Estate Planning lawyers in California Mary Piasta to Melissa Webb

Firm: Haeuser, Valluzzo & Piasta LLP

466 First Street East , Sonoma , California 95476

Practice Areas: Insurance , Estate Planning, Estate Planning

From real estate to estate planning, Mary provides peace of mind to her clients through proactive representation. As such, she has helped companies both aged and new. Her clients include businesses of all sizes from the growing food business to multi-generational wineries and vineyard management companies.. Loving helping individuals and families, she provides full spectrum of advice to her clients enabling local clients to meet their goals be it building a business or maximizing their estates for future generations.. Having been involved in complex litigation for thirteen years including the top real estate jury verdict in the state for 2014, she counsels clients on the issues faced there.. Desiring to preserve Sonoma's historic nature, she is a board member of the Sonoma Valley League for Historic Preservation. Committed to children's issues, sits on the boards of the Kenwood Education Foundation and the Ama Foundation. She has served on the Sonoma Community Service and Environment Commission as well as the board of the Sonoma Valley Mother's Club.. An Alum of the Governor Gray Davis Administration, she aided the First Lady. She earned degrees from UC Davis and USF School of Law. During law school, she clerked at Cotchett, Pitre & Simon (now Cotchette, Pitre & McCarthy). In her spare time, she lobbied successfully for policies affecting the rights of children at the UN Women's Commission.. She and her husband feel blessed to call Sonoma Valley home, where they live with their two sons and pet tortoise.

Firm: Schlau|Rogers

1968 S. Coast Hwy, Ste 2498 , Laguna Beach , California 92651

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Matthew Schlau is an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of California. He is one of the principal founding attorneys of Schlau|Rogers, a boutique California trusts, estates and business law firm. The firm's objective is to provide accessible and affordable legal representation that allows you the opportunity to reach your goals. Matthew and his partner and Co-Founder, Joshua Rogers, welcome the opportunity to discuss your individual needs to get started on planning for the future today.. In addition to Estate Planning, Matthew has an extensive background in civil litigation and has counseled private companies in hundreds of matters in all stages of litigation. Matthew has also advised companies in private joint venture and debt arrangements, and has served as outside general counsel to review, draft, and negotiate contracts and other documents relating to a wide range of exceptional and ordinary-course business transactions.. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of California, Santa Barbara, as well as a Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School. He is a husband, father, blogger, crossfitter, aspiring chef and really good at helping people achieve their goals.

Firm: Greenberg Glusker

1900 Ave of the Stars 21st Fl , Los Angeles , California 90067

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Offit Kurman

445 S. Figueroa Street, 18th Floor , Los Angeles , California 90071

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Megan A. Moghtaderi is a skilled estates and trusts attorney based in Offit Kurman's Los Angeles office, serving clients throughout Southern California. She provides a wide range of legal services in areas such as estates and trusts, wealth management and asset protection, estate administration, estates and trusts litigation, elder law and advocacy, and guardianships. A Certified Specialist by the State Bar of California in Trusts, Estates, & Probates, Megan focuses on advising high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, corporate institutions, professional athletes, and entertainers on estate planning strategies designed to protect and preserve generational wealth while minimizing litigation risks.. As a principal attorney in the firm's trusts and estates practice group, Megan is recognized for her advocacy in trust litigation involving significant assets, managing cases exceeding $100 million. She adeptly represents clients in fiduciary disputes, including issues related to probate, conservatorships, guardianships, and the planning and administration of digital assets. By developing strategies for managing digital assets, Megan helps clients in the technology sector seamlessly integrate these important assets into their estate plans.. Megan believes in a client-centered approach, prioritizing clear communication and personalized service. By taking the time to understand each client's unique goals, concerns, and family dynamics, she ensures that their estate plans reflect their values and intentions. Her empathetic demeanor fosters strong relationships, making clients feel supported and informed throughout the legal process.. With substantial experience in probate and trust litigation, fiduciary representation, and complex estate planning, Megan has drafted a wide range of estate planning documents and provided guidance to high-net-worth clients on tax implications and corporate formation matters.. Her dedication to public service and commitment to legal excellence have earned her numerous recognitions, including the AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, recognition as a Southern California Rising Star® from Super Lawyers, and inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.. Megan is a board member of the Orange County Bar Association Trusts and Estates Section and the Social Committe Chair. She is also a member of the Professional Fiduciary Association of California (PFAC) and St. Thomas More Society. She is also the proud Chair, Legacy Planning Society for Able ARTS Work, a non-profit that provides lifelong learning, community service and vocational opportunities through the creative arts for people of all abilities and all ages in an environment of warmth, encouragement and inclusion.. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Biola University and the Torrey Honors Institute and was recognized as the top percent of her graduating class. After receiving her undergraduate degree, she went onto Chapman University Fowler School of Law, earning her J.D. During law school, she worked as a Judicial Law Extern for the Honorable Kim. R. Hubbard in Probate at the Orange County Superior Court.

