Top Estate Planning Lawyers in San Jose | 26 available

26 Estate Planning lawyers are available in San Jose, california, including Andrea Starrett, Brian L. Shetler, Chris Anthony Gemignani, and Christine M. Kouvaris. These lawyers are rated between 3.8/5 to 4.2/5 and 53% provide free consultation.

Estate Planning Case Statistics Overview

Estate Planning Case Timeline

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Estate planning matters in San Jose typically resolve within 1 to 6 months, depending on complexity and court schedules.

San Jose Court Backlog

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The estimated backlog reflects the number of pending estate planning cases in local courts, with higher numbers indicating busier periods.

Estate Planning San Jose Filing Volume

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Monthly estate planning case filings in San Jose are estimated to range from 30 to 80, based on public court data trends.

Estate Planning Case Outcomes

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Most estate planning matters are resolved successfully, with higher rates after formal filings or trial, though outcomes vary by case.

Andrea Starrett

Cityview Plaza, 150 Almaden Blvd, 10th Floor , San Jose , California 95113
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5

Lloyd Copenbarger

Firm: Copenbarger & Copenbarger, LLP
1250 Aviation Ave. , San Jose , California 95120
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
Lloyd Copenbarger is senior partner of the firm and the firm’s founder, practicing all aspects of estate and tax planning in the firm’s office.. Mr. Copenbarger’s practice emphasizes the areas of estate planning, business, tax, and nonprofit law.. Member, State Bar of California, Admitted 1979Member, State Bar of Oklahoma, Admitted 1971Member, State Bar of Ohio, Admitted 1976. Certified Specialist in Probate, Estate Planning, and Trust Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California. J.D., University of Oklahoma, 1971L.L.M., University of San Diego, 1986B.A., History and Political Science, University of Oklahoma, 1969
Avvo Review
“Lloyd in very personable, but more importantly, he’s very knowledgeable! We’ve been with him sin”
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Yelp Review
“Copenbarger Law Firm came to our church a couple years ago and my husband attended the free seminar... and I'm so happy he did! Our family just recently...”
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

R. Donald McNeil

333 West Santa Clara Street   700 Californ , San Jose , California 95113
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Estate Planning,Probate ,Real Estate ,Trusts
Google Review
“Dr. Mcneil is excellent. I highly recommend his practice. He is a professional who understands his patient's needs and allergy symptoms. The office hours are great and very accommo…”
— Cait Graessle

Peter R. Hubert

Firm: Law Offices of Peter R. Hubert
1641 Martin Avenue , San Jose , California 95128
Practice Areas: Animal Bites,Divorce,Estate Planning,Motor Vehicle Accidents,Probate ,Traffic Violations,Wills,Wrongful Death
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 2.5 out of 5

Patrick A. Kohlmann

2502 Stevens Creek Boulevard , San Jose , California 95128
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Estate Planning,Guardianship and Conservatorship,Probate ,Trusts
Avvo Review
“I have retained (and continue to retain) Mr. Kohlmann and his firm as my attorney for over 15 years in my capacity as a professional trustee, conserva...”
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Yelp Review
“James (Jim) Cilley is one of the most professional, hard working, "tell it like it is" lawyers we've ever had the privilege of working with. Jim helped us...”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5

Michelle C. Ting

Firm: Rankin, Landsness, Lahde, Serverian and Stock, A Law Corporation
96 North Third Street   500  95 , San Jose , California 95112
Practice Areas: Civil ,Corporate ,Estate Planning,Probate ,Trusts
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Merrisa L. Coleman-Bishop

Firm: Merrisa L. Coleman-Bishop
1080 Minnesota Ave   4 , San Jose , California 95125
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Constitutional ,Discrimination,Divorce,Estate Planning,Family ,Probate ,Trusts,Wills
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“Back in July, circumstances necessitated my need for a custody lawyer. Having no references, I checked Craigslist and was extremely fortunate to get i...”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5

Mark Franich

Firm: Morgan, Franich, Fredkin and Marsh
99 Almaden Boulevard   1000  95 , San Jose , California 95113
Practice Areas: Estate Planning,Family ,Non-Profit Corporations,Trusts
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Marina Vinsky

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.
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“erstood the result of my choices. She also let me know when to contact her in the future and what e”
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“Marina is my go-to expert on questions relating to estate planning. She is incredibly knowledgeable and extremely responsive. I am a true fan and wholeheartedly recommend her to an…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Karen A. Meckstroth

Firm: Hopkins and Carley, A Law Corporation
The Letitia Building   70 South First Street Cal , San Jose , California 95113
Practice Areas: Estate Planning,Non-Profit Corporations,Trusts
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5

Brian L. Shetler

Ten Almaden Boulevard Eleventh Floor , San Jose , California 95113
Practice Areas: Estate Planning,Probate ,Taxation - State & Federal,Trusts
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5

Kai H. Wessels

Firm: Law Offices of Kai H. Wessels
1871 The Alameda   250 , San Jose , California 95126
Practice Areas: Business ,Estate Planning,Probate ,Real Estate ,Trusts,Wills
Google Review
“I had a very positive experience with Wessels Law Firm. When I called, Mr. Wessels got on the phone right away. We discussed some issues related to my living trust. His comments we…”
— Richard Cone
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

John M. Wunderling

Firm: Ferrari Ottoboni LLP
333 West Santa Clara Street   700 Californ , San Jose , California 95113
Practice Areas: Estate Planning,Probate ,Taxation - State & Federal,Trusts
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5

James P. Cashman

Ten Almaden Boulevard Eleventh Floor , San Jose , California 95113
Practice Areas: Employee Benefits,Estate Planning,Probate ,Taxation - State & Federal
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Daniel E. Hanley

Firm: Law Offices of Daniel E. Hanley
1091 Lincoln Ave 155 , San Jose , California 95125
Practice Areas: Elder ,Estate Planning,Health Care & Hospitalization,Landlord & Tenant
Avvo Review
“Dan was upfront, honest, gave me accurate information, worked diligently for me, new the law and kept me informed on every action taken, told me exact...”
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“I cannot recommend Hanley Law enough. Sean and Caitlin were prompt, efficient, understanding, knowledgeable, and an absolute delight to work with! I've worked with a few lawyers be…”
— K C
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5

Dan W. Cooperider

Ten Almaden Boulevard Eleventh Floor , San Jose , California 95113
Practice Areas: Estate Planning,Tax Planning,Trusts

Christine M. Kouvaris

Firm: Temmerman and Cilley, LLP
2502 Stevens Creek Boulevard , San Jose , California 95128
Practice Areas: Estate Planning,Trusts
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Chris Anthony Gemignani

Firm: Chris Anthony Gemignani A Law Corporation
1625 The Alameda   101 , San Jose , California 95126
Practice Areas: Elder ,Estate Planning
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Rebecca Weisman

Firm: Law Offices of Fleishman and Weisman, PC
79 Devine Street   200 , San Jose , California 95110
Practice Areas: Elder ,Estate Planning,Guardianship and Conservatorship
Yelp Review
“So it's been 7 years since my case started in 2015, and 3 years since I've written this review. Now that matters are settled and we've parted ways, they...”
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John Francis Doyle

Firm: WealthPLAN, LLP
1960 The Alameda , San Jose , California 95126
Practice Areas: Litigation, Trusts and Estates, Estate Litigation, Contested Trusts and Estates, Estate Planning, Estate Settlements, Fiduciary Litigation, Trust Litigation, Trust Law, E-Discovery
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