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Mary Heare Amodio
Lakeport, CA Probate Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Golden Gate University
My practice is focused on individuals and small businesses and helping them to create estate and business succession plans that address the client's concerns and needs. I represent consumers in chapter 7 bankruptcies, as well as probate, trust administration, guardianship, conservatorship and adoption cases. I represent individuals throughout Lake County (including Middletown, Lakeport, Clearlake, Kelseyville, Lucerne, Clearlake Oaks, Glenhaven, Nice and Upper Lake) and surrounding counties. Prior to practicing law, I worked in Banking, Community Development and Education.
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Neil Alan Harris
Chico, CA Probate Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
UC Hastings COL
Neil A. Harris is the senior partner of the Center and is recognized as an expert in long term care and Medi-Cal planning throughout California. Mr. Harris has practiced Elder Law for over 25 years and is one of less than 100 attorneys in California certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the Elder Law Foundation. He is among an even smaller group of attorneys in the country to be named as an Elder Law Fellow by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). He is recognized as an outstanding Elder Law Attorney by his peers in both Martindale...
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Christopher Quinn Heckman
Chico, CA Probate Attorney with 10 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
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Margaret McNulty
Chico, CA Probate Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Check out my "About Me" page on my website - www.margaretmcnultylaw.com for my background. Also click on the "Margaret McNulty Reviews" link at the top of the Estate Planning page to see several reviews posted on Avvo.com. Have a great day!
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Caren Callahan
Ukiah, CA Probate Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
Washington School of Law
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Daniel Rodriguez
Chico, CA Probate Lawyer
Probate, Business and Estate Planning
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Ron Marquez
Chico, CA Probate Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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Josephine Maria PorrasCorporon
Chico, CA Probate Attorney with 22 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Iowa College of Law and University of Iowa College of Law
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Richard Alexander Thomas
Marysville, CA Probate Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Lincoln Law School
Experienced litigator in both Yuba and Sutter Counties practicing primarily in family and criminal courts.
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Douglas S. Hadley
Marysville, CA Probate Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Lincoln Law School
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Julia H. Knox JD, LLM
Lower Lake, CA Probate Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Probate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
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Matthew B. Talbot
Walnut Creek, CA Probate Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
University of San Francisco School of Law
Matthew focuses on elder law, estate planning, and related practice areas. He began his career in the field of trusts and estates, and expanded into elder and probate law. He quickly realized that he enjoyed the personal nature of working in estate and elder law, and chose to continue by opening his own firm. He is passionate about taking care of his clients, and treats each of them as if they were family. Matthew was admitted to the California bar in 2006 and has practiced law in Contra Costa Country since 2006. He earned his J.D. at...
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Dustin MacFarlane
Fair Oaks, CA Probate Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Northern California
Dustin MacFarlane is an estate planning and elder law attorney with a unique background which makes him uniquely qualified to serve his clients. Prior to entering practice as an attorney in Sacramento, Dustin began his career in the long-term care industry, working with skilled nursing and assisted living facilities throughout the Central Valley and Northern California. He takes pride in the work he does in helping families provide for and protect their loved ones. Outside of his work at the firm, Dustin also hosts a weekly show on Talk 650 KSTE and is actively involved with several community organizations.
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Brendan Begley
Sacramento, CA Probate Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Appeals, Business and Family
University of California - Davis
I am an Appellate Law Specialist certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and I spearhead my firm’s Appeals and Writs group. I have handled appeals and writs in anti-SLAPP, civil-rights, commercial-litigation, employment, ERISA, family-law, personal-injury, probate, real estate and trust cases. I have briefed and orally argued writs and appeals before all manner of appellate courts, from the California Court of Appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. I have also successfully settled multiple cases in appellate mediation. As judicial clerk for both state and federal appellate courts, I have reviewed and analyzed literally hundreds of...
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Karn Thapar
Folsom, CA Probate Attorney with 16 years of experience
101 Parkshore Drive
Suite 176
Folsom, CA 95630
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
New York University School of Law
My approach to practicing law is to make it as stress-free as possible for my clients. That means that I have created an environment where working with my firm is understandable, approachable and pleasant.
