Top Estate Lawyers Near Me in San Rafael Area

Victoria is an attorney and broker specializing in real estate, estate planning and probate. She has expertise in complex real estate transactions. She also assists in creating and maintaining estate plans and represents clients in both trust administration and probate. Victoria always puts her clients’ needs and interests first. She sees herself as a trusted guide who provides both legal and practical advice so that they can meet and exceed their real estate and estate planning goals. Specialties: Real Estate, Estate Planning and Probate.

The Law Offices of Timothy J. Chambers represents individuals and companies in tax controversies with the IRS, FTB, BOE, EDD, and California Counties. If you have a dispute with a taxing agency, we can represent you and make sure that you are protected, and that any legal issues are argued in your favor to the maximum extent possible. If you have an outstanding balance with a taxing agency, we can assist you with managing collections through installment agreements, Offers in Compromise, and requests for Innocent Spouse Relief.

Shirlene opened the doors of her law firm, Bastar and Associates, 23 years ago, and has cultivated a loyal list of clients who rely on her expertise. She practices in both Utah and California, with emphasis on customized estate planning for high-net-worth individuals and small business owners with complex, multi-faceted legal needs. Her practice also includes a wide variety of corporate and real estate transactional work, including business entity formations, long-range planning, employment agreements, contracts, real estate transactions, commercial leases, asset purchases and real estate development and financing.. Prior to practicing law, Shirlene built a successful commercial investment real estate company and has maintained that practice in both California and Utah.. Shirlene is a member of both the Utah and California bar associations, the American Bar Association, and is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Utah, the United States District Court, and the United States Tax Court.  She holds specialty memberships in Estate, Trust and Probate Law, as well as Business Law in all three associations. Shirlene is also a founding member of WealthCounsel Estate Planning Association, and has served as a State Forum Leader for WealthCounsel.. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Shirlene is an active member of her local community. She currently is a member of the Healdsburg Rotary Rotary Association, where she works closely with a broad range of community groups to provide assistance, support and fundraising efforts. She also has served on several Charitable Boards. Shirlene enjoys cooking, entertaining, travel and spending time with husband and her children.

Mary L. Symons is a certified specialist in the area of estate planning, tust and probate law - certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization.

Marlene Pappas Getchell has been certified by the State Bar of California as a specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law for over 15 years. She specializes in representing clients by writing wills and trusts, probating wills and administering trusts and in trust and estate litigation. Marlene Pappas Getchell also represents clients seriously injured in automobile accidents.

Louis Napoli is an attorney who puts your needs, desires, and concerns at the forefront of the representation. You are the focus; and personal service, results, and client satisfaction are the goal. Louis has a passion for helping people, and his strong work ethic and desire to make difficult decisions and situations easy and understandable for people drive his firm.. Louis graduated from Columbia College (New York, N.Y.) with a degree in Economics and Philosophy in 1983. He then went on to graduate from New York Law School in 1986.. Louis became a member of the New Jersey Bar in 1986, a member of the New York Bar in 1987, and a member of the California Bar in 1988.. Besides being a member of the Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Section of the State Bar of California, Louis is member of the Marin County Bar Association, the Marin Association of Realtors (currently serving on the Governmental Affairs Committee), Mission San Rafael Rotary, UNICO National (currently President of the Marin County Chapter), Cristoforo Columbo Club of Marin, and the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce (currently serving on the Education and the Advocates for Housing and Economic Development Committees).. Louis is also currently serving as the co-chair of the Marin Bar Association Probate and Estate Planning Section, and is also a member of the Real Estate and Family Law Sections of the Marin Bar Association.. Louis is a graduate of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce Leadership Institute, and is a member of the Marin Justice Center Committee of the Marin Bar Association. Louis has also donated his time to work with Hospice by the Bay, Legal Aid of Marin, the Marin County Legal Self Help Center, the Marin County Superior Court Pro Per Calendar, and he has been an Alternate Juror for the Marin Civil Grand Jury.

