Deb Kinney is amazing to work with... extremely knowledgeable, patient in helping ensure we thought…read morethrough our trust, options, and intentions. Grateful for her and Alicia who gave us excellent advice. I highly recommend her for estate planning services. Love working with good people.

Deb Kinney and Patrick Brown at TrustParency PC were invaluable in guiding me through a 1.5-year…read moreprobate process for which I was the executor. The deceased lived in San Francisco and I live in North Carolina and they went way beyond to help me navigate the challenges of selling the house, finding a California CPA and, of course, the lengthy process with the California court. I cannot recommend them enough. I learned a tremendous amount from them and the process that will help me better organize my own legal and financial situation.

I cannot recommend Michael Blackburg at Blacksburg Law enough. Estate planning can be a daunting…read moreprocess, but Michael made it incredibly approachable. From our first meeting, he was warm, friendly, and genuinely willing to spend as much time as we needed to understand the details. What impressed us most was his ability to think through scenarios we hadn't even considered. He didn't just fill out forms; he really looked at our specific situation and helped us plan for 'what-ifs' that were completely off our radar. If you are looking for an attorney who is thorough, patient, and a pleasure to work with, look no further than Michael.

Michael Blackburg and teams attention to detail was amazing! Anytime we had questions regarding…read moreour Estate Planning one of his colleagues either Liz, Allyson or Stephanie were quick to respond. I highly recommend Michael Blackburn and team.

In matters such as trust and estate planning--where legal expertise intersects with family,…read moreemotion, and long-term responsibility--I initially expected legal services to be professional, accurate, and error-free. What Summerall Law, PCand its entire team provided went far beyond that. I would like to extend my special thanks to Albert Wu. His thoughtfulness, patience, and genuine kindness made every interaction smooth and reassuring. More importantly, he is fluent in Chinese and was able to explain and confirm complex legal concepts in the language I am most comfortable with. The feeling of being truly heard, understood, and respected is invaluable to a client. It is clear that he not only understands the law, but also understands people. I was equally impressed by Patrick's professionalism throughout the document revision process. He did not simply "make edits," but carefully reviewed and refined the documents word by word, patiently addressing every concern until everything met my standard of clarity, confidence, and peace of mind. This level of respect for a client's expectations and dedication to detail reflects a rare and admirable professional integrity. During the final signing stage, Man, the signing assistant, also demonstrated exceptional responsibility and professionalism. The entire signing process was well-organized, clearly explained, and handled with great care, leaving no stress--only trust--at such a critical moment. Looking back, what truly stands out is that this was never the work of a single individual, but of a highly collaborative, professional, and accountable team. Their respect for the law, seriousness toward client matters, and commitment to professional responsibility genuinely moved me. I can say with complete confidence that Summerall Law, PC is the most professional, diligent, and genuinely compassionate legal team I have ever worked with. In matters as important as one's life and family, encountering such a team is a rare and meaningful good fortune.

Be extremely careful. They say you get what you pay for, and that's actually true. This place is…read morelike the McDonald's of law firms. For a flat fee, you can buy the worst, least personalized, and most incorrect will/trust thrown together using a template that doesn't even closely approximate what was discussed. My husband and I had a terrible experience with Summerall law recently. when we told our friends, TWO of them had had the exact same experience with this exact same firm. This firm didn't spend any time explaining major legal issues, they skipped important questions, and they left major details out of our will and trust documents. They got names wrong, they got details wrong, entire paragraphs were left out. When we brought it to an ACTUAL attorney, he was horrified. For something this important, it couldn't be more critical to find an attorney that will spend time on your plans for your family after you die. Skip Summerall Law, they are a disaster. p.s If you need further evidence, the owner of this McDonald's lawfirm ADMITS in her reply below that she *doesn't even remember* having us as clients. That's what happens when you spend zero time with your clients, rush them out the door, and cobble together a template estate plan that doesn't reflect their wishes. DO BETTER.

Rafa is professional and provides quick excellent service. I needed a few documents notarized for a…read morebackground check and he was able to squeeze me in on short notice. He treats you like family while getting the job done. I highly recommend him for all your legal needs.

From the owner: Experience is part of developing a successful law practice, and at Godoy Legal people from the San…read moreFrancisco Bay Area get the skilled legal advice and representation they’re looking for when they need an attorney. We specialize in Probate and Estate Planning. English and Spanish speaking. Notary services available.

Attorney Mike Broad - East Bay Probate and Trust was absolutely wonderful to…read moreWork with and have me in my administrator position. With eight people to deal with after our mother passed the stress could be high. Mike moved beyond the personalities and kept the focus on The tasks at hand. He always knew easily the next step no matter what happened. Mike (East Bay Probate and Trust) is trustworthy and focused. He is a good person which showed through every step of the way. I recommend him to one and all! I will use him again.

Upon a recommendation from a friend, I hired Mike to represent me as Executor for my Uncle's…read moreprobate in the San Francisco probate court.  As the Executor I had many tasks to perform and many questions seeking answers. Mike made himself available via email or phone and gave me proper advice.  He always promptly returned my phone calls and answered my emails.  My friends told me Probate is a nightmare and it will take forever to resolve.  My Uncle's probate, with Mike's guidance, moved smoothly and it was resolved in less than a year.  Thank you Mike, for your work and guidance.  I highly recommend Mike if you're seeking a probate attorney.

