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Board Certified Specialists in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by State Bar of California

CBLS Board Certification in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law - Lawyers certified in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law with the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization have demonstrated substantial involvement in this area of practice.


The CBLS defines the term "estate planning, trust and probate law" as the practice of law dealing with:


  • "the creation, protection and disposition of a client's assets, during life and upon and after death, in accordance with the client's expressed desires;

  • the tax and family relationship consequences of the client's acts and desires;

  • the preparation of wills, trusts and other documents to carry out the client's desires;

  • the administration of estates and trusts (such as necessary court or non-court procedures; tax reporting, payment of tax and tax audits; and management and transfer of assets); and

  • the protection of the property and provision for the personal needs of individuals unable to handle their own affairs by reason of age, illness or other incapacity."
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John Michael Goralka

John Michael Goralka
The Goralka Law Firm
4470 Duckhorn Dr
Sacramento, CA 95834
Licensed for 36 years, John Michael Goralka is a Estate and Probate Law and Tax Law lawyer who attended McGeorge School of Law - University... read more >
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John Michael Goralka
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Dennis Michael Sandoval

Dennis Michael Sandoval
Dennis M. Sandoval, a Professional Law Corporation
3233 Arlington Ave #105
Riverside, CA 92506
Licensed for 28 years, Dennis Michael Sandoval is a Probate and Estate Planning lawyer who attended Golden Gate University School of Law... read more >
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Dennis Michael Sandoval
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Alice A Salvo

Alice A Salvo
Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo
20350 Ventura Blvd Suite 110
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Licensed for 42 years, Alice A Salvo is a Estate and Probate Law and Trusts lawyer who attended Southwestern Univ School of Law... read more >
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Alice A Salvo
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Mark Abbott Lester

Mark Abbott Lester
771 E Daily Dr # 230
Camarillo, CA 93010
Licensed for 43 years, Mark Abbott Lester is a Estate and Probate Law and Trusts lawyer who attended Boston University... read more >
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Mark Abbott Lester
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Merrianne Elizabeth Dean

Merrianne Elizabeth Dean
The Dean Law Group, APLC
3990 Old Town Ave Ste 303
San Diego, CA 92110
Licensed for 30 years, Merrianne Elizabeth Dean is a Wills and Trusts lawyer who attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law... read more >
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Merrianne Elizabeth Dean
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Kevin Patrick Urbatsch

Kevin Patrick Urbatsch
The Urbatsch Law Firm, P.C.
3478 Buskirk Ave suite 300
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Licensed for 8 years, Kevin Patrick Urbatsch is a Estate and Probate Law and Elder Law lawyer who attended St Louis Univ School of Law... read more >
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Kevin Patrick Urbatsch
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

John Bernard Palley

John Bernard Palley
Meissner, Joseph & Palley, Inc.
1555 River Park Dr Suite 108
Sacramento, CA 95815
Licensed for 30 years, John Bernard Palley is a Estate and Probate Law and Trusts lawyer who attended McGeorge School of Law - University o... read more >
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John Bernard Palley
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Trevor Jordan Rose

Trevor Jordan Rose
1775 Lincoln Ave Ste 101
Napa, CA 94559
Licensed for 13 years, Trevor Jordan Rose is a Estate Planning and Trusts lawyer who attended UC Hastings College of the Law... read more >
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Trevor Jordan Rose
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Jennifer Medeiros

Jennifer Medeiros
Jennifer Medeiros Attorney at Law
501 N. El Camino Real, Suite 200
San Clemente, CA 92672
Licensed for 22 years, Jennifer Medeiros is a Wills and Trusts lawyer who attended William Howard Taft Univ... read more >
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Jennifer Medeiros
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Scott Marshall Grossman

Scott Marshall Grossman
The Grossman Law Firm, APC
6370 Magnolia Ave Ste 320
Riverside, CA 92506
Licensed for 30 years, Scott Marshall Grossman is a Estate and Probate Law and Trusts lawyer who attended University of San Diego... read more >
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Scott Marshall Grossman
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Steven D Penrose

Steven D Penrose
Atack & Penrose, LLP
1200 Pacific Ave Suite 260
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Licensed for 45 years, Steven D Penrose is a Estate and Probate Law and Wills lawyer who attended UOP McGeorge School of Law... read more >
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Steven D Penrose
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Scott P. Schomer