I have been practicing law for approximately 15 years and my area of specialization is estate planning, which includes the drafting of wills, trusts and also handling probate matters. As mentioned previously, taking care of my clients is my top priority, and as such, I charge a flat fee for nearly all of the clients that I work with.
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Jackie Marie Howard
Roseville, CA Probate Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Jackie Marie Howard, Attorney At Law, devotes her practice to trusts, wills, powers of attorney, probate and trust administration.
Jackie has over 27 years of experience in estate planning, trusts and probates. Jackie provides compassionate representation for her clients.
Jackie Marie Howard, Attorney At Law, is located in Placer County, which is where Jackie grew up. Jackie started her estate law practice in 1999 in Roseville, California.
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John B. Palley
Sacramento, CA Probate Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
I have been practicing estate and probate law since 1994. My practice is 100% focused on California probate court cases only. I pride myself on efficiency and answering my client's questions within minutes rather than days. I am a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. I have highest ratings on numerous websites including Martindale Hubbell "AV" rated, AVVO "10.0" rated, and am a "Superlawyer." I also am a past Sacramento Bee estate and probate "expert." I speak on estate and probate law to professional groups and have been quoted in numerous articles on the...
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Michael A. Hackard
Mather, CA Probate Lawyer with 48 years of experience
10630 Mather Blvd.
Mather, CA 95655
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Michael A. Hackard. Michael A. Hackard is the principal attorney of Hackard Law Corporation - a Sacramento, California firm which represents wealthy families with extensive business interests as well as clients impoverished by the wrongdoing of others. Michael and his attorneys are dedicated to clients.
Hackard Law attorneys focus on trust and estate litigation, fiduciary litigation, will contests, trust contests, elder financial abuse, trust decanting, trust beneficiary rights, trustee removal, special needs trusts, supplemental needs trusts, title to assets, family business trusts, dynasty trusts, domestic asset preservation trusts and asset protection.
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David Clark Jones
Mather, CA Probate Attorney with 18 years of experience
Probate and Elder
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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Lorilee DeSantis
Santa Rosa, CA Probate Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Golden Gate University School of Law
Lorilee DeSantis is an attorney whose passion for helping families protect their loved ones and their assets shines through to all who work with her. Lorilee’s clients often comment that her ability to deeply listen and understand their concerns makes it very easy for them to talk to her about difficult subjects. Her clients also appreciate that Lorilee explains complex legal concepts in ways that are easy to digest so that clients fully understand their legal options. Lorilee’s dedication to helping people with family-oriented legal issues stems from personal experiences. When Lorilee was growing up, she saw...
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Sheri Lynn Hoffman
Folsom, CA Probate Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Probate, Business and Estate Planning
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
Sheri Hoffman attended UC Davis from 1987 to 1991, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She then attended Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco from 1991-1994, where she graduated Law School as a member of the Golden Gate University School of Law’s Dean’s List. Sheri passed the bar on her first attempt.
After marrying Joseph in 1996, they formed the Law Offices of Hoffman & Hoffman. Sheri is a Certified Estate Planning Specialist and a member of Wealth Counsel. Sheri’s practice includes all elements necessary to draft a comprehensive estate plan, regardless of...
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Benjamin Valdez Platon II
Sacramento, CA Probate Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Univ of N. Calif/Lorenzo Patino School of Law
Ben has been practicing Estate Planning, Probate, and Elder Law since 2005. Prior to that, he was the Operations Manager and In-House Counsel for Arbitration Works, Inc., a leading provider of construction industry alternative dispute resolution services working closely with the California Contractor’s State License Board. Ben has also taught 1st-year Contracts Law and Wills & Trusts.
Ben is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force Reserves, an Avionics Technician who served active duty during Operation Desert Storm. Honorably discharged as a Technical Sergeant, he was recognized several times for his excellent Mishap Prevention Program as the Squadron Safety NCO.
