Estate Planning lawyers in California Marc Garlett to Mark Gilfix

55 Auburn Avenue , Sierra Madre , California 91024

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I believe in upfront fees, straighttalk, and swift action on behalf of my clients.  As a former smallbusiness owner myself, I have personal experience with the daily issuesyou face running and growing a your own company.  And because I focus mylaw practice on representing California contractors, subcontractors, andmaterial suppliers, I bring a thorough understanding of the specific legalchallenges faced by California construction business owners.. I began my professional career asan entrepreneur by founding the Lighten Up Improv Co. in Kansas City,Missouri.  I produced and directed comedy shows and tours while developingand facilitating Corporate Teamwork & Creativity Seminars for clientsnationwide, including several Fortune 500 companies.  Ten yearslater I moved to southern California and formed a start-up internet salesbusiness.  And five years later I put myself through law school at nightwhile working in the construction business by day.  Muchof my family has been in the Southern California constructionbusiness for over 30 years.. I am a graduate of the University of Missouri and Concord LawSchool, and a member of the California State Bar, the Los Angeles County BarAssociation, and the American Bar Association.  Originally from theMidwest, I now make my home in Southern California with my wife andtwo children.

Firm: Law Office of Marisa Nelson, PC

1300 Industrial Road , San Carlos , California 94070

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts

We guide our clients through the creation and implementation of comprehensive wills and trusts so that you can provide for your treasured people, pets, and charities with confidence and ease.. We offer full service estate planning as well as DIY options. We focus solely on non-taxable estates (less than ~ $12.9 million per person as of 2023).. We believe that pets are an important part of our families and should be included in estate planning, in order to reduce the risk that pets will end up in shelters or worse. The best person to provide a home to your pets is not necesarily the same person you would choose to manage your finances.. Check out the FAQs on our website, follow us on social media, or schedule a call or zoom at to learn more. We look forward to hearing from you.

Firm: Morgan, Franich, Fredkin and Marsh

99 Almaden Boulevard   1000  95 , San Jose , California 95113

Practice Areas: Estate Planning,Family ,Non-Profit Corporations,Trusts

Firm: Church, James B Attorney

454 Cajon Street , Redlands , California 92375

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Drobny Law Offices, Inc.

4180 Truxel Road , Sacramento , California 95834

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Estate Planning, Probate , Taxation - State & Federal, Estate Planning

Mark S. Drobny was born and raised in Bettendorf, Iowa. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 1977 (Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and General Sciences), UOP McGeorge Law School in 1980 (J.D.) and 1981 (LL.M-Taxation). He is a California State Bar Certified Specialist, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, The State Bar of California of Legal Specialization. He is a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Estate Planning and is a member of the California State Bar, American Bar Association and Sacramento County Bar. He was sworn in to the United States Supreme Court before all nine Justices on June 9, 2003, in Washington D.C. Mark has served on the boards of most major Northern California charities, including The American Cancer Society, The American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, Boy Scouts of America, Sutter Hospitals Foundation, Stanford Settlement, St. Hope Academy, McGeorge School of Law and California State University, Sacramento Foundation and is co-chair of California State University Sacramento’s Endowment Committee. He received the CSUS president's medal for Distinguished Service in June of 2014. Mark has formed or chaired the planned giving committees for many major Northern California charities and is widely regarded as one of the region’s top experts on Charitable Remainder Trusts and other Planned Giving concepts. Mark has been a member of The Sacramento Estate Planning Council since 1982, was the founding editor of their monthly newsletter, a member of their Board of Directors for eight years, and President in 1992 and 1993. Mark has practiced law for over 35 years, and founded DROBNY LAW OFFICES, INC. in 1989. He limits his practice to Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Probate, Business Planning and Taxation, and has offices in Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto, San Diego. Palo Alto and San Ramon. Mark has served as a Judge Pro Tem for the Sacramento Superior Court’s Probate division for over 20 years. Mark S. Drobny is a frequent speaker on Estate Planning matters, having given over 1,000 presentations in an entertaining and informative format. Mark has 2 children: Dane, 29, is the manager and lead trainer for West Hollywood's Barry's Bootcamp San Diego facility and certified yoga instructor in Del Mar. Danielle, 23, is a recent graduate of Seattle University and is also a certified yoga instructor.

