El Dorado County Estate Planning Lawyers

Nancy E. Miller has been an attorney in California since 2015. Nancy practices law in the areas of Probate, Trusts, Wills, and Estate Planning. Nancy serves clients at her office in Sacramento County as well as virtually throughout Northern California. After graduating in 1991 with her Bachelor of Arts in French, Nancy spent several years teaching elementary school in Northern California and Oregon. In 1996, Nancy began her second career in Human Resources and Payroll when she was hired at Paychex, Inc. Even though she was also a busy single mom during her 14-year course of employment...

Zachary Rayo brings experience, efficiency and empathy to estate planning. Mr. Rayo’s approach is people-centered. He recognizes that the legal needs and special issues differ from client to client, that each person is unique, with unique needs that must be met with efficiency, active listening and care. Mr. Rayo knows the importance of social responsibility which manifests not only in ethical decisions and practices but also in involvement in socially important causes.

Porrino Law PC operates under the guidance of principal Dominic H. Porrino, who entered law practice with the intention of protecting the assets and safety of citizens by helping them negotiate the complexities of the California legal system. The competitive spirit that prompted him to play lacrosse and rugby in his youth now drives development of strategies to protect the best interests of his clients.

Mr. Porrino, an attorney whose practice encompasses legal separation, divorce, child custody and support, estate planning and other civil matters, obtained his law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law and was admitted to the...

Gloria Martinez-Senftner heads up the Martinez Law Group, a bilingual Professional Law Corporation. with main offices at 1600 Sacramento Inn Way, Suite 116, Sacramento, CA 95815. The law firm engages in general practice, including trial and appellate work in State and Federal courts with a concentration in the areas of Immigration, Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Corporate, and Commercial Law.

Law School: University of Chicago Law School, JD
College: University of Texas-El Paso, BA.

Professional Memberships: State Bars of California, New York, Texas, Massachusetts, Iowa, and South Dakota; Member American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the Immigrant Legal Research...

I am lucky to be an estate planning and probate attorney in Auburn, California. I work just up the road from where I grew up in Newcastle. Before attending law school at McGeorge, I spent a few years in Los Angeles. I loved going to class at U.C.L.A., but didn't care for the congestion of people and cars. So, I moved back, got married, and thought about the future. I ended up convincing my wife to attend law school with me. It was a good thing I did, for I had the best study partner in our class. She graduated...

Education Ms. Mayer graduated from the University of California, Davis with degrees in Political Science and Communications. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University School of Law with a Certificate in Public Interest and Social Justice. Awards and Honors During law school, Heather Mayer was recognized with the Award for Best Oral Advocate and the Pro Bono Award. Ms. Mayer is the recipient of the prestigious Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Wills & Trusts, Advanced Legal Writing, Interviewing & Counseling, and for the Advanced Practice Clinic of the Northern California Innocence Project....

Attorney Jim Filippi is the founder and principal attorney for the Filippi Law Firm, P.C. He is a native of Northern California, where he was born and raised. Jim has an extensive educational background, graduating with the following degrees: -Juris Doctor (JD) from Northwestern California University School of Law -Bachelor of Science in Law from Northwestern California University School of Law -Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California Coast University -Associates of Science in Administration of Justice from Diablo Valley College Certificate in Law Enforcement from Napa Valley College Jim is also an adjunct professor of law at Northwestern California University School of Law, from where...

I graduated from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in May of 2015 and recieved my license to practice law in California in December of 2015. I completed my undergraduate studies in Managerial Economics at UC Davis. I am currently a managing partner of Randhawa | Hundal LLP. Our firm is located in Roseville, CA and we offer representation in the following areas: estate planning, tax, business, bankruptcy, immigration, and more. Please visit our website to learn more: http://www.randhawahundal.com

Peter Wills and Trusts and Estate Planning, TRUSTS ARE FORLOVERS tm. Peter Stone is Admitted before the Bar of the Supreme Court of California, Colorado (senior inactive), The Eastern, Northern, Central and Southern Districts of California, the Ninth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. A graduate of Univ. of California Santa Barbara and Univ. Of Pacific McGeorge School of Law.

