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Heather S. Mayer
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Gold River, CA Estate Planning Lawyer
(916) 631-1996 2377 Gold Meadow Way
Suite 100
 Gold River, CA 95670
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Family and Probate
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Education Ms. Mayer graduated from the University of California, Davis with degrees in Political Science and Communications. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University School of Law with a Certificate in Public Interest and Social Justice. Awards and Honors During law school, Heather Mayer was recognized with the Award for Best Oral Advocate and the Pro Bono Award. Ms. Mayer is the recipient of the prestigious Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Wills & Trusts, Advanced Legal Writing, Interviewing & Counseling, and for the Advanced Practice Clinic of the Northern California Innocence Project....
Joan Mary Medeiros
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Gold River, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 24 years experience
(916) 729-1307 2377 Gold Meadow Way
Suite 100
 Gold River, CA 95670
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Joan Medeiros devotes her Sacramento legal practice to estate planning, Medi-Cal and VA planning, elder law, Special Needs Planning, and probate. Her primary focus is protecting individuals and families from the confusing and devastating legal effects of failing to plan for death and disability. Through proper estate planning, such as wills, trusts, special needs trusts, Medi-Cal and Veterans Benefits planning, and elder life planning, her clients can protect their assets from the unnecessary expense and delay of court proceedings and unwanted government and administrative oversight. Raised on a dairy farm in the San Joaquin Valley, Joan graduated from the...
Nancy Regan
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Gold River, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 43 years experience
(916) 962-1233 2377 Gold Meadow Way
Suite 100
 Gold River, CA 95670
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation and Bankruptcy
UC Hastings COL
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I have had over 30 years' experience in counseling and representing clients in estate planning, probate, conservatorship, and bankruptcy matters. I have also represented hundreds of clients in family law cases. My practice is first of all to listen to the client and help to clarify the client's issues and provide useful information. My goal is to help my clients resolve their issues in a cost-effective, efficient and compassionate manner. I find that clients experience an enormous sense of relief after they have...
Kristine Young
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Gold River, CA Estate Planning Attorney
2377 Gold Meadow Way, Suite 100
 Gold River, CA 95670
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
Santa Clara University School of Law and University of California - Irvine
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Robin Clark Bevier
Rancho Cordova, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 31 years experience
(916) 858-0904 2479 Sunrise Blvd
 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Estate Planning and Tax
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Wareham Clark Seaman Jr
Rancho Cordova, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 47 years experience
(916) 484-7084 2377 Gold Meadow Way
 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Estate Planning and Tax
Humphrey's Coll School of Law
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Darron Shane Miller
Rancho Cordova, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 13 years experience
(916) 526-2743 2377 Gold Meadow Way
 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Tax
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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William David Figg-Hoblyn
Rancho Cordova, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 50 years experience
(916) 635-6159 2476 Berrywood Dr
 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Estate Planning and Business
UC Hastings COL
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Zachary Roy Rayo
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Sacramento, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 22 years experience
(925) 825-1955 3400 Bradshaw Road,
Suite A-4B
 Sacramento, CA 95827
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
University of Miami School of Law and University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
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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.
Michael A. Hackard
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Mather, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 42 years experience
10630 Mather Blvd.
 Mather, CA 95655
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Michael A. Hackard. Michael A. Hackard is the principal attorney of Hackard Law Corporation - a Sacramento, California firm which represents wealthy families with extensive business interests as well as clients impoverished by the wrongdoing of others. Dedicated to clients. Hackard Law Corporation’s work also includes the representation of individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, trustees and corporations involved in residential and commercial real estate development, homebuilding companies, construction businesses, general commercial real estate, and general commercial enterprises.The lawyers at Hackard Law also focus on civil and bankruptcy litigation, fiduciary litigation, will contests, trust contests, trust decanting, beneficiary rights, probate administration,...
