Estate Planning lawyers in California Mark Gullotta to Mary Mullin

Explore California attorneys like Mark Gullotta, Mark Hathaway, Mark Hillman, Mark Kendall Hillman, Mark Poniatowski, Mark Powell, Mark Swatik, and Mary Mullin. in cities like Burlingame, Fairfield, Castro Valley, Torrance and Whittier. These attorneys specialize in Estate Planning in Zip codes like 94010, 90071, 90603.
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Mark Gullotta

Firm: The Law Office of Mark Gullotta
1575 Bayshore Hwy , Burlingame , California 94010
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate , Trusts
Family oriented attorney providing personal legal advice and services to ordinary people who need help with Wills, Trusts and Probate.
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“Mark completed out Living Trust. He was very professional and explained all the details to us to set”
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“My husband and I were very pleased with our meeting with Mark Gullotta on Friday, June 20, 2025. We will continue to use him for future changes on our trust. Furthermore, we will s…”
— Tere Garcia
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Martha L. Daetwyler

21st Floor   199 Fremont Street  9410 , San Francisco , California 94105
Practice Areas: Estate Planning,Probate ,Trusts
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“I was a client of Martha Daetwyler from July 2006 until July 2007. She worked for a firm called Leland, Parachini, Steinberg, Matzger,& Melnick in Sa...”
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Mary Loung

Firm: Loung Law
1900 S. Norfolk St. , San Mateo , California 94403
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
Mary was born and raised in Texas before moving to the Bay Area in the early 2000s.  Prior to her legal career, she was a public elementary school teacher for over 10 years. Mary was recognized as teacher of the year and won several grants for her school. During that time, she wanted to do more for her students and their families outside of education, so she switched careers to expand her area of reach.. As a trust and estate planning attorney, Mary provides her clients with the highest quality counsel and resources. She explains legal concepts to non-lawyers in terms they can understand. Mary knows the importance of having a personalized estate plan in place and enjoys using her experience and expertise to help families.  She values answering questions, addressing concerns, and customizing estate plans for each client.
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“emely responsive. She encourages open communication and was readily available to discuss my concerns”
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“Mary is an excellent attorney and dedicated to her clients and the practice of law. I recommend her highly.”
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Mary Lin

Firm: Bay Wealth Legal Group, LLP
909 Laurel Street. , San Carlos , California 94070
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
Mary is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate with the State Bar of California. She was also selected as a Rising Star by Northern California Super Lawyers in 2012 and 2013 (an honor limited to no more than 2.5% of California lawyers) and a California Super Lawyer in 2014. From basic wills and trusts to the design and implementation of sophisticated tax-advantageous solutions for transferring wealth and closely-held business interests to younger generations, Mary counsels individuals, families, business owners and executives on a broad range of estate, wealth transfer, and trust and estate administration matters.
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“she will charge a flat fee). When she anticipated that she would go slightly beyond the quoted amou”
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Mary Kulvinskas

Firm: Law Offices Of Mary P Kulvinskas
2625 Townsgate Road, Suite 330 , Westlake Village , California 91361
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
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“Met with Mary once so far with a tangled up trust situation also I was so upset about it all I could”
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“I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Kulvinskas is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and true credit to the le…”
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“She and my husband misled me to sign a trust and will documents. She refused to answer my questions in email asking for explanations after I signed the documents. Dishonest”
— amani elassal
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Mary Heareamodio

Firm: Law Office Of Mary Heare Amodio
PO Box 1606 , Lakeport , California 95453
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
I believe that everyone needs to understand their legal rights and responsibilities and need to have access to information about those rights so they can make informed decisions about their lives.. My areas of expertise are probate, estate planning, trust administration, special needs trust planning, conservatorships, guardianships and chapter 7 bankruptcy.  I also work with entity formation and contract reviews.
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“over! She is terrific and I would recommend her to anyone and everyone.”
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“I've known and worked with Ms. Heareamodio on numerous matters since 1998. She brings extensive pre-law experience in banking matters and an absolute passion for excellence in the …”

