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If you are looking for effective communication and competent knowledge in the area of estate law, then your search is over, as Attorney John Michael Goralka is the top attorney to hire. Attorney John Michael Goralka provides representation to those facing matters regarding beneficiary representation, estate administration, estate litigation, estate planning for children, estate planning for high net worth individuals, and estate planning for unmarried couples. Known for his hard work ethic, Attorney John Michael Goralka distributes his focus as a member of the American Bar Association and the American Institute of Legal Counsel. Among his notable achievements, Attorney John Michael Goralka has been given the Attorney of the Year and Super Lawyers Rising Star awards. When you are ready to start planning your future, do not hesitate to reach out to Attorney John Michael Goralka and his team.
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John Goralka is a unique attorney. We have Grantor Trusts that give us peace of mind!! Over future years, not only will our children benefit from John’s knowledge, but also our grandchildren. He stives for excellence in the specialties of Trust and Tax law. Without hesitation, we recommend his law firm.
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After doing extensive research on the Internet to find the best estate planning and family living trust attorney in the Sacramento area, my spouse and I narrowed it down to two firms. We had a free phone consultation with one of the firms and were impressed with what we found out. The other firm, the Goralka Law Firm, offered a free seminar which my spouse and I attended. In the seminar, which lasted about two hours, John Goralka presented a very convincing case for using his firm by going through the many mistakes that people can make when establishing an estate plan. This two-hour presentation gave ample time to interact with John and see how he thoroughly addresses these potential mistakes with his very comprehensive trusts. The seminar gave us much more confidence in using the Goralka Law Firm than the phone consultation we had with the attorney at the other firm, so we chose John to do our trust. We were not disappointed. The whole process from filling out the detailed questionnaire, to interacting with the friendly and competent staff, to our original meeting with John to review our specific parameters for constructing the trust, to the final meeting with John and the signing of the trust and all the related documents went very smoothly. We are extremely happy with our trust, and feel confident that we made the right choice in selecting the Goralka Law Firm. The trust was more expensive than the average living trust, but we are happy we spent the extra money to get the best product available. Saving money on your living trust can cost much more than the money saved if your trust is not constructed in the comprehensive manner John’s trust is. We have the most basic trust you can get from John, and our trust document itself is 64 pages. When combined with all the supporting documents of the trust, there are approximately 300 pages. We highly recommend John Goralka and the entire staff of the Goralka Law Firm.
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After traveling across the country, during covid 19, John and his staff bent over backwards to insure that we would spend no more time in California than absolutely necessary. We traveled to probate an estate and also a trust. We arrived on Tuesday afternoon, were able to meet with John on Wednesday and signed our last papers on Friday afternoon, allowing us to leave Sacramento on Saturday morning. John's paralegal, Haley Hanam was a God send, taking numerous calls from us and ALWAYS being able to answer our questions and expedite our legal papers. We would definitely recommend Goralka Law Firm to anyone needing legal assistance in the Sacramento area. Many thanks, John, Russ and Donnie Royals
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I have been working with John for 30+ years. During that time he has provided several services to me and my family that include sales of business, merger, several business acquisitions, probate, estate planning, will, living trust, and a great source for questions regarding tax law. John has been very responsive to my needs making me feel like he worked directly for me and my own private attorney. I would highly recommend John and his team and will continue to use them for years to come.
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They provided me with a simple Trust package. Included Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Durable Power of Attorney for Finances and a Will. A Homestead also. Included filing all of the paperwork needed to transfer ownership of everything to the Trust. A great bunch of people to work with. Very helpful and professional. All the staff help to reduce the anxiety around planning for wrapping up your affairs at the end of life. There is lots to learn and they are here to help. Would absolutely recommend them.
In times of estate preparation or estate settlement, Attorney Tyler Q. Dahl is the attorney you want on your side. Attorney Tyler Q. Dahl handles situations regarding estate planning, wills, trusts, and advance healthcare directives. A member of several legal organizations, Attorney Tyler Q. Dahl has maintained longtime affiliations with the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and the American Bar Foundation. If you want the best, reach out to the estate attorney who has shown his capabilities. Call Attorney Tyler Q. Dahl today!