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Jennifer Therese Campbell
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Sacramento, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 12 years experience
(916) 382-9720 9700 Business Park Drive, Suite 305
 Sacramento, CA 95827
Estate Planning and Probate
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Jennifer T. Campbell (also known as Jenna) is a practicing attorney who focuses her practice on estate planning, estate administration, and probate law issues, including conservatorships, guardianships, and special needs trusts. She graduated from California State University, Sacramento with a Bachelor’s of Science in Criminal Justice and a minor in Philosophy. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, graduating in the top ten percent of her class. As an attorney, Jenna has represented clients in numerous venue throughout California, having appeared in the Superior Courts of the Counties of...
Minna Christine Yang
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Rancho Cordova, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 21 years experience
(916) 920-5286 10640 Mather Blvd
 Rancho Cordova, CA 95655
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Real Estate and Tax
Lincoln Law School
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Dustin MacFarlane
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Fair Oaks, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 9 years experience
(916) 674-2066 9701 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Suite 100
 Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
University of Northern California
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Dustin MacFarlane is an estate planning and elder law attorney with a unique background which makes him uniquely qualified to serve his clients. Prior to entering practice as an attorney in Sacramento, Dustin began his career in the long-term care industry, working with skilled nursing and assisted living facilities throughout the Central Valley and Northern California. He takes pride in the work he does in helping families provide for and protect their loved ones. Outside of his work at the firm, Dustin also hosts a weekly show on Talk 650 KSTE and is actively involved with several community organizations.
Michael J. Hodnett
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Sacramento, CA Estate Planning Attorney
3230 Ramos Circle
 Sacramento, CA 95827
Estate Planning
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
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Dustin Stucki
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Sacramento, CA Estate Planning Lawyer
10973 Wethersfield Dr.
 Sacramento, CA 95655
Estate Planning and Family
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Celia R. Bernal
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Sacramento, CA Estate Planning Attorney
3336 Bradshaw Rd.
Suite 140
 Sacramento, CA 95827
Estate Planning
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John B. Palley
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(888) 920-5983 1555 River Park Dr
Suite 108
 Sacramento, CA 95815
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Estate Planning and Probate
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
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I have been practicing estate and probate law since 1994. My practice is 100% focused on California probate court cases only. I pride myself on efficiency and answering my client's questions within minutes rather than days. I am a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. I have highest ratings on numerous websites including Martindale Hubbell "AV" rated, AVVO "10.0" rated, and am a "Superlawyer." I also am a past Sacramento Bee estate and probate "expert." I speak on estate and probate law to professional groups and have been quoted in numerous articles on the...
Susan Christie Hill
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Sacramento, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 11 years experience
(916) 568-0212 700 University Avenue, Ste 130
 Sacramento, CA 95825
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Probate
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Nareshwar Singh Virdi
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Sacramento, CA Estate Planning Lawyer
(916) 378-0259 3814 Auburn Boulevard
#70
 Sacramento, CA 95821
Estate Planning, Business, Immigration and Probate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Nareshwar Virdi at Acquest Law, Inc. offers an innovative approach to legal services. As one of three attorneys who was raised in India and now living in Sacramento, he provides sound legal options to clients in need and a voice to tell their story. Practicing in Sacramento, he prides himself on a higher level of legal representation for his fellow immigrants, former residents, U.S. citizens and those from other countries.
Sheri Lynn Hoffman
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Folsom, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 24 years experience
(916) 985-2753 2600 E. Bidwell St. Ste. 240
 Folsom, CA 95630
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business and Probate
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Sheri Hoffman attended UC Davis from 1987 to 1991, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She then attended Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco from 1991-1994, where she graduated Law School as a member of the Golden Gate University School of Law’s Dean’s List. Sheri passed the bar on her first attempt.

After marrying Joseph in 1996, they formed the Law Offices of Hoffman & Hoffman. Sheri is a Certified Estate Planning Specialist and a member of Wealth Counsel. Sheri’s practice includes all elements necessary to draft a comprehensive estate plan, regardless of...
