California Estate Planning Lawyers

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Estate Planning Lawyers in California

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 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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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation, Probate and more

Bio: I have worked in family law for over 15 years, first as a case worker for the Ventura County Department of Child Support, and currently as a family law attorney. I have an intimate knowledge of child support law and can help you with can issues yo...

Rating: 7.6

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

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

Rating: 6.7

Call for a consultation(559) 272-6556

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Tax

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate

Bio: I’m proud to be a veteran, a U.C. Davis Aggie, and a Northern California native. I received my Juris Doctor from the University of California, Davis School of Law in 2002. Following admission to the California Bar, I served as a lieutenant and Leg...

Rating: 7.9

Review: "In July 2017, I needed the services of a bankruptcy attorney. I researched online and chose Curtis A. Cavalletto's office. He looked smart & professional and his profile said he personally handled each case from beginning to end. His office was ea..."

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Rating: 6.5

Review: "Mr. Lansing provided sound advice to assist my elder parents so they could remain in their home. He recommended that my dad apply for Aid To Attendance to assist in the payment of a caregiver. My father, a WWII Vet never knew he was entitled to th..."

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law

Rating: 6.7

Review: "David Moutoux has been my attorney for 9 years. During that time, I have used him for business and estate planning advise and legal action regarding income property. I have found David to be knowledgeable and caring. His attention to detail has ke..."

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Civil Rights, Business and more

Rating: 6.7

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation, Mediation and more

Bio: McCunn Law is a Roseville law firm specializing in divorce and family law, divorce mediation, child support and child custody, estate planning, death and incapacity, business formation and law services, and audit and tax law. With over 40 years of...

Rating: 8.1

Review: "Had a conversation with Bill and would recommend him for the next steps. He seemed helpful in the sense that he was able to answer my q's in detail about the differences in plans/insurances, pros/cons, what to do, etc. He was knowledgeable about..."

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Review: "This attorney and his staff have caused us a great deal of unnecessary and unwarranted stress and frustration. They made multiple errors on legal documents, do not return phone calls or e-mails (for months), and have shown no concern for the needs..."

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Litigation and more

Bio: Brian Francis is a zealous advocate for his clients, both in and out of the courtroom. Brian earned his juris doctorate from Vanderbilt University Law School, and then completed a fellowship with a non-profit organization focused on providing low-...

Rating: 6.1

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

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

Bio: Jonathan is in private practice representing small to mid-sized businesses and individuals in a wide range of legal matters. He focused the first eight years of his practice in civil litigation, successfully representing doctors, nurses and health...

Rating: 6.9

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Corporate & Incorporation, Probate and more

Rating: 7.2

Call for a consultation(559) 206-2687

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Trusts and more

Rating: 7.1

Call for a consultation(949) 877-8405

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Employment & Labor, Mergers & Acquisitions and more

Rating: 8.2

Call for a consultation(803) 303-8933

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

Practice Areas: Tax, Estate Planning

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California Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

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

Bio: rom a Stanford University history major with dreams of law, to a Palo Alto estate planning attorney - between the two were years of raising a family, volunteering in civic matters, singing in church and community choirs and enjoying part time empl...

Rating: 7.5