I practice exclusively in the area of estates and trusts and am first and foremost committed to treating my clients as I would want my most beloved family members to be treated by a trustworthy advisor.My approach to planning is wholistic, which allows individuals and families to forge and articulate their complete human legacy as opposed to merely their financial legacy. I take the time to get to know my clients deeply, so that I can more effectively help them translate their values into financial and intangible gifts that will be passed down to loved ones and to cherished causes. I also help people remember that the quality of their relationships is the primordial "asset" in a successful navigation of life's transitions, including the birth of children, new family configurations, and the unforeseen challenges that visit many lives. Assets accumulated over a lifetime can too easily be dissipated in senseless family disputes, where the interpersonal bonds have not been strengthened throughout a lifetime, nor wishes clearly communicated.Truly acknowledging that we are more than the dollars we have accumulated, that the world needs our generosity for its re-creation, and that the quality of our relationships is vital to a harmonious trajectory through this life, are just some of the great benefits of approaching estate planning in a wholistic manner. It is always a deep honor to assist my clients in this important process.

Darin Leviloff received his J.D. degree from University of California, Hastings School of Law in 1994. After serving three years as a deputy district attorney in Humboldt County, California, he transitioned into litigation, where he has practiced in the Bay Area in diverse areas, including but not limited to, general insurance defense, personal injury defense, construction defect law, professional liability, and product liability. He joined Burroughs and Froneberger in 2014, and the partnership of Froneberger and Leviloff was founded in 2016. Darin has tried numerous cases to conclusion, participated in successful appeals, and successfully settled and mediated a number of cases. A father of three boys, Darin is active in his synagogue and has published several historical games and articles over the years.

CERTIFIED FAMILY LAW SPECIALIST:  Wayne is a Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California.  Apart from being highly qualified and expert in domestic California Family Law under the State Family Code, Wayne has both international experience as a lawyer, a business background and an accounting based degree as well as his law degree.  Wayne is highly sought after for complex high asset divorces, international cases and Hague proceedings for child abduction and unlawful retention.  In addition Wayne prepares complex pre-marital agreements (often called pre-nuptial agreements) as a prelude to effective estate planning and a complete suite of estate planning products for asset protection and privacy.

born and raised in San Francisco, practiced in financial district 25 years, have lived in Marin County 35 years, 2 children (my daughter is a lawyer in San Franciso and my son is a therapist in Marin).. AV rated since 1986, National Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers since 1996, California Super Lawyer since 2005.  Listed Multiple times: Top San Francisco and Bay Area Lawyers, San Francisco Chronicle and San Francisco Magazine.. Licensed real estate broker for 24 years, owner\founder: Orion Partners Commercial Real Estate, Inc;  Parkway Properties Investment Corporation.  Owner\manager of various commercial properties.

Attorney Michelle C. Lerman represents clients throughout Northern and Southern California. Certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California as a Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, she creates custom legacy plans for the unique needs of individuals and families. Ms. Lerman has been practicing law for over 25 years, has published numerous articles on a wide range of estate planning topics, and is a much sought-after professional speaker. She obtained her Degree of Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude from the University of California at Los Angeles and her Degree of Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California.. Ms. Lerman founded Lerman Law Partners LLP with her husband of 30 years, Jeffrey H. Lerman, who was Past-President of the Marin County Bar Association. In addition to Probate and Estate Planning, Lerman Law Partners LLP, known as the “Real Estate Investor’s Lawyers”, assists clients with loan workouts, real estate transactions, litigation and business succession.

Allie Etchebehere was born in Reno, Nevada.  She attended the University of Nevada, Reno, where she obtained her Bachelors of Arts in Spanish with an emphasis in Business Administration.   While in law school, Allie completed judicial externships with the Honorable Gregg Zive at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada, and with the Honorable Tomar Mason at the Superior Court in the County of San Francisco.. In addition to obtaining the top grade in her Legal Research and Writing Analysis class, Allie was part of the team that took second place in the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association Mock Trial Competition.  She also spent time working at the USF Investor Justice Clinic, where she helped small investors file claims with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.. After graduation from law school, Allie spent over a year as a law clerk for the Honorable Elliott A. Sattler at the Second Judicial District Court in Reno, Nevada.  While working for Judge Sattler, Allie worked on a range of civil and criminal cases.. Allie is licensed to practice law in both California and Nevada.  She is also a commissioned California Notary Public.  In her spare time, she enjoys cycling, traveling, trying new restaurants, reading, and writing.