Walnut Creek, California Estate Planning Attorneys

Compare 10 attorneys and 7 law firms in Walnut Creek , CA. Sort by highest rating and years of estate planning experience.

Christina Weed
Walnut Creek estate planning attorney at Law Offices of Christina Weed  

1655 N. Main Street, Suite 240, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Keith Howard
Walnut Creek estate planning attorney at Cooper White and Cooper with 54 years experience

1333 North California Boulevard, Suite 450, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Bradford Dewan
Walnut Creek estate planning attorney at Buchman Provine Brothers Smith with 52 years experience

1333 North California Boulevard, Suite 350, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Jay Jacobus
Walnut Creek estate planning attorney at Sellar Hazard and Lucia with 51 years experience

1111 Civic Drive, Suite 300, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Robert Shapiro
Walnut Creek estate planning attorney at Buchman Provine Brothers Smith with 46 years experience

1333 North California Boulevard, Suite 350, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Kate Bekins
Walnut Creek estate planning attorney at Sellar Hazard and Lucia with 41 years experience

1111 Civic Drive, Suite 300, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Craig Judson
Walnut Creek estate planning attorney at Bold Polisner Maddow Nelson and Judson with 40 years experience

500 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 325, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Karen Roberts
Walnut Creek estate planning attorney at Buchman Provine Brothers Smith with 39 years experience

1333 North California Boulevard, Suite 350, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Sheryl Traum
Walnut Creek estate planning attorney at Squire Patton Boggs with 35 years experience

1676 North California Boulevard, Suite 620, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

John Smith
Walnut Creek estate planning attorney at McNamara Ney Beatty Slattery Borges and Ambacher with 30 years experience

1211 Newell Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek 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.