Joan Medeiros devotes her Sacramento legal practice to estate planning, Medi-Cal and VA planning, elder law, Special Needs Planning, and probate. Her primary focus is protecting individuals and families from the confusing and devastating legal effects of failing to plan for death and disability. Through proper estate planning, such as wills, trusts, special needs trusts, Medi-Cal and Veterans Benefits planning, and elder life planning, her clients can protect their assets from the unnecessary expense and delay of court proceedings and unwanted government and administrative oversight. Raised on a dairy farm in the San Joaquin Valley, Joan graduated from the...

Brigit S. Barnes is the owner and principal of Brigit S. Barnes & Associates, Inc. Mrs. Barnes graduated cum laude from the University of Santa Clara in 1973 and obtained her J.D. with distinction from McGeorge School of Law in 1985. Mrs. Barnes is a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Agency, Business Associations and Contract Awards, and the Corpus Juris Secundum Legal Scholarship Award. Mrs. Barnes is a member of the Sacramento County Bar Association – Real Property Section, the State Bar of California, California Business Properties Association – Legislative Committee, and Sacramento Commercial Women in Real Estate –...

Kent W. Meyer, MBA, PhD, JD, LLM, CIArb Dr. Meyer began his career as an Air Force Intelligence Collection Officer and served in Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, and Korea. He also served as a Missile Combat Crew Commander. He has had more than thirty years experience as a legal practitioner and educator. He has served as the Chief Financial Officer for biotech and software companies, as a partner in a large international law firm and as an owner of his own legal practice. He has extensive domestic and international experience in business and tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations,...

Attorney Katia Colaprico was born in Moscow, Russia, grew up in New York City and lived in London prior to focusing on her legal career. She attended McGill University in Montreal, Quebec (Canada), and graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce with concentrations in Entrepreneurship and International Business Before attending law school, Katia began her career in the finance sector, working in asset management and investment banking. She also created, owned, and operated four e-commerce stores and has over 15 years of start-up and small business experience. Katia graduated from Northwestern California University School of Law and is licensed to practice law in the...

Co-Founder/Partner and practicing Estate Planning Attorney of Family Wealth Law Group, a Sacramento based law firm which practices exclusively in the areas of Estate Planning and Estate Planning.

Thomas D. Reid received his Juris Doctorate from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. Prior to his law school career, he studied Criminal Justice at the University of Nevada in Reno, Nevada. Tom is currently licensed to practice law in California and Oregon. He is an active member of the American Bar Association, Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity, the University of Nevada Alumni Association, and the Oregon and California State Bars. He served as the Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President and is currently a past President of the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the...

As an estate planning and litigating attorney my job is to help my clients gain clarity and an sense of peace by providing them with asset protection now and in the future. I work with clients to tailor plans that accomplish their goals and leave nothing to chance. Protecting their assets and your children’s inheritance from lawsuits and predators is only the beginning. Where there’s an inheritance, there will be predators. More than half of my practice is litigation, protecting heirs whose benefactors neglected to properly plan and protect their estates and their loved ones from...

I am an attorney at the Law Offices of Daniel A. Hunt. I practice trust and estate litigation. I grew up in the Sacramento area. Prior to becoming an attorney, I worked as an educator for 20 years. I graduated from Lincoln Law School and worked as a Deputy District Attorney prior to joining the Law Offices of Daniel Hunt. I am a member of the Sacramento County Bar Association and Placer County Bar Association. Outside of work, I enjoy playing pickleball with my wife and five sons.

Experience Many lawyers come to the law without any practical business experience, and few come with significant management experience. Through serendipity rather than design, I was an exception. My prior experience afforded me important insights into both the practical and legal problems that challenge my clients. Raising the Bar Every attorney owes every client a professional obligation of zealous advocacy. BottomLine Lawyers raises the bar on professional performance through its assessment protocol. To raise the bar and deliver outstanding personal service, we: * Stand in your shoes to assess your needs and desires * Recommend a specific...

Jennifer T. Campbell (also known as Jenna) is a practicing attorney who focuses her practice on estate planning, estate administration, and probate law issues, including conservatorships, guardianships, and special needs trusts. She graduated from California State University, Sacramento with a Bachelor’s of Science in Criminal Justice and a minor in Philosophy. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, graduating in the top ten percent of her class. As an attorney, Jenna has represented clients in numerous venue throughout California, having appeared in the Superior Courts of the Counties of...

