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Berkeley, CA Estate Planning Law Firms & Lawyers

102 Results have been found for estate planning attorneys in Berkeley, California, belonging to 59 different law firms. Find trusted legal representation by reading our detailed profiles, peer endorsements, and client reviews. Below you will find Berkeley law firms that provide estate planning services. To see attorneys, use the tab below.
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Judith A. Mazia A Professional Law Corporation

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Berkeley, CA

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Probate and Trust Law, Estate Planning & Mediation

  • Estate Planning LawyersMediation, Charitable Giving, and 5 more

Judith A. Mazia
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Barbara D. Hannon Attorney and Counselor

Not yet reviewed

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Dedicated California Probate and Estate Planning Attorney

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbates, Trust Administration, and 5 more

Barbara D. Hannon
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Loew Law Group

5.0
48 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Loew Law Group, PLC, conveniently located in San Mateo, provides comprehensive estate planning services to clients throughout Northern California and beyond. Well-versed in... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBeneficiary Rights, Civil Litigation, and 7 more

Jeffrey Loew
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Patton Sullivan Brodehl LLP

4.9
12 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers1 award

  • Experienced*Efficient*Effective

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Contracts Disputes, Civil Litigation, and 80 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Ralph T. Kokka
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Hackard Law

4.4
3 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • At Hackard Law, we understand the importance of earning our clients’ trust. We do this by providing experienced legal counsel that is tailored to suit each client’s unique... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersEstate Litigation, Trust Litigation, and 9 more

  • Free Consultation

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Sarah Cullen
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Saveri & Saveri, Inc.

4.7
1 Review

  • Serving Berkeley, CA

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Saveri & Saveri, Inc. was established in 1959. The firm engages in general civil and trial practice. For more than thirty-five years the firm has specialized in complex,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersAntitrust, Corporate Law, and 6 more

R. Alexander Saveri
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Howie & Smith, LLP

4.7
2 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Howie & Smith, LLP realizes that today's legal clients seek assurance as well as closure, and we provide honest, comprehensive assessments on a personal level. Howie & Smith, LLP... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Property Law, and 61 more

  • Free Consultation

Robert G. Howie
Partner
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Abbass, Magany, Inc., Law Offices of

4.0
4 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Real Estate Lawyer

  • Estate Planning LawyersReal Property Matters, Trusts And Estates, and 11 more

Magany Abbass
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Zacks & Freedman, P.C.

4.9
26 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 11 lawyers3 awards

  • Relentless advocacy for property owners, trusted guidance for Bay Area real estate matters.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Real Estate, and 5 more

Thomas O'Brien
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John Park Law

Not yet reviewed

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers

  • Our Priority Is To Deliver Personalized Legal Representation To All Clients.

  • Estate Planning LawyersAsset Protection, High Net Worth Estates Nevada, and 9 more

Gary Ebersbach Esq.
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Furukawa Castles LLP

5.0
15 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • You need an attorney who will make sure your professional practice or business is protected. We advocate for clients both here and abroad.

  • Estate Planning LawyersDesign Professionals, Real Estate, and 3 more

Brent Basilico
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Tierney Law Group, PC

4.9
42 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Child & Spousal Support, and 14 more

Kent Tierney Esq.
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Mahindar K. Dhaliwal

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTax Planning, Wealth and Financial Planning, and 1 more

Mahindar K. Dhaliwal
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Alvarado Law Corporation

  • Berkeley, CA 94705

Robert Edward Pickus

  • P.O. Box 7814, Berkeley, CA 94707-0814

Law Office of David D. Bunn

  • 2025 Rose St., Ste. 200, Berkeley, CA 94709-1938

Henn, Etzel & Moore, Inc.

  • 1563 Solano Avenue, Suite 273, Berkeley, CA 94707-2116

Dorothy M. Edlin

  • 1525 Arch, Ste. 2, Berkeley, CA 94708

K. Ford & Associates

  • 1700 Shattuck Ave., Ste. 317, Berkeley, CA 94709

Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP

  • 2130 Center Street, Suite 103, Berkeley, CA 94704

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Law Office of Carol L. Hoffman

  • 1510 Walnut St. Ste. E, Berkeley, CA 94709

Law Office of Lynn Sherrell

  • 2141 Emerson St., Berkeley, CA 94705

Law Office of Bonnie K. Bishop

  • 1760 Solano Ave., Ste. 305, Berkeley, CA 94707

Law Office of G. Brovedani

  • 2015 Center St., 1st Fl., Berkeley, CA 94704

J. Frederick Clarke, Jr.

  • 2607 Grant St., Ste. 200, Berkeley, CA 94703-1915

Denis, Clifford

  • 2703 7th St., Berkeley, CA 94710

Duane M. Leonard

  • 1936 University Ave., Ste. 380, Berkeley, CA 94704

Law Office of Ann E. O'Hara

  • 3030 Ashby Ave., Ste. 107, Berkeley, CA 94705

Law Offices of Hale Kronenberg

  • 2140 Shattuck Ave., Ste. 608, Berkeley, CA 94704

The Law Offices of Cliff Capdevielle

  • 2161 Shattuck Ave., Ste. 228, Berkeley, CA 94704

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Estate planning attorneys help individuals prepare for the management and distribution of their assets after death or incapacitation. They create legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Their work ensures a client’s wishes are honored, minimizes potential taxes, and simplifies the process for their loved ones.

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

What happens if we cannot find the original copy of a Will?

Christine James
Answered by attorney Christine James
Estate Planning lawyer at James Law Group
See if the attorney who drafted the Will has the original. If not, you can admit the will to probate telling the court the original is lost.
See if the attorney who drafted the Will has the original. If not, you can admit the will to probate telling the court the original is lost.

What should be done if the house in husband's name only and the husband dies without a Will?

Brooke Ashton
Answered by attorney Brooke Ashton (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Fetzer Booth Mountain West Law
The real question is whether or not the three children are children of both the husband and wife or if they are children from a prior relationship. If they are not children from a prior relationship, then the house would go to wife under the intestate laws and she could then will the house in the way the husband wanted upon her death. However, if the children are from a prior relationship, the assets of husband are split between the wife and the children.
The real question is whether or not the three children are children of both the husband and wife or if they are children from a prior relationship. If they are not children from a prior relationship, then the house would go to wife under the intestate laws and she could then will the house in the way the husband wanted upon her death. However, if the children are from a prior relationship, the assets of husband are split between the wife and the children.
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Is her note legal since it was not notarized or witnessed?

Christine James
Answered by attorney Christine James
Estate Planning lawyer at James Law Group
SEE AN ATTORNEY ASAP - there is a real legal question about whether the revocation of the 2nd will resurrects the 1st will. This is complicated and you need to show the documents to an attorney.
SEE AN ATTORNEY ASAP - there is a real legal question about whether the revocation of the 2nd will resurrects the 1st will. This is complicated and you need to show the documents to an attorney.
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