Firm: Law Office of Mark D. Edelbrock

7365 Carnelian Street   238  91 , Rancho Cucamonga , California 91730

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy,Business & Commercial,Civil ,Contracts,Corporate ,Estate Planning,Non-Profit Corporations,Real Estate ,Trusts,Wills

Firm: Cederborg and Bret LLP

1299 Newell Hill Pl Ste 203 , Walnut Creek , California 94596

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Probate , Trusts

Firm: Law Office of Mark Abell

33 E. Huntington Drive , Arcadia , California 91006

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Mark A. Reed, APC

7710 Balboa Ave   316 , San Diego , California 92111

Practice Areas: Arbitration & Mediation,Assault & Battery,Bankruptcy,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Contracts,Debtor/Creditor,Divorce,Estate Planning,Family ,Motor Vehicle Accidents,Premises Liability,Trusts,Wills

Firm: Carr, McClellan, Ingersoll, Thompson & Horn, Professional Law Corporation

216 Park Road , Burlingame , California 94010

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate , Trusts, Business

Firm: Law Office of Marc Grismer

2390 E. Orangewood Avenue , Anaheim , California 92806

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

The Law Office of Marc P. Grismer was founded in 2014. Marc P. Grismer began his legal career in 2007 as an intern while attending the University of La Verne at a small law firm in Santa Ana serving the people in the community. After the internship, he began as a legal receptionist and quickly advanced as case manager until starting law school wherein he became a Law Clerk.. After graduating from Western State College of Law and passing the Bar Exam in 2014, Marc P. Grismer began building his own practice after receiving his license in 2014 while working as an associate attorney for two small law firms.. In 2018, his mentor who had been in practice for over 58 years, retired and transferred his practice to Marc P. Grismer, which included tens of thousands of former and current clients. He knew Marc P. Grismer would honor his tradition of dedicated service to his clients, devotion to honesty, integrity, good character, and a passion for excellence.. From there, Marc P. Grismer continued to build and expand his practice. Marc P. Grismer also understands the importance of family and asset security. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three young kids. He also enjoys playing hockey, golf, and watching live sports.

Firm: Law Office of Marinus H. Goossens

100 Pine Street , San Francisco , California 94111

Practice Areas: General Practice, Estate Planning

The Law Office of Marinus H. Goossens has been assisting clients in the Bay Area with estate planning, probate administration, trust administration, and taxation issues since 2005. With offices in both San Francisco and San Mateo, it  is well positioned to assist clients all over the Bay Area. Our goal is to get you organized and prepared for whatever may happen, and take the concern of estate planning off your plate. That way the expense of future estate administration is minimized, as well as the legal hassle your family has to go through. Please contact the office for a free phone consultation to get started.

Firm: Vinsky Law Group

2055 Junction Ave, Suite 138 , San Jose , California 95131

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Marina M. Vinsky, Esq., is the principal attorney at Vinsky Law Group. Her practice focuses exclusively on Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, Conservatorship and Adoption matters. Marina has built Vinsky Law Group to provide sophisticated, creative and practical estate planning advice, to support and guide clients through difficult times of loss, and to advance clients’ interests in court. Vinsky Law Group is proud to serve a very diverse group of clients and to provide the highest quality of legal services and customer experience. Marina is a member of the Silicon Valley Bar Association and the Trusts and Estates Section of the California State Bar. She is a frequent lecturer on the topics of Estate Planning and Probate for insurance and financial planning professionals. Marina resides in Santa Clara County with her husband and two daughters. In her very limited spare time, she enjoys dancing, hiking, and cooking with her family. Marina is always happy to answer estate planning questions during a free ½ hour consultation.

Firm: Modlin Legal

800 W. El Camino Real , Mountain View , California 94040

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and am a graduate of UC Davis and University of San Francisco School of Law.. Straight out of law school, I founded Modlin Legal, which back then was a freelance law practice: I did the work that other attorneys had no time for. I built that business up on referrals only, and worked for numerous small firms and solo practitioners across the whole state of California, in many different practice areas.. In January of 2010, I stopped freelancing and Modlin Legal became a full service estate planning firm. I specialize exclusively on clients whose net worth is under $5m. I have developed a very efficient 3-meeting planning process. I always offer free consultations, and strive to work for flat fees, whenever possible. The firm is nearly completely paperless, utilizes the latest cloud-based technology, and was just certified as a Santa Clara County Green Business.. My goal is to make estate planning affordable, accessible, and less intimidating. Please contact me for a free consultation.