Fee Structure: No need to delegate legal work for your tax plan to an attorney
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I'm so glad I chose Tyler Dahl to help me start my business. He took his time to explain everything to me as a first time business owner and answered all my questions thoroughly. It took a huge weight off my shoulders knowing everything was done correctly. Tyler and his staff have been amazingly nice and responsive. I look forward to continuing to work with them.
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Tyler is very professional. He is patient and very knowledgeable. I always feel better about the state of my business after I have a discussion with Tyler. I strongly recommend his services!
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Tyler has been an excellent business attorney for us. We recently bought a business. He helped us set up our entity, craft and review contracts, establish an employee handbook, file a trademark application, and more, and he did it all with up-front flat fee pricing! I don't know any other lawyers that are capable of doing 99% of their work with up-front pricing. This gave us so much peace of mind. We knew how much we would be spending, and we could ask as many questions as we wanted, work back and forth with Tyler on contracts, etc. without ever fearing a surprise bill. And Tyler was always responsive, helpful, and thorough. It has just been a fantastic experience working with him. We highly recommend him.
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Tyler and his team are true professionals! They are quick to respond to my inquiries and eager to help with my needs. I am repeatedly impressed by this top notch team!
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This law office makes you feel like family. Mr. Dahl listens and fully understands your particular needs. His meticulous attention to detail is amazing and you leave his office feeling confident that your case is being handled by one if the best out there.
Following the death of a loved one, Attorney Donna Naomi Shioya allows her clients to grieve in peace while she takes care of their probate or administration matters. A seasoned estate attorney, Attorney Donna Naomi Shioya regularly takes matters involving estate administration, estate litigation, estate planning for children, estate planning for high net worth individuals, estate tax liability, and living wills. A member of several legal organizations, Attorney Donna Naomi Shioya has maintained longtime affiliations with the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Attorney Donna Naomi Shioya has received numerous accolades for her hard work, including the 10 Best Estate Planning Attorney and American Society of Legal Advocates - Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 awards. When you hire Attorney Donna Naomi Shioya, you will leave her office assured that your estate is in professional and capable hands.
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Excellent process- I had been thinking of setting up a trust for my daughter and found Ms Shioya thru my financial planner. She is personable, efficient, extremely organised as is her staff. I highly recommend Life Path Law
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They combine loving care with state-of-the-art knowledge. Superb. I could not recommend LifePath more highly.
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Donna is a joy to work with and really understands the needs of her clients
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In times of estate preparation or estate settlement, Attorney Daniel Hunt is the attorney you want on your side. Attorney Daniel Hunt maintains considerable experience in estate planning. Attorney Daniel Hunt possesses the expertise needed to guide his clients toward the best solutions for their estate matters, and he is waiting for your call today.
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Although I haven’t used the services of Daniel A Hunt yet, I attended their Estate Planning Seminar. I am a client of a lawyer who joined his practice with Hunt and was invited to attend.The Seminar was well done. I have requested a consultation with them and will update my review at that time. Update: We have completed our Trust document. We worked with Craig Harris. He did a very thorough interview with us to ascertain our needs. We were sent a draft for checking accuracy, then another meeting to sign the Trust. Since my original post 1 1/2 years ago we recently had amendments made due to life changes. This was an easy process. A quick meeting with Craig, then a follow up with Kasey Sinclair for signing the Amendment document. I highly recommend The Law Offices of Daniel Hunt for your Estate needs.
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I appreciated everyone that I worked with. Craig Harris helped to make me feel less nervous about my estate planning. He calmly and professionally answered all my questions. And even though it was done online and over the phone he correctly captured everything in the written documents. Kasey Sinclair was on hand for my 'signing in person' appointment and easily explained every document. She was very personable and friendly. It was very nice to have Craig come in and introduce himself. Thank you very much for making this next step in my life so easy and comfortable.
