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CaliforniaEstate and Probate Law Lawyers in South Lake Tahoe, 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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Joseph William Tillson

Joseph William Tillson
589 Tahoe Keys Blvd E4
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Licensed for 49 years, Joseph William Tillson is a Estate and Probate Law and Trusts lawyer who attended Lincoln Univ... read more >

Jean Claude Bernard Mallein Jr

Jean Claude Bernard Mallein Jr
Syntero Group
1046 Al Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Licensed for 18 years, Jean Claude Bernard Mallein Jr is a Tax Law and Trusts lawyer who attended Golden Gate University School of Law... read more >

Michael Earl Graham

Michael Earl Graham
PO Box 69
Truckee, CA 96160
Licensed for 47 years, Michael Earl Graham is a Estate and Probate Law and Trusts lawyer who attended UC Hastings College of the Law... read more >

Kelley Ray Carroll

Kelley Ray Carroll
Porter Simon, P.C.
40200 Truckee Airport Rd Ste 1
Truckee, CA 96161
Licensed for 33 years, Kelley Ray Carroll is a Estate and Probate Law and Trusts lawyer who attended UC Davis School of Law... read more >

Robert Edward Jeppson

Robert Edward Jeppson
2311 Lake Tahoe Blvd Ste 9
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Licensed for 10 years, Robert Edward Jeppson is a Trusts and Tax Law lawyer who attended Dickinson School of Law - Pennsylvania State Unive... read more >

Mary Lacey VanEtten

Mary Lacey VanEtten
Law Office of Lacey Van Etten
2269 James Ave
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Licensed for 9 years, Mary Lacey VanEtten is a Family Law and Wills lawyer who attended McGeorge School of Law - University of the Pacific... read more >

Elaine Andrews

Elaine Andrews
10800 Donner Pass Rd Ste 104
Truckee, CA 96161
Licensed for 32 years, Elaine Andrews is a Probate and Tax Law lawyer who attended Golden Gate University School of Law... read more >

Erica S Cooper

Erica S Cooper
Molsby & Bordner, LLP
40165 Truckee Airport Rd 301a
Truckee, CA 96161
Licensed for 16 years, Erica S Cooper is a Wills and Trusts lawyer who attended Golden Gate University School of Law... read more >

Cynthia L Basso

Cynthia L Basso
Basso Law
12030 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161
Licensed for 10 years, Cynthia L Basso is a Estate Planning lawyer who attended Golden Gate University School of Law... read more >

Brent Patrick Collinson

Brent Patrick Collinson
Best Best & Kreiger, LLP
9709 CA-267
Truckee, CA 96161
Licensed for 45 years, Brent Patrick Collinson is a Trusts and Estate Planning lawyer who attended McGeorge School of Law - University of t... read more >

Craig Bradford Close

Craig Bradford Close
Close Associates Law Offices
12954 Sierra Dr
Truckee, CA 96161
Licensed for 47 years, Craig Bradford Close is a Real Estate Law and Wills lawyer who attended Southwestern Law School... read more >

Charles Joseph Maguire Jr

Charles Joseph Maguire Jr
Law Office of Charles J. Maguire, Jr.
11415 Deerfield Dr Ste 8127
Truckee, CA 96161
Licensed for 43 years, Charles Joseph Maguire Jr is a Trusts and Estate Planning lawyer who attended University of San Francisco School of ... read more >

Katharine Jo Shaw

Katharine Jo Shaw
KJS Law
210 Grove St
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Licensed for 12 years, Katharine Jo Shaw is a Trusts and Estate Planning lawyer who attended Seattle University School of Law... read more >

Robert Frederick French

Robert Frederick French
Law Ofc Robert F French
12242 Business Park Dr Suite 12
Truckee, CA 96161
Licensed for 42 years, Robert Frederick French is a Trusts and Construction Law lawyer who attended University of San Diego School of Law... read more >

Daniel Rossi Morris

Daniel Rossi Morris
11260 Donner Pass Rd Suite C1
Truckee, CA 96161
Licensed for 39 years, Daniel Rossi Morris is a Wills and Estate Planning lawyer who attended University of San Francisco School of Law... read more >

Katherine May Socha

Katherine May Socha
11415 Deerfield Dr Ste 9502
Truckee, CA 96161
Licensed for 9 years, Katherine May Socha is a Family Law and Wills lawyer who attended Lincoln Law School... 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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