Scott P. Schomer
Schomer Law Group
222 North Pacific Coast Highway Suite 130
El Segundo, CA 90245
Licensed for 34 years, Scott P. Schomer is a Estate Planning and Trusts lawyer who attended Boston Univ SOL... read more >
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Scott P. Schomer
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Jennifer Copp

Jennifer Copp
Honey and Copp, Lawyers
1300 Highland Ave Ste. 115
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Licensed for 30 years, Jennifer Copp is a Wills and Trusts lawyer who attended McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific; CA... read more >
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Jennifer Copp
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

David Scott Hamilton

David Scott Hamilton
Sandoval Legacy Group
4300 Latham Street
Riverside, CA 92501
Licensed for 9 years, David Scott Hamilton is a Probate and Estate Planning lawyer who attended University of La Verne College of Law... read more >
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David Scott Hamilton
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Daniel Joseph Wilson

Daniel Joseph Wilson
Robinson and Wilson, ALC
11665 Avena Pl #108
San Diego, CA 92128
Licensed for 12 years, Daniel Joseph Wilson is a Wills and Trusts lawyer who attended University of San Diego School of Law... read more >
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Daniel Joseph Wilson
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Martha Geisler Patterson

Martha Geisler Patterson
Geisler Patterson Law Firm
2600 W. Olive Avenue 5th Floor
Burbank, CA 91505
Licensed for 41 years, Martha Geisler Patterson is a Elder Law and Wills lawyer who attended Western State Univ... read more >
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Martha Geisler Patterson
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

James Buchan Creighton

James Buchan Creighton
Creighton Law Offices
1 Daniel Burnham Ct Apt 914
San Francisco, CA 94109
Licensed for 30 years, James Buchan Creighton is a Trusts and Probate lawyer who attended UC Hastings College of Law... read more >
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James Buchan Creighton
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

DeAnne Eileen Parker

DeAnne Eileen Parker
Law Office of DeAnne E. Parker
1930 West St
Redding, CA 96001
Licensed for 26 years, DeAnne Eileen Parker is a Estate Planning and Probate lawyer who attended The University of Utah S.J. Quinney Colleg... read more >
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DeAnne Eileen Parker
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

David A. Shapiro

David A. Shapiro
Law Offices of David A. Shapiro, P.C.
5757 Wilshire Blvd Penthouse 3
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Licensed for 23 years, David A. Shapiro is a Wills and Trusts lawyer who attended UC Hastings College of Law... read more >
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David A. Shapiro
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Helene Patrice-Dreyer Koch

Helene Patrice-Dreyer Koch
Roemer & Harnik LLP
45025 Manitou Dr
Indian Wells, CA 92210
Licensed for 32 years, Helene Patrice-Dreyer Koch is a Trusts and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended The University of Texas School... read more >
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Helene Patrice-Dreyer Koch
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Brian Scott Mandel

Brian Scott Mandel
7700 Irvine Ctr Dr Suite 800
Irvine, CA 92618
Licensed for 27 years, Brian Scott Mandel is a Estate and Probate Law and Trusts lawyer who attended Western State University College of La... read more >
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Brian Scott Mandel
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Kenneth Steven Wolf

Kenneth Steven Wolf
1888 Century Park E Ste 1500
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Licensed for 55 years, Kenneth Steven Wolf is a Estate and Probate Law and Wills lawyer who attended Harvard Law School... read more >
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Kenneth Steven Wolf
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Camelia Mahmoudi

Camelia Mahmoudi
2021 The Alameda Ste 200
San Jose, CA 95126
Licensed for 21 years, Camelia Mahmoudi is a Tax Law and Family Law lawyer who attended Golden Gate University School of Law... read more >
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Camelia Mahmoudi
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Catherine W Kim

Catherine W Kim
Law Offices of Ernest J. Kim
17541 17th Street Ste 100
Tustin, CA 92780
Licensed for 18 years, Catherine W Kim is a Estate and Probate Law and Trusts lawyer... read more >
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Catherine W Kim
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Robert Kern Maize Jr

