Firm: DeCarli Law
Practice Areas: Trusts
Debra DeCarli is an experienced estate planning attorney serving Pleasanton and Mendocino, California. Practicing law since 1994, she holds both a J.D. and a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Texas. As a single mother of three during her studies, Debra developed a deep understanding of the challenges families face, which later inspired her focus on estate and business planning.. Debra’s personal journey profoundly influenced her career. After law school, she married her classmate and law partner, Bob DeCarli. They had a child while Debra simultaneously became a grandmother, giving her unique insight into the needs of blended families, young children, and grandparents. This led her to dedicate her focus on estate planning for non-traditional families and expand her services to include business planning.. Debra practiced law in Austin, Texas, for ten years before moving to California with her husband. Initially working in complex litigation across the country, she eventually settled on the Mendocino coast in 2010, drawn by its beauty and community. There, she established her estate and business planning practice, helping families and businesses navigate their legal needs with compassion and ingenuity.
Contact: +1 (925) 744-8935
Firm: Ferruzzo & Ferruzzo, LLP
Practice Areas: Trusts
Born and raised in Southern California, Danielle earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Romance Languages from Point Loma Nazarene University in 2008 and went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University, School of Law in 2011. During law school, she was involved in the Geoffrey H. Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship and the Law with a focus in sports and entertainment, serving as a member of the Palmer Center's first Student Advisory Board. Danielle began her career supporting the General Counsel of the Los Angeles Dodgers.. Danielle’s chosen area of law is probate and trust administration. In February 2017, Danielle joined Ferruzzo’s probate, trust administration and estate planning practice areas where she prepares trust planning documents and works with clients as they navigate all stages of probate and trust administration as well as resolving disputes that arise.. Outside of the firm, Danielle and her husband enjoy time with friends and family and attend as many Angels and Dodgers games as they are able every summer. Danielle volunteered with the Angels Fan Fest in 2010, served as a leader for a college student ministry group with the Salvation Army, and participated in her church's Sunday School class for children and adults with special needs. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Pepperdine Law Alumni Network of Orange County as well as Grandma's House of Hope, a local nonprofit organization serving the homeless community in Orange County.. Her passion for helping people navigate difficult decisions and circumstances is what attracted her to a career in law and specifically to the estate planning, probate, and trust administration practice areas.
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Firm: Charles Triay
Practice Areas: Trusts
I specialize in Will Contests, Trust Contests, and other probate litigation. I do not do any Estate Planning (writing Wills and Trusts). I handle about half of my cases on a contingency fee basis, and about half on an hourly fee basis. See my website at for more information. Thank you.
Certified by the State Bar of California as a specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. Rated AV by Martindale Hubbell.
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Firm: Crockett Law Corporation
Practice Areas: Trusts
David Crockett, attorney-CPA Orange County with over 40 years of experience serving Orange County, Newport Beach, and surrounding communities, David Crockett, J.D., CPA, has helped countless clients with their Trust and Probate litigation, Trust formation and amendment, Probate, Wills, Estate Planning, Taxes, Asset Protection, and Real Estate issues. Mr. Crockett is rated as an “AV Preeminent” lawyer with the “highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards” by the Martindale Hubble lawyer directory. He also has an Avvo rating of “” in the field of trusts and estates.. Types of Work We Do. Your Situation is Probably Something We Have Already Seen and Successfully Dealt WithIt is not uncommon for individuals or businesses to find themselves involved in legal disputes involving a trust or estate. Disputes such as missing assets, long delays and failure to distribute or the failure to account for money may become ugly very quickly which may result in devastating financial consequences for all parties involved if not solved quickly. We have 40+ years of experience untangling these disputes including filing court lawsuits/petitions and obtaining Court orders where needed. We have dealt with many real life situations that are likely very similar to your own current circumstances so please don’t hesitate to call and have a free initial discussion to get some direction. See Some Actual Client Stories here.. Unique Approach Because of 3 Licenses: Attorney, Certified Public Accountant & Real Estate BrokerAll matters are reviewed from three points of view: Lawyer (state license # 46632), CPA (state License #25836) and Real Estate Broker (state license #01909116) . David L. Crockett’s experience and licenses allow him to provide sophisticated, practical and understandable advice and solutions. The typical estate or asset situation, usually involves a combination of legal, financial and tax questions as well as real estate marketing and operational questions. As a 3 in 1 expert, Mr. Crockett is in a unique position to provide practical and cost-effective advice in all these areas. He is familiar with and has access to most all commonly used forms for real estate deals, wills, trusts and estates. Down to earth explanations of the tax and financial aspects of any deal or estate are routine.
