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CaliforniaEstate and Probate Law Lawyers in Fresno, California

Attorneys that focus on estate and probate law in California help clients resolve all facets of planning for the conservation and disposition of estates. Estate and probate lawyers must understand the state and federal tax burdens that apply to this area of the law. Estate and probate lawyers prepare the legal instruments to accomplish the estate plans including drafting and executing wills, administering formal and summary estates, including tax related matters. Attorneys also engage in probate litigation including will contests or will or trust construction suits in probate court.

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Robert Timothy Ainley

Robert Timothy Ainley
Dowling Aaron Incorporated
403 N Floral St
Visalia, CA 93291
Licensed for 11 years, Robert Timothy Ainley is a Local Government Law and Estate Planning lawyer who attended University of Oregon School ... read more >

Russell Raymond Mckinney Jr

Russell Raymond Mckinney Jr
517 W Center Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
Licensed for 56 years, Russell Raymond Mckinney Jr is a Wills and Products Liability lawyer who attended UC Hastings College of the Law... read more >

Douglas Dean Schorling

Douglas Dean Schorling
Turning Point of Central California, Inc
615 S Atwood St
Visalia, CA 93277
Licensed for 18 years, Douglas Dean Schorling is a Wills and Trusts lawyer who attended UC Davis School of Law... read more >
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Estate and Probate Law Specialty Areas

Estate Planning Certification

National Association of Estate Planners and Councils - NAEPC is accredited by the ABA to certify attorneys as estate planning law specialists.



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."

Nonprofit Legal Associations

American College of Trust and Estate Counsel

ACTEC is a fellowship of attorneys seeking to improve trust, estate and tax laws, as well as the procedures and ethics of attorneys who work in those fields. Many of the top trust and estate attorneys belong to this respected organization.


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