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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Berkeley Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Hackard Law

4.4
3 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • At Hackard Law, we understand the importance of earning our clients’ trust. We do this by providing experienced legal counsel that is tailored to suit each client’s unique... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersEstate Litigation, Trust Litigation, and 9 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Michael Hackard
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Patton Sullivan Brodehl LLP

4.9
12 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers1 award

  • Experienced*Efficient*Effective

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Contracts Disputes, Civil Litigation, and 80 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Ralph T. Kokka
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John Park Law

Not yet reviewed

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers

  • Our Priority Is To Deliver Personalized Legal Representation To All Clients.

  • Estate Planning LawyersAsset Protection, High Net Worth Estates Nevada, and 9 more

Cammy Ha Esq.
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Abbass, Magany, Inc., Law Offices of

4.0
4 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Real Estate Lawyer

  • Estate Planning LawyersReal Property Matters, Trusts And Estates, and 11 more

Magany Abbass
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Furukawa Castles LLP

5.0
15 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • You need an attorney who will make sure your professional practice or business is protected. We advocate for clients both here and abroad.

  • Estate Planning LawyersDesign Professionals, Real Estate, and 3 more

Brent Basilico
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Tierney Law Group, PC

4.9
41 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Child & Spousal Support, and 14 more

Kent Tierney Esq.
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Loew Law Group

5.0
48 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Loew Law Group, PLC, conveniently located in San Mateo, provides comprehensive estate planning services to clients throughout Northern California and beyond. Well-versed in... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBeneficiary Rights, Civil Litigation, and 7 more

Jeffrey Loew
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Saveri & Saveri, Inc.

4.7
1 Review

  • Serving Berkeley, CA

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Saveri & Saveri, Inc. was established in 1959. The firm engages in general civil and trial practice. For more than thirty-five years the firm has specialized in complex,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersAntitrust, Corporate Law, and 6 more

R. Alexander Saveri
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Zacks & Freedman, P.C.

4.9
26 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 11 lawyers3 awards

  • Relentless advocacy for property owners, trusted guidance for Bay Area real estate matters.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Real Estate, and 5 more

Thomas O'Brien
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Howie & Smith, LLP

4.7
2 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Howie & Smith, LLP realizes that today's legal clients seek assurance as well as closure, and we provide honest, comprehensive assessments on a personal level. Howie & Smith, LLP... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Property Law, and 61 more

  • Free Consultation

Robert G. Howie
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Judith A. Mazia A Professional Law Corporation

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Berkeley, CA

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Probate and Trust Law, Estate Planning & Mediation

  • Estate Planning LawyersMediation, Charitable Giving, and 5 more

Judith A. Mazia
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Barbara D. Hannon Attorney and Counselor

Not yet reviewed

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Dedicated California Probate and Estate Planning Attorney

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbates, Trust Administration, and 5 more

Barbara D. Hannon
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Mahindar K. Dhaliwal

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTax Planning, Wealth and Financial Planning, and 1 more

Mahindar K. Dhaliwal
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Juliette Topacio Sarmiento

  • 2039 Shattuck Avenue, Suite 204, Berkeley, CA 94704-1150

Ferguson & Berland, P.C.

  • 1816 5th St., Berkeley, CA 94710-1915

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David J. Martin

  • 2171 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704

Law Office of Bonnie K. Bishop

  • 1760 Solano Ave., Ste. 305, Berkeley, CA 94707

Mark Muntean Attorney at Law

  • 1960B University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704

Gerard D. Launay

  • 2119 Addison St., Ste. A, Berkeley, CA 94704

Methven & Associates

  • 2232 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710

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Gregory Wilcox

  • 2140 Shattuck Ave., Ste. 1201, Berkeley, CA 94704-1210

Dorothy M. Edlin

  • 1525 Arch, Ste. 2, Berkeley, CA 94708

Evelyn Frances Rice

  • 2832 College Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705

Sparer Law Group

  • 803 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710

Duane M. Leonard

  • 1936 University Ave., Ste. 380, Berkeley, CA 94704

Denis, Clifford

  • 2703 7th St., Berkeley, CA 94710

Law Office of Kiran Shenoy

  • 2205 Derby St., Berkeley, CA 94705

Law Office of Ann E. O'Hara

  • 3030 Ashby Ave., Ste. 107, Berkeley, CA 94705

K. Ford & Associates

  • 1700 Shattuck Ave., Ste. 317, Berkeley, CA 94709

Law Office of Carol L. Hoffman

  • 1510 Walnut St. Ste. E, Berkeley, CA 94709

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Commonly Asked Estate Planning Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

What is my recourse if one of her nieces contested the will saying she was not in her right mind when the will was written?

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Answered by attorney Nathan James Wagner (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at The Law Office of Nathan Wagner
Being the son of her spouse does not give you any right to inherit from her. You should talk to a local probate attorney about your situation. You may be able to probe to a court that she actually was "in her right mind" when she made the will.
Being the son of her spouse does not give you any right to inherit from her. You should talk to a local probate attorney about your situation. You may be able to probe to a court that she actually was "in her right mind" when she made the will.
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Can he still win his partition action case and can the court order me to sell the house if he wins?

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Answered by attorney James P Frederick (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Frederick & Frederick Attorneys at Law
This is a very complicated case, and it is going to need to be decided by a judge. When you are in court, a lot of different things can happen. The fact that you have apparently made all the payments will likely make a difference. You should have an attorney to assist you, however, because your house is on the line.
This is a very complicated case, and it is going to need to be decided by a judge. When you are in court, a lot of different things can happen. The fact that you have apparently made all the payments will likely make a difference. You should have an attorney to assist you, however, because your house is on the line.
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If something happens to me, will my wife automatically get the house I bought before we got married?

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Answered by attorney Robert Ingham Long (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at The Law Office of Robert I. Long
In California, a house you bought and paid for before marriage is considered your separate property, although it is possible a portion of it may gradually become community property over time. Without a Will, your wife will get half the house and your sister will get the other half (assuming your parents are deceased). With a Will, you can dictate who gets the whole thing. Plus you designate who you want to be in charge, called the Executor, which is usually the same person as stands to receive the bulk of the estate. With a Trust (one step up from a Will), it is possible to have your estate handled after your death without the need to go to court, if that is a concern, but a Trust is not suitable for all situations. See an estate planning attorney.
In California, a house you bought and paid for before marriage is considered your separate property, although it is possible a portion of it may gradually become community property over time. Without a Will, your wife will get half the house and your sister will get the other half (assuming your parents are deceased). With a Will, you can dictate who gets the whole thing. Plus you designate who you want to be in charge, called the Executor, which is usually the same person as stands to receive the bulk of the estate. With a Trust (one step up from a Will), it is possible to have your estate handled after your death without the need to go to court, if that is a concern, but a Trust is not suitable for all situations. See an estate planning attorney.
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