Firm: Anderson, Zeigler, Disharoon, Gallagher and Gray, A Professional Corporation

50 Old Courthouse Square   Fifth Floor , Santa Rosa , California 95404

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor ,Estate Planning,Probate

Firm: Law Office of Maria K. Matan

755 Baywood Dr 2nd Fl , Petaluma , California 94954

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Attorney Maria K. Matan has been an attorney for over 26 years. She originally earned her law degree from Gould School of Law, which is at the University of Southern California, in May 1991. Maria Matan later attended Golden Gate University School of Law and completed her LLM (Masters of Law) in Tax in 2010. Since that time, she has chosen to stay in Petaluma and help her clients solve a wide variety of legal problems.. Licensed to practice in the State of California, Attorney Maria K. Matan is authorized to practice in California on state matters. For the federal bar, she is also admitted to practice in the Northern District of California and before the Ninth Circuit.. Maria Matan mainly focuses her practice on. If you want the assistance of someone who truly cares about you and your family and wants to help you solve your problems, call Maria K. Matan, Attorney at Law today for a free consultation.

Firm: Law Offices of Maria N. Jonsson, PC

475 Washington Boulevard , Marina del Rey , California 90292

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Maria N. Jonsson, Esq. is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.. Attorneys who obtain a Certified Legal Specialist distinction and certification by the State Bar of California pass a comprehensive examination in the area of Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, demonstrate extensive experience, complete additional legal education courses, and are favorably evaluated by their peers. Only a small percentage of attorneys in California achieve a Certified Specialist status. This status is maintained by undergoing recertification every few years, and by completing additional number of continued education courses.. Our Law Practice is defined by Client Care and Client Satisfaction as priority one. Phone calls and e-mails are always returned timely. Clients are regularly updated about the status of their case, and scheduled follow-up calls are the norm, not the exception. We regard each client as an ambassador of the Firm, and we go above and beyond to ensure clients can recommend us to their friends and family without any hesitation. The Firm's focus is exclusively in the area of pre-death planning and post-death administration. We have conducted hundreds of probate and trust administration cases in Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties. We truly collaborate wtih clients every step of the way whether it is in creating their estate plan, or in representing a famlily who has lost a loved one and is grappling with the legal side of administering an estate or a trust. We represent indivdiuals, Trustees, Beneficiaries, and Executors.

Firm: AMO LAW: Legacy Planning

1901 Newport Blvd., Ste 350 , Costa Mesa , California 92627

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Attorney Cecilia Amo’s estate planning practice focuses on helping families enhance their lives today and secure their futures tomorrow. She is passionate about helping people and has always sought to provide the very highest level of service to her clients.. After starting her career in one of the most prestigious civil rights firms in the world, Cecilia spent years fighting for families who suffered catastrophic injuries and made sure insurance companies gave fair and just compensation for wrongdoing. She’s cared for families left vulnerable and helpless when a loved one was suddenly incapacitated or lost to a tragic accident.. But losses don’t just happen due to the wrongdoing of others. They can happen at any time. Cecilia now aims to protect families from the stress of court and conflict through comprehensive estate planning that is uniquely designed for each client.. AMO LAW: Legacy Planning specializes in creating plans that do more than just preserve and pass on material wealth. We cherish the opportunity to learn your story, hear what matters to you, and help you to discover what’s actually needed to keep your loved ones out of court and out of conflict.

1900 Avenue of the Stars (Century City)21st Floor , Los Angeles , California 90067

Practice Areas: Estate Planning,Prenuptial Agreement,Probate ,Trusts

Firm: Gilfix & La Poll Associates

2479 E. Bayshore Rd. Ste 220 , Palo Alto , California 94303

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I am passionate about community building and connecting people. I love the human side of the law, and the ability to help families on a personal level.. I previously served on the associate board of directors for the Boys and Girls Club of the peninsula, and on the young leaders cabinet for the Jewish Federation in Los Angeles.. Outside of work, I love surfing, guitar playing, backpacking, and running (among other things). Huge San Francisco Giants, 49ers, Stanford Football and Basketball fan!