Robert Kern Maize Jr
Robert Maize Law Firm
3755 Brickway Blvd # 200
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Licensed for 48 years, Robert Kern Maize Jr is a Trusts and Estate Planning lawyer who attended UC Hastings College of the Law... read more >
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Robert Kern Maize Jr
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Christopher Botti

Christopher Botti
Botti & Morison
199 Figueroa St Ste 200
Ventura, CA 93001
Licensed for 34 years, Christopher Botti is a Wills and Trusts lawyer who attended Whittier Law School... read more >
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Christopher Botti
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Barbara Nesbet

Barbara Nesbet
Law Office of Barbara Nesbet
PO Box 2200 (Mailing Only)
Los Gatos, CA 95031
Licensed for 28 years, Barbara Nesbet is a Trusts and Wills lawyer who attended UC Davis School of Law... read more >
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Barbara Nesbet
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

John Lucas Wong

John Lucas Wong
Modern Wealth Law
2600 Michelson Drive, Suite 950,
Irvine, CA 92612
Licensed for 17 years, John Lucas Wong is a Estate and Probate Law and Probate lawyer who attended Loyola Law School - Loyola Marymount Uni... read more >
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John Lucas Wong
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

James Paul Casey IV

James Paul Casey IV
The Law Office of James Casey
24 Corporate Plaza, Suite 200
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Licensed for 17 years, James Paul Casey IV is a Estate Planning and Tax Law lawyer who attended Fowler School of Law - Chapman University... read more >
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James Paul Casey IV
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Joseph Timothy Hahn

Joseph Timothy Hahn
Law Offices of Joseph T. Hahn
777 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Suite 200-168
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Licensed for 27 years, Joseph Timothy Hahn is a Wills and Trusts lawyer who attended University of California at Berkeley... read more >
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Joseph Timothy Hahn
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Stephen Joseph Mancini

Stephen Joseph Mancini
10251 Vista Sorrento Pkwy
San Diego, CA 92121
Licensed for 44 years, Stephen Joseph Mancini is a Estate Planning and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended University of San Diego S... read more >
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Stephen Joseph Mancini
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Linda J Retz

Linda J Retz
3424 W Carson St Ste 250
Torrance, CA 90503
Licensed for 31 years, Linda J Retz is a Trusts and Estate Planning lawyer who attended Loyola Law School - Loyola Marymount University... read more >
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Linda J Retz
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Michael John Wittick

Michael John Wittick
Law Offices of Michael J. Wittick, a Prof. Law Corp.
7700 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 800
Irvine, CA 92618
Licensed for 44 years, Michael John Wittick is a Estate and Probate Law and Probate lawyer who attended Western State Univ... read more >
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Michael John Wittick
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Thomas Edward Rossmeissl

Thomas Edward Rossmeissl
16450 Los Gatos Blvd Suite 108
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Licensed for 34 years, Thomas Edward Rossmeissl is a Wills and Trusts lawyer who attended Georgetown University Law Center... read more >
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Thomas Edward Rossmeissl
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Frank Wong Yuen

Frank Wong Yuen
1 Post St # 800
San Francisco, CA 94104
Licensed for 47 years, Frank Wong Yuen is a Estate and Probate Law and Estate Planning lawyer who attended Golden Gate University School of... read more >
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Frank Wong Yuen
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Charlton K Wordell

Charlton K Wordell
919 Reserve Dr Ste 105
Roseville, CA 95678
Licensed for 3 years, Charlton K Wordell is a Wills and Trusts lawyer who attended University of San Francisco School of Law... read more >
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Charlton K Wordell
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Charles DesRoches

Charles DesRoches
Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss
333 Salinas St
Salinas, CA 93902
Licensed for 24 years, Charles DesRoches is a Estate and Probate Law and Wills lawyer who attended Monterey College of Law... read more >
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Charles DesRoches
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Justin M Kennedy

Justin M Kennedy
3425 S Bascom Ave Ste 240
Campbell, CA 95008
Licensed for 14 years, Justin M Kennedy is a Trusts and Estate Planning lawyer who attended McGeorge School of Law - University of the Paci... read more >
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Justin M Kennedy
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Robert Paul Bergman

