Top Estate Planning Lawyers From California

Estate planning in California requires navigating one of the most regulated probate systems in the country. With high property values and complex family structures, residents often turn to revocable living trusts, pour-over wills, and durable powers of attorney to streamline transfers and avoid probate. California also mandates specific requirements for healthcare directives and guardianship nominations. Whether you’re a high-net-worth individual or planning modestly, expert legal guidance is essential to ensure your estate plan is enforceable, tax-conscious, and aligned with California’s layered legal environment.

Find California Estate Planning Lawyers by City

Crystal Ellis
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Federal Crime, ...
Sibylle Grebe
Legal Specialization: Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts, Wills And Living Wills
Bradley T. Weeks
Legal Specialization: Business, Estate Planning, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Contracts And Agreements, Corporate, Foreclosure, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, Probate, Property Disputes, ...
Vinh Doan
Legal Specialization: Business, Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Contracts And Agreements, Corporate, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, Power of Attorney, Probate, Tax, Trusts, ...
Eric A. Schreiber
Legal Specialization: Business, Estate Planning, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Class Action, Commercial Real Estate, Contracts And Agreements, Corporate, Mergers And Acquisitions, Power of Attorney, Probate, ...
James M. Blucker
Legal Specialization: Business, Estate Planning, Health Care, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Commercial Real Estate, Construction And Development, Contracts And Agreements, Corporate, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, Landlord Or Tenant, ...
Marc A. Bronstein

Marc A. Bronstein

  • Marc A. Bronstein A Professional Law Corporation
Legal Specialization: Business, Estate Planning, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, Corporate, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, Guardianship, Landlord Or Tenant, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Power of Attorney, ...
Steven F. Bliss
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Creditor Debtor Rights, Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Probate, ...
Peter A. Sherwood

Peter A. Sherwood

  • Law Offices of Sherwood & Marvin, APC
Legal Specialization: Business, Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Administrative, Contracts And Agreements, Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts
Susan D. Stein
Legal Specialization: Business, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Commercial Real Estate, Debt & Lending, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, Landlord Or Tenant, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Litigation, ...
Dennis M. Sandoval
Legal Specialization: Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Probate, Tax, Trusts, Wills And Living Wills
Lindsey F. Munyer
Legal Specialization: Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Litigation, Probate, Tax, Trusts
James M. Kosareff
Legal Specialization: Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Probate, Tax, Trusts
Christine Faulkner

Christine Faulkner

  • Cava & Faulkner, Attorneys & Counselors at Law
Legal Specialization: Estate Planning, Health Care
Practice Areas: Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills And Living Wills
Edward O’Hare
Legal Specialization: Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Probate, Trusts
Steven A. Elia
Legal Specialization: Business, Estate Planning, Lawsuits and Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Corporate, Litigation, Products Liability, Slip & Fall Accidents, Spinal Cord Injury, ...
Cagla Basar
Legal Specialization: Estate Planning, Health Care
Practice Areas: Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts
Suzanne K. Babb
Legal Specialization: Business, Estate Planning, Lawsuits and Disputes, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Appeals, Business Litigation, Landlord Or Tenant, Power of Attorney, Probate, Property Disputes, Title And Boundary Issues
Stephan A. Barber
Legal Specialization: Business, Employment, Estate Planning, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Arbitration, Aviation Accidents, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, ...
Blaine M. Brown
Legal Specialization: Estate Planning, Lawsuits and Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Administrative, Commercial Real Estate, Contracts And Agreements, Credit Card Fraud, Insurance Claims, Litigation, Residential Real Estate, ...
John L. Wong
Legal Specialization: Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Litigation, Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts, Wills And Living Wills
Louie A. Ruiz
Legal Specialization: Estate Planning, Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Guardianship, Litigation, Probate, Trusts, Wills And Living Wills
Karin E. Richards
Legal Specialization: Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts, Wills And Living Wills
Brian Chew
Legal Specialization: Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Probate, Trusts, Wills And Living Wills
Chad O. Dorr
Legal Specialization: Business, Estate Planning, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, Construction And Development, Contracts And Agreements, Corporate, Employee Benefits, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, Land Use And Zoning, ...

Got Another Case In Mind?

Need help beyond estate planning? We’ve got you covered. If you’re dealing with legal issues in other areas, our trusted network of experienced attorneys is here to assist. Explore top-rated professionals across a variety of legal categories to find the right support for your specific case.