Ashley was incredibly helpful and kind and compassionate. I just attended for the 15-minute…read moreconsultation and she gave me wonderful advice. She doesn't cover exactly the type of law that I was seeking but was able to give me very helpful advice and referrals. I would definitely use her services and I wish that I had used her for my estate planning.

After exploring do-it-yourself wills and trusts, I made the decision to leave it to the…read moreprofessionals. I got a recommendation from two friends who used the same attorney in the Santa Clara Valley. I wanted to support local Scotts Valley businesses. I found Ashley Thompson on Yelp and made a phone call. It was one of the best business decisions that I have ever made. We had a telephone interview, which explained the process to us. We decided on a revocable trust. We met with Ashley 3 times. Ashley explained the process and cost at the 1st meeting. Everything went exactly as was explained to us. There were no surprise. There were no additional expenses. I had one question before our final meeting. I called and spoke to her assistant, who got back to me with the answer in a timely fashion. We are very thankful that we found such a competent local business.

Nope! Never. Rip off. Never trust this man. This person is…read morenot genuine and would charge you the highest rate possible.

Walter has been my mom's attorney for a while. I just met him as she is now in her 80s and asking…read morelots of questions. He helps us get a power of attorney set up and explained how her trust works. She feels much better now knowing that her financial stuff is well taken care of. Walter was calm and clear and patient. I would recommend him to anyone I know and may use him myself if the need ever arises.

I went to Nancy because I needed a fiduciary/trustee for a special needs trust. She insisted on a…read more$500 retainer just to review my case. A big red flag. Otherwise, she was very responsive and seemed capable, but I didn't hire her. Beware of her five star rating on Yelp; the review is from her friend not a client. She has no client reviews.

I have known Nancy for 20 years, she's dedicated to helping families get through trying times. I…read morehave personally worked with her, she's professional, thorough and looking out for your best interest. I'd recommend her to you! Patrick Adair, Intero Real Estate - senior specialist

Pamela was such a joy to work with, professional in every way, taking a process that can often be…read morecumbersome and avoided because it seems so confusing. Pamela was very patient with all our questions giving us time and space to be sure of everything we were working through before finalizing our documents. Her genuine care for our concerns were greatly appreciated and took a hugh weight off of our minds about what will be done once we are gone. I recommend that if you are contemplating this process that you reach out to Pamela, I think you will agree that from the first contact with her, you will realize that you have made a good choice.

Told me exactly what I needed to know immediately. Glad I found her on this website.read more

Our experience with Mari started out great, but then communication became more and more sparse. We…read morewere SO close to completing paperwork when she simply stopped returning our messages. The last step was for her to send in the completed papers and that was 5 months ago. Very disappointed.

Update: I received…read moreMarizen's private message and her request to edit or remove my review--this request was notably left off her public comment as noted in the screenshot attached. Since the 2 stars (which equates to the "[service] could've been better") were due to the unprofessionalism and inattentiveness shown (not due to her being an LDA), I have no reason to change my rating or delete my review. TL;DR: Marizen is NOT a lawyer. She is a Legal Document Assistant that cannot provide you with legal advice. She is a significantly affordable option for a Living Trust but she is unprofessional and has poor attention to detail-- key characteristics that are paramount to detailing an important document. Details: I left a Living Trust inquiry via her site and Marizen emailed me back within 1 day to "text" her back for a scheduled over-the-phone consult. Upon speaking with Marizen it was clear she did not take the time to review the few questions I had sent her in my initial inquiry as she was confused as to what the consult would primarily be regarding. Her rates were significantly less than what other competing services were offering which raised an orange flag for me. Upon further research, I realized Marizen was NOT a lawyer, but rather a "Legal Document Assistant (LDA)." According to the CA Attorney General, LDAs cannot give legal advice. This was my first encounter with an LDA, which allowed me the opportunity to do the necessary research to make a more educated investment. Had Marizen gotten back to me with the necessary next steps and questionnaire as she had promised (it's been over 1.5 weeks), I may have considered her as a possible option to complete my Living Trust needs. But if you are looking for a more affordable option, perhaps Marizen is a good fit for you.

It's taken me some time to write this, but our experience with Grant at Advance Planning is truly…read moreworth sharing. From the moment we called, we felt genuinely welcomed. During the call, everything was explained clearly--if we agreed to move forward, we simply needed to fill out a form and schedule an in-person appointment, which made the process smooth and straightforward. At our in-person appointment, Grant was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. He was upfront, clear, and provided all the details we needed to make an informed decision--so we moved forward without hesitation. He patiently answered all of my mom's questions and gave thoughtful advice that truly had her best interest at heart. From the moment we arrived, his down-to-earth personality made us feel comfortable. It's clear that he genuinely cares about helping families through these important matters. We're truly grateful for his guidance and highly recommend his services to anyone looking for someone kind, trustworthy, and experienced. (Para quienes hablan español, comparto nuestra experiencia a continuación en español.) Me tomó un tiempo sentarme a escribir esto, pero nuestra experiencia con Grant en Advance Planning realmente merece ser compartida. Desde el momento en que llamamos, nos hicieron sentir muy bienvenidos. Durante la llamada, todo fue explicado con claridad--si decidíamos seguir adelante, solo teníamos que llenar un formulario y agendar una cita en persona, lo cual hizo que el proceso fuera sencillo y organizado. En nuestra cita en persona, Grant fue profesional, conocedor del tema y muy accesible. Fue directo, claro, y nos brindó toda la información necesaria para tomar una decisión bien informada--por eso seguimos adelante sin dudarlo. Respondió con paciencia todas las preguntas de mi mamá y ofreció consejos muy acertados, siempre pensando en lo que era mejor para ella. Desde que llegamos, su personalidad sencilla nos hizo sentir cómodos. Se nota que realmente le importa ayudar a las familias con estos temas importantes. Estamos muy agradecidos por su orientación y recomendamos mucho sus servicios a quienes buscan a alguien amable, confiable y con experiencia.

My aunt recommended Grant to my mom and I. We were quite impressed by his ability to ease our…read moreminds. His relaxed demeanor, and knowledge of the laws, left little doubt that we were in good hands. He has an empathetic understanding of a person's predicament, while using his professionalism to act upon his client's behalf. -Yolanda Maciorski

"I don't even know where to begin expressing my gratitude for Brette Evans and Kelly. From my very…read morefirst conversation with Brette, before I was even able to hire her, she treated me with compassion, patience, and dignity, at a time when I was struggling financially and emotionally. That empathy never faded. Throughout my case, Brette and Kelly have been honest, reliable, and deeply dedicated, but what touches me most is how human they are. They've consistently gone above and beyond and made me feel supported when I really needed it. My case is still ongoing, but I already feel grateful enough to write this. Brette is not only an excellent attorney, she is an exceptional human being, and Kelly has been wonderful as well. I wholeheartedly recommend them and wish their practice continued growth and success."

My dad was in a situation and needed to talk to someone about divorce. Based on reviews he chose to…read morecall Evan's Law. They offered a free consultation which was great! She called and spoke to my dad for about 45 minutes. She was very knowledgeable and helpful! Answered any questions that we had, I was understanding of his situation. My dad ended up not needing an attorney but if he did he would choose to go with Evan's law offices.