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A top estate attorney in his field, Attorney James Allen has developed a strong reputation within the legal community. Among the list of matters Attorney James Allen focuses on, his most prominent are estate planning and probate. When Attorney James Allen is not leading his clients to a better understanding of their estate plans, he is participating as a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and the American Bar Foundation. Attorney James Allen possesses the expertise needed to guide his clients toward the best solutions for their estate matters, and he is waiting for your call today.
Fee Structure: Determining whether or not a will is valid
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I hired JAMES to do my 91year old mother's Living Trust back in AUGUST , James handled it like the Professional that he is , HIGHLY HIGHLY Recommend...
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James jakaskey is a increadibly helpful and sincere person who is willing to take the time to gather all the information regarding your case so he can truly help. He is patient and intelligent and if by chance you are confused or scared he can put you at ease and makes you feel confident and safe knowing that you will receive the best help possible. I have faith in him and am willing to believe things will be in good hands and that he would work hard to get the best outcome possible on my behalf. He is someone I would call on again. Thankyou.
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I called James who spent the better part of an hour discussing the best way to handle my situation.
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Mr. Zakasky was very helpful with my mother's legal needs. He truly cares about his clients and it makes working with him very comfortable. I give him 5 stars - Outstanding.
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My preliminary phone conversation with Mr. Zarasky was extremely satisfying. I badly needed his help with a serious probate problem, and he seemed eager to help me. I'm looking forward to our first face-to-face meeting in the near future.
When you have assets, you want to protect them; and one of the best attorneys to ensure that happens is Attorney Eric Gullotta. A seasoned estate attorney, Attorney Eric Gullotta regularly takes matters involving estate planning. Attorney Eric Gullotta will work with you to make sure his execution of your estate planning matches your expectations.
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Eric has been our attorney since 2017. He helped us with updating our wills, durable powers of attorney as well as trusts we wanted written up. He made the process easy, uncomplicated and when done, we were completely comfortable with the decisions we made. He is now and has been for 2+ years, helping our uncle with a pretty unorthodox situation. His advice and help through it all has been indispensable. Hiring Eric and his team was the best decision we could have made.
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Everything we needed for our estate planning was handled with expert knowledge and patience with us. And all through this difficult time too. We highly recommend Gullotta Law Firm.
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I highly recommend Gullotta Law Group. From start to finish, Eric Gullotta explained in detail the steps to creating an Estate Plan, and was always available for questions. I especially appreciated that Eric and staff were very accommodating through the entire process, and made it possible in the midst of a pandemic.
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Our time with Eric Gullotta and his staff was seamless and effortless. He was very informative and patient affirming that my 91y.o. Mother understood all the details and information that were provided. We were very impressed and pleased with the services.
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I’m extremely pleased that I chose Gullotta Law Group for my estate planning. I needed to make some changes to the trust and Eric made it uncomplicated and painless. Both Eric and Ashley are very efficient and explain everything so it’s easy to understand. Thank you Eric and Ashley, you are both a pleasure to work with. Rosie
Instead of simply filling out and signing one-size-fits-all documents, Attorney Nancy Rose strives to provide a personalized service to all of her estate clients. Among the list of matters Attorney Nancy Rose focuses on, her most prominent are estate planning, trust administration, probate, wills, trusts, and special needs trusts. Attorney Nancy Rose’s noteworthy accomplishments have led to her receipt of the American Institute of Legal Advocates - Top Ten and Lawyers of Distinction - Nationwide Top Ten Percent of Lawyers awards. Reach out to Attorney Nancy Rose’s office to start planning for your future today!
Fee Structure: When a decedent passes away with a will but no trust,
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Very helpful. Highly recommended. Thank You Nancy for your help.
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Nancy is absolutely amazing. It was such a difficult time taking care of things after our relative passed away. We came from out of state and did not know how to proceed or where to begin. Nancy and her team went above and beyond throughout the entire probate process. Her recommendations, guidance, professionalism, and quick response time helped immensely. We were able to meet with her right away and take care of the majority of items via email and a few phone calls. Working with Nancy and her team allowed us to grieve without adding stress of the legalities to an already difficult time.
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Nancy Rose is a wonderful attorney. Her knowledge and help in creating a Living Trust for our family was invaluable. She is extremely professional in a very down to earth way. She turns legalese into English so that we all could understand. And many thanks for her patient staff. Gabe definitely kept me on track with gentle reminders and assurances. Many thanks to Nancy Rose Law!
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We are grateful to Nancy Rose for all she has done for us! We had been putting off the task of setting up a Will for what seemed like forever. Nancy Rose Law came highly recommended and we are so glad that we made this connection! Nancy took the time to explain all the legalese to us in a away that made sense with kindness and humor. She is incredibly knowledgeable, approachable and clearly has her clients best interest in mind. We cannot say enough good things about Nancy and would happily recommend her to help you plan your estate etc.
