Palo Alto, California Estate Planning Attorneys

Compare 13 attorneys and 8 law firms in Palo Alto , CA. Sort by highest rating and years of estate planning experience.

J Hershberger
Palo Alto estate planning attorney at Thoits Love Hershberger and McLean with 63 years experience

285 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 300, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Michael Curtis
Palo Alto estate planning attorney at Thoits Love Hershberger and McLean with 52 years experience

285 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 300, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Michael Gilfix
Palo Alto estate planning attorney at Gilfix and La Poll Associates with 51 years experience

2300 Geng Road, Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Francis Dubreuil
Palo Alto estate planning attorney at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati with 50 years experience

650 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Robert Miller
Palo Alto estate planning attorney at Cooley with 49 years experience

3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Peter LaBoskey
Palo Alto estate planning attorney at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati with 48 years experience

650 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Peter Stern
Palo Alto estate planning attorney at Peter S Stern with 43 years experience

400 Cambridge Avenue, Suite A, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Andrew Katzenstein
Palo Alto estate planning attorney at Katten Muchin Rosenman with 42 years experience

260 Sheridan Avenue, Suite 450, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Richard Ehrman
Palo Alto estate planning attorney at Thoits Love Hershberger and McLean with 33 years experience

285 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 300, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Robyn Zorea
Palo Alto estate planning attorney at Cooley with 30 years experience

3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Stephanie Zeppa
Palo Alto estate planning attorney at Sheppard Mullin Richter and Hampton with 25 years experience

379 Lytton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Miki Kokka
Palo Alto estate planning attorney at Thoits Love Hershberger and McLean with 25 years experience

285 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 300, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Jan Cummins
Palo Alto estate planning attorney at Law Office of Jan Cummins with 19 years experience

2600 El Camino Real, Suite 501, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Need help planning your estate?

An estate planning attorney will work with you to prepare the wills and trusts to control and protect your assets during your lifetime and insure they are transferred properly after you die while minimizing taxes and delays. "Estate" is a legal term that means all your assets, property and anything of value that belongs to you. An estate planning attorney is an important advisor. There are many experienced estate planning lawyers listed in our directory.

Need an attorney in Palo Alto, CA?

Find the right attorney by reviewing and comparing our profiles of lawyers and their law firms, with details on each attorney and their colleague’s practice, experience, education, training, honors and fee structure. Carefully consider client reviews and recommendations from people just like you. If you have complex legal needs, a larger firm with multiple attorneys who can advise you in different areas may be the best fit. If your needs are more limited and very specific, consider a smaller firm. Speak with several Palo Alto estate planning attorneys to find the one that is best for you.

Ask yourself the 3 C’s:

  • Credentials ‐ How many cases has this attorney worked on similar to yours?
  • Comfort ‐ Who are you most comfortable working with? Is the lawyer’s office nearby? How and how often will they get in touch with you?
  • Cost ‐ Have expected costs and fees been clearly explained to you? It’s OK to ask for an estimate.