I needed an estate plan before traveling oversees and had been putting it off for years. Natalie…read moreCarrera and the team at Blacksburg Law made the entire process easy and stress free. They worked efficiently to prepare my estate plan on a tight timeline and took the time to educate me so I felt confident in my decisions. I highly recommend Blacksburg Law to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and responsive estate planning attorney. Ask for Natalie! She's a dream to work with!

I cannot recommend Michael Blackburg at Blacksburg Law enough. Estate planning can be a daunting…read moreprocess, but Michael made it incredibly approachable. From our first meeting, he was warm, friendly, and genuinely willing to spend as much time as we needed to understand the details. What impressed us most was his ability to think through scenarios we hadn't even considered. He didn't just fill out forms; he really looked at our specific situation and helped us plan for 'what-ifs' that were completely off our radar. If you are looking for an attorney who is thorough, patient, and a pleasure to work with, look no further than Michael.

In matters such as trust and estate planning--where legal expertise intersects with family,…read moreemotion, and long-term responsibility--I initially expected legal services to be professional, accurate, and error-free. What Summerall Law, PCand its entire team provided went far beyond that. I would like to extend my special thanks to Albert Wu. His thoughtfulness, patience, and genuine kindness made every interaction smooth and reassuring. More importantly, he is fluent in Chinese and was able to explain and confirm complex legal concepts in the language I am most comfortable with. The feeling of being truly heard, understood, and respected is invaluable to a client. It is clear that he not only understands the law, but also understands people. I was equally impressed by Patrick's professionalism throughout the document revision process. He did not simply "make edits," but carefully reviewed and refined the documents word by word, patiently addressing every concern until everything met my standard of clarity, confidence, and peace of mind. This level of respect for a client's expectations and dedication to detail reflects a rare and admirable professional integrity. During the final signing stage, Man, the signing assistant, also demonstrated exceptional responsibility and professionalism. The entire signing process was well-organized, clearly explained, and handled with great care, leaving no stress--only trust--at such a critical moment. Looking back, what truly stands out is that this was never the work of a single individual, but of a highly collaborative, professional, and accountable team. Their respect for the law, seriousness toward client matters, and commitment to professional responsibility genuinely moved me. I can say with complete confidence that Summerall Law, PC is the most professional, diligent, and genuinely compassionate legal team I have ever worked with. In matters as important as one's life and family, encountering such a team is a rare and meaningful good fortune.

Flexible with our timing and specific needs. Thanks for making the trust setup easy!…read moreAlso great that they take legal insurance

Rafa is professional and provides quick excellent service. I needed a few documents notarized for a…read morebackground check and he was able to squeeze me in on short notice. He treats you like family while getting the job done. I highly recommend him for all your legal needs.

From the owner: Experience is part of developing a successful law practice, and at Godoy Legal people from the San…read moreFrancisco Bay Area get the skilled legal advice and representation they’re looking for when they need an attorney. We specialize in Probate and Estate Planning. English and Spanish speaking. Notary services available.

Attorney Mike Broad - East Bay Probate and Trust was absolutely wonderful to…read moreWork with and have me in my administrator position. With eight people to deal with after our mother passed the stress could be high. Mike moved beyond the personalities and kept the focus on The tasks at hand. He always knew easily the next step no matter what happened. Mike (East Bay Probate and Trust) is trustworthy and focused. He is a good person which showed through every step of the way. I recommend him to one and all! I will use him again.

Upon a recommendation from a friend, I hired Mike to represent me as Executor for my Uncle's…read moreprobate in the San Francisco probate court.  As the Executor I had many tasks to perform and many questions seeking answers. Mike made himself available via email or phone and gave me proper advice.  He always promptly returned my phone calls and answered my emails.  My friends told me Probate is a nightmare and it will take forever to resolve.  My Uncle's probate, with Mike's guidance, moved smoothly and it was resolved in less than a year.  Thank you Mike, for your work and guidance.  I highly recommend Mike if you're seeking a probate attorney.

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.

I did my estate planning through Suze Orman's kit. It was recommended after the documents were…read morecomplete to get them checked by a lawyer. So I used the one recommended with the kit, Janet Dobrovolny who works with Suze. She was great. Very happy everything is fine and very inexpensive. Thank you Suze!!

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

I can't believe I'm writing a good review for a lawyer!! Dave isn't what you think of when you…read morethink of an attorney - he's honest, compassionate, accessible and better than that, he knows his sh1t! We needed to split up an estate that was going NOWHERE with a couple of siblings that had been dragging this out for over a year. It would still be dragging on today if we hadn't engaged with Dave to get it sorted out. He skillfully negotiated the final agreement and managed to get everyone on the same page in just a couple of hours - and I have to say that his rate was fair, he didn't try to bleed us out of billable time, and actually advised us on what NOT to do so as to keep the costs down. What lawyer does that??? Dave does. If you need a Trust or Estate attorney just start with Dave and don't waste your time and money on someone who will just work you for billable hours. Thanks again Dave!

Dave Parnall was hired to help me in an estate litigation case to distribute assets to…read morebeneficiaries. I had never been involved in any type of litigation, but knew it would be expensive and time consuming. My biggest worry was how to navigate the legal maze, court system, and deal with opposing attorneys without stressing out and going broke. It was my good fortune to find Dave as my attorney who led me step-by-step through the entire case to conclusion over a 3-year period. After I established my goals for the case, he developed a strategy to attain them. No matter how complex events became, he remained focused on my goals. I really appreciated his efforts to avoid conflicts throughout the case, but was also willing to remove the gloves when it was necessary. Dave was a calming voice when things got heated in the case and clearly outlined my options at each stage of the litigation with their pro and cons. He was acutely aware of helping me keep the billable hours to a minimum by letting me do some of the leg work such as preparing statements, hiring appraisers, and contacting the beneficiaries. Dave consistently kept me up to date on the case and replied to my phone calls and emails within 24 hours or sooner. Can't say enough how I appreciate Dave's expert legal abilities and genuine empathy for me and my case.