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I selected Nancy Rose as my attorney, based on a personal recommendation, for a long overdue revision of my Estate Plan. My experience with Nancy was extremely positive. She is very knowledgeable and took the time to patiently address my questions and concerns. She provided solid advice and I am very satisfied with my completed "Estate Planning Portfolio", highlighted documents: Pour Over Will, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directive and Memorial Plans. Nancy has an attention to detail, is sincere, genuine and is a pleasure to work with. My mind is now at ease knowing this is completed and my family has a clear understanding of my wishes.
Following the death of a loved one, Attorney Matthew Harris allows his clients to grieve in peace while he takes care of their probate or administration matters. Common cases handled by Attorney Matthew Harris include estate planning, trusts, wills, probate, conservatorships, and trust administration. When he is not guiding his clients toward their best estate options, Attorney Matthew Harris dedicates his time to legal organizations, such as the American Bar Association and the California State Bar Association. Since graduating from John F. Kennedy University College of Law, Attorney Matthew Harris has held several positions of legal authority and continues to outshine others as one of the best in his field. If you want the best, reach out to the estate attorney who has shown his capabilities. Call Attorney Matthew Harris today!
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Please confirm your account to post your review 1/16/2020 If you are looking for a good attorney and want one you can trust look no further. We have a local business and Mathew Harris has helped us with a few cases we were involved in. Mathew communicates thoroughly throughout the process, is very knowledgeable and his pricing is more than fair. Needless to say he has prevailed in these cases and could not be happier with the results he produces. Do yourself a favor and call Mathew first, you will save yourself alot of time, money and headaches you might get with other firms. We could not be happier, we give him 6 stars out of five !
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Matthew W. Harris Helped me with a conservatorship. I’m so thankful I had his help through the process there is no way I could have done it without him. He is a professional, hardworking, caring lawyer who got the job done timely manner. I recommend Matthew W. Harris because he took the time when other lawyers wouldn’t. I cannot thank him enough!
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My original Trust was done in 2004, and I assumed that would be good for many years, like most people. Then, I was told Trusts and Estate Plans should be reviewed every 5 years or so, as lives and situations are constantly in flux. So, after 12 years and life and financial changes I found Matthew Harris, ESQ, explained the numerous reason for a planning review. He is super low pressure, nice guy who genuinely wants to help. Matthew "cleaned up" my outdated Trust, prepared a new one. Now, I can go about my life with a piece of mind. Definitely, contact him if your Trust is more than 5 years old or if you need one prepared. Matthew will help you protect your assets and distributions to loved ones with a minimal amount to taxes and unnecessary expenses.
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Matthew W. Harris is a thorough and concise estate plan attorney who helped my husband and I plan the future for our family - should uncertain events arise. He helped me understand the process and took time to explain the options in our plan. He is very knowledgeable and can handle even the most intricate estate plans. I highly suggest him!
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As a father with two young children, I knew that I needed an estate plan in case something bad ever happened to me. My close-friend recommended Matthew W. Harris, an estate planning lawyer in San Rafael. I was hesitant to meet with a lawyer because I thought the whole estate planning process would be too complicated and too darn expensive. Boy was I wrong! Mr. Harris was kind, gentle and was able to convey complex legal jargon to me with ease and clarity. Mr. Harris created my estate plan that addressed all of my wishes and concerns. God forbid if anything should happen to me, I can rest more comfortably knowing that my children will be taken care of. I highly recommend the Law Office of Matthew W. Harris to my friends, family and co-workers. Eric A.
If you are looking for effective communication and competent knowledge in the area of estate law, then your search is over, as Attorney Dennis Fordham is the top attorney to hire. Primarily focused on the practice of estate law, Attorney Dennis Fordham handles cases involving trust administration and business succession planning. Attorney Dennis Fordham graduated with his JD from New York University's School of Law. If you are looking for one of the most qualified attorneys to handle your estate, reach out to Attorney Dennis Fordham’s office as soon as possible.
Fee Structure: Attorney Dennis A. Fordham (Lakeport, California) focuses primarily in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Administration and Medi-Cal/SSI Benefits. Our clients come primarily from Lake and Mendocino Counties. Estate Planning is about protecting you and your loved ones in the event of incapacity and death. It involves drafting Trusts, Wills, Death Beneficiary Forms, Powers of Attorney, and Advance Health Care Directives that meet the clients’ goals regarding both Incapacity and Legacy planning: Who steps in, when they step-in, and what authority they have over the client’s estate during incapacity. And, who steps in, who gets “what, when and how†after the client dies.
