I worked with David Finkelstein on a difficult California real estate contract/escrow dispute and…read morereally appreciated his help throughout the process. He was calm, practical, responsive, and gave very grounded advice during a stressful situation. What I appreciated most was that he clearly explained both the legal risks and realistic negotiation strategies instead of making unrealistic promises. He helped us navigate the dispute professionally and ultimately reach a reasonable resolution. I would definitely recommend him to anyone dealing with a real estate contract or escrow issue.

I unfortunately found myself in a lengthy property boundary dispute that I was unable to resolve on…read moremy own. Irene stepped in, and she was fantastic. From our first conversation, it was obvious she was the right choice and someone I definitely wanted in my corner. I'm very happy to report that we recently crossed the finish line and resolved the matter successfully. Talking with Irene is like consulting a friendly encyclopedia, she has an incredible wealth of knowledge at her fingertips. She walked me through every step of the process, always clearly explaining our legal strategy and all available options in a way that gave me confidence that my interests were protected. Irene's paralegal, Bryce, was great, too. He was always very quick to respond and made document management, signatures, and everything in between easy for me. I'm very thankful that Irene and Bryce were able to resolve what was the biggest headache I've ever had as a homeowner!

Grant and his team are far superior to any other estate planning law corporation. In the darkest…read moretime for me and my family, he was there to assist and explain everything regarding my mom's probate matter with genuine care and concern. He saved us time and money in the process!! He is responsive, valuable and thorough. You will not regret calling Advance Planning, a law corporation!

Grant Toeppen was an excellent probate attorney for our deceased brothers estate. He was able to…read moreeliminate a full probate proceeding saving us time and money. It turned out that our brothers estate was small enough to qualify for what is called a "Summary Probate" procedure through the court. As busy that most attorneys are with other clients he communicated with us in a timely matter when we needed his advice. He was also very generous with his time and gave us additional help above and beyond the probate process. Highly recommend him for all your probate attorney proceedings!

Steve, Joelle, and Eric have been our trusted advisors for over two decades. Eric recently helped…read moreus restate our living trust, delivering nothing short of excellent service. He worked relentlessly with us to revise every fine detail, patiently presenting the pros and cons of different structural arrangements so we could make informed decisions. Eric has a rare gift for breaking down complex real estate tax strategies into clear, actionable steps. Throughout the entire process, his patience and courtesy were unmatched. Thank you all for your continued guidance and the invaluable peace of mind you provide!

Eric Davidson is one of the very best estate planner attorney in the whole Bay Area, friendly and…read morewas very easy to talk to. He took time explained in every little details of the process, if you're looking for someone knowledgeable and trustworthy then look no further. Davidson Estate Law office's very conveniently located in the heart of downtown of Oakland. Thank you for all of your help to prepared our family's Living Trust, would definitely recommended! Thinh Le & Cuong Hoang

In 2016, we executed our Trust/Will through one of the well-known online companies for its…read morereputable services and reasonable pricing. At that time, we believed that all the legal planning involved standard documents and assumed the process to be straightforward. Throughout the process, the company provided great customer service support where the Attorneys were lightly involved. A few years later, we found out that some of our assets would still go through probate even if we transferred them to the Trust. This realization prompted us to understand that, while our estate planning procedure seemed straightforward, a crucial element was overlooked - direct interaction with an expert to review all aspects, grasp the context in detail, and ensure that our Trust/Will covered all parts, providing adequate care for the beneficiaries. This realization led us to revisit our Trust/Will to make the necessary updates. This decision brought us to Mr. Jingan's office. He took the time to comprehend our complex financial situation, chose the correct course of action, by putting at core the clear/transparent communication, clients' interest, trust, and work ethic. Mr. Jingan guided us through each step of the seamless process, explaining potential implications with extreme attention to detail and high professionalism. We express our gratitude to Mr. Jingan for the excellent care he took of our family. His expertise combined with an attitude that goes above and beyond in representing clients' needs, ensuring the understanding of each item and instilling confidence in tomorrow through proper planning, made the experience remarkable. We highly recommend Mr. Jingan's services, as he is our go-to Attorney for any estate planning needs.

The whole team at LifePlan Lawyer has been amazing! Very…read moreknowledgeable, easy to work with and very helpful! I highly recommend them.

We pinched pennies with our first Trust, and it was not great…read more We brought it to LifePlan and worked with Pete. He reviewed the whole thing, told us some points of concern, and wrote a new Trust. Over two video calls, he discussed out needs and ironed out details. He explained every bit of it, answered questions, did the legwork to put our home in the Trust, and detailed our follow up actions. Stellar experience, I would recommend without hesitation.

I received a falsehood ridden Cease and Desist letter from this firm that included threats of…read morefurther action. The letter ended with: "...please do not hesitate to contact me directly." Yet they refuse to take or return my calls, and multiple written communications sent to them have been ignored. I believe this review is compliant with the written Yelp Guidelines which state: "address the core of the consumer experience"

They helped me out on a legal matter with all the necessary documentation etc. Very professional…read moreand helpful.

Matt is simply awesome!! We researched a few firms, talked to a few lawyers, before we decided to…read morego with Matt (referred by my credit union personal banker). We did have a trust many years ago with another firm but that lawyer retired and his firm wanted to charge a lot more for lifetime trusts, had a poor response time with interaction only with front-office staff and so that law firm lost a repeat client business! Matt is very methodical, the entire process is very well organized, he goes through patiently all the nuances in the intro call and to his credit he is also very clear on what he can commit to or not (e.g. a 24 hour response time window or completely remote zoom based exchange than in person mtgs/office). This ensures client satisfaction since clients are clear on what to expect upfront. Matt also helped us navigate creating the concept of lifetime trusts and its benefit, several other lawyers just wanted to create a simple trust or charge more for lifetime trust. Matt has a very reasonable flat-fee (his fees are not the highest and not the lowest) which I really liked and its not based on whether we decided to go with lifetime trusts or any other complex factors. We got our trust done within a reasonable time and if you are well organized Matt's process is fairly efficient. I am really happy we went with Matt and I highly recommend him!

We just finished setting up our Trust. I can honestly say I…read morewas not disappointed in the slightest. Living far from his office, we were initially concerned about distance, but it never became an inconvenience. Every step of our trust setup was handled smoothly and efficiently through virtual meetings and clear communication. What truly impressed us was that when we emailed, the attorney himself--not a paralegal or assistant--responded promptly and thoughtfully. Thanks to his flat-fee, full-service approach and exceptional responsiveness, we were able to establish our trust with complete confidence and peace of mind. No matter where you live in California, the quality of service you receive from this attorney will be outstanding. I give my highest recommendation.

referred by legal access group. I was expecting to get a consultation from the firm, but the firm…read moreturned me away with a go-to-hell-like email like: "Thank you for considering Vaksman Khalfin for your legal needs. Unfortunately, our firm cannot assist with your matter. We suggest that you contact MetLife and find an attorney that can assist. We wish you the best of luck." update: They didn't tell why until I wrote this review. They said "It is because we only handle cases with personal injures and your case doesn't have it". Should I believe them or not?

I've worked with Vaksman for a couple of years. They help redo my parents living trust about 5…read moreyears ago and i signed up for their membership program and in the beginning they were prompt at returning calls and answering questions. but now they don't even respond to set up appointments or anything. their paralegals are terrible and anything but helpful. Do yourself a favor and find legal that are there to help you. Now I have to find someone to return my calls to set up a living trust for myself.