Areas served: Berkeley, CA and surrounding Alameda County
Berkeley's estate planning landscape reflects the city's mix of university faculty, tech professionals, and longtime homeowners navigating California's complex probate laws. Local attorneys handle everything from simple wills to sophisticated trusts addressing high-value Bay Area real estate, retirement accounts, and business succession planning. The proximity to UC Berkeley and the concentration of property wealth in neighborhoods like the Berkeley Hills create specific planning considerations around estate tax thresholds and multigenerational wealth transfer.
Keyes Law Group, PC is a California estate planning law firm based in Milpitas, led by attorney Elijah Keyes. The firm specializes in comprehensive estate planning services including wills, trusts, probate, elder law, conservatorships, and wealth transfer planning for families and business owners. They help clients navigate complex estate matters, protect assets across generations, and ensure their legacy is preserved according to their wishes.
Blacksburg Law is an estate planning firm in San Francisco founded by Michael Blacksburg, a former trust officer who brings institutional expertise to personalized estate planning. They specialize in creating comprehensive estate plans that address wills, trusts, power of attorney, probate strategy, and estate tax planning—going beyond standard documents to help clients think intentionally about their assets, important relationships, and legacy decisions. The firm is known for a holistic "Life and Living" approach that anticipates real-world administration challenges and helps clients have meaningful conversations with loved ones about their wishes.
DP Legal Solutions is an estate planning and immigration law firm in San Leandro founded by Attorney Peter Phuong Luong, who brings 15 years of legal experience. They specialize in comprehensive estate planning services including living trusts, wills, probate, and trust administration, as well as immigration law covering family-based visas, fiancé visas, spousal visas, E-2 investor visas, and L-1A visas. The firm is known for personalized service, bilingual support (English and Vietnamese), and clear communication that takes the complexity out of major life decisions.
The Law Offices of Stefanie West specializes in estate planning, trust creation, and probate services for clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Stefanie West provides personalized legal guidance to help families protect their assets, plan for the future, and navigate the probate process with confidence. The firm is known for making complex estate planning accessible and straightforward.
Richard J. Lee Law Group, P.C. is a California-based law firm led by founder Richard J. Lee with over 40 years of legal experience, specializing in estate planning, probate and trust administration, small business formation and governance, and nonprofit organization services. The firm serves California families, business owners, and nonprofit leaders with personalized counsel, offering flat fees for most estate plans and quick turnaround times. They provide comprehensive services including living trusts, wills, advance healthcare directives, powers of attorney, probate administration, business entity formation, compliance guidance, and succession planning tailored to each client's goals.
The Singh Law Firm is a California-based estate planning law firm with 38 years of combined experience, led by Kern Singh and Sharmila Singh. They provide comprehensive estate planning services including revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, probate administration, power of attorney, guardianship, and advanced tax planning strategies. The firm specializes in protecting clients' legacies through personalized planning that addresses everything from simple estates to complex multi-generational wealth transfer, and offers free initial consultations to assess your specific needs.
Advance Planning, A Law Corporation is a California law firm specializing exclusively in uncontested probate, estate planning, and related matters including Heggstad Petitions and Spousal Property Petitions. Founded by attorney Grant A. Toeppen, who has practiced law since 2012 and is licensed in both California and New York, the firm serves families and fiduciaries across the Bay Area and Central Valley. They offer transparent pricing, free initial consultations, and personalized representation designed to make the probate process straightforward and stress-free.
Golden State Trusts is an estate planning law firm based in Redwood City with nearly two decades of experience serving clients across California. Founded by attorney Jessica Kiely and led by Chief Paralegal Casey Wolff, the firm specializes in revocable and irrevocable trusts, probate administration, special needs planning, and trust administration. They handle complex estate matters including spousal property petitions, lifetime protection trusts, and benefit coordination for families with special circumstances.
Radiant Probate & Estate Law, Inc. is a specialized estate planning and probate law firm based in Palo Alto, serving clients throughout the Bay Area. Led by experienced attorneys, the firm focuses on comprehensive estate planning, trust creation and administration, probate proceedings, and elder law matters including Medicaid planning. They provide personalized guidance to help clients protect assets, minimize tax burdens, and ensure their estates are properly managed according to their wishes.
Cappelloni Law PC is an estate planning and probate law firm in San Francisco founded by Lauren Cappelloni in 2018, with attorney Karly Schlinkert joining the team. With approximately 28 years of combined experience, the firm specializes in estate planning, probate administration, and trust administration for individuals and families throughout the Bay Area. Lauren and Karly bring a thoughtful, inclusive approach that honors client diversity and creates a comfortable environment for discussing personal legal matters.
Bay Area Estate Attorneys, P.C. is a Sunnyvale-based law firm specializing in comprehensive estate planning, trust administration, probate, and elder law services. The firm helps clients protect their assets, plan for incapacity, minimize estate taxes, and navigate complex family wealth transitions. They serve individuals and families throughout the Bay Area with personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances and goals.
Law Offices of Michael J. Young, Inc. is an elder law firm based in Walnut Creek specializing in estate planning, probate, trust administration, and Medicaid planning for seniors and families. Led by attorney Michael J. Young, the firm helps clients protect their assets, plan for long-term care, and ensure their wishes are carried out through comprehensive legal strategies tailored to individual needs.
Law Office of Jeffrey Hall, Inc. is an estate planning and elder law firm serving the Pleasant Hill area and surrounding communities. Jeffrey Hall specializes in comprehensive estate planning, trust administration, probate services, and elder law matters including Medicaid planning. The firm provides personalized legal guidance to help clients protect their assets, plan for the future, and navigate complex family and financial situations.