Adams & Hayes Law was founded in 2000 by partners Therese A. Adams, Esq. and Susan E. Hayes, Esq. Ms. Susan Hayes is now retired from the firm. Ms. Adams, with 30 years experience in contract drafting and negotiation, focuses on Estate Planning, Trust Administration and Probate. Ms. Adams has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a Masters degree in Business Administration from California Coast University. She received her Juris Doctor from Lincoln Law School of Sacramento and holds the Associate of Risk Management (ARM) certification from the Insurance Institute of America. Ms. Adams is a member...

After graduating from University of Northern California, Lorenzo Patino School of Law in 1998 and passing the CA State Bar exam the following year, I worked briefly doing criminal defense. Realizing this was not the type of law for me, I decided to set up my own law practice, specializing in two areas of law, bankruptcy and trusts. These two fields have been rewarding to me, as both provide a positive outcome for the client.

Matt founded MDSLaw Ohio in 2011. He and his team focus entirely on helping families and business owners to plan their futures. Working in close collaboration with a trusted network of financial advisers, accountants, bankers and real estate professionals, Matt delivers high-quality legal services in a no-nonsense fashion. He has prepared well over 2,000 estate plans, from simple to complex, for clients located throughout California and Ohio. Prior to law school, Matt received a Bachelor of Music degree with emphasis in Vocal Performance at Brigham Young University. He has sung in multiple countries and in a dozen languages, including an appearance...

Laura Strasser has worked in the legal field for over 30 years starting her career as a paralegal, which gave her the foundation and motivation to become a well-rounded attorney. After graduating top of her class at Lincoln Law School of Sacramento, she founded a business, Legal Concepts, which provided legal research and writing on complex legal issues for many law firms practicing in the Sacramento region. She also used her skills to teach legal courses to paralegals at MTI College, including Advanced Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Personal Injury, Family Law and other general litigation matters. In...

I consider it an honor and privilege to represent clients through the estate planning process. I will listen carefully to all of your concerns and planning goals, including spiritual desires.

Litigation: 25%
Business disputes and litigation

49 years

Business: 20%
Corporate formation, articles and bylaws, assistance with corporate meetings and records, communicate with other corporations or individuals and attorneys, preparation of corporate agreements and individual agreements.

49 years, 1,000 cases

Corporate and incorporation: 20%
Corporate formation, articles and bylaws, assistance with corporate meetings and records, communicate with other corporations or individuals and attorneys, preparation of corporate agreements and individual agreements.

49 years, 800 cases

Estate planning: 15%
Living trusts preparation for individuals and families along with after death distribution which involves compliance with California law notifying heirs and beneficiaries as well as many other fiduciary duties a little too complex...

Mr. Chapin graduated from Adrian College with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in 2012. He earned his Juris Doctorate in 2016 from McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California.

While in law school, Mr. Chapin was an Anthony M. Kennedy Fellow, a founding member of multiple student organizations, a judicial extern for the Honorable Michael S. McManus in the United States Bankruptcy Court, a member of McGeorge’s inaugural ABA Negotiation Competition travel team, and a student member of the Anthony M. Kennedy Inn of Court.

Mr. Chapin is an active member of the State Bar...

Timothy P. Murphy is an estate planning and elder law attorney whose practice emphasizes helping people to build, preserve and pass on their wealth. He works with his clients to accomplish their goals while avoiding unnecessary court proceedings and minimizing or eliminating exposure to death taxes. Tim has practiced law in the Sacramento area since 1982, first with a large firm, and then with his own firm since 1987.

Tim is one of only a handful of attorneys in the Greater Sacramento Area accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to assist veterans with their benefits claims.

Mr. Murphy and...

Prior to becoming an attorney, Tiffany performed tax preparation and tax planning services as an Enrolled Agent. Through her Enrolled Agent Credential, she developed a strong background in tax and tax law which allows her to have a unique perspective on the law and tax law with respect to tax planning, estate planning, and business planning.

Edvard Nazaryan practices primarily in the areas of Family Law, Civil Litigation, and Personal Injury.. After practicing in Los Angeles, Mr. Nazaryan has moved to the Sacramento Area and brought with him energy and enthusiasm which he applies to every matter he works on.