Matt is simply awesome!! We researched a few firms, talked to a few lawyers, before we decided to…read morego with Matt (referred by my credit union personal banker). We did have a trust many years ago with another firm but that lawyer retired and his firm wanted to charge a lot more for lifetime trusts, had a poor response time with interaction only with front-office staff and so that law firm lost a repeat client business! Matt is very methodical, the entire process is very well organized, he goes through patiently all the nuances in the intro call and to his credit he is also very clear on what he can commit to or not (e.g. a 24 hour response time window or completely remote zoom based exchange than in person mtgs/office). This ensures client satisfaction since clients are clear on what to expect upfront. Matt also helped us navigate creating the concept of lifetime trusts and its benefit, several other lawyers just wanted to create a simple trust or charge more for lifetime trust. Matt has a very reasonable flat-fee (his fees are not the highest and not the lowest) which I really liked and its not based on whether we decided to go with lifetime trusts or any other complex factors. We got our trust done within a reasonable time and if you are well organized Matt's process is fairly efficient. I am really happy we went with Matt and I highly recommend him!

We just finished setting up our Trust. I can honestly say I…read morewas not disappointed in the slightest. Living far from his office, we were initially concerned about distance, but it never became an inconvenience. Every step of our trust setup was handled smoothly and efficiently through virtual meetings and clear communication. What truly impressed us was that when we emailed, the attorney himself--not a paralegal or assistant--responded promptly and thoughtfully. Thanks to his flat-fee, full-service approach and exceptional responsiveness, we were able to establish our trust with complete confidence and peace of mind. No matter where you live in California, the quality of service you receive from this attorney will be outstanding. I give my highest recommendation.

Marisa and her team provide a great customer experience. They were very communicative,…read moreknowledgeable, prompt and we were able to complete everything in just a few weeks. Marisa really took time to listen to what was important to me, asked questions and walked through all documents to make sure I understood them. I would highly recommend Marisa and her team for anyone needing a comprehensive estate planning solution.

Marisa is an amazing estate attorney. I first used her services to review my mother's estate plan…read morethat another attorney did in 2003. She found a critical error with regards to how her property was put in Trust with the county and provided the service to correct that error. Then I hired her to do our estate plan from scratch in a rush timeline. Not only did she complete the estate plan in our timeline, we found her highly professional, very diplomatic when discussing sensitive topics, responsive, and thorough. I would highly recommend her services as she made the process easy and quick.

Update: I have received a very courteous call from Lauren Rios after posting my review; she…read moreexplained their intake process and I suggested it would have been nice to hear something along the lines of "if your case can wait till the month of _________, we'd be happy to consider it at the time." Bumping my review by one star. After reading glorious reviews, Lauren Rios was my number one choice and the first attorney I contacted. The receptionist took down my personal details only to inform me right away that they are not accepting new clients at this time. I wasn't asked for any details of my situation to determine whether the firm has the expertise or the bandwidth to take on my case, now or in the future. This left me wondering whether my Jewish-sounding last name made them turn me away without any further consideration. After all, it would be enough to ask for a first name only in order to carry on a conversation.

Lauren is great to work with - friendly, professional, knowledgeable, organized and communicative…read more She did an excellent job shepherding us through the very detailed process of estate planning. We highly recommend her.

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 worked with Atty Wiggs and Atty Nadya. Atty Nadya was so helpful and reassuring. She always…read morechecked up and answered all of my questions. Atty Nadya always went above and beyond with the whole process. I would highly recommend this law office! Thank you both for all of your help!

Nadya has been extremely helpful with everything I needed help with. I first contacted Geoff. Geoff…read moreand Nadya work together. They have everything automated for you to fill out and set up for whatever services you need. Well worth the price! I would absolutely recommend using them. Thank you guys for your help! They treat you nicely and not like you are just a paycheck they have the human side touch that you look for when you want an attorney/Lawyer.

We went to Falk & Barrot for our estate planning. Kim and her team were extremely helpful. Some of…read morethese planning matters can get complicated and involve uncomfortable topics, but they were very professional, detailed, thorough, and experienced, which made the process smooth and easy to understand. I highly recommend them if you are planning your living trust or have any questions. I wasn't familiar with any of the terms or processes, but Kim was very patient and took the time to explain everything clearly. Overall, we felt supported and well taken care of from start to finish, and we're very grateful for their guidance throughout the entire process.

Very helpful in preparing my mother's trust documents. Assisted her in making good decisions by…read moreproviding full information.

My go to lawyer!…read more There's probably a million other things l'd rather do, really...literally...anything. Nothing says next tier adulting like finding a lawyer, hiring one that you trust to shepard you through the nitty gritty, and tidying up looe ends. Do it already. Highly recommend for anyone looking to turn "I should probably do this someday" into "I'm so glad I did."

I can now sleep better at night knowing my estate is in order. I high recommend the services of the…read moreVWT Law Group!

This is a long overdue review. If you have a tricky real state situation, I would strongly suggest…read moreTed Hanning. He was able to solve our situation within a day, which another lawyer said cannot be resolved. Most importantly he gave me advice on what to do based his view on what is important in life, as oppose to ask me to decide. I would not worry about the cost.

They did a consultation which was very helpful and followed up with me later. I ended up using…read moremediation, but I would go back to them if I needed a lawyer in the future. They are honest.