Insight Legal, P.C. is a full-service law firm in Fremont specializing in estate planning, probate, elder law, and Medicaid planning. Led by experienced attorneys, the firm helps families and individuals protect their assets, plan for the future, and navigate complex legal matters with personalized guidance and compassionate service.
Law Offices of Daniel A. Hunt specializes in estate planning, trust creation, and probate services for families and individuals in the greater Sacramento area. Led by attorney Daniel A. Hunt, the firm helps clients protect their assets, plan for incapacity, and ensure their wishes are carried out through comprehensive legal documents and trust administration. They serve clients seeking to avoid probate, minimize estate taxes, and establish clear plans for their loved ones.
Filippi Law Firm P.C. is a Rocklin-based estate planning and elder law practice serving families across the Greater Sacramento region. Led by experienced attorneys, the firm specializes in wills, trusts, probate, power of attorney, and Medicaid planning to help clients protect their assets and provide for their families. They offer personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique situation.
Summerall Law, P.C. is an Oakland-based estate planning and trust administration firm serving clients throughout the Bay Area. Founded by attorney James Summerall, the firm specializes in comprehensive estate planning, including will preparation, trust creation, probate administration, and elder law planning. They focus on helping families protect their assets and ensure smooth wealth transfer across generations.
The Law Office of Cheri E. Michaelis in San Jose specializes in estate planning, probate, and elder law services. Attorney Cheri Michaelis helps clients create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents, while also guiding families through probate administration and addressing elder law concerns like Medicaid planning. The firm focuses on personalized counsel for clients seeking to protect their assets and ensure their wishes are carried out.
Shrem Law PC is an estate planning and elder law firm serving the Bay Area from their Albany office. Founded by experienced attorneys, they specialize in comprehensive estate planning, trust creation, probate administration, and elder law/Medicaid planning. They offer personalized legal guidance to help families protect assets, plan for incapacity, and navigate complex end-of-life decisions.
The Law Office of Kathleen Day-Seiter is an estate planning and elder law firm serving the Bay Area from their Alameda office. Kathleen Day-Seiter specializes in helping clients create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives, with particular expertise in elder law and Medicaid planning. The firm is known for providing personalized, accessible legal guidance to families navigating complex estate and long-term care issues.
T.S. Wrobel Law Group, PC is a San Francisco-based estate planning and elder law firm led by attorney T.S. Wrobel. The firm specializes in comprehensive estate planning, trust creation and administration, probate services, and elder law matters including Medicaid planning. They serve individuals and families seeking to protect their assets, plan for incapacity, and ensure their wishes are honored.
Hackard Law is a full-service law firm in Mather specializing in estate planning, probate, and trust administration. The firm helps clients create comprehensive estate plans, manage trusts, handle probate proceedings, and plan for elder care needs. They offer personalized guidance to ensure assets are protected and distributed according to clients' wishes.
Bornstein & Bornstein Law Group is an Oakland-based law firm specializing in estate planning, probate, and elder law matters. The firm helps clients create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, while also handling probate administration and Medicaid planning for seniors. Their experienced attorneys provide personalized guidance to protect family assets and ensure clients' wishes are carried out.
Law Offices of Hanlen J. Chang specializes in estate planning, trust creation, and probate services for individuals and families in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a focus on comprehensive wealth transfer planning, elder law, and tax-efficient strategies, the firm helps clients protect their assets and ensure their wishes are carried out. Led by experienced attorney Hanlen J. Chang, the practice combines legal expertise with personalized service to address each client's unique family and financial situation.
Von Rock Law, PC is a San Francisco-based law firm specializing in estate planning, trust creation, and probate services. Led by experienced estate planning attorneys, the firm helps clients protect their assets, plan for the future, and navigate complex family wealth matters with personalized guidance and strategic counsel.
Keyes Law Group, PC is the top-ranked provider in this market with a Lantern Score of 85.48/100 and a 5-star rating from 306 reviews. Based in Milpitas and led by attorney Elijah Keyes, they specialize in comprehensive estate planning services and are particularly well-suited for business owners, families with substantial assets, and parents of special needs children.
Blacksburg Law, ranked #2 with a Lantern Score of 84.93/100 and 5-star rating from 130 reviews, specializes in serving high-net-worth individuals and families with complex assets. Founded by Michael Blacksburg, a former trust officer, the firm also serves blended families and LGBTQ+ couples seeking thorough estate planning.
Several top-ranked firms serve business owners: Keyes Law Group, PC (#1, score 85.48) helps business owners with comprehensive planning, while Richard J. Lee Law Group (#5, score 84.44) with over 40 years of experience specializes in business succession and asset protection. Additionally, DP Legal Solutions (#3, score 84.78) assists business owners with succession planning structures.
Advance Planning, A Law Corporation ranks #7 with a Lantern Score of 83.88/100 and specializes exclusively in uncontested probate and estate planning. They're particularly recommended for executors and fiduciaries managing estates and families navigating California's probate process.
Keyes Law Group, PC (#1, Lantern Score 85.48) explicitly serves parents of special needs children with comprehensive planning. Additionally, Golden State Trusts (#8, score 83.71) and Insight Legal, P.C. (#14, score 83.26) both specialize in serving families with special needs members.
The Singh Law Firm (#6, Lantern Score 84.02) with 38 years of combined experience specializes in serving retirees planning legacy transfer and long-term care concerns. Similarly, Law Offices of Michael J. Young, Inc. (#12, score 83.29) in Walnut Creek focuses specifically on elder law, estate planning, and Medicaid planning for seniors and families.