Firm: Law Office of Maximilian G. Barteau

P.O. Box 3171 , Suisun City , California 94585

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Construction , Contracts, Estate Planning, Landlord & Tenant, Probate , Real Estate , Taxation - State & Federal, Trusts, Wills, Workers Compensation

Mr. Barteau graduated from McGeorge School of Law at the University of the Pacific in Sacramento, California, after completing his undergraduate studies at The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.. Born in Truro, England, his family moved to California in 1978. He grew up in Tulare, California, graduating from Tulare Western High School. Since 2001, he has made his home in the north state, where he currently lives with his wife Charli and their four children.. He has worked in commerical and residential real estate, information technology, and higher education. Mr. Barteau's professional experience includes an internship with the State of California Attorney General's office and an externship with the United States Attorney's Office, Civil Division. Mr. Barteau worked as an Associate Attorney at a well-respected local law firm, but left the firm in 2004 to establish the Law Office of Maximilian G. Barteau in Paradise, California. In 2013, Mr. Barteau joined the Carter Law Office in Chico, California.. In additional to practicing law, Mr. Barteau is highly involved in the communities of Paradise and Chico, and volunteers several hours each week to various nonprofit organizations and boards, including the Butte Youth Soccer League, Paradise Performing Arts Center, Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce, and Paradise Youth Sports and Family Center (Paradise Community Village project), which aims to provide parks and affordable housing to all area residents.. Mr. Barteau also owned and operated two restaurants from 2001 to 2012 and brings that practical knowledge of business to his law practice.

Firm: Matthew J. Sundly, Esq.

Office: (949) 420-4590 , Mission Viejo , California 92691

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Estate Planning, Family , Medical Malpractice, Probate , Professional Malpractice, Family, Family

For the past 20 years I've practiced exclusively family law, spending 4-5 days a week in court settling matters whenever possible and otherwise going to hearing and prevailing on most all issues.  My approach is to be civil, kind and fair with opposing counsel and the parties at all times. I don't need to be aggressive or hostile to prevail in court.  I win with preparation, knowledge of the facts and law, passionate concern, superior intellect and courtoom skills developed over conducting hundreds if not thousands of hearings. I am the first attorney my colleagues ask for advise and the  last attorney my adversaries want to face inside the courtroom.. I stake my reputation on the opinions of my adversaries, judges, clerks, court reportsrs and deputies I have appeared before and who have watched me in their courtrooms day in and day out for two decades. I value my worth by my client's  satusfaction and gratitude for my dedicated service.. I've obtained sanctions awards of $100,000, $80,000 $67,000, and $50,000 against opposing parties whom I caught lying in court and frustrating the policy of promoting settlement while unnecessarily increasing the cost of litigation.. I have obtained hundreds if not thousands of clients shared custody rights and quality parenting time with their children.. I get darn near tearful with pride when I read my clients' testimonials.  It is their thanks for my hard work that makes it all worthwhile.

Firm: Sheasby and Associates

3110 E Guasti RD STE 550 , Ontario , California 91761

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning, Family , Guardianship and Conservatorship, Paternity, Spousal Support, Trusts, Wills, Family

It is my goal to provide to my clients a truthful and honest evaluation of their case so that they can make an informed and intelligent decision about how to move forward.

Firm: Shafae Law

1156 El Camino Real , San Carlos , California 94070

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate Law, The State Bar of California. Since 2008, Matt has focused his practice on estate planning and trust and estate administration. Matt launched Shafae Law with the intention of providing comprehensive, personalized legal services with class and integrity for reasonable flat-rate fees. Matt takes great pride in his personable, practical approach to solving legal problems, no matter the size of the estate or complexity of the family dynamics.. Matt previously worked in the chambers of one of his heroes, Hon. Martin J. Jenkins, now a justice of the California Supreme Court. While serving in that capacity, Matt wrote and edited for his law school's law review.. In 2012, Matt received the Wiley M. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services from the State Bar of California. From 2013 - 2018, Matt has received the "Rising Star" designation from Super Lawyers. In 2024, Matthew was selected as a Super Lawyer.. Matt grew up in Belmont, where he has a large network of friends and family. When he's not practicing law, Matt loves staying active, and spending time with his wife, Mercedes, and their kitty, Isabela. Matt also has a love of music and plays bass in several amateur groups. Volunteering and youth education are very important to Matt, who has served as an academic tutor to at-risk youth in East Palo Alto through the Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula, and was a former high school teacher in the Sequoia Union High School District.

Firm: Law Office of Matthew D. Scott

1013 Galleria Blvd. , Roseville , California 95678

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Trusts, Family

Firm: Hillman, Lucas & Canning, PC

2420 Martin Rd Ste 300 , Fairfield , California 94534

Practice Areas: Contracts, Estate Planning

Firm: Law Offices of Mary Quin

2310 East Ponderosa Drive   21 , Camarillo , California 93010

Practice Areas: Aviation & Aerospace,Bankruptcy,Business Organizations,Consumer Protection,Divorce,DUI/DWI,Estate Planning,Family ,Lemon ,Trusts,Wills,Workers Compensation