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Firm: McGonigle & Hunsaker LLP
Practice Areas: Trusts
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Practice Areas: Trusts
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Firm: Albence & Associates, APC
Practice Areas: Trusts
Christopher Albence is the founding member and managing partner of the firm of Albence & Associates, APC, established in 1994. Mr. Albence's practice concentrates on wills, trusts, probate, elder law, and advocacy for senior citizen's legal rights. He is a California State Bar Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. Mr. Albence's first legal position was as an associate attorney for Senior Citizens Legal Services and Complete Estate Services, both non-profit organizations. He has conducted numerous seminars and speaking engagements on estate planning and financial protection of the elderly. Mr. Albence's business, financial and legal background have created a practice that consists of all facets of estate planning, trust administration, trust and estate litigation. Mr. Albence was admitted to the California State Bar in 1993. He completed his undergraduate studies at Florida State University, with a B.S. in Finance and obtained his J.D. at California Western School of Law.. Mr. Albence's organization affiliations include the California State Bar, State Bar Board of Specialization - Estate Planning, Trust and Probate, 2003-2005 chair of the San Diego Bar Association Trust and Probate Section, 1997-1998 President South Bay Bar Association, the San Diego County Bar Association, the La Jolla Bar Association, the South Bay Bar Association, the California State Bar Trust and Probate Section, the San Diego County Bar Trust and Probate Section, the La Jolla Bar Trust and Probate Section; California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, former board member of the South Bay Bar Association, former Board of Directors for the South Bay Lawyer Referral Service and Board of Directors La Jolla Bar Association.
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Firm: Hermance Law
Practice Areas: Trusts
As both a mother and an attorney, Crista understands the unique legal needs of families. All parents, regardless of their net worth, need comprehensive estate planning to ensure their wishes are followed and their families are protected. In speaking with several parents, most of them did not have an estate plan in place or anything to protect their children in case of incapacity or death. It’s scary to think that if a plan isn’t in place, the state would have a plan for you. Odds are, it’s not the plan you would want.. Estate Planning is NOT just for the wealthy, it’s for any parent wanting to put a plan in place to protect their family.. Crista was born and raised in Ventura, California and lived there a majority of her life. She majored in business management at San Diego State University and soon thereafter started working for Citigroup in Jacksonville, Florida. She worked as a project manager for Citigroup and traveled extensively throughout the world. She even ended up relocating to the Philippines for a year which was an opportunity of a lifetime for her. After living in the Philippines, she moved back to Ventura and began her legal career.. She started by volunteering at the Ventura County District Attorney’s office and the Coalition to End Family Violence as a Victim Advocate. Next she started law school at the Southern California Institute of Law and was able to find a position as a law clerk with a firm in Westlake Village where the flexible schedule allowed her to finish law school and take the California bar exam. After passing the bar, she received a promotion to associate attorney and focused on estate planning, personal injury and bankruptcy cases. She really enjoyed helping families with their estate planning and decided to start her own practice after the birth of her first child. She decided to focus her practice solely on estate planning and ensuring that young families know how to protect their family. She finds great personal and professional satisfaction in helping parents create estate plans that provide them with that peace of mind. Family dynamics are always evolving and she built this practice with growing families in mind. As Hermance Law has continued to serve clients, their area of practice has evolved to include acting as crisis planning attorneys. It is important that the Hermance Law team are able to help our clients not only with their estate planning needs but also if one of their family members passes away.. Her goal is to create lasting relationships with her clients and to always be available to help them in the future.. Crista is very passionate about helping children and is involved in the following charities:. The BumbleBee Foundation - Board of DirectorsNational Charity League, Inc. Ventura County Chapter Juniors - Board Member
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Practice Areas: Trusts
Contact: 949-508-2980
Firm: Dickenson, Peatman and Fogarty, A Professional Law Corporation
Practice Areas: Trusts
Contact: 707-252-7122
Firm: Reid & Hellyer
Practice Areas: Trusts
Contact: (951) 682-1771
Firm: Law Offices of Daniel Leahy
Practice Areas: Trusts
Attorney Daniel J. Leahy specializes in trust and probate litigation. Dan’s practice includes counseling trustees, administering trusts, and resolving disputes among beneficiaries and fiduciaries. Dan regularly appears in Bay Area probate courts and handles matters through trial.. Dan’s past experience includes representing trustees in trust contests and claims of forgery, resolving disputes between siblings regarding their parents’ assets, and obtaining a bench verdict against a trustee for failing to follow the terms of a trust.. Dan is a Bay Area native and UC-Berkeley School of Law graduate where he was a member of the Law Review. Prior to forming his own firm, Dan worked at a large international firm where he represented financial institutions in business litigation.. Dan is a member of the California Bar Association Trusts & Estates section, East Bay Trusts and Estates Lawyers, and the Contra Costa County and Alameda Bar Associations.. Dan is certified by the California State Bar as a specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate law and assisted in the publication of Sunrise, Sunset: What to Do About a Trustee with Diminishing Capacity which appeared in the California Trusts and Estates Quarterly.
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Firm: Foxworth, Shepard & Bruhl, Pa
Practice Areas: Trusts
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Firm: Charles H. Wright
Practice Areas: Trusts
Contact: (916) 484-1812
Practice Areas: Trusts
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Firm: Schofield & Grossman
Practice Areas: Trusts
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Practice Areas: Trusts
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Firm: Byrd Conswella M Attorney At Law
Practice Areas: Trusts
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Firm: Law Office of Chris P. Skerik
Practice Areas: Trusts
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Firm: Premier Claims Management
Practice Areas: Trusts
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