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Highly competent attorneys with in-depth knowledge of the law, -not all attorneys are created equal. The highly skilled expertise of this office was apparent from the onset of the initial consultation with Daniel Hunt and continued throughout the trust process. The entire staff is polite and quick to respond to questions or emails, and I found the entire process reassuring having dealt with several other law firms. Pricing was very competitive compared to peers, and I have recommended this firm to others. The office itself is simply stunning, a rare bonus in a law firm.
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I contacted the office to help me setup a trust. They were very responsive, prompt, and professional. The overall process took less than a month to complete and part of that was just me getting all my documentation together. They made the entire process smooth and answered all my questions as I asked them. Highly recommend contacting them if you are looking to do a will or trust like I did.
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Paul Grow was incredibly helpful in helping us deal with my deceased mother’s estate. He took care of so many things that seemed overwhelming and confusing to us. He seemed to have an inside track to getting things done so much faster than we could have. He was always able to answer our questions and address our concerns with ease. I can’t imagine having done it without him.
In just 22 years, Attorney Huber has grown his estate practice to one of the most successful and respected in the US. Common cases handled by Attorney Huber include estate administration, estate planning, asset protection, probate, charitable giving, and will and trust contests. When Attorney Huber is not litigating on behalf of his clients or developing their estate plan, he is serving as a member of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and the American Bar Association. Attorney Huber has previously earned the Best Attorneys in America and American Society of Legal Advocates - Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 awards. For the personalized attention needed for your estate planning, reach out to Attorney Huber, the attorney on your side.
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I always thought by having a Living Trust it would be so easy. I found out differently. My parents left their house in a living Trust and upon their death it would be left to my brother and myself. Upon the death of my brother I became the sole trustee but my brothers daughter brought a Will into it and tried to cut her brother out of his part or their dads estate. She didn’t want to share. Being the sole trustee of the trust I knew I had to find an attorney because this wasn’t going to be easy. Jonathan told me It was my responsibility legally to make sure my brothers estate was handled correctly. Needless to say I am so thankful to have been recommended to Jonathan Huber! I couldn’t have done it without you. He is just the greatest and so caring I can’t say enough good things about him. If you want someone you can really trust Jonathan Huber is the attorney you want. Thanks again Jonathan Huber!
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I would highly recommend HuberFox Law grp, we were very lucky to have Ben Fox representing us he is definitely a go getter and very knowledgeable about the law and I might add loves his job from what I have observed from his dedication. He has been trying to fix what a horrible fiduciary has done to our family probate since 2018 and finally 2021 it has all been mediated and settled in which case, if we had not hired this law group the fiduciary would have taken everything (even though she was way overpaid) ! We also worked with Austin Adams which is another great lawyer that kept track of everything and was very good with all communication throughout this long process. Great guys to work with, very professional. I would like to Thank you both for standing up for what is right !
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Everyone I dealt with was kind, professional, knowledgeable and did not hurry me, even though I knew this office is busy. Mr Halstrom took the time to make sure I understood all of the legalities of my requested actions. BecauseI I am weathering a stressful period, the kindness was especially appreciated!
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Benjamin Fox instilled full confidence from the very beginning. He was always prepared for each conversation and his communications on my behalf were very effective. I would absolutely recommend this attorney for any estate related issues.
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Ben Fox helped me so much. I have never had an attorney but, he was the best. He always responded to my emails right away and kept me updated with everything. I believe,I would not have received anything from my aunt's will nor do I believe anyone else named in the will would have received anything without Ben's hard work. A thank you is not enough!! Ben Fox is truly a wonderful wonderful attorney! Christine Clarke
In times of estate preparation or estate settlement, Attorney Tyler Q. Dahl is the attorney you want on your side. Attorney Tyler Q. Dahl handles situations regarding estate planning, wills, trusts, and advance healthcare directives. A member of several legal organizations, Attorney Tyler Q. Dahl has maintained longtime affiliations with the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and the American Bar Foundation. If you want the best, reach out to the estate attorney who has shown his capabilities. Call Attorney Tyler Q. Dahl today!