Robert Paul Bergman
Law Offices of Robert P. Bergman
1777 Saratoga Ave Suite 210
San Jose, CA 95129
Licensed for 44 years, Robert Paul Bergman is a Estate Planning lawyer who attended Santa Clara Law School... read more >
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Robert Paul Bergman
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Timothy Joseph Kay

Timothy Joseph Kay
Snell & Wilmer LLP
600 Anton Blvd Ste 1400
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Licensed for 37 years, Timothy Joseph Kay is a Tax Law and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended Stanford Law School... read more >
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Timothy Joseph Kay
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

S. Scott Reynolds

S. Scott Reynolds
Reynolds Law LLP
1411 Oliver Rd. Suite 300
Fairfield, CA 94534
Licensed for 48 years, S. Scott Reynolds is a Estate Planning and Trusts lawyer who attended McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific... read more >
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S. Scott Reynolds
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Caren Callahan

Caren Callahan
Law Offices of Caren Callahan
390 W Standley St
Ukiah, CA 95482
Licensed for 34 years, Caren Callahan is a Estate and Probate Law and Wills lawyer who attended Washington School of Law... read more >
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Caren Callahan
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

John Preston

John Preston
Preston Estate Planning
12396 World Trade Dr UNIT 301
San Diego, CA 92128
Licensed for 44 years, John Preston is a Estate Planning lawyer who attended Western State College of Law at Argosy University... read more >
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John Preston
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Michael Ellis Freedman

Michael Ellis Freedman
Freedman Law Firm
580 California St Suite 1200
San Francisco, CA 94104
Licensed for 38 years, Michael Ellis Freedman is a Estate and Probate Law and Wills lawyer who attended Temple University School Of Law... read more >
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Michael Ellis Freedman
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Susan Christie Hill

Susan Christie Hill
Hill Law Offices, PC
700 University Avenue Suite 130
Sacramento, CA 95825
Licensed for 17 years, Susan Christie Hill is a Probate and Elder Law lawyer who attended UOP McGeorge School of Law... read more >
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Susan Christie Hill
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Neal E Bartlett

Neal E Bartlett
Central Coast Law, PC
4299 Carpinteria Ave STE 101
Carpinteria, CA 93013
Licensed for 15 years, Neal E Bartlett is a Probate and Estate Planning lawyer who attended California Lutheran University... read more >
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Neal E Bartlett
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Richard Samuel Price

Richard Samuel Price
Price Law Firm, APC
300 E State St #620
Redlands, CA 92373
Licensed for 24 years, Richard Samuel Price is a Probate and Estate Planning lawyer who attended New York University School of Law... read more >
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Richard Samuel Price
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Barbara A Sonin

Barbara A Sonin
Sonin Law
21 Court St
Woodland, CA 95695
Licensed for 9 years, Barbara A Sonin is a Trusts and Estate Planning lawyer who attended Oak Brook College of Law & Gov't Policy... read more >
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Barbara A Sonin
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Wendy Ellen Hartmann

Wendy Ellen Hartmann
300 W Glenoaks Blvd Ste. 300
Glendale, CA 91202
Licensed for 25 years, Wendy Ellen Hartmann is a Estate and Probate Law and Probate lawyer who attended University of La Verne College of L... read more >
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Wendy Ellen Hartmann
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Timothy James Gavin

Timothy James Gavin
39300 Civic Center Dr Ste 310
Fremont, CA 94538
Licensed for 16 years, Timothy James Gavin is a Wills and Trusts lawyer who attended University of Washington School of Law... read more >
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Timothy James Gavin
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

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Estate and Probate Law Certification

CBLS Board Certification in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law - Lawyers certified in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law with the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization have demonstrated substantial involvement in this area of practice.


The CBLS defines the term "estate planning, trust and probate law" as the practice of law dealing with:


  • "the creation, protection and disposition of a client's assets, during life and upon and after death, in accordance with the client's expressed desires;

  • the tax and family relationship consequences of the client's acts and desires;

  • the preparation of wills, trusts and other documents to carry out the client's desires;

  • the administration of estates and trusts (such as necessary court or non-court procedures; tax reporting, payment of tax and tax audits; and management and transfer of assets); and

  • the protection of the property and provision for the personal needs of individuals unable to handle their own affairs by reason of age, illness or other incapacity."


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