San Francisco Estate Planning Lawyer

The San Francisco estate planning attorneys represent high net worth individuals in estate planning matters throughout California. The San Francisco estate planning lawyers have experience representing clients in the preparation of wills, codicils, trusts, durable powers of attorney, designations of health care surrogate, living wills, and DNRs, as well as the representation of trustees, personal representatives, and beneficiaries in the administration of trusts and probate proceedings of all types.

Experienced California Estate Planning Attorney

An experienced San Francisco estate planning attorney can help you ensure that the instructions of your estate are interpreted correctly, decide the executor or personal representative of your estate, and address any outstanding claims against the estate. The firm’s San Francisco estate planning attorney advisors understand California estate law and have experience in all aspects of estate planning. California probate law exists to ensure that the estate of a person who has passed away (decedent) is legally administered. That means resolving all claims against the will, as well as distributing the property and assets of the deceased. A San Francisco estate planning attorney will act upon your behalf identifying your assets and debts, locating and notifying heirs and distributing your estate quickly and effectively according to California’s probate laws.

The California estate planning attorneys represent clients in estate planning issues involving:

• Asset Protection
• Business Succession Planning
• Charitable Planning
• Designations of Health Care Surrogate
• Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)
• Durable Powers of Attorney
• Estate and Gift Tax Planning
• Estate Litigation
• Healthcare Directives
• Life Insurance
• Living Trust
• Living Wills
• Planning for Distribution of IRAs
• Planning for Distribution of Pension Benefits
• Planning for Persons with Disability and Special Needs
• Power of Attorney
• Preparation of Codicils
• Preparation of Trusts
• Preparation of Wills
• Trust Administration
• Wealth Preservation Planning
• Wealth Transfer

Trusted San Francisco Estate Planning Lawyer

The San Francisco estate planning litigation attorneys at Brothers Smith LLP, are committed to providing high-quality legal services to their clients in a timely, practical and effective manner that emphasizes value and personal attention. The San Francisco estate planning lawyers are distinguished by a history of successful estate planning claim recoveries through settlements and verdicts. For experienced representation in an estate planning matter, contact a San Francisco estate planning lawyer at Brothers Smith LLP law firm in California.