, LLP
1200 Pacific Ave Ste 260, Santa Cruz, CA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate

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

Dale Henry Dawson 59 years licensed
Jill Gillan Wilson 53 years licensed
Timothy John Morgan 52 years licensed
Glen Howard Olives 52 years licensed
Ben E. Hicks Jr 51 years licensed
Harriet Brown 50 years licensed
Lawrence Michael Kaplan 50 years licensed
Michael Leo Corman 49 years licensed
Jeffrey Tuttle Killeen 47 years licensed
Nancy J Friedhoff 47 years licensed

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

Marcela Garcia-Dungy 4 years licensed
Jonathan Willis Christerson 6 years licensed
Charles Arthur Harmon 7 years licensed
Danielle Lorey Demartino 7 years licensed
Jeffrey Alan Christerson 7 years licensed
Matthew Alden Peterson 8 years licensed
Khrystsina Johns 8 years licensed
Lisa Zitowitz Greenburg 9 years licensed
Dorothy G. Thompson 11 years licensed
Kira L Hettinger 11 years licensed

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Santa Cruz, CA Estate Planning Lawyers

Santa Cruz Has 71 Estate Planning Attorneys with 60 Reviews

Steven D. Penrose