Monterey, California Elder Law Lawyers

John Dudley Laughton
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Monterey, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 40 years experience
(831) 649-1122 215 W. Franklin St., Suite 411
 Monterey, CA 93940
Free ConsultationElder, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
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John is committed to providing personalized estate planning services in a highly ethical, professional, solution oriented, and cost effective manner. In addition to providing timely and high quality legal services, he is committed to educating the community about important estate planning issues through public seminars. Mr. Laughton also has a legal background in business and real estate matters and was appointed to the City of Del Rey Oaks Planning Commission and served between 1985 and 1992. He served in the U.S. Army, including a tour of Vietnam in 1971-1972. Mr. Laughton was born in Carmel, CA and raised on...
Debra Vaniman Crawford
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Monterey, CA Elder Law Attorney with 33 years experience
(831) 372-3900 380 Alvarado Street
Suite 202
 Monterey, CA 93940
Free ConsultationElder, Arbitration & Mediation, Criminal and Estate Planning
Southwestern University School of Law
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Jane Ellen Bednar
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Monterey, CA Elder Law Attorney with 30 years experience
(831) 375-6381 P.O. Box 1857
 Monterey, CA 93942-1857
Free ConsultationElder, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Consumer
Monterey COL
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Clear and consistent communication with clients is a top priority. So is delivering consistently outstanding results promptly and reasonably. You will always speak directly with me when you call my law office. Over 28 years of law practice, I have helped hundreds of clients dealing with physical injury, elder financial abuse, difficult intrafamily conflicts over aging parents, any many other civil law issues. I live in beautiful Carmel Valley, California and have an office in Carmel, California. I offer free or reduced-price consultations for many types of cases.
Barbara Holian Mejia
Monterey, CA Elder Law Attorney with 25 years experience
(831) 648-8981 787 Munras Ave
 Monterey, CA 93940
Elder and Estate Planning
Monterey COL
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Ms. Susan Alexander Myers
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Pacific Grove, CA Elder Law Attorney with 18 years experience
199 17th St., Suite L
 Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning, Social Security Disability and Tax
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Susan Alexander Myers holds a J.D., M.P.A. and an advanced law degree in Taxation (LL.M). She has practiced law in Texas and California for 10 years. Susan is a passionate advocate for seniors and their families and dedicates her practice to issues that arise from the aging process, including plannning for long-term care, Medi-Cal planning, estate planning, nursing home issues, public benefits, and conservatorships. Susan is also an experienced estate and trust litigator. When you have a legal problem, choose an attorney who will represent you with Compassion, Care and Commitment.
Christi L. McDonald
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Carmel, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 7 years experience
(831) 622-2000 26385 Carmel Rancho Blvd., Ste. 100
 Carmel, CA 93923
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
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Michelle Elaine Noble McCain
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Salinas, CA Elder Law Attorney with 31 years experience
(831) 772-8300 106 Central Ave
 Salinas, CA 93901
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Lester Wayne Shirley
Salinas, CA Elder Law Attorney with 39 years experience
(831) 424-1659 158 Central Ave
 Salinas, CA 93901
Elder and Estate Planning
Univ of San Diego School of Law
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Helen Hempel
Salinas, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 17 years experience
(831) 754-1431 217 W Alisal St
 Salinas, CA 93901
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Univ of Oregon School of Law
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Daniel J. Leahy
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Campbell, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 9 years experience
(408) 371-6000 2542 S Bascom Ave
#200
 Campbell, CA 95008
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of California - Berkeley
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Benjamin J. Sowards Esq.
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(408) 371-6000 2542 S Bascom Ave
#200
 Campbell, CA 95008
Free ConsultationCampbell, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 14 years experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of California, Davis, School of Law
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Mr. Sowards is an estate planning and wealth transfer attorney. He sets ups estate plans, including living trusts, to help to avoid probate, minimize taxes and limit conflict. He also helps to settle out and administer trust and probate estates. He represents trustees to help them comply with the terms of the trust agreement and the California Probate Code. He minimizes conflict and lawsuits between trustees and beneficiaries or legal heirs. He also represents small and family owned businesses. He has saved his clients millions of dollars in probate fees and has successfully resolved several family conflicts that likely would...
