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San Jose 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).
  • 1101 S. Winchester Boulevard, Suite I-208, San Jose, CA 95128

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • At Berge & Berge, we combine experience with education. To fully assist you with your estate planning services, managing partner Jim Berge (pronounced burr-ghee) has over 25 years... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGuardianship and Conservatorship, Probate and Estate Administration, and 3 more

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  • 3535 Ross Avenue, Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95124

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer4 awards

  • Not a cheap, "fill-in-the-blanks" living trust plan, and worth every penny. Certified Specialist with 25+ years experience. I spend a lot of time in planning estates, and I... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersSpecial Needs Planning, Heggstad Petitions, and 16 more

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Robert Bergman
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  • 1871 The Alameda, Suite 250, San Jose, CA 95126+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

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

  • Estate Planning LawyersInternational Law, Patents, and 10 more

Stephanie C. Blair
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SAC Attorneys LLP

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  • 1754 Technology Drive, Suite 122, San Jose, CA 95110+1 location

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers2 awards

  • SAC Attorneys LLP is proud to serve individuals, families, and businesses across Santa Clara County with practical, results-driven legal counsel. Our team assists clients with... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Immigration, and 3 more

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James Cai
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Berliner Cohen

4.7
27 Reviews
  • Ten Almaden Boulevard, Eleventh Floor, San Jose, CA 95113-2226+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 21 lawyers2 awards

  • For over forty-five years, Berliner Cohen, founded and headquartered in San Jose, California, has been one of the most highly-respected full-service business law firms in the... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCorporate Law, Real Estate Transactions, and 24 more

  • 1754 Technology Drive, Suite 230, San Jose, CA 95110-1319

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersAsset Protection, Guardianship and Conservatorship, and 4 more

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Richard Coryell Dayton
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Del Ponte and Hirz

4.8
54 Reviews
  • 75 East Santa Clara Street, Suite 275, San Jose, CA 95113

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers3 awards

  • Our goal is to provide the highest quality legal services to you and your family in a timely fashion.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 29 more

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  • 2021 The Alameda, Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95126

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • San Jose family law, estate planning, and tax lawyer Camelia Mahmoudi helps Silicon Valley and South Bay families face and resolve difficult problems involving divorce, child... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills and Trusts, Conservatorships and Guardianships, and 20 more

Camelia Mahmoudi
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  • 2845 Moorpark Avenue, Suite 110, San Jose, CA 95128

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • An Attorney Who Cares and Wins For You!

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Trusts, and 3 more

Victoria Z. Li
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BoyesLegal, APC

3.8
16 Reviews
  • 84 W. Santa Clara Street, Suite 550, San Jose, CA 95113

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Integrity - Creative - Teamwork. High Quality Representation. We have a well-deserved reputation as informed advocates who offer each client trustworthy advice when they need it... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersLast Will and Testament (Will), Revocable Trust, and 33 more

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  • 2570 N. 1st St., Ste. 200, San Jose, CA 95131

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

Rozy Boulos
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  • 325 S 1st Street, Suite 200, Room 201, San Jose, CA 95113+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

  • Estate Planning LawyersLandlord & Tenant Disputes, Evictions, and 12 more

James Arrasmith
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  • 5671 Santa Teresa Blvd #203, San Jose, CA 95123

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Big firm grit, small firm focus.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Incorporation, and 157 more

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Nicholas Donovan Heimlich
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  • 1886 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Pelosi & Ferguson, LLP was established in 2007, founded on the premise that client satisfaction is the measure of a firm's success. The firm practices estate planning, probate,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrusts and Estates, Real Property, and 4 more

Adam Ferguson
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Maclellan Law Firm

4.9
9 Reviews
  • 5595 Winfield Blvd Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95123

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrusts & Estates, Probate, and 4 more

Mary Maclellan
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  • 111 North Market Street, Suite 300, San Jose, CA 95113+4 locations

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCriminal Defense, Business Law, and 59 more

Antony Kimball Tung
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  • 95 South Market Street, Suite 300, San Jose, CA 95113+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • With a focus on business, the firm services individual entrepreneurs and startup companies, small and medium companies with locations across California and the United States.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Business Dissolutions, and 27 more

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Steven Edward Springer
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Hoover Krepelka, LLP