Mary Falk

Firm: Falk Cornell & Associates Llp
350 Cambridge Avenue Suite 100 , Palo Alto , California 94306
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
As a principal in the Estate Planning law firm of Falk, Cornell & Associates, LLP, Mary Falk devotes herself to practicing law with integrity and sincerity, providing her clients with the type of quality legal service she herself would seek from an attorney. Her focus on estate planning stems from her firm belief in protecting her clients and their families from the devastating effects that often accompany disability and death.. Mary first decided she would pursue a career in law when she was still a high school student. Upon receiving her Juris Doctor, she practiced with a firm in San Jose for eight years, concentrating in estate planning, real estate and business. Part of Mary’s enjoyment in practicing estate planning law comes from her love of tax law. As an estate planning attorney she can assist clients with their tax-related issues without limiting herself solely to tax law.. Mary first went out on her own in 1996, and joined forces shortly thereafter with Daniel Cornell, as attorney she had worked closely with for eight years, to form Falk, Cornell & Associates, LLP. Falk, Cornell & Associates, LLP concentrates on estate planning law exclusively.. Mary is a Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate law. She is a member of the Estate Planning, Probate and Trust section of the Santa Clara County Bar Association and the San Mateo County Bar Association. She is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.. Mary is coauthor of the books, “A Will is Not Enough in California.” and “Guiding Those Left Behind In California”.
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“I endorse this lawyer. They are an expert in the field of estate planning.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5

Mary Ann Noiroux

Firm: Rager and Noiroux, LLP
2 Venture   380 , Irvine , California 92618
Practice Areas: Estate Planning,Family ,Immigration & Naturalization ,Labor ,Probate ,Products Liability
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“I don't usually go on line to write reviews, but am so pleased and relieved at the outcome of my very complex divorce case I feel a need to make my s...”
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Martin Thomas Yarnell

Firm: Law Office of Martin T. Yarnell
4530 E Thousand Oaks Blvd Ste 250 , Westlake Village , California 91362
Practice Areas: Education , Employment & Labor , Labor , Estate Planning, Estate Planning
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
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Marshall Waller

Firm: Feinberg & Waller, APC
23501 Park Sorrento #103 , Calabasas , California 91302
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Elder , Estate Planning, Family , Probate , Trusts, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
I’m Marshall Waller, a director and principal shareholder at Feinberg & Waller, APC, and a California Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS). For decades, I’ve represented clients in complex divorce, custody, support, and high-asset property matters, earning a reputation for strategic thinking and strong courtroom advocacy.. I hold an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell and have been named a Super Lawyer for over 15 years, including being ranked among the Top 100 Lawyers in Southern California. I am proud to be a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), honors reserved for the most respected leaders in the field. I’m also a Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, a distinction held by only 1% of U.S. attorneys, recognizing exemplary professional and public service.. Beyond the courtroom, I’m a legal educator and published author. I wrote Essentials of California Family Law, a study guide for CFLS candidates, and a law school textbook in the area of California Family Law, published by Aspen Publishers. I’ve taught law at the university level and have been a Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) speaker for the Regents of the University of California.. At Feinberg & Waller, we’re a full-service family law firm focused on divorce, property division, financial issues, support, attorney’s fees, and custody. My personal practice often involves Hague Convention matters, international child abduction, and jurisdictional conflicts.. I earned my B.A. with highest honors from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, my J.D. from Loyola Law School, and pursued postgraduate tax studies at USC and USD. I remain active in bar associations and give back through volunteer work, including as a mock trial coach for Teach Democracy.
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“I have met numerous attorneys in my life time and I can unequivocally recommend Mr. Waller for any o”
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
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“If you are in search of a law firm that is ethical, knowledgeable, and responsive, don't look any further.  I enjoyed working with Marshal and really valued his direction in conclu…”
— David Meyer
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Mark Hathaway

Firm: Hathaway Parker LLP
515 S Flower St , Los Angeles , California 90071
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills, Education, Education, Education, Education, Education, Education
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“er with the firm soon after. Mark on the other hand was professional, reassuring, diligent, compete”
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“Mark Hathaway is a hardworking, creative, tough lawyer. His background in civil and tax law is very useful in defending criminal cases. He is a strong advocate.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Marlon Bateman

Firm: Law Office of Marlon Bateman
5701 Lonetree Blvd., Ste. 102 , Rocklin , California 95765
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
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“From the beginning until the end, Marlon was a caring hard worker. He was knowledgable, focused and”
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“I have known Marlon for several years and have worked on cases together. I always appreciate the insights he has in both simple and perplexing legal matters. He is a lawyer with im…”
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Mark Ziebold