Our experience with Mari started out great, but then communication became more and more sparse. We…read morewere SO close to completing paperwork when she simply stopped returning our messages. The last step was for her to send in the completed papers and that was 5 months ago. Very disappointed.

Update: I received…read moreMarizen's private message and her request to edit or remove my review--this request was notably left off her public comment as noted in the screenshot attached. Since the 2 stars (which equates to the "[service] could've been better") were due to the unprofessionalism and inattentiveness shown (not due to her being an LDA), I have no reason to change my rating or delete my review. TL;DR: Marizen is NOT a lawyer. She is a Legal Document Assistant that cannot provide you with legal advice. She is a significantly affordable option for a Living Trust but she is unprofessional and has poor attention to detail-- key characteristics that are paramount to detailing an important document. Details: I left a Living Trust inquiry via her site and Marizen emailed me back within 1 day to "text" her back for a scheduled over-the-phone consult. Upon speaking with Marizen it was clear she did not take the time to review the few questions I had sent her in my initial inquiry as she was confused as to what the consult would primarily be regarding. Her rates were significantly less than what other competing services were offering which raised an orange flag for me. Upon further research, I realized Marizen was NOT a lawyer, but rather a "Legal Document Assistant (LDA)." According to the CA Attorney General, LDAs cannot give legal advice. This was my first encounter with an LDA, which allowed me the opportunity to do the necessary research to make a more educated investment. Had Marizen gotten back to me with the necessary next steps and questionnaire as she had promised (it's been over 1.5 weeks), I may have considered her as a possible option to complete my Living Trust needs. But if you are looking for a more affordable option, perhaps Marizen is a good fit for you.

I did my estate planning through Suze Orman's kit. It was recommended after the documents were…read morecomplete to get them checked by a lawyer. So I used the one recommended with the kit, Janet Dobrovolny who works with Suze. She was great. Very happy everything is fine and very inexpensive. Thank you Suze!!

I can't believe I'm writing a good review for a lawyer!! Dave isn't what you think of when you…read morethink of an attorney - he's honest, compassionate, accessible and better than that, he knows his sh1t! We needed to split up an estate that was going NOWHERE with a couple of siblings that had been dragging this out for over a year. It would still be dragging on today if we hadn't engaged with Dave to get it sorted out. He skillfully negotiated the final agreement and managed to get everyone on the same page in just a couple of hours - and I have to say that his rate was fair, he didn't try to bleed us out of billable time, and actually advised us on what NOT to do so as to keep the costs down. What lawyer does that??? Dave does. If you need a Trust or Estate attorney just start with Dave and don't waste your time and money on someone who will just work you for billable hours. Thanks again Dave!

Dave Parnall was hired to help me in an estate litigation case to distribute assets to…read morebeneficiaries. I had never been involved in any type of litigation, but knew it would be expensive and time consuming. My biggest worry was how to navigate the legal maze, court system, and deal with opposing attorneys without stressing out and going broke. It was my good fortune to find Dave as my attorney who led me step-by-step through the entire case to conclusion over a 3-year period. After I established my goals for the case, he developed a strategy to attain them. No matter how complex events became, he remained focused on my goals. I really appreciated his efforts to avoid conflicts throughout the case, but was also willing to remove the gloves when it was necessary. Dave was a calming voice when things got heated in the case and clearly outlined my options at each stage of the litigation with their pro and cons. He was acutely aware of helping me keep the billable hours to a minimum by letting me do some of the leg work such as preparing statements, hiring appraisers, and contacting the beneficiaries. Dave consistently kept me up to date on the case and replied to my phone calls and emails within 24 hours or sooner. Can't say enough how I appreciate Dave's expert legal abilities and genuine empathy for me and my case.

From intake to execution seamless (intake form, calendaring, follow up, follow through, edits,…read moreperspectives, scenarios). Sarah, Kate, Christian, Naomi, are all rockstars in their own right. Excellent experience with a legal plan, great outcomes, and on point value. Thank you for making the process seamless!

I want to sincerely thank the incredible team at Summerall Law for all their help and support…read more They've provided us with outstanding customer service and are truly wonderful people to work with. They're A++++. Their dedication genuinely reflects the company's core values--a special shout-out to Ms. Sarah, Naomi, and Christian for their fantastic assistance and support. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company to all my family and friends

We had a great experience working with Peter Luong at DP Solutions on setting up our living trust…read more From start to finish, Peter was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly responsive. He took the time to clearly explain every step of the process and made sure all of our questions were answered. What really stood out was how quickly he responded whenever we reached out--whether it was a quick clarification or a more detailed concern, he was always prompt and helpful. That level of communication made the entire process smooth and stress-free. We feel much more secure knowing our living trust has been properly set up, and we truly appreciate Peter's attention to detail and dedication. Highly recommend Peter Luong and DP Solutions to anyone looking for reliable and efficient estate planning services.

I love this place and the representatives, they work on my case so fast. Reliable communication and…read moredetailed discussions. I definitely recommend having Phuong as your representative.