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I don’t normally write a review but my attorney Dennis Fordham is definitely worthy of a review. I first met with Dennis in February of 2020 to assist me with an estate settlement. There was not a will or trust and as a result this estate was much more complicated that I had originally thought it would be. It involved two pieces of real estate (one of which had an unclear title), and a large amount of personal property which had to be inventoried. Dennis did a great job. He was able to find the appropriate people to assist with getting an inventory completed. We also had to have 2 environmental reviews done. It would have been impossible for me to do this job by myself. He was always available to speak with me at anytime. I highly recommend him. Manuel Borges
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We recently needed to update our trust, which was woefully outdated and weighing on our minds. Like many people out there, we dreaded the paperwork and kept putting it off. We did a Google search and came across lots of positive reviews of Dennis Fordham. We were so happy to have found him. Dennis made the whole process seamless and easy. He is extremely thorough and engaging. We now have a beautiful binder with all the documents our children need after we’re gone, making their lives easier. We now sleep better at night, knowing we’ve taken care of business.
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When I needed a new family trust written and property re-deeded to my children, I went to Dennis. I didn't realize how little I knew about trusts and deeds. Dennis was very helpful and explained everything as we went along. He is professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable. I am confident that when I pass, my heirs and estate will be properly protected.
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I had a friend recommend Dennis for creating a "family trust" and I was not disappointed. Dennis was professional and understanding with my situation. He was clear with me about my questions. I would recommend him highly if you are needing "Trust" work done.
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Dennis and his staff are exceptionally competent, kind, professional, and respectful. Five stars all day!
If you have assets and heirs but do not know where to begin, then reach out to Attorney Hanlen Chang’s office, where your complex estate planning questions will be answered. Attorney Hanlen Chang’s exclusive areas of practice include estate planning, wills, estate tax planning, probate, tax planning, and trust administration. Attorney Hanlen Chang is a member of several prestigious legal organizations, such as the Lawyers Club and the Lawyers of Distinction. Attorney Hanlen Chang has previously earned the Attorney of the Year and Super Lawyer awards. A Southwestern University School of Law graduate, Attorney Hanlen Chang will continue to hold his position as one of the top estate attorneys in the US. Attorney Hanlen Chang possesses the expertise needed to guide his clients toward the best solutions for their estate matters, and he is waiting for your call today.
Fee Structure: Advanced services for business, investors, and individuals
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Hanlen provided helped our family create a Trust and living will. He accepted our insurance and stepped us through the initial process smoothly and answered all questions we had very thoroughly. He also helped us update our Trust as our assets and life complexities expanded over time. Hanlen is easy to work with, easy to get ahold of, and conveniently located. I recommend him to all my friends who are interested in having piece of mind with well thought out estate planning.
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Professional, responsive, understanding, knowledgeable and experienced are just a few words I would highlight to describe my overall experience with Hanlen. I was very up front with my needs and expectations for trust and estate planning. It was handled well. Above all, Hanlen made it extremely easy and smooth. I felt secure and all my questions were met with quick, detailed responses. Glad we finally got our trust completed. This process can be hard but Hanlen made it as easy as possible.
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Hanlen is an excellent attorney and was a huge help to me during very difficult times. He is very knowledgeable about the probate system and was able to efficiently help me through the court processes and answer all of my estate questions. He always makes himself available and is easy to work with. I highly recommend Hanlen and his law practice.
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Hanlen has been a refreshing experience after dealing with many other attorneys with my businesses. I highly recommend him for his trustworthiness, professionalism and ability to meet deadlines requested. If you need services for your business it really does not get any better!
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Hanlen has been great to work with to help get our family trust and other legal matters in order. He's been very quick to respond to our needs, very friendly and professional when we are talking, and thorough with the work we needed to get done. We are very happy to have him represent our family's legal needs.
Do you wish to safeguard your future and secure your assets in a manner that is both organized and in your best interest? Then reach out to the attorney who has exhibited nothing but reliable and professional representation. His typical areas of concentration include estate administration, estate litigation, estate planning for children, and estate planning for same-sex couples. As an active member of the legal community, Attorney Matthew Scott Crider is affiliated with the American Association for Justice and the American Institute of Legal Counsel. Highly recommended by prior clients and colleagues alike, Attorney Matthew Scott Crider has previously earned the honor of Lawyers of Distinction - Nationwide Top Ten Percent of Lawyers and American Society of Legal Advocates - Top 40 Lawyers Under 40. This distinguished estate attorney is focused on your future and is determined to lead you in the most beneficial direction today.
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Mr. Crider has provided me with counsel and his knowledge of the law during my divorce in addition to creating a living trust for me and my family. I believe he has always had my best interest at heart and I will continue to use his services as needed. I will be referring friends and colleagues should they need any legal services. Thank you again Mr. Crider!