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I'm so glad I chose Tyler Dahl to help me start my business. He took his time to explain everything to me as a first time business owner and answered all my questions thoroughly. It took a huge weight off my shoulders knowing everything was done correctly. Tyler and his staff have been amazingly nice and responsive. I look forward to continuing to work with them.
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Tyler is very professional. He is patient and very knowledgeable. I always feel better about the state of my business after I have a discussion with Tyler. I strongly recommend his services!
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Tyler has been an excellent business attorney for us. We recently bought a business. He helped us set up our entity, craft and review contracts, establish an employee handbook, file a trademark application, and more, and he did it all with up-front flat fee pricing! I don't know any other lawyers that are capable of doing 99% of their work with up-front pricing. This gave us so much peace of mind. We knew how much we would be spending, and we could ask as many questions as we wanted, work back and forth with Tyler on contracts, etc. without ever fearing a surprise bill. And Tyler was always responsive, helpful, and thorough. It has just been a fantastic experience working with him. We highly recommend him.
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Tyler and his team are true professionals! They are quick to respond to my inquiries and eager to help with my needs. I am repeatedly impressed by this top notch team!
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This law office makes you feel like family. Mr. Dahl listens and fully understands your particular needs. His meticulous attention to detail is amazing and you leave his office feeling confident that your case is being handled by one if the best out there.
For over 11 years, Attorney Dustin MacFarlane has secured the assets of his clients and is determined to lead you toward a similar outcome today! His typical areas of concentration include estate planning, probate, elder law, wills, will and trust contests, and beneficiary trusts. When Attorney Dustin MacFarlane is not guiding his clients toward profitable estate planning solutions, he is serving as a member of the Lawyers Club and the Lawyers of Distinction. Recognized as one of the best in the field of estate law, Attorney Dustin MacFarlane has received several high accolades, such as the Best Attorneys in America and Attorney of the Year awards. Attorney Dustin MacFarlane graduated with his JD from the University of North Carolina's School of Law. When you hire Attorney Dustin MacFarlane, you will leave his office assured that your estate is in professional and capable hands.
Fee Structure: Senior Citizen Lawyer
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I have utilized and called upon the services at MacFarlane Legal for different matters. The first situation was a very stressful time in my life and they guided me through the entire process professionally and acknowledging my stress level with compassion. I knew without a doubt when my Trust needed to be updated there was no double MacFarlane Legal would also be able to provide me with this service and free of any concerns. They were thorough and well organized. I describe this firm as one who never leaves a stone unturned, making sure that I as the client am comfortable and am understanding the process. My Trust was completed last week and I will tell you my departing conversation with my attorney was “I feel so great. This is like a gift. I said this as I was holding my new Trust. For the first time in my life, I knew the Trust had been done properly and it gave me peace. Knowing everything is in order and made clear and concise for those I would be leaving behind to handle is a blessing. I thank everyone at MacFarlane Legal.
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Your quick response. to my case summary was appreciated. Although you were not able to take our case. I feel that the other services may be worth pursuing on Deeds and trust.
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I chose this firm to draw up my will and other documents I needed to be sure my children knew exactly what my wishes are. Tony was through in explaining the legal jargon and the process. He answered every question I had and referred me to the parts of my documents that addressed those concerns. Everything was done in a timely fashion. I would recommend Senior Citizen Lawyer to any of my friends. Thank you for putting my mind at ease.
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Dustin MacFarlane has been my attorney for over 13 years. I find him to be very professional yet easy to work with. One of the characteristics that I most appreciated about Dustin was his offer to meet with my children when they came to town. (All my children live out of state.) I was made to feel that I was in good hands and well taken care of. The communication from Dustin and his office is awesome. He reaches out when necessary to have my trusts reviewed and updated.. One less thing for me to think about!
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Very happy with the service we received and we cannot emphasize enough the peace of mind that comes with having completed our trust.