Roy Wayne Litherland
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Campbell, CA Elder Law Attorney with 43 years experience
(408) 356-9200 3425 S Bascom Avenue, Suite 240
 Campbell, CA 95008
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
Indiana Univ Indianapolis School of Law
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Roy Litherland has been providing legal services in Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties continuously since 1975.

In law school, Roy was a recipient of the Dean Faust Award and received awards and honors in income taxation and estate taxation.

Roy is certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as a legal specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. In addition to his extensive legal background, he was previously licensed as a Certified Public Accountant.

Roy is a member of the California State Bar Association, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys....
John Erik Fraker
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Saratoga, CA Elder Law Attorney with 19 years experience
(800) 775-7612 14500 Big Basin Way
Suite K
 Saratoga, CA 95070
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Golden Gate University School of Law and University of Southern California Gould School of Law
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John Erik Fraker is the chair of the Charitable Planning & Philanthropy Practice Group for Ainer & Fraker, LLP. Specializing in high net-worth estate planning, philanthropy, and asset protection, John excels at providing sophisticated financial solutions and advanced charitable techniques that help individuals reduce taxes, provide a lasting legacy, and strengthen the familyâs core identity. Prior to co-founding Ainer & Fraker, LLP in 2002, John handled the investment and insurance needs of high net worth families as a fee-only financial planner in the affluent Brentwood Santa Monica area of Los Angeles. Additionally, he worked as Business Development Officer for the...
(800) 775-7612 70 Washington Street
Suite 303
 Oakland, CA 94607
Creighton Mendivil
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Capitola, CA Elder Law Lawyer
(831) 475-7515 314 Capitola Avenue
 Capitola, CA 95010
Elder, Arbitration & Mediation, Collections and Divorce
Monterey College of Law
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Minda Parrish
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Saratoga, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 34 years experience
(408) 741-3500 14500 Big Basin Way
 Saratoga, CA 95070
Elder and Estate Planning
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Lucille Des Jardins
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Santa Cruz, CA Elder Law Attorney
(831) 425-5828 555 Soquel Avenue
Suite 290
 Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Elder and Estate Planning
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Shelli Strahle
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Soquel, CA Elder Law Attorney with 5 years experience
(831) 621-2165 2425 Porter Street, Suite 10
 Soquel, CA 95073
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
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Melia J. Powell
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Santa Cruz, CA Elder Law Lawyer
123 Jewell Street
 Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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General Dana Scruggs III
Santa Cruz, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 38 years experience
(831) 457-1700 340 Soquel Ave
 Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Elder and Personal Injury
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Edward Leo Niland
Los Gatos, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 43 years experience
(408) 395-3100 233 Oak Meadow Dr
 Los Gatos, CA 95032
Elder, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Douglas P. Barnes
Los Gatos, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 37 years experience
(408) 395-4800 210 Almendra Avenue
 Los Gatos, CA 95030
Elder, Business, Consumer and Estate Planning
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Laura Walther
Santa Cruz, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 21 years experience
(831) 426-7040 340 Soquel Ave
 Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Elder, Civil Rights and Personal Injury
Monterey COL
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Ashley McHaffie Winn
Aptos, CA Elder Law Attorney with 42 years experience
(831) 684-2300 11 Seascape Village
 Aptos, CA 95003
Elder, Antitrust, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
Univ of Houston Law Center
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Jill Gillan Wilson
Santa Cruz, CA Elder Law Attorney with 46 years experience
(831) 429-9181 848 Hanover Street
Suite A
 Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Elder and Estate Planning
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
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Kathleen Ann Brewington
Santa Cruz, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 37 years experience
(831) 459-8498 555 Soquel Ave
 Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Elder and Estate Planning
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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Michael John MacLellan
San Jose, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 28 years experience