Firm: Million Voorhees Ziebold, LLP DBA Family Office Law
695 Town Center Drive, 7th Floor , Costa Mesa , California 92626
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
I received the California State Bar specialist designation in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate law in 2010 and the California State Bar specialist designation in Taxation law in 2012.  I am currently one of less than 100 attorneys in the state with both designations.  I am also licensed in California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, South Dakota, and soon to be Hawaii.  My practice focuses on estate planning for high net worth individuals by implementing a team approach to planning with the client's CPA, financial advisor, and insurance advisor.. In addition to my legal work, I provide pro bono help to Churches and religious ministries (also on the formation of those organizations).  I am also active in my church, Berean Bible Church of Hilo, Hawaii.
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“Mark is a comptent, responsive estate planning attorney who knows his craft. He is easy to work wit”
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“I have known Mark for a number of years now. His mastery of high level estate planning concepts is unparalleled. He is a phenomenal attorney. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mark …”
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Mark Tikosh

Firm: MARK A TIKOSH LAW OFFICES
PO BOX 3578 , Seal Beach , California 90740
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
Native speaker of Romanian (born and educated in Romania, including Law School education at Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj).
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“Mark Axente Tikosh is an excellent lawyer. He is a caring one as well. We found him to be through an”
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Mark Swatik

Firm: Law Offices of Mark E. Swatik, APC
21250 Hawthorne Blvd, Ste 500 , Torrance , California 90503
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate
Mark Swatik is a Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate law under the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, which is a distinction held by less than 1% of California attorneys. Mr. Swatik practices in the area of Estate Planning, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Probate, and Trust Administration.  Mr. Swatik’s practice also includes advanced tax planning, Asset Protection, Special Needs planning, and Elder law, as well as civil litigation with an emphasis in Trust and Will contests, Personal Injury & Wrongful Death.. Mr. Swatik also works with financial advisors and CPA’s to assist their clients in drafting complex irrevocable trusts, including Dynasty Trusts, Grantor Retained Trusts (GRATS/GRUTS), Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts (IDGTS), Qualified Personal Residence Trusts (QPRTS), Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITS), Family Limited Partnership Trusts (FLPS), Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATS), and Charitable Remainder/Lead Trusts (CRATS/CRUTS/CLATS).. Mr. Swatik was a partner at the firm of Sanders, Montalto and Swatik, LLP, and in 2015, Mr. Swatik was invited to join the premier estate planning, business and real estate law firm in the South Bay, Burkley & Brandlin, where he was named as a partner and the new firm name has now become Swatik & Brandlin LLP.. Mr. Swatik is also a licensed California Real Estate Broker, which has been very beneficial in overseeing dozens of real estate transactions during probate and trust administrative matters.. Mr. Swatik brings an extensive background in business management to the firm’s Estate Planning practice, differentiating him from many other Estate Planning attorneys. Additionally, because Mr. Swatik not only drafts trusts and Estate Plans, but litigates them in court, he is provided a unique perspective in understanding the shortcomings of many trusts, and how to perfect them whether it be in the area of tax avoidance, creditor protection, or simply protecting the client’s wishes from being successfully challenged later in court.. In addition to his legal experience in areas of estate planning and administration, Mr. Swatik is an honorably retired Police Sergeant, who managed Internal Affairs, Detectives, Training and Hiring, Administration and served as the Team Leader for the SWAT/Hostage Crisis Negotiations Team.  Mr. Swatik has extensive experience and training in Risk Management and civil liability pertaining to Public Sector employment.  Mr. Swatik has provided “Use of Force” expert testimony and has been the designated City representative regarding policies and procedures in Federal and State courts.  Mr. Swatik also assisted in multiple federal and state civil litigation matters pertaining to municipal defense against civil rights and tort claims. Mr. Swatik has also testified before State Senate and State Assembly Committees for Senate Bill 506 (2005) and Assembly Bill 1595 (2005), and assisted in the drafting of these documents, both of which have been passed into current laws regarding Public Safety Professional’s Privacy Rights.. Mr. Swatik has authored Risk Management newsletters and offered instruction to police agencies on administrative, legal and procedural matters.  Mr. Swatik had been the Department’s designated investigator/facilitator during 4 Civil Service Commission disciplinary hearings involving excessive force and police misconduct.
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“ensive and iron clad Trust is his primary objective. I was undeniably impressed and happy with the e”
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“Mark is an outstanding estate planning lawyer. I constantly hear good things about him from other professionals. Mark is constantly looking for ways to help clients achieve their g…”
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“My husband and I recently worked with Mark Swatik, Esq., MBA, Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law to create our family trust, and the experience exce…”
— Maria J.
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Mark Powell

