Auburn Elder Law Lawyers

Born in Michigan, Michael J. Anderson graduated from Michigan State University with his Bachelor of Science degree. He then graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, earning his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, followed by an LL.M. in Estate Planning from the University of Miami. In 1982, Mr. Anderson was admitted to the California State Bar and established his Sacramento estate planning practice shortly thereafter. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Anderson served as an Adjunct Professor with Golden Gate University in the MBA Taxation Program, for courses such as Estate & Gift Taxation and Estate Planning. Mr. Anderson is also...

Zachary Rayo brings experience, efficiency and empathy to estate planning. Mr. Rayo’s approach is people-centered. He recognizes that the legal needs and special issues differ from client to client, that each person is unique, with unique needs that must be met with efficiency, active listening and care. Mr. Rayo knows the importance of social responsibility which manifests not only in ethical decisions and practices but also in involvement in socially important causes.

I began my legal career in general civil litigation in Sacramento focusing on real estate, business and employment law. I shifted focus to the areas of estate planning, trust and probate administration, opening LifePath Law in late 2006. My practice evolved to include litigation regarding trusts and estates, such as will contests, financial elder abuse, care custodian issues, and trustee fiduciary duties.

Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law: I provide a complete range of estate planning, elder law, probate, trust administration, veterans pension and Medi-Cal eligibility services. I work with clients to create and implement an estate plan specifically designed with them in mind, including their family, their business, their property and their personal wishes. This includes preparation of Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Durable Powers of Attorney for Asset Management. Family Law: I have over 30 years of experience in family law. Besides being a highly trained, experienced and knowledgeable family lawyer, I am personally and professionally sensitive to the concerns...

Andrew Nef is an attorney in the firm’s Litigation Department. He is a member of the California State Bar, Sacramento County Bar Association, and California Lawyer’s Association. Andrew grew up wanting to be an attorney, dawning a suit and briefcase at the early age of 8 to dress up as one for Halloween. Andrew grew up in Fresno and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from California State University, Fresno. While studying law at the University of the Pacific – McGeorge School of Law, Andrew discovered his desire for helping people establish and administer their personal legacies through estate planning. Andrew...

Drew Widders graduated college in Southern California with a degree in political science and a minor in health and life science. He moved to Sacramento in 2003 to attend the McGeorge School of Law at the University of the Pacific. After graduating in 2006, he obtained his license to practice law and has since been working under the guidance and expertise of senior partner Daniel E. Wilcoxen.

Mr. Widders has worked with Mr. Wilcoxen on several complex cases, including a personal injury fire case in May 2012 for a recovery of $2.8 million. Mr. Wilcoxen and Mr. Widders also specialize in...

Neil A. Harris is the senior partner of the Center and is recognized as an expert in long term care and Medi-Cal planning throughout California. Mr. Harris has practiced Elder Law for over 25 years and is one of less than 100 attorneys in California certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the Elder Law Foundation. He is among an even smaller group of attorneys in the country to be named as an Elder Law Fellow by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). He is recognized as an outstanding Elder Law Attorney by his peers in both Martindale...

Having come to law as a second career, I bring a broad perspective to client needs. I am honored to work with a wide range of single people and families to create estate plans that will achieve the goals that are important to them, and do everything possible to avoid the problems they are concerned about.

Whether you want to craft a plan that will avoid fighting among a blended family, protect your disabled child with a special needs trust, or pass your assets to your favorite charities, we will work together to plan and implement your ideal estate plan.

Joseph M. Earley III was admitted to the California Bar in 1992. Mr. Earley graduated in 1981 from California Polytechnic State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry, and received his Master of Science degree in molecular biology from San Diego State University in 1984. Between 1984 and 1988, Mr. Earley studied as a graduate student at the University of Arizona in the Ph.D. program in the department of Molecular and Cellular Biology. In 1991 Mr. Earley received his law degree from Arizona State University. In 1992 Mr. Earley settled in the beautiful foothill community of Paradise California...

Stewart Tabak is a personal injury attorney in Stockton, California advocating on behalf of injured plantiffs throughout San Joaquin County, the San Francisco Bay Area, and beyond. With expertise in personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice, Tabak Law Firm offers dedicated and compassionate representation for its California personal injury law clients. Having been litigating personal injury cases since 1979, Stewart Tabak has more civil jury trial experience than any other personal injury lawyer in the Central Valley.

Check out my "About Me" page on my website - www.margaretmcnultylaw.com for my background. Also click on the "Margaret McNulty Reviews" link at the top of the Estate Planning page to see several reviews posted on Avvo.com. Have a great day!

Timothy P. Murphy is an estate planning and elder law attorney whose practice emphasizes helping people to build, preserve and pass on their wealth. He works with his clients to accomplish their goals while avoiding unnecessary court proceedings and minimizing or eliminating exposure to death taxes. Tim has practiced law in the Sacramento area since 1982, first with a large firm, and then with his own firm since 1987.

Tim is one of only a handful of attorneys in the Greater Sacramento Area accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to assist veterans with their benefits claims.

Mr. Murphy and...

Jim Price is an attorney dedicated to bringing justice to consumers who can not afford to pay an attorney at an hourly rate. He takes cases on a contingency basis, and has practiced law for over 30 years in the State and Federal courts of California. He is the owner of Delta Law Group, located on Bethel Island, CA, and serves clients in the following matters: debt collection, wrongful foreclosure, credit reporting, landlord/tenant, premise liability, insurance bad faith, real estate, and wills and trust.

He received his law degree from University of California, San Francisco
(Hastings College of...