Stephen G. Gould

Stephen G. Gould is a San Francisco estate planning attorney and certified specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. He advises clients on estate planning, trusts and estates, taxation, probate, and related matters. He has practiced in California since 1973 and brings decades of experience to planning and administration issues. He helps clients address property transfers, trust arrangements, probate concerns, and tax considerations with practical legal guidance.

Stephen earned his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 1973 after receiving his A.B. from Princeton University in 1970. His legal education provided the foundation for a long practice focused on estate planning, trusts, probate, and taxation. He has remained admitted to practice in California throughout his career. His academic training supports careful analysis of estate structures, fiduciary responsibilities, tax issues, and probate procedures.

Stephen has built his practice around helping individuals and families organize and administer estates. He handles trust and estate matters requiring attention to asset transfers, probate procedure, tax planning, and fiduciary concerns. He also advises clients on issues that arise during estate administration and long-term planning. His experience allows him to evaluate legal and tax considerations together while helping clients structure arrangements that reflect their goals and responsibilities.

Stephen G. Gould has served in professional leadership roles connected to estate planning and probate law. He chaired the Bar Association of San Francisco’s Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Section in 2009 and is a member of the State Bar of California and the American Bar Association. His certification as a specialist reflects sustained concentration in this field. He continues to provide experienced guidance on estate, trust, probate, and taxation matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Friedman McCubbin Law Group LLP
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Princeton University
  AB

Awards & Badges