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We used Matt and team to create our family Trust/Will and enjoyed Matt's professionalism direction on reaching our long term family goals. He listened to our specific needs and made adjustments based on our great discussions. He really went the extra mile by spending additional time updating us on potential impact on the new California housing laws as well as planning for our disabled son. Thanks Matt!
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Matthew Crider was a pleasure to work with. He and his staff handled our trust with the utmost professionalism and kept us updated at all times. I would highly recommend Matthew and Crider Law Group.
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Matthew provided us with exactly what we were looking for. Our will and trust is just the way we had discussed, and Matthew is very personable and easy to work with, even on Zoom.
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We were very impressed with Matthew and his team from start to finish. We attended his group workshop and then scheduled our meetings to set up our family trust. Matthew was clear in all of his instructions and patient with us as we made important decisions. Our final signing was during the shelter-in-place orders and Matthew arranged for us to do a "curbside" appointment. Accommodating and friendly. Definitely recommend Crider Law.
Attorney Joel Harris is the trusted professional to retain in your time of estate planning need. Attorney Joel Harris maintains considerable experience in estate planning. If you want the best, reach out to the estate attorney who has shown his capabilities. Call Attorney Joel Harris today!
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Joel Harris was recommended to me and has been wonderful to work with. Our estate is a bit complicated and having him as an active part of our financial team has been money well spent. His office is available, knowledgeable and responsive.
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Joel is an expert in his field. One of the few State Certified Estate Planners in California. His knowledge and relaxed manner make it easy and stress free to complete the process. I highly recommend Joel!
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Joel knows his business and we have appreciated his Estate Planning knowledge. Joel's has educated my wife and I for the past 20 plus years. We are completely satisfied with his estate services.
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I would highly recommend Joel Harris to help you get your affairs in order, which will give you great piece of mind. He is honest and thorough in making sure you are set up the best you can be, for your individual situation. I found his pricing to be quite fair, and love that you can make small updates without charge as time goes on. I have referred him to several friends and family members, and they have all had good experiences with him.
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I have know Mr. Harris for several years now and he is an expert in probate and estate law, and can explain all aspects, pitfalls and problems that can occur in estates. Everyone should have an estate plan, and everyone should see Joel Harris for their estate plan. Professional, reasonably priced, and very friendly staff as well.
Attorney David Scott Bromley understands how overwhelming it is to plan for your future, the future of your family, and the future of your assets. No case is too complex for Attorney David Scott Bromley to handle, as he has worked through estate tax planning and estate administration cases. Attorney David Scott Bromley is an active participant in the legal community and maintains memberships with the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and the American Bar Foundation. Attorney David Scott Bromley graduated from the University of California's Hastings College of the Law and has continued to serve as the leading estate attorney. Given his elevated level of legal knowledge and experience, Attorney David Scott Bromley is clearly one of the best in the business.
Fee Structure: WITH OVER THREE DECADES OF COMBINED ESTATE PLANNING EXPERIENCE
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We had Mr. Bromley helped us prepared our trust. The experience was a world of difference compared to my previous attorney just to fill out forms and come into her office to sign. Mr. Bromley actually spent a lot of time to help us understand the process and what would the implication be if we decide to take a certain step. We strongly recommend his service. His office staffs like Diana are very friendly and helpful too. They accept Hyatt Legal plan offer by employers.
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I normally do not write reviews, however in this case Mr Bromley deserves high regard for his ability, great bed side manner and knowledge in this area of the law.
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David helped our family create POA and trust/estate plan for our brother with dementia with calm, patient and compassionate care for him as well as professional expertise easy to understand. I have total trust in David.
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David is a fair man, well spoken and makes complex things easy to understand
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A top estate attorney in her field, Attorney Julie Fiedler has developed a strong reputation within the legal community. Among the list of matters Attorney Julie Fiedler focuses on, her most prominent is estate planning. Given her elevated level of legal knowledge and experience, Attorney Julie Fiedler is clearly one of the best in the business.
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Great ladies ..! .I know it was hard with Covid 19 . But these ladies stepped when needed . my hat is off to them.. Good Job ,Robert.
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Kassie, Carmela, and Julie were life savers for me! Without their help in making this estate plan for me, we would have lost my Grandmother’s house. They are very professional and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend Horizon Elder Law & Estate Planning to anyone who is even thinking of making an estate plan. Your loved ones will be so glad you did!
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Working with Julie Fiedler and her very capable staff is always a pleasure. The professionalism, competence, care and concern they show their clients is very much appreciated by this committed client. I would not hesitate to use Horizon Elder Law for my future needs and to wholeheartedly recommend them to others.
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Ive been a client of Horizon Elder Law for several years now and have received the absolute best service and care possible. From estate planning (trust/will) to various legal advice, the team here has been amazing to work with. Thank you!
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Everyone in the office is attentive and considerate to your specific needs. Knowledgeable and timely. Truly appreciate all the help Horizon gives.
