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CaliforniaEstate and Probate Law Lawyers in Mount Shasta, 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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Jennifer Shelton

Jennifer Shelton
Law Office of Jennifer Shelton
210 Fourth St
Yreka, CA 96097
Licensed for 8 years, Jennifer Shelton is a Estate and Probate Law and Trusts lawyer... read more >

David Keith Hicks

David Keith Hicks
David Hicks APLC
PO Box 562
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
Licensed for 38 years, David Keith Hicks is a Alternative Dispute Resolution and Civil Trial Law lawyer who attended UC Davis School of Law... read more >

Lisa L Nixon

Lisa L Nixon
Lisa L. Nixon, Attorney at Law
PO Box 881
Yreka, CA 96097
Licensed for 30 years, Lisa L Nixon is a Wills and Trusts lawyer who attended McGeorge School of Law - University of the Pacific... read more >
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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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