(408) 629-8000 5595 Winfield Blvd
 San Jose, CA 95123
Elder, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Peninsula Univ Law Sch
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Katy Pearl Kendig Walker
Watsonville, CA Elder Law Attorney with 5 years experience
(831) 722-2444 240 Westgate Drive
 Watsonville, CA 95076
Elder and Estate Planning
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Timothy Leigh Ruschin
San Jose, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 52 years experience
(408) 295-0603 1266 Lincoln Ave
 San Jose, CA 95125
Elder and Estate Planning
U of San Francisco School of Law
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Thomas Neal Griffin
Watsonville, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 42 years experience
240 Westgate Dr
 Watsonville, CA 95076
Elder, Business, Legal Malpractice and Personal Injury
UC Hastings COL
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Matthew B. Talbot
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Walnut Creek, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 11 years experience
(925) 322-1795 2033 N. Main St. Suite 750
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of San Francisco School of Law
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Matthew focuses on elder law, estate planning, and related practice areas. He began his career in the field of trusts and estates, and expanded into elder and probate law. He quickly realized that he enjoyed the personal nature of working in estate and elder law, and chose to continue by opening his own firm. He is passionate about taking care of his clients, and treats each of them as if they were family. Matthew was admitted to the California bar in 2006 and has practiced law in Contra Costa Country since 2006. He earned his J.D. at...
Konstantine A Demiris
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Walnut Creek, CA Elder Law Attorney with 12 years experience
(925) 378-2520 700 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 140
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Free ConsultationElder, Appeals, Estate Planning and Probate
Santa Clara University
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Konstantine "Kosta" Demiris is a partner at the law firm of Demiris & Moore, located in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek, in the center of Contra Costa County. His practice focuses on litigation involving elder abuse (financial and physical), will and trust litigation, conservatorships, guardianships, HOA's, and appeals. Kosta is actively involved in the Contra Costa County legal community. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Contra Costa County Bar Association's Elder Law Section. He serves as court-appointed counsel in Conservatorship cases in Contra Costa County. Kosta is dedicated to helping...
Richard Alexander
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San Jose, CA Elder Law Attorney with 47 years experience
(408) 289-1776 111 W. Saint John St., Suite 700
 San Jose, CA 95113
Free ConsultationElder, Asbestos, Consumer and Insurance Claims
Univ of Chicago Law School
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Richard Alexander is the very definition of an experienced personal injury lawyer. With over 40 years of experience helping accident victims receive just settlements throughout California, rest assure that you are getting the best representation possible with Richard on your side.
Christa Conry
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San Jose, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 3 years experience
(510) 250-5635 111 N. Market Street
Ste 300
 San Jose, CA 95113
Elder and Landlord Tenant
University of California Hastings College of the Law
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Christa Conry is an associate at the Tobener Ravenscroft. In 2009, she earned her undergraduate degree in history, with a minor in French, from the University of Hawaii at Manoa where she was named to the Dean’s List for each year of attendance. Ms. Conry went on to earn her Juris Doctor degree cum laude from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. During law school, Ms. Conry was the Managing Editor of the Hastings Women’s Law Journal and member of the nationally ranked Mock Trial Team. She twice received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award and...
(415) 504-2165 21 Masonic Avenue
Ste A
 San Francisco, CA 94118
(510) 250-5635 1300 Clay Street
Ste 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
Michael Ellis Freedman
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San Francisco, CA Elder Law Attorney with 33 years experience
(877) 777-1666 580 California Street
Suite 1200
 San Francisco, CA 94104
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
Temple University Beasley School of Law
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Accomplished Trusts and Estates Attorney. Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. Selected to Northern California SuperLawyers. For more than thirty-two years, Michael Freedman has been lead trial lawyer in more than thirty state and federal jury and bench trials involving trusts and estates law, business law, tort law, labor and employment law, professional malpractice, insurance bad faith, and environmental law. Michael Freedman has built a solid reputation as an experienced, skilled and dedicated practitioner. He has consistently upheld this high standard of service. Michael Freedman...