Firm: Snell & Wilmer
600 Anton Boulevard Suite 1400 , Costa Mesa , California 92626
Practice Areas: Estate , Estate Planning, Taxation - State & Federal, Trusts, Trusts, Trusts
I am a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel () and a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law (by the California State Bar's Board of Legal Specialization). I concentrate on trust and estate matters with emphasis on trust and probate administration, including probate court representation. I also serve as a private fiduciary.
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“Mark helped my family through a very tricky situation. He was always patient with us. He explained complex issues in language we could understand, a...JohnMark helped communicate t…”
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“I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Mr. Powell has extensive experience and expertise in the areas of Estate Planning and Estate Administration. He is highly respected in th…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Mark Poniatowski

Firm: Poniatowski Leding Parikh Law Corporation
21715 Redwood Rd. , Castro Valley , California 94546
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
Providing prompt, quality, results oriented representation and practical advice for over 30 years in business, real estate, and creditors rights/bankrupcty matters.. Greenwood & Moore, Inc.. “We have retained Mark Poniatowski and his staff for various business and real estate matters over the course of many years. His office is professional, responsive and knowledgeable... Holt of California. “We have used Mark and his firm extensively for over twenty years. During that time he has helped us successfully resolve a number of difficult and complex business and collection matters..
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“Mark is a very competent, and hard working lawyer who gets good results for his clients in a cost effective manner.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5

Mark Hillman

Firm: Hillman, Lucas & Canning, PC
2420 Martin Road, Suite 300 , Fairfield , California 94534
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Estate , Estate Planning, Land Use & Zoning, Mediation, Probate , Real Estate , Trusts
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“My experience with Joseph Canning has been an exceptional one. He is very dedicated to his work and his clients. Mr. Canning is always willing to take the time to explain things in…”
— Brian Mecham
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Mary Mullin

Firm: Mary E. Mullin, Attorney at Law
10419 Bogardus Avenue , Whittier , California 90603
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
When you come to Mary E. Mullin, Attorney at Law, you can have confidence in the help and support you can secure from a Whittier probate lawyer. It is of great importance that you take immediate action and procure the help you need from a lawyer who cares about you and the outcome of your future, and Attorney Mullin is up to the task! She has dealt with all kinds of estate planning cases and situations, and she wants to take on your case and help you at this time. She has a thorough understanding of the probate process, having helped many individuals who are in situations just like yours. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, where she also obtained her Master’s degree. She obtained her Juris Doctorate from Western State University, College of Law. Attorney Mullin has been a member of the California State Bar since 1992 and has earned her highly-respected reputation over the course of the 21 years of her legal experience. Are you dealing with issues pertaining to trust administration or probate? Are you wondering what is involved in a power of attorney or a living trust? It is of the utmost importance that you take immediate action and seek out the help and support you need as soon as possible. Do you need assistance in working through a last will and testament? Are you dealing with guardianship issues or problems pertaining to conservatorship? It is essential that you take immediate action and seek out the help you need as soon as possible. Attorney Mullin is up to the task, having assisted numerous other individuals who are in situations much like yours. You need to be proactive and contact this law office now to begin down the road to a brighter future.
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Mark Kendall Hillman

Firm: Hillman, Lucas & Canning, PC
2420 Martin Road , Fairfield , California 94534
Practice Areas: Trusts and Estates Taxation, Trust Planning, Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Estate Administration, Probate, Trust Litigation, Estate Litigation, Business Transactions, Real Estate, Mediation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Elder Law, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
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“Mr. Hillman is highly regarded in the legal community. He is collaborative, when appropriate, and effective in his process.”
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