We created Living Trust with David Arietta. David and his associate Megan were very friendly…read moreexplained us all options and helped to create the Living Trust within couple weeks. Highly recommend David Arietta.

David Arietta and Megan Huffman were both incredibly patient and compassionate throughout the…read moreentire case, helped guide us through every step, and made sure everything was taken care of. Professional, diligent, and reliable; highly recommended to anyone who needs legal representation!

Maria really helped me get to tough time with my divorce.It was nice to know someone was in my…read morecorner.She made it feel fair and balanced as a father. I'm grateful for her services and would highly recommend her and her team.

EXTREMELY DISSAPOINTED! Maria Crabtree was nice overall, but she only saw me for my free…read moreconsultation, sadly after they took my retainer money couldn't reach her nor talked to her. During my service they had 2 different receptionists which had no clue nor experience whatsoever, every time Id call to ask a question or for an update on my case these ladies had no clue on how to answer my questions.. I wish I would've done a little more research on this office because I would've saved 4k.

Lauren is very professional. straight to business and very good at explaining everything. Not many…read morequestions left to ask after she presents the process. She is not pushy, but won't hold your hand either. Clean cut business, get to the point type.

I used Lauren Smykowski Law office for a living trust service and she did a great job putting…read moretogether my trust and explaining the process to me and my family. I would recommend this service to everyone.

I wanted to create a comprehensive estate plan and trust. After researching attorneys in the East…read moreBay, I found Stefanie and was impressed by her excellent reviews. From our very first meeting, I understood why. She made what initially felt like a complicated and somewhat overwhelming process remarkably simple. She walked me through everything step by step and helped me think through not only my trust, but my banking and brokerage accounts, health care directive, and all the other details that needed to be addressed. In the end, she provided me with a complete, well-organized binder that gives me tremendous peace of mind knowing my family will have the information and direction they need. What has impressed me just as much is the relationship didn't end when the trust was completed. Four years later, some things in my life had changed, and I contacted Stefanie to review and update my estate plan. She remembered me, knew my documents, and once again made the entire process easy and straightforward. We went through what had changed, she helped me understand what needed to be adjusted, and I walked away feeling completely confident that everything was in order. I trust Stefanie, I believe in her, and I am extremely grateful for the work she has done for me. If you are considering creating or updating a trust, will, health care directive, or simply want to make sure your affairs are properly organized for the people you love, I highly recommend Stefanie West. She combines legal expertise with a very personal, compassionate approach. I would not hesitate to recommend Stefanie to my family and friends.

After experiencing truly one of the most difficult times of my life, I cannot express how much I…read moreappreciated having Stefanie in my corner to help me navigate the process of trust administration of my late mother's estate. Early on I naively thought that my mother's estate was not so complicated and I should be able to manage the trust administration on my own. But even when the estate is seemingly simple, beware the "Bureaucracy of Death!" There were a lot of unexpected hoops to jump through in dealing with banks and other institutions, even when the estate is in a trust and not probate. I searched and met with a handful of Contra Costa County area trust attorneys before I found Stefanie. What stood out about Stefanie is that she is a kind human being, along with being very smart and knowledgeable. Whenever I talked to her, it felt like I was speaking with a person, not a "lawyer," and I really appreciated that during a difficult time. She was also very responsive whenever I reached out with a question. Without her, I would have likely made many errors in administering the trust, had so many more headaches, and gone down unnecessary paths. Her pricing is very fair and I felt so lucky to have worked with her!

Very efficient service at a reasonable price. I highly recommend Guideway, and I will definitely…read moreuse their services again if I need them.

I cannot recommend Guideway Legal in Walnut Creek highly enough…read more They handled the review of my Living Trust and the recording of a new Deed Document smoothly and stress free in a timely and professional manner. They are highly professional and knowleadgeble.

We were on the market for an Estate Attorney due to my mom thinking about getting her trust done. I…read moreresearched different places and after calling a couple of attorneys we ended up going with Summerall Law. Let me tell you that this is the first time we went through the process of establishing a trust and it went very smoothly. Danielle was very thorough and answered all the questions that we had. At first we were on the fence about getting a trust established but after working with Danielle, we realized how important it is. No gimmicks, no hidden fees, and 100% transparent. Looking forward to working with Danielle and Summerall Law for years to come.

Professional attorneys and staff. They answered questions very well and clearly. I highly…read morerecommend!!!

Based on my experience, Beware! Focused on fees, poor client…read morecommunication, Poor value for the money

Demiris came highly recommended by another attorney for his expertise in estate litigation. Unlike…read moreother firms we called, he responded promptly and advised how we should proceed and the amount of deposit.

After my stepdad passed away, I found myself dealing with some complicated trust and estate…read morequestions involving an out-of-state trust. It definitely wasn't a straightforward situation, and I needed someone who could think through the nuances instead of offering a one-size-fits-all answer. Rob and his team were fantastic from the very beginning. What stood out most was that Rob took the time to truly listen and understand the details of my situation before offering advice. He asked thoughtful questions, explained the different options clearly, and helped me understand the potential outcomes of each path. His knowledge and experience were obvious, but he never made me feel rushed or overwhelmed. During a difficult and stressful time, it was incredibly reassuring to have a team that was responsive, patient, and easy to work with. They helped make a complicated process feel manageable, and that was something I genuinely appreciated. If I ever need help with a trust, estate, or will in the future, I wouldn't hesitate to work with Rob and his team again. Highly recommended.

Very prompt and also always reaches out called him about a gaze and he did his best to answer my…read morequestions and I was happy very helpful. He was spoke with Mr. Jaffe and I got what I needed to know about my case so I recommend his services.

Joanne is very knowledgeable about the Law and how to write a proper trust! It's never a fun thing…read moreto discuss

Don't return calls . Office is not very helpful in answering questions when you do get them on the…read morephone.