Cecilia Tsang
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Sacramento, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 15 years experience
(800) 818-3954 3604 Fair Oaks Blvd. Ste 160
 Sacramento, CA 95864
Estate Planning
University of California - Davis
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Co-Founder/Partner and practicing Estate Planning Attorney of Family Wealth Law Group, a Sacramento based law firm which practices exclusively in the areas of Estate Planning and Estate Planning.
Matthew Scott Crider
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Sacramento, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 22 years experience
(916) 229-8844 330 University Ave Ste 200
 Sacramento, CA 95825
Estate Planning, Business, Divorce and Elder
South Texas College of Law
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Matthew Crider formed Crider Law Group so he could help individuals and business owners by providing creative solutions and be their trusted advisor and legal counselor. Matthew provides services in the areas of estate planning, family law, and business advisory services. Matthew’s estate planning practice focuses on personalized estate planning and administration for individuals, couples and families, and includes wills, revocable living trusts, family business entity planning, and co-tenancy arrangements. His family law practice focuses on assisting families in a dissolution matters, including divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, and parental rights. ...
Travis G. Black
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Folsom, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 26 years experience
(916) 962-2896 1839 Iron Point Rd
#160
 Folsom, CA 95630
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, DUI and Personal Injury
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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As the founder of Travis G. Black & Associates, Folsom attorney Travis G. Black provides legal guidance to injury victims and those looking to create estate planning documents. Mr. Black has been licensed to practice law in California since 1992. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Capital City Trial Lawyers Association and a former member of the Board of Directors of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College. Attorney Black received his Juris Doctor from the Western State University College of Law. For a free consultation, contact his firm today.
Daniel Hunt
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Sacramento, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 9 years experience
(916) 488-9788 3620 American River Dr
Ste 110
 Sacramento, CA 95864
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Probate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Daniel Hunt received his B.A. degree from Brigham Young University and his J.D. from McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific. Mr. Hunt is admitted to the State Bar of California and is licensed to practice law in all of the Courts of the State of California. As the principal attorney at the LAW OFFICES OF DANIEL A. HUNT, Mr. Hunt's law practice emphasizes trusts, trust administration and litigation, and Estate Planning. Mr. Hunt is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and the Sacramento Estate...
Drummond T. McCunn
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Folsom, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 46 years experience
(916) 773-6100 1024 Iron Point Rd
 Folsom, CA 95630
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Tax
University of Pacific McGeorge School of Law
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Looking for a Roseville Divorce Attorney? McCunn Law is a law firm specializing in divorce and family law, divorce mediation, child support and child custody, legal separation, domestic partnership, domestic violence, estate planning, death and incapacity, business formation and law services, and audit and tax law. With over 40 years of experience, we have handled thousands of successful cases with unique solutions. No hidden fees. Large and small cases welcome!
Peter Robert Stone
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Citrus Heights, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 26 years experience
(916) 348-5600 6232 Birdcage Street
 Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Personal Injury
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Peter specializes in Wills and Trusts and Estate Planning, as well as Creation of Captive Insurance Companies, and pensions. Peter Stone is Admitted before the Bar of the Supreme Court of California, Colorado, The Eastern, Northern, Central and Southern Districts of California, the 9th Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. A graduate of Univ. of California Santa Barbara and Univ. Of Pacific McGeorge School of Law.
Kelsey Hunter
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Folsom, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 6 years experience
(916) 962-2896 1839 Iron Point Rd
#160
 Folsom, CA 95630
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, DUI and Personal Injury
CAL Northern SOL
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Deborah Barron
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Sacramento, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 27 years experience
(916) 486-1712 1900 Point West Way
Suite 202
 Sacramento, CA 95815
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Divorce and Employment
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Contact the Law Offices of Deborah Barron for a Free Initial Consultation. A full service Law firm providing prompt professional service to businesses and individuals at the lowest cost to the client. For plaintiff personal injury cases, sexual harassment and nursing home abuse, there is no fee until we recover. Formerly with the San Francisco Law Offices of Melvin Belli, the "King of Torts." Served with a summons and complaint? We may be able to obtain insurance coverage for you or file a cross-complaint for indemnity or contribution. From business start-ups, mergers and acquisitions to complex litigation, our goal is...
