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.

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.

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.

All aspects of documents went well . Lawyer Kershner is timely, accurate, listens and canon what he…read morehears.

We scheduled a free virtual consultation with Gary via Zoom recently regarding Elder Law and estate…read moreplanning. Gary was very responsive in checking in up front about our needs. On the zoom call, we went through our situation and Gary was about to advise us on our situation and options and California laws that helped us plan our next steps. Based on the discussion with Gary, we felt that we were able to navigate some of our planning forward with the recommended next steps from Gary. Gary was very professional and knowledge in his area and we appreciate his support in our research.

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.

From start to finish, Chris helped us revise our living trust and forced us to answer difficult…read morequestions for an emotional process. We now have peace of mind in the event of an unexpected death. I have recommended Chris to other friends in need of estate planning.

Patricia is not only an excellent lawyer but also a person of integrity and compassion. I entrusted…read morePatricia and her team with handling a very complicated family matter that took several years to resolve. They communicated with me throughout the process, with Patricia going above and beyond for the last year and a half to ensure that there wouldn't be any loose ends that could affect my family in the future. She didn't have to spend those extra hours on my case--she did it out of the kindness of her heart. If you're looking for an experienced attorney you can trust, Patricia is your best bet. I'd recommend her to anyone I know.

Fast, clear, concise, and friendly…read more Thank you for making this process as least painful as possible! I highly recommend for estate planning

Ms. Tseng is fantastic: knowledgeable, professional, and responsive. She is among the best estate…read morelawyers to you will find. And so reasonable and easy to work with.

As the year comes to a close you consider all the adulting tasks you need to take care of. Any…read morechanges throughout the year will mean updated legal documents. We scheduled an appointment - conveniently over video, to discuss our legal document needs. Tracy listened to our needs , gave us advice, and immediately got to work. She came to our home to present the documents, notarize signatures, and we were finished, easy peasy. Professional, knowledgeable, fast, and convenient. Yes, I absolutely recommend! Bookmark this one, you may need it someday.

I'm incredibly grateful I chose Tracy to help me finish my divorce paperwork. Her pricing was fair,…read moreshe stayed on top of everything, and she helped get my divorce finalized in just a couple of weeks. Life gets busy, and I had started the process but needed someone reliable to see it through. Tracy stepped in and took that responsibility seriously. Even after my dissolution was initially rejected, she reassured me she would stick by my side until everything was properly submitted, and she truly kept her word. If you're considering working with her, don't hesitate. She's professional, dependable, and genuinely committed to getting the job done right. Highly recommend!

Eric Davidson is one of the very best estate planner attorney in the whole Bay Area, friendly and…read morewas very easy to talk to. He took time explained in every little details of the