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  • 388 Market Street, Suite 1300, San Francisco, CA 94111+1 location

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Beverly Hills and San Francisco offices. Our approach is to treat all clients like family and provide high-quality legal representation. It is our mission to approach each case... Read More

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Paolini & Mori

5.0
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  • 22 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • AV Rated Firm serving Bay Area families/businesses since 1951. Practice areas - Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate, Business Law. Real Estate Attorney is licensed Broker/Realtor... Read More

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  • 50 California Street, Suite 1513, San Francisco, CA 94111+7 locations

  • Law Firm with 25 lawyers3 awards

  • At Holstrom, Block & Parke, a Professional Law Corporation, our lawyers are committed to one thing: Securing the greatest possible outcome for you. Our results-oriented approach is... Read More

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  • 870 Market Street, Suite 945, San Francisco, CA 94102

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Community-Based San Francisco Bay Area Attorneys with more than 40 years of combined legal experience.

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Jonathan L. Piper
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Spiller Law

5.0
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  • 595 Pacific Ave., San Francisco, CA 94133

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Spiller Law is a startup business, intellectual property, and entertainment law practice located in San Francisco. Founded by Lindsay Spiller in 2006, it serves clients throughout... Read More

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Lindsay Spiller
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  • 425 California Street, 25th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers1 award

  • Our firm concentrates on estate planning, the administration of trusts and estates, and tax law.

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  • 50 Osgood Place, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94133+1 location

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers3 awards

  • Trusted Family Law, Divorce, and Mediation Attorneys helping clients reach successful resolutions.

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Amrit S. Kullar
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Cunningham Legal

4.5
20 Reviews
  • 50 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94111+10 locations

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • Since 2005, the skilled attorneys at Cunningham Legal have been helping individuals, business owners and families throughout California to accomplish their objectives. Our legal... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCalifornia Estate Planning, California Living Trust, and 7 more

James L. Cunningham Jr.
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  • 870 Market Street, Suite 645, San Francisco, CA 94102

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Founded in 1997, T. S. Wrobel & Associates is dedicated to meeting the diverse legal needs of individuals, small-to-midsize enterprises, and nonprofit organizations. Our firm... Read More

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Thomas S. Wrobel
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  • 1109 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94109

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Probate and Trust Law, Estate Planning & Mediation

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Judith A. Mazia
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  • 425 California St., Ste. 550, San Francisco, CA 94104

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

Milla Lvovich
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  • 4444 Geary Boulevard, Suite 205, San Francisco, CA 94118

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Probate, Conservatorships, Wills, and Trusts

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Lillian E. Ng
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  • 180 Montgomery Street, Suite 1950, San Francisco, CA 94111

  • Law Firm with 11 lawyers3 awards

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

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Thomas O'Brien
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  • 71 Stevenson Street, Suite 400, Room 441, San Francisco, CA 94105+6 locations

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Owner and founder James L. Arrasmith is passionate about helping his clients with their legal needs. Lawyer James L. Arrasmith is a principled lawyer who is committed to his... Read More

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  • 1016 Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 306, San Francisco, CA 94129

  • 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

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  • 50 California Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94111+1 location

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Your estate planning should be convenient for you. Complete it remotely, from the comfort of your home. I have been offering remote estate planning since I established my law... Read More

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Amber L. Griffiths
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  • 150 Spear Street, Suite 1800, San Francisco, CA 94105-1541

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

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Michael Rubenstein
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  • 2135 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

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Randi Teichman
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  • PO Box 453, San Francisco, CA 94104-2610

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Full service San Francisco tax attorney and licensed CPA experienced with IRS audits, tax controversy and tax litigation.

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James Hastings
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Lvovich & Szucsko, P.C.

