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Robert Paul Bergman

Robert Paul Bergman

  • Estate Planning
  • California
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Biography

Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate law, focusing on estate planning for families with children.

Besides doing estate planning, I regularly file petitions in the Courts to gather loose assets into a trust after someone has died (i.e., a "Heggstad" petition) or to modify an irrevocable trust in order to correct errors or deficiencies, or add in provisions that can be beneficial to a family.

Additionally, I assist with probate and trust administration of a decedent's estate or trust after they have died.

Practice Area
Estate Planning
Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free initial consultation for estate planning. Charge for Probate and/Trust administration consultation (minimum one hour) Visit website for details.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diner's Club
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Fees are generally fixed fees for living trust planning, retirement trust planning, special needs planning, and certain types of petitions in the Probate Court. Probate and Trust administration are hourly at the rate of $500.00 per hour.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Education
Santa Clara University School of Law
J.D. (1980) | Law
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California State University - San Jose State University
B.A. (1977) | Social Science
Honors: Graduated "With Great Distinction"
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Professional Associations
WealthCounsel
Member
- Current
Activities: National organization of estate planning attorneys with over 1000 member law firms and over 1600 attorneys. www.wealthcounsel.com
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California State Bar  # 94907
Member
- Current
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Academy of Special Needs Planners
Member
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Activities: Association of attorneys specializing in estate planning for families with special needs children and other individuals. www.specialneedsplanners.com
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Advisors Forum
Founding Member
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Activities: National association of estate planning professionals, including attorneys, financial planners, insurance professionals, and CPAs. www.advisorsforum.com
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Foundation for Personal Financial Education
Speaker
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Activities: National non-profit corporation involved in providing free workshops for companies, municipalities and other organizations in the areas of financial planning, estate planning, retirement planning, estate planning for retirement plan assets, and home and asset protection. www.fpfenonprofit.org
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Certifications
Certified Specialist, Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law
California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
Websites & Blogs
Website
WEBSITE FOR THE LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT P. BERGMAN
Website
HEGGSTAD PETITION ASSISTANCE
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TRUST MODIFICATION PETITION ASSISTANCE
Contact & Map
OFFICE
3535 Ross Avenue
Ste. 200
San Jose, CA 95124
Telephone: (408) 247-0444
Fax: (408) 416-4591
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 3 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Everything is by appointment only, including in-person and online.