Janet Lee Brewer
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Palo Alto, CA Elder Law Attorney with 43 years experience
(650) 325-8276 2501 Park Boulevard - Suite 100
 Palo Alto, CA 94306
Elder, Estate Planning, International and Tax
Golden Gate University and University of Denver Law School
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Janet is certified as a specialist in Probate, Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning Law by the Board of Legal Specialization of the California State Bar. She has practiced exclusively in this area since 1990.
Ivette Santaella
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San Ramon, CA Elder Law Attorney with 28 years experience
(888) 698-3951 111 Deerwood Road
Suite 200
 San Ramon, CA 94583
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and IP
American University
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Ivette M. Santaella is a dedicated attorney with invaluable experience in the many areas of estate planning and technology law. For the past four years, she has focused her practice on estate planning and has advised numerous families-as well as businesses-on legacy and business succession planning. Ms. Santaella also assists her clients through the analysis of strategies to minimize tax liability, as well as trust management and creditor protection. She is certified and financially trained in life and long-term care insurance, and the various types of special needs issues, which are integral in estate planning. Ms. Santaella is expanding her...
(925) 831-4840 San Ramon, CA 94583
Dess Aldredge Benedetto
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Walnut Creek, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
(925) 945-8200 1615 Bonanza Street, Ste. 209
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of San Diego School of Law
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Ms. Benedetto has assisted hundreds of clients with the creation of their Wills, Living Trusts and other estate planning documents. She assists families with trust administration and probate procedures when loved ones pass away, and also prepares legal documents for conservatorships of elderly clients and limited conservatorships for developmentally disabled adults. In 2006, Ms. Benedetto created the Family Trust Law Center, later incorporated to Family TLC, Inc., to be a firm where families come for professional estate planning by licensed attorneys, at flat, reasonable fees. Amendment of documents and other hourly work is done as...
Julia Wobbe
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San Jose, CA Elder Law Attorney with 6 years experience
(408) 533-0265 111 N. Market Street
Ste 300
 San Jose, CA 95113
Elder and Landlord Tenant
California State University - Sacramento and Santa Clara University School of Law
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Julia Wobbe is a tenant lawyer with Tobener Ravenscroft LLP. She serves clients in San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, Fremont, San Rafael, Berkeley and surrounding Bay Area cities. She has helped tenants with landlord harassment, refusal to repair, and wrongful evictions. In rent-controlled jurisdictions, she fights illegal rent increases, landlord move-in evictions (OMIs and RMIs), Ellis Act evictions, and tenant evictions for renovations and capital improvements.
(415) 504-2165 21 Masonic Avenue
Ste A
 San Francisco, CA 94118
(510) 250-5635 1300 Clay Street
Ste 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
James Edward Berge
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San Jose, CA Elder Law Attorney with 32 years experience
(408) 985-9918 1101 S Winchester Blvd Ste I-208
 San Jose, CA 95128
Free ConsultationElder and Estate Planning
Santa Clara University School of Law and Golden Gate University School of Law
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Ingrid M. Evans
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San Francisco, CA Elder Law Attorney with 22 years experience
(888) 503-8267 3053 Fillmore Street #236
 San Francisco, CA 94123
Elder, Consumer, Personal Injury and Stockbroker Fraud
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Ingrid M. Evans is the founding partner of the Evans Law Firm. Ms. Evans is a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, and was named as a Finalist for Consumer Attorney of the Year, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2009. Ingrid Evans is a veteran in the courtroom and was previously undefeated in jury trials as a former Deputy City Attorney for San Francisco. Ingrid Evans is an experienced litigator in state and federal courts and is licensed to practice law in California, the District of Columbia, and New York. Ms. Evans has been named as a 2010 Northern California Super Lawyers...
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 Los Angeles, CA 90045
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 Sonoma, CA 95476

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