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  • 50 Osgood Place, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94133

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Addressing the Legal Needs of Individuals and Their Businesses. Focusing primarily in Family Law - Divorce, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Spousal Support, and Domestic... Read More

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Terry Szucsko
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Kaufman Dolowich LLP

4.8
202 Reviews
  • 425 California Street, Suite 2100, San Francisco, CA 94104+14 locations

  • Law Firm with 141 lawyers2 awards

  • Our seasoned litigators and legal practitioners place our clients first, think like business people, and provide our clients with viable and innovative solutions that offer them... Read More

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Mark Koo
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  • 201 Mission, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105+16 locations

  • Law Firm with 141 lawyers2 awards

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

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Zhaoyang Li
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  • 275 Battery Street, 29th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111+3 locations

  • Law Firm with 141 lawyers2 awards

  • Through class actions & individual lawsuits, Lieff Cabraser achieves justice for consumers, employees, patients, investors, whistleblowers, inventors & business owners.

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  • Serving San Francisco, CA

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

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Eliot M. Lippman
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  • Serving San Francisco, CA

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • An experienced AV-rated civil litigation and counseling firm offering responsive, highly-effective legal services for clients ranging from individuals to global corporations.

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John F. Van De Poel Jr.
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  • Serving San Francisco, CA and San Francisco County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Community-Based San Francisco Bay Area Attorneys with more than 40 years of combined legal experience.

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Jonathan L. Piper
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  • Serving San Francisco, CA

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • International Legal Practice Focusing on Intellectual Property, Trademark, Patent, Copyright, Customs, Corporate & Business-Related Law.

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Stephanie C. Blair
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  • Serving San Francisco, CA

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Specializing in Tax Controversies, Estate Planning and Estate Litigation

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Woodford G. Rowland
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Good Law, P.C.

4.5
14 Reviews
  • Serving San Francisco, CA

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

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Gregory E. Good
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Kaufman Dolowich LLP

4.8
202 Reviews
  • Serving San Francisco, CA and San Francisco County, California

  • Law Firm with 141 lawyers2 awards

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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.

What am I entitled to if my Dad didn't leave a Will?

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Answered by attorney John F Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
Your understanding of the law is close but not totally correct. If you are referring to the statue which I believe you are the surviving spouse is the one who is generally, under the laws, entitled first $30,000 after which the estate of the deceased is split evenly between his second and spouse at his death, and his children. Given the circumstances of the length of time, I would suspect it would be very wise for you to seek counsel immediately.
Your understanding of the law is close but not totally correct. If you are referring to the statue which I believe you are the surviving spouse is the one who is generally, under the laws, entitled first $30,000 after which the estate of the deceased is split evenly between his second and spouse at his death, and his children. Given the circumstances of the length of time, I would suspect it would be very wise for you to seek counsel immediately.
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What to do if beneficiary information does not match?

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Answered by attorney Phillip Gustavo Day (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Offices of Phillip Day, P.L.
Since it is a CD then it is a contractual relationship between the bank and your dad. What did the bank tell you? I'm sure there is a bank policy to handle ambiguities like this and they probably will look at extraneous documents to see what the intent was. This is a tough one and I'm not sure what the "legal" answer is because the bank is the one who has to make the final decision and then they will subject to liability if they make the wrong decision. Probably a good idea to contact a lawyer who can research these kinds of "mistakes" and to see what will most likely happen. Then if you don't get the result you like, you might be able to challenge the bank's decision in court.
Since it is a CD then it is a contractual relationship between the bank and your dad. What did the bank tell you? I'm sure there is a bank policy to handle ambiguities like this and they probably will look at extraneous documents to see what the intent was. This is a tough one and I'm not sure what the "legal" answer is because the bank is the one who has to make the final decision and then they will subject to liability if they make the wrong decision. Probably a good idea to contact a lawyer who can research these kinds of "mistakes" and to see what will most likely happen. Then if you don't get the result you like, you might be able to challenge the bank's decision in court.
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If my husband dies and the will he made before we met leaves his estate to his daughter am I entitled to anything we acquired?

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Answered by attorney Kenneth R Gold (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Gold & Associates PC
It really depends how the assets are held and you may be entitled to some other allowances. But it is just best that he revise his will if he wishes.
It really depends how the assets are held and you may be entitled to some other allowances. But it is just best that he revise his will if he wishes.