Vincent Ward Jr
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Sacramento, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 39 years experience
(916) 454-4900 3600 Power Inn Road Ste A
 Sacramento, CA 95826
Estate Planning, Divorce and Family
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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I practiced law in Family courts for almost 40 years, but now I created a business for the purpose of providing effective help to people who file their own cases, and to do it at a reasonable cost. Help-U-File Family Law employs law students who are trained to address the family law issues that come up often, such as default or uncontested divorces, or custody and support requests. My associate attorney or I review cases as they come in, to ensure that we are on the right track, and review all finished work before it is sent out...
Jonathan Huber
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Elk Grove, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 15 years experience
(916) 714-4499 9401 E Stockton Blvd
 Elk Grove, CA 95624
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
Oak Brook COL & Gov't Policy
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Our goal at the Huber Law Group is to provide our clients with a personalized and truly professional experience which they will tell their friends and family about. We don't just want "satisfied clients", our goal is to provide our clients with service that exceeds their expectations. We pride ourselves in the fact that the majority of our clients come to us through "word of mouth" referrals, and we aim to keep it that way.

Jonathan P. Huber, the firm's founder, is certified as an Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law specialist by The State...
Brian John McLaughlin
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Sacramento, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 38 years experience
(916) 927-1800 655 University Avenue, Suite 100
 Sacramento, CA 95825
Estate Planning and Business
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Craig L. Parker
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Sacramento, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 10 years experience
(916) 585-9438 777Campus Commons Road, Ste. 200 PMB 20025
 Sacramento, CA 95825
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy and Business
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Timothy Patrick Murphy
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Sacramento, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 35 years experience
(916) 437-3500 2277 Fair Oaks Blvd. Ste. 320
 Sacramento, CA 95825
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Probate
UC Hastings COL
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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.

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Diane Anderson
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Citrus Heights, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 11 years experience
(916) 502-8411 6060 Sunrise Vista Drive
Suite 1450
 Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Probate
McGeorge Law School
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Carol A Fauerbach
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Folsom, CA Estate Planning Lawyer
(530) 303-4001 1380 Prairie City Road
 Folsom, CA 95630
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Probate
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Gary Ray White
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Sacramento, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 36 years experience
(916) 925-6005 1325 Howe Avenue, Suite 214
 Sacramento, CA 95825
Estate Planning, Divorce and Family
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Jugjit Singh Johal
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Sacramento, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 35 years experience
(916) 569-8181 720 Howe Avenue, Suite 112
 Sacramento, CA 95825
Estate Planning, Business and Tax
Duquesne Univ School of Law
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Janell Woodbury
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Sacramento, CA Estate Planning Attorney
(916) 209-0759 875 University Avenue
 Sacramento, CA 95825
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Thinking about how to plan for your future? It may benefit you to seek the counsel of Janell Woodbury, an estate planning lawyer in Sacramento. Ms. Woodbury is a diligent legal professional who provides assistance with a variety of estate planning matters, including trusts, wills and power of attorney arrangements. She understands the importance of the client’s needs and concerns in sensitive estate planning matters, and she makes sure to take the time to listen to them. Ms. Woodbury received her undergraduate degree from California State University Sacramento, and has a J.D. from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Contact...
Jeb Umphred Burton
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Sacramento, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 13 years experience
(916) 570-2740 555 University Ave, STE #275
 Sacramento, CA 95825
Estate Planning, Business and Tax
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
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Jeremy D. Price
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Folsom, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 9 years experience
(916) 218-6120 81 Blue Ravine Rd., Ste 230
 Folsom, CA 95630
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
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