4.9
184 Reviews
  • 1520 The Alameda, Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95126

  • Law Firm with 20 lawyers3 awards

  • The largest family law firm in California to exclusively focus in divorce & family law. Established in 1960 with over 230+ years of collective experience. Let our experience be... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersDivorce, Divorce Taxation, and 16 more

Kelly Wynne
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White Law

5.0
1 Review
  • Serving San Jose, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Bringing Trust to Light

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrust Administration, Probate Administration, and 26 more

Mary P. White
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  • Serving San Jose, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Our firm is dedicated to providing you with quality estate planning resources so you can become familiar with all of the existing options. When you visit or call Litherland,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersAsset Protection, Elder Law and Medi-Cal Services, and 19 more

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  • Serving San Jose, CA

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Probate, Conservatorships, Wills, and Trusts

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Wills, and 4 more

Lillian E. Ng
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  • Serving San Jose, CA

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Certified Specialist, Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law

  • Estate Planning LawyersRevocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Trust Administration, and 14 more

Douglas P. Barnes
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Sweeney Mason LLP

4.8
7 Reviews
  • Serving San Jose, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 13 lawyers2 awards

  • Attorneys at law

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness, Corporate Law, and 61 more

  • Serving San Jose, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

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

  • Estate Planning LawyersInternational Law, Patents, and 10 more

Stephanie C. Blair
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Furukawa Castles LLP

5.0
15 Reviews
  • Serving San Jose, CA and Santa Clara 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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Loew Law Group

5.0
48 Reviews
  • Serving San Jose, CA and Santa Clara 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

Kramer Radin, LLP

4.9
37 Reviews
  • Serving San Jose, CA

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Trusts attorneys in Santa Clara County are dedicated to the practice of estate planning as well as probate and trust estate administration and litigation.

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Financial Power of Attorney, and 21 more

  • Serving San Jose, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 20 lawyers2 awards

  • We specialize in estate planning, probate and trust law, conservatorships, probate and civil litigation, real estate law, and business law. How can we help?

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Trial Practice, and 62 more

  • Serving San Jose, CA and Santa Clara 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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Kramer Radin, LLP

4.9
37 Reviews
  • Serving San Jose, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Trusts attorneys in Santa Clara County are dedicated to the practice of estate planning as well as probate and trust estate administration and litigation.

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Financial Power of Attorney, and 21 more

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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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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.

If I leave my estate to my wife, does it have to go to probate?

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Answered by attorney Aaron W Goren (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Gottlieb & Goren, P.C.
To the extent any particular asset has her name on it as owner or successor owner, no need for probate. Cars can be transferred after death through Secretary of State so long as value less than $60,000. Can also use Trust to avoid Probate.
To the extent any particular asset has her name on it as owner or successor owner, no need for probate. Cars can be transferred after death through Secretary of State so long as value less than $60,000. Can also use Trust to avoid Probate.
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Do all property owners need to sign over power of attorney document?

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Answered by attorney Ronald Daniel Dessy (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Dessy & Dessy
As long as your name is on title to this property, your uncles cannot sell, refinance or take any other action that would affect your interest, without your consent. However, any co-owner has a right to file a partition action in court, forcing the liquidation of all co-owned interests. You need to determine whether your name is shown on the current vesting deed for this property. The odds are that you would not have been asked to consent to a refinance, if your name was not on title.
As long as your name is on title to this property, your uncles cannot sell, refinance or take any other action that would affect your interest, without your consent. However, any co-owner has a right to file a partition action in court, forcing the liquidation of all co-owned interests. You need to determine whether your name is shown on the current vesting deed for this property. The odds are that you would not have been asked to consent to a refinance, if your name was not on title.
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When my uncle passes, does his nephew get the estate because he is my uncle’s only biological relative?

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Answered by attorney Charles Richard Perry (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Charles R. Perry
Your uncle's will controls how his estate will be handled. If he does not have a will, then the laws of intestacy apply. Under California law, a person's estate passes to his children, and to others of his blood relatives if there are no children.
Your uncle's will controls how his estate will be handled. If he does not have a will, then the laws of intestacy apply. Under California law, a person's estate passes to his children, and to others of his blood relatives if there are no children.
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