My wife and I talked with Albert Wu and we had a great experience with him. He was very…read moreknowledgeable setting up our family planning. He was recommended by one of our family members who also had a great experience with him. When it was time to sign the documents, we stopped by their Piedmont office and met with Annika Nielsen-Kim. We had our two toddlers with us and she & her staff were very patient even though they were being a bit rowdy at times.

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

From our very first conversation, Attorney Peter Luong approached my situation with empathy,…read morepatience and warmth. He was very responsive, answered every question with clarity, and gave me the peace of mind I needed. I am grateful for his guidance. I highly recommend his services.

My great uncle recently retired, and he needed help with estate planning. I found Phuong on Yelp,…read moreand we were so impressed with his highly rated services and positive feedback from customers, so we decided to give it a try. Phuong was so wonderful to work with, from the very first meeting until the last meeting to sign the paperworks. He was professional, patient, and took the time to explain everything clearly and thoroughly. Estate planning can be overwhelming, especially when helping an older family member, but Phuong made the entire process smooth and stress-free, and we truly appreciated his kindness, responsiveness, and attention to detail. I highly recommend Phuong to anyone looking for a trustworthy estate planning attorney.

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 hired Jennifer Jaynes to handle my mother's trust administration. Jennifer expertly guided me and…read morethe trust administrators through all aspects of the case from start to finish. Jennifer created a clear plan from the outset and followed-though to completion with very little help from the administrators, who continuously raised non-issues, to put it mildly. Jennifer kept everyone on track. She gave us peace of mind by discussing and answering all of our questions clearly, concisely and authoritatively. Her professionalism was key in helping the administrators understand and fulfill their roles. Most impressive was Jennifer's ability to remember all of the facts, legal issues, timelines, next steps and other important details of the case. She made me feel like I was her most important client. Jennifer's credentials are on-point. She is recognized by the California State Bar as a specialist in Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Law. Specialist designation by the California State Bar requires demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of the entire practice area. She holds an advanced law degree (LLM) in Taxation, which gives her the practical and theoretical knowledge needed to prepare, structure and administer trusts and estates while preserving wealth. I have been a successful, full-time, practicing attorney for over 30 years in San Francisco and Los Angeles, and can confirm that Jennifer is a superb attorney. She has my highest recommendation and respect.

I would like to thank Ms.Jennifer Jaynes for all of her work, excellent guidance & advice in…read moresetting up my living trust and Tenancy In Common (TIC) agreement. Ms. Jaynes was referred to me by an excellent attorney for her expertise in wealth management. Ms. Jaynes is very professional, responsive, organized, process driven and a pleasure to work with. She has earned my confidence, trust and met & exceeded my expectations. I have happily recommended Ms.Jennifer Jaynes services to many friends & associates.

Michael Blacksburg and his team are thorough, timely and reasonably priced. The documents were high…read morequality and well thought out. I recommend anyone needing an attorney to consider this firm.

I worked with Blacksburg Law on my estate plan and had a great experience from start to finish…read more Michael was thorough and detailed in the intro calls, walking me through the whole process, and later scheduled a wrap-up call to review the trust funding strategy and answer any remaining questions. Natalie, Stephanie, and the rest of Michael's team worked fast, kept me on track with regular follow-ups, and were always available to answer questions via email and phone. Highly recommend if you're looking for an estate planning firm that's responsive, organized, and genuinely helpful throughout.

As the year comes to a close you consider all the adulting tasks you need to take care of. Any…read morechanges throughout the year will mean updated legal documents. We scheduled an appointment - conveniently over video, to discuss our legal document needs. Tracy listened to our needs , gave us advice, and immediately got to work. She came to our home to present the documents, notarize signatures, and we were finished, easy peasy. Professional, knowledgeable, fast, and convenient. Yes, I absolutely recommend! Bookmark this one, you may need it someday.

I'm incredibly grateful I chose Tracy to help me finish my divorce paperwork. Her pricing was fair,…read moreshe stayed on top of everything, and she helped get my divorce finalized in just a couple of weeks. Life gets busy, and I had started the process but needed someone reliable to see it through. Tracy stepped in and took that responsibility seriously. Even after my dissolution was initially rejected, she reassured me she would stick by my side until everything was properly submitted, and she truly kept her word. If you're considering working with her, don't hesitate. She's professional, dependable, and genuinely committed to getting the job done right. Highly recommend!

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 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.

I am a sophisticated consumer of legal services (lot's of experience). Kevan is first class. Go…read morethere.

Matt was recommended to my by my CPA, because I was involved in a stressful contractual situation…read morethat was going to lose me quite a bit of money. Since I lacked the legal knowledge to be confident that I was exiting the LLC properly, I was extremely grateful to find an attorney who considered all the options carefully in partnership with my CPA, and decided upon a strategy which offered the most protection to my family and my business. Matt drafted a buyout agreement that was clear and equitable to both sides, and my financial compensation followed soon after that because the contract was professional and easily understandable. Well worth Matt's fee, in order to gain the peace of mind.

Matt has been so helpful and an absolute pleasure to work with. He helped my family with updating…read morean older trust & estate document that had been prepared by an attorney who has since retired, and he was thorough, thoughtful, and explained his reasoning well whenever we had questions. He was patient and an empathetic listener to all family members' concerns, and he did an amazing job problem solving and balancing everyone's interests. I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for assistance with estate planning.