Matthew Talbot was my lawyer in my Financial Elder Abuse case. After paying him over $80,000, he…read morewas disqualified by Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge Virginia M. George. Mr. Talbot failed to disclose to me that he previously met with the person I was suing and discussed my case with her. Mr. Talbot said the he misspelled the other persons name and therefore, she did not show up on his client file. After Judge George looked at the evidence provided by the person I was suing, the Judge determined that Mr. Talbot did in fact discuss my case with her and therefore, she disqualified him. I hired another attorney, but after spending another $20,000 on the new attorney, I realized I did not have the funds to get the new attorney up to speed. Mr. Talbot did offer to only reimburse me for $20,000, but later rescinded his offer. Although my being a disabled first responder injured in the line of duty and a senior citizen, Mr. Talbot displayed no compassion or remorse for his error. Nor did he want to make things right. Please feel free to get Mr. Talbot's side of the story should you decide to interview him to represent you. My Contra Costa County Court case number is P22-01239. Mr. Talbot's disqualification is noted in the court records.

Matt represented my brother, who is now dead, on an estate matter that ultimately had a most…read moresatisfactory resolution. Good things come to those who are patient. Matt did great!

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.

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

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

After my stepdad passed away, I found myself dealing with some complicated trust and estate…read morequestions involving an out-of-state trust. It definitely wasn't a straightforward situation, and I needed someone who could think through the nuances instead of offering a one-size-fits-all answer. Rob and his team were fantastic from the very beginning. What stood out most was that Rob took the time to truly listen and understand the details of my situation before offering advice. He asked thoughtful questions, explained the different options clearly, and helped me understand the potential outcomes of each path. His knowledge and experience were obvious, but he never made me feel rushed or overwhelmed. During a difficult and stressful time, it was incredibly reassuring to have a team that was responsive, patient, and easy to work with. They helped make a complicated process feel manageable, and that was something I genuinely appreciated. If I ever need help with a trust, estate, or will in the future, I wouldn't hesitate to work with Rob and his team again. Highly recommended.

Very prompt and also always reaches out called him about a gaze and he did his best to answer my…read morequestions and I was happy very helpful. He was spoke with Mr. Jaffe and I got what I needed to know about my case so I recommend his services.

Mr. Feldman came recommended from a friend while I dealt with my sister's estate probate. I was in…read morea tough situation, not only my sister's probate was extra complicated but the lawyer I had was very unprofessional and uncommunicative. I talked to Mr. Feldman and was impressed with his knowledge and experiences. He assured me that he can take over the case and I would not need to worry about dealing with my ex-lawyer. Fast forward 4+ yrs and the case was just closed this month. What a load off my shoulder! Aaron not only guided me through everything but solved quite a few difficult obstacles along the way. He is not only very knowledgable on the estate law but also quite good at what he does. He gave real advice even though at time it was not what I wanted to hear and proved to be the right one. I was really impressed with how Aaron dealt with problems with patient and attention to details. Aaron took care of everything as he promised and got the probate closed as the expected date with no delay. I would highly recommend his firm.

I hired Aaron Feldman after searching for months. I had the worst time finding a special needs…read moretrust attorney. Aaron was the only attorney that was kind to me, he was the first Attorney that understood my complicated situation and he didn't make it feel so complicated. I told him what my goals were and the difficulties that I was facing, and he helped me find the best possible solution and so we went from there and made a plan. I was very scared and had a lot of questions and he was open to them at every point. I cannot recommend him enough. He is an extremely kind and compassionate attorney. If you need help with a special needs trust he is your guy. Be patient with response times, these attorneys work really hard and are often times short-staffed. They do good work.

All aspects of documents went well . Lawyer Kershner is timely, accurate, listens and canon what he…read morehears.

We scheduled a free virtual consultation with Gary via Zoom recently regarding Elder Law and estate…read moreplanning. Gary was very responsive in checking in up front about our needs. On the zoom call, we went through our situation and Gary was about to advise us on our situation and options and California laws that helped us plan our next steps. Based on the discussion with Gary, we felt that we were able to navigate some of our planning forward with the recommended next steps from Gary. Gary was very professional and knowledge in his area and we appreciate his support in our research.

I have been a client of Mr. Beckman's law partner, Curtis Dowling, for 10 years…read more.. He is a walking encyclopedia of "landlord/tenant" law.... Curtis is a long standing author on the subject, and is vigilant to the point of being seen as insurmountable, by the tenant attorneys and their "bag of tricks"... Curtis is tops, and I imagine that his partners are likewise.

David Blair is a highly professional, responsive, ethical, and extremely knowledgeable attorney. I…read morewould highly recommend him to anyone in the community, family, or friends without hesitation. He represented me on a case where my previous attorney left me high and dry right before my hearing, and treated me in a manner that was unbecoming. David literally saved my life. He reviewed my case and requested records immediately. I hold a state board license, and he took the extra time to investigate how the accusation would impact my status and provided recommendations within his scope. Most of all he treated me respectfully, listened carefully, and was extremely detail oriented in critically analyzing all aspects of my case. He persistently held numerous conversations with several District Attorneys assigned to my case, and stayed with me for almost 4 years until my case was dismissed. He never lost hope and continued fighting for me. I hold the utmost respect for him and his ethics, compassion, and diligence as a professional and as a human being. My case was dismissed, and my state license unaffected. I have a baby on the way, and due to this amazing outcome I am able to keep my job, house, and benefits! Thank you so much.