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.

Mike was a fine attorney. Did a lot of work for me over the years. I considered him a friend…read more RIP, Mike.....

Mr. Valencia helped my mother draft her living trust and update her will after my father died, and…read morethen helped me settle the trust after my mother's death. I found him an excellent lawyer. He was clear about why the trust and powers of attorney could be useful, explained legal terms when we had questions, and was very good about checking with my mother about her intentions and goals and asking her about her wishes in situations she may not have thought about. His office was also really efficient - on days when we were signing papers, he had everything ready and a notary ready for us. He was also able to pull in an accountant with tax knowledge when we had questions about how to settle the trust. The process of creating the documents and settling the trust went much smoother than I expected, and his fees were both clear and reasonable. I was very grateful for his help and would recommend him without reservation.

Erika completed my Living Trust after a thorough review of my special needs. My Trust was…read moreunusually complicated because I wanted to bequeath my estate to a large number of family and non family beneficiaries. Because I am visually impaired,, she needed to spend more time than usual carefully explaining the law and the process. I think what makes Erika effective is her attention to detail, responsiveness and personal engagement. She is a pleasure to work with.

My wife and I had met with Erica twice. She said it would be easy; but, received her addendum with…read moreerrors in September 2025. Multiple requests to meet with her to complete/correct addendum had failed. Sent her certified letter and no response. It's been 8 months. Need to file complaint against her with the Bar and Better Business Bureau.

We were looking for someone to do our Living Trust. Peter…read morewas very easy to work with. He's very truly concerned about the outcome and is very efficient. No question goes unanswered. We have referred Peter to friends and family.

Peter Manetas is the BEST attorney for Family Law . I will never forget our first meeting my late…read morehusband and I met with him as soon as he needed to get his affairs in order. Peter sincerely and carefully listened to what my husband's wishes were, asked pertinent questions, and made sure our Family Living Trust was what we wanted before it was finalized. Peter Manetas did the same for my dear friend who passed away after my husband. He genuinely cares for his clients well being like we are his family members. I'm sorry it took me so long to write this review.

We were referred to Lisa when a relative had an issue with her existing trust from another lawyer…read morewhose follow up skills were atrocious. Lisa reviewed her trust and was able to fix all the issues. After that was taken care of, we asked her to do our trust. She listened to our very specific bequeaths, gave some feedback, and ran with it without trying to talk us out of it. We referred Lisa to several friends, and two got their trusts done with her before we finalized ours. They were also happy with her service. We appreciate her calm and professional demeanor along with the service she provided.

A Huge Thank You! Lisa and Pam!! I know how valuable your time is and I just really want to express…read moreour Appreciation for taking that time to really be thoughtful, understanding and thorough while listening to our particular situation and giving an honest selfless opinion as well as options / referrals with no personal benefits to self, a true rarity. A blessing to have spoken with TandocLaw, Lisa and Pam! I can't say enough, will definitely send all needing the services you provide your way. Luke

Working with Alex was super. He made the trust/estate process as simple as possible while tending…read moreto all the important details. He was available through my employer's legal insurance which helped with the price, but his rates are very fair regardless. I highly recommend Alex for your will, trust, and/or estate needs. The in-person meeting in his office in Downtown Berkeley was quick (less than an hour) and the steps before then were really manageable. He really know how to not overwhelm his clients who are prone to overwhelm :)

Hammonds Law Firm was excellent to work with. They were efficient, fast, and extremely well…read moreorganized throughout the entire process. Communication was clear, and everything was handled professionally from start to finish. I'd highly recommend them.

Going through this type of situation is not pleasant. I just…read morewant to thank Margaret for her time, her ear, and her conversation.

We just left Margaret's office and we like her no bullshit attitude. I like that she seems fair…read moreand have sense of morality. We cannot wait to start this journey with her by our side. It's the first time I've seen my fiancé feel confident and actually laugh at a lawyers office. He's been through two attorneys and both attorneys seemed to be interested in how much money they can come away with.

My trust and incorporation issues have been handled deftly and quickly. I've received a good…read morenight's rest knowing that my tax and issues have been dealt with quickly with the interests of my heirs have been taken care of.

From the owner: Estate Planning, Will Drafting, Trust Drafting, Durable Powers of Attorney, Advanced Health Care…read moreDirectives, Estate Administration, Trust Administration, Probate Administration, Proposition 13 Issues, Proposition 65 Issues, Probate Appeals. I do not do Conservatorships, Guardianships, or Advanced Charitable Planning.

Used for my living trust. Very happy with the service, John and his son were very nice. Very…read morereasonable on price and happy to go through him for the trust. Explained everything.

you're never too young to start estate planning, especially if you own propery or just have a hefty…read morebank balance. john makes the process simple and explains everything really well. his office is really convenient and has ample parking - beats going into the city. his fees are also very reasonable. if you ever need a living trust or will, john's your guy!

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