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.
As one of the top qualified estate attorneys in the US, Attorney Samuel Swenson is compelled to provide exceptional service to every client. Attorney Samuel Swenson’s knowledge is unsurpassed in the areas of estate planning, probate, trust administration, business planning, continuing care planning, and estate administration. When he is not guiding his clients toward their best estate options, Attorney Samuel Swenson dedicates his time to legal organizations, such as the American Bar Association and the American Association for Justice. A named 10 Best Estate Planning Attorneys and Super Lawyer award recipient, Attorney Samuel Swenson possesses the skills needed to reach favorable outcomes for his clients. Attorney Samuel Swenson graduated from the McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, and has continued to serve as the leading estate attorney. 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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Great Customer Service. Super helpful Thru Probate. Really making it easy. And Really Nice Folks
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Sam is a wonderful attorney--patient and kind, and never makes you feel stupid. He is a really impressive person too--speaks fluent Chinese and is the President of the Orangevale Chamber of Commerce! I have been very happy with his services. His wife Erika helps run the office and it is a business atmosphere with a family feel--best of all worlds!
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The team at the Swenson law firm are amazing! Friendly, professional, and on point! Highly reccomend them!
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Sam and Erica are a great team. They do excellent work, I trust their advice, and doing business with them is enjoyable. They have handled our corporate compliance for years.
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Great Business Attorney. I have used Sam on three separate occasions and I am very happy with their services
A top estate attorney in his field, Attorney Justin Gilbert has developed a strong reputation within the legal community. Attorney Justin Gilbert's practice focuses on estate planning. Outside of his noteworthy accomplishments in his estate practice, Attorney Justin Gilbert maintains active memberships with the American Bar Association and the National Bar Association. Among his notable achievements, Attorney Justin Gilbert has been given the Best Attorneys in America and Super Lawyer awards. Attorney Justin Gilbert has produced positive results for his clients. Look no further, as Attorney Justin Gilbert is more than prepared to establish a solid plan for your assets and future.
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Justin has helped my clients and my family for over 2 years now. He is a true professional, knowledgeable and easy to work with. He has high integrity and provides a high level of service to clients. I highly recommend Justin for Estate Planning needs.
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Justin Gilbert is an outstanding attorney who brings competence, expertise, and skill in his area of Asset Protection and Estate Planning. He is down to earth and extremely personable, and maintains the highest ethical standards. I strongly recommend him with no reservations. First Class all the way!
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Mr. Gilbert helped me set up my will and living revocable trust. I would highly recommend him to anybody. He was very diligent, thorough and kind. Five stars.
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When my wife and I were looking for a trust attorney we interviewed four different attorneys. We were most impressed by Justin Gilbert's breath and depth of knowledge. He listened carefully to our needs and requirements and he recommend we create a grant trust for our taxable assets and retirement trust for our pretax assets. He was the only attorney who was knowledgable about retirement trust and the benefits such trust would offer. Justin put in writing the scope of the services he would perform and the terms under which he would do so. I am a very detailed person, I read every word of the documents and I require that I understand everything in the trusts. Justin sent me articles that helped explain why the particularly trusts were important and the terms that should be incorporated into each trust. I had many questions once I read the trust documents drafted by Justin and suggested changes that I thought were important. Justin answered all my questions to my satisfaction and readily agreed to make changes that I wished to make. At no time did Justin show impatience with my requests or inquiries. We held a number of extensive meetings both in his office and by email and phone. Justin always met his commitments to deliver draft documents or changes there to. There will come a time when our children will need an attorney's services to settle our estate in accordance with the terms of our trusts. My instructions to them is to employ and depend on Justin's services. I highly recommend Justin to anyone who needs trust attorney. As a side note, we had a trust drafted by another attorney five years ago. That trust now resides in the trash can. I am very hard to please because I like perfection. That is what I pay for and Justin delivered.
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Justin is very knowledgeable and professional. He established our trust and continues to council us on legal matters concerning property. I recommend him.