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Konstantine A Demiris
Walnut Creek, CA Probate Attorney with 18 years of experience
(925) 378-2520
700 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 140
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Free ConsultationProbate, Appeals, Elder and Estate Planning
Santa Clara University
Konstantine "Kosta" Demiris is a partner at the law firm of Demiris & Moore, located in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek, in the center of Contra Costa County. His practice focuses on litigation involving elder abuse (financial and physical), will and trust litigation, conservatorships, guardianships, HOA's, and appeals. Kosta is actively involved in the Contra Costa County legal community. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Contra Costa County Bar Association's Elder Law Section. He serves as court-appointed counsel in Conservatorship cases in Contra Costa County. Kosta is dedicated to helping...
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Erik M. Aanestad
Grass Valley, CA Probate Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Florida Coastal School of Law
Erik Aanestad was raised in Nevada County and is a graduate of Nevada Union High School. He is an estate planning attorney licensed to practice in both California and Nevada. Erik counsels and finds solutions for his clients in all areas of estate planning, trust and probate law and also assists clients through the process of trust administration. These are Erik’s areas of legal expertise and he focuses his work on these specific areas of law. During his legal career, Erik has spent time volunteering as a guardian ad litem (also known as a CASA) representing...
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Tiffani C. Aanestad
Grass Valley, CA Probate Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Tiffani Aanestad is an estate planning attorney and focuses her work on trust administration, trust and estate mediation and litigation, and probate matters. Tiffani graduated from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, cum laude, and was a member of Law Review during law school. Like her husband, Erik Aanestad, Tiffani is also licensed in California and Nevada. Additionally, she is licensed in Florida and got her start as a young attorney there while Erik attended law school. For the past several years she has spent her career defending her client’s interests in civil litigation. ...
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Mark Tad Malachowski
Sausalito, CA Probate Attorney with 18 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Northwestern Cal Univ of Law
Trust Litigation Attorney
The Law Office of Malachowski and Associates provides trust dispute litigation services to clients in California Superior Courts and the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Mark Malachowski is a member of the Supreme Court of the United States Bar. We recognize that lives and fortunes hang in the balance when a client seeks our legal services, and we work closely with you to develop an individually designed action plan to achieve your goals.
Mark Malachowski has a Juris Doctorate in Law and Master’s and Bachelor's Degrees in Science. Mark Malachowski...
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Christina Weed
Sacramento, CA Probate Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
University of San Diego School of Law and Whittier Law School
Christina Weed understands the complex life demands and goals of her clients. Christina also understands that most of the time it is not possible to completely separate family life from business. Clients need an integrated plan that covers all of their family, business, tax, and estate planning concerns. Christina has dedicated the past thirteen years to the study and practice of law, taxation, business, accounting, and estate planning and uses this knowledge to consult with her clients in business, tax and estate planning matters. Christina is a licensed attorney with an LL.M. in Taxation from the...
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Trevor J. Rose
Napa, CA Probate Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Probate, Business and Estate Planning
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Founder and Attorney & Counselor at Law at Rose Law Firm of Napa Valley, Inc. Trevor J. Rose specializes in Estate Planning and Administration, Business, and Real Estate/Title Transactions. He currently sits on the board of directors for the Napa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as Vice-President and the Young Lawyers Division of the Napa County Bar Association as Past President. Trevor was born and raised in Napa, CA and became fully bilingual after spending a year studying Spanish Language, Linguistics and Literature at the University of Barcelona in Spain. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa with high honors from...
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Douglas Allen Wright
Redding, CA Probate Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
Douglas A. Wright has established a reputation as the go-to attorney for estate planning matters, succession planning, living trusts, wills, probate, and business law matters.
Doug holds a Juris Doctor from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, and was awarded the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Professional Responsibility (Ethics). Doug also spent a summer studying in the prestigious International Legal Studies program in Salzburg Austria with United States Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy. Doug completed his undergraduate studies at UCLA and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.
Doug is admitted to the California Supreme Court,...
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Zachary Roy Rayo
Sacramento, CA Probate Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Probate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Miami School of Law and University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
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.
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Uri Grant
Folsom, CA Probate Lawyer with 4 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
I am an attorney at the Law Offices of Daniel A. Hunt, focusing on Trust & Estate Litigation.