Firm: Berger and Marx, LLP

957 Maple Avenue , Carpinteria , California 93013

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Business Formation,Business Organizations,Civil ,Collections,Contracts,Copyrights,Corporate ,Elder ,Employment & Labor ,Entertainment & Sports ,Estate Planning,Insurance ,Intellectual Property ,Leases and Leasing,Mergers & Acquisitions,Non-Profit Corporations,Probate ,Real Estate ,Trademarks,Trusts,Wills

Firm: Hytrek Trusts

600 Anton Blvd., Suite 1100 , Costa Mesa , California 92626

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I am a founder and the managing partner of Hytrek Tursts. I handle estate planning matters.. Before starting Hytrek Trusts, I worked as an insurance defense attorney for reputable nationwide firms where I learned transferrable litigation skills and tactics. I now uses those legal strategies and tactics to the advantage of our clients.. I earned my Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School and graduated magna cum laude. While in law school, I was Editor in Chief of Whittier Law Review and acted as a member of the Board of Whittier Moot Court. I earned a CALI award in Arbitration and was also published in the Whittier Law Review for his article, “Property Rights in Current Space Law: A Hindrance to Space Exploration.”. I was born and raised in Nebraska, where I attended Nebraska Wesleyan University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Firm: Law Offices of Matthew J. Gonsalves

438 Estudillo Ave. , San Leandro , California 94577

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Crider Law Group

750 F Street , Davis , California 95616

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Matthew Crider grew up in Texas and moved to California because he didn’t feel he was paying enough in taxes. OK, it was also because his wife, a California native, refused to move to Texas. But Matthew brought his Texas gentility to Cali with him.. Matthew has distinguished himself in the field of law in both Texas and California, where he’s licensed to practice. When he had a case go to the U.S. Supreme Court, however, it was rescheduled because another matter was deemed slightly more pressing – Bush v. Gore. Go figure! (The Crider name goes a long way, but it isn’t quite as powerful as the names Bush or Gore.). Matthew loves his work at Crider Law Group. It requires forward-thinking and creativity to come up with the best possible solutions for his clients, who call Matthew “dedicated, thoughtful, and compassionate.”. At the firm, he provides a wide range of estate planning services, advising individuals and families how to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their financial assets. He says there’s nothing more rewarding than helping people protect themselves and their loved ones at any stage of life's journey.. Matthew works with men, women, couples, seniors, young families with minor children, families with special needs children of all ages, entrepreneurs with business considerations, and established families.. Matthew frequently speaks to public and private groups on a variety of legal issues. He’s active in the community as a member of Wealth Counsel, Elder Counsel, the Sacramento County Bar Association, Placer County Bar Association, and Yolo County Bar Association. He’s accredited by the Department of Veteran Affairs to assist veterans in filing claims. He’s also a member of Rotary International.. In his spare time, Matthew loves to spend time with his wife and two young children. He’s an adventurous and active sort, who loves camping, snow shoeing, and traveling – especially if the trip involves cycling. But since his kids are currently little, the cycling travel is on hold until they’re a bit older. Then, those kids are in for a treat!

Firm: The Law Office of Matthew W. Camphuis

3400 Inland Empire Blvd., Suite 101 , Ontario , California 91764

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I grew up in a small town where I learned the values of hard work, perseverance, and respect. I’ve also lived and studied abroad in three different continents —observing first hand what works and what doesn’t.. I know the values in the US that are worth fighting for to preserve and protect, but I’m realistic enough to know that things could always be better.. I strive to be the best at whatever I set my mind to. I’m a passionate advocate and a natural leader. I’m a people person, but I can just as easily find contentment in solitude.. I hold a Juris Doctor and a Master of Legal Studies in Human Rights from Trinity Law School. I did my undergraduate at Liberty University where I obtained a Bachelor of Science.. I’m an advocate for the oppressed and I seek justice. I believe in treating others with respect and doing the right thing. I’m not afraid to fight a good fight and see justice done. I have a heart for the little guy or gal, and I am not afraid to stand up to a bully.. I graduated top-in-class from Trinity Law School and received the highest award at commencement by vote of the faculty. I went on to pass the California State Bar Exam on my first attempt.. Let’s work together and make this world a better place.

Firm: Law Offices of Matthew C. Bishop

1475 Fourth Street , Napa , California 94559

Practice Areas: Adoption,Animal Bites,Appellate ,Automobile Accidents,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Consumer Fraud,Criminal Defense ,Divorce,Domestic Violence,Drug Crimes,DUI/DWI,Elder ,Estate Planning,Family ,Guardianship and Conservatorship,Head and Spinal Injuries,Juvenile ,Legal Malpractice,Medical Malpractice,Nursing Home Negligence,Parole and Probation,Personal Injury,Probate ,Sexual Abuse,Slip and Fall,Traffic Violations,Trucking Accidents,Trusts,White Collar Crime,Wills,Wrongful Death

Firm: Law Office of Masumi Patel

318 Avenue I #392 , Redondo Beach , California 90277

Practice Areas: Construction Defects, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning

Firm: Law Offices of Mary L. Symons

1000 Fourth Street, Suite 875 , San Rafael , California 94901

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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.

Firm: Ainley Alipaz Webb LLP

403 N Floral St , Visalia , California 93291

Practice Areas: Estate Planning