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Contra Costa County Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).
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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Contra Costa County Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Santaella Legal Group, APC

4.8
20 Reviews

  • 111 Deerwood Road, Suite 200, San Ramon, CA 94583

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers3 awards

  • Planning For Your Estate and Your... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersConservatorships, Elder Law, and 41 more

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Ivette Santaella 925-831-4840
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John S. McClintic

5.0
1 Review

  • 2121 N. California Boulevard, Suite 290, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-3572+1 location

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Managing Partner, Bancroft &... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Planning, Business Transactions, and 4 more

John S. McClintic
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Barr & Douds Attorneys

4.8
5 Reviews

  • 2121 North California Blvd., Suite 290, Walnut Creek, CA 94596+1 location

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Barr & Young represents trustees,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrust Litigation, Will Contests, and 32 more

Graham David Douds
Associate
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Van De Poel, Levy, Arneal & Serot, LLP

5.0
2 Reviews

  • 1600 South Main Plaza, Suite 325, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • An experienced AV-rated civil... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersAutomobile Liability, Bodily Injury, and 46 more

John F. Van De Poel Jr.
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Watson, Hoffe & Hass

4.9
3 Reviews

  • 3700 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94805-2297

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • Established Since 1964.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCorporate Law, Business Law, and 5 more

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Peter A. Hass
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Hyden Zakheim, LLP

4.9
10 Reviews

  • 18 Crow Canyon Court, Suite 380, San Ramon, CA 94583

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers

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Simona Zakheim
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Pfeiffer Law, LLP

5.0
11 Reviews

  • 1600 South Main Street, Suite 375, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

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  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Civil Trial Practice, and 1 more

George W. Pfeiffer
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Patton Sullivan Brodehl LLP

4.9
12 Reviews

  • 12647 Alcosta Boulevard, Suite 430, San Ramon, CA 94583+1 location

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers1 award

  • Experienced*Efficient*Effective

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

  • Free Consultation

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Ralph T. Kokka
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Horizon Elder Law & Estate Planning, Inc.

5.0
4 Reviews

  • 2333 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Ste. 145, San Ramon, CA 94583

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersElder Law, Probate, and 1 more

Julie Fiedler
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Simon Law

5.0
1 Review

  • 3050 Citrus Cir #122, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrusts & Estates, Family Law, and 5 more

David Simon
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Barr & Douds Attorneys

4.8
5 Reviews

  • 318 Diablo Road, STE C, Danville, CA 94526+1 location

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Barr & Douds represents... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrust Litigation, Will Contests, and 32 more

Loren Barr
Partner
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Law Offices of Magany Abbass, Inc.

4.0
4 Reviews

  • 251 Lafayette Circle, Suite 200, Lafayette, CA 94549

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Real Estate Lawyer

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

Magany Abbass
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Ballesteros Law

4.9
18 Reviews

  • 139 Cypress CT, Hercules, CA 94547

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCriminal Law, Trusts & Estates, and 6 more

Richard Ballesteros
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The Law Offices of M. Franklin Parrish

5.0
1 Review

  • 877 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 220, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Serving the Greater Bay Area for... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersMarried Client Estate Planning, Single Client Estate Planning, and 52 more

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M. Franklin Parrish
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Brillant Law Firm

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  • 2540 Camino Diablo, Suite 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers

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  • Estate Planning LawyersTrust Administration, Trust & Estate Litigation, and 5 more

David Brillant
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Brothers Smith LLP

4.8
13 Reviews

  • 2033 North Main Street, Suite 720, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

  • Law Firm with 11 lawyers1 award

  • Brothers Smith LLP assists... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Business Arbitration, and 143 more

Thomas Blomberg Jr.
Partner
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Barr & Douds Attorneys

4.8
5 Reviews

  • Serving Contra Costa County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Barr & Douds represents... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrust Litigation, Will Contests, and 32 more

Loren Barr
Partner
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Patton Sullivan Brodehl LLP

4.9
12 Reviews

  • Serving Contra Costa 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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Loew Law Group

5.0
48 Reviews

  • Serving Contra Costa County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Loew Law Group, PLC, conveniently... Read More

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

Jeffrey Loew
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Zacks & Freedman, P.C.

4.9
26 Reviews

  • Serving Contra Costa County, California

  • Law Firm with 11 lawyers3 awards

  • Relentless advocacy for property... Read More

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

Thomas O'Brien
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Brothers Smith LLP

4.8
13 Reviews

  • Serving Contra Costa County, California

  • Law Firm with 11 lawyers1 award

  • Brothers Smith LLP assists... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Business Arbitration, and 143 more

Thomas Blomberg Jr.
Partner
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Watson, Hoffe & Hass

4.9
3 Reviews

  • Serving Contra Costa County, California

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • Established Since 1964.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCorporate Law, Business Law, and 5 more

  • Free Consultation

Peter A. Hass
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Bancroft & McAlister LLP

  • 2121 N. California Boulevard, Suite 290, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Heisler Rosenfeld Zaragoza LLP

  • 2255 Contra Costa Blvd., Ste. 312, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

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Drobny Rosenthal Law Offices, PC

5.0
796 Reviews

  • 3130 Crow Canyon Place, San Ramon, CA 94583+4 locations

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

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  • Estate Planning LawyersEstate, Estate Administration, and 26 more

Mark S. Drobny
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M.S. Domingo Law Group, P.C.

5.0
17 Reviews

  • 1501 N. Broadway, Suite 260, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate and Trust Litigation, Probate, and 3 more

Michelle “Mika” Domingo
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The Law Office of Leandro H. Duran

  • 5118 Simoni Dr., Richmond, CA 94803

Brule & Rooney, LLP

  • 319 Diablo Rd., Ste. 200, Danville, CA 94526

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Youngman & Ericsson, LLP

  • 426 Persimmon Rd., Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2728

O'Neil & Sweeney

  • 1908 Tice Valley Blvd., Rossmoor Shopping Ctr., Walnut Creek, CA 94595

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Commonly Asked Estate Planning Questions From Users Near You

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.

How does an estate be disseminated if the deceased didn't have a will?

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Answered by attorney Victor L. Waid (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Victor Waid
An estate is distributed in equal shares to the first children of the deceased, and to any grandchildren whose parent died before the father in law. In Cliforia this is governed by the Probate code.
An estate is distributed in equal shares to the first children of the deceased, and to any grandchildren whose parent died before the father in law. In Cliforia this is governed by the Probate code.
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Can the unsigned will be admissible in probate court?

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Answered by attorney Jayne L. Sebby (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Jayne L. Sebby
An unsigned will is not valid. Without a will, the surviving spouse is usually the primary beneficiary of a deceased spouse although some state do split the estate with any children by birth or adoption. If there is no surviving spouse, state law will determine who gets what.
An unsigned will is not valid. Without a will, the surviving spouse is usually the primary beneficiary of a deceased spouse although some state do split the estate with any children by birth or adoption. If there is no surviving spouse, state law will determine who gets what.
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How do I add my children’s names to the title of my house?

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Answered by attorney Monica H. Donaldson Stewart
Estate Planning lawyer at Donaldson Stewart, P.C.
This can be done by executing the proper kind of deed; however, before you add your children to the deed (which gives them a current ownership interest in your house), I recommend you consult with an attorney who can discuss your objectives and help you determine whether there is a more effective way to accomplish them.
This can be done by executing the proper kind of deed; however, before you add your children to the deed (which gives them a current ownership interest in your house), I recommend you consult with an attorney who can discuss your objectives and help you determine whether there is a more effective way to accomplish them.
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