I was born in Israel and came to the United States in 2002. I am fluent in both English and Russian. I ultimately moved to the Sacramento area and went to Folsom High School before earning my undergraduate degree in psychology from CSU Sacramento. I then pursued and earned a Juris Doctorate with distinction from McGeorge School of Law.
Following graduation, I became a deputy district attorney who handled all facets of criminal prosecution such as domestic violence, driving under the influence, and...
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Jim Filippi
Rocklin, CA Probate Lawyer
Free ConsultationProbate, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Northwestern California University School of Law and Northwestern California University School of Law
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
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Barry L. Adams
Santa Rosa, CA Probate Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
University of the Pacific
I am a State Bar of California Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate law. I have over 30 years of experience as a trusts and estates attorney. I advise clients regarding estate planning, estate/trust administration and litigation. I have offices in Northern and Southern California and can assist you regardless of your location. I can help you with setting up your estate plan, resolving a family dispute regarding a trust or estate and with administration issues after a loved one passes away. Listen to my podcasts at www.adamsandrafferty.com to find out more information about...
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Chad O. Dorr
Santa Rosa, CA Probate Attorney with 11 years of experience
Probate, Business and Estate Planning
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Chad practices Business Law and Estate Planning. In his business practice, he represents sole proprietors, partnerships, LLCs and corporations (for-profit and nonprofit) across a broad spectrum of industries. He takes particular pride in assisting families with their estate planning needs to execute their wishes for the next generation.
Prior to joining the Perry, Johnson, anderson, Miller & Moskowitz LLP, Chad was an associate in the Washington, D.C., office of Jones Day, where he was a part of the firm's international trade and national security practice. In that role, he advised U.S. and foreign corporations on a...
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Matthew D. Roy
Sacramento, CA Probate Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Probate, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Matthew Roy graduated with a degree in Government from CSU, Sacramento and his J.D. from University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. While living in Sacramento, Matthew has participated in various community groups and organizations. He has served on the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges after his appointment by Governor Gray Davis as well as the Board of Directors for the Camellia Symphony Association of Sacramento. Mr. Roy volunteers with Habitat for Humanity, Women Escaping a Violent Environment (W.E.A.V.E.), the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Domestic Violence Project, as well as oversees domestic violence prevention workshops...
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Michael Rinne
Pleasant Hill, CA Probate Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Energy and Foreclosure Defense
Golden Gate University and Eberhard-Karls-University Tuebingen
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Daniel L DuRee
Larkspur, CA Probate Attorney
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Do you have questions about the estate planning process? Please call today for a free consultation.
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Mr. James Michael O'Neil III
Berkeley, CA Probate Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Probate and Estate Planning
University of San Francisco School of Law
As the principal of the Law Offices of James O'Neil, James O’Neil has narrowed his primary focus to estate planning and estate administration. After graduating cum laude from the University of San Francisco School of Law, he served as an intern for the Honorable A. James Roberston II in the San Francisco Superior Court. After working in law firms from 2009 through 2019, James launched the Law Offices of James O'Neil. His mission is to guide his clients through the complex estate planning and trust and estate administration. He has helped hundreds of clients plan for their futures and manage...
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Andrew Louis Kern
Petaluma, CA Probate Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Workers' Comp
Baylor Law School
Attorney since 1987, passed the bar in 4 states, graduated from a law school certified by the American Bar Association, broad range of legal experience. Specializing in bankruptcy, tax, estates and trusts, and workers compensation.
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Michael John Young
Walnut Creek, CA Probate Attorney with 46 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Western State Univ
Michael J. Young is an Estate, Probate and Asset Protection Attorney in Walnut Creek, CA. Mr. Young helps his clients plan for not only "What Happens if You Die", but for "What Happens If You Don't Die And Become Ill and Need Care." He helps his clients in the design of their estate plans, to protect their assets for their senior care and to also provide a legacy for their loved ones.
Mr. Young, who has been in practice for over forty years, gives workshops every month in Walnut Creek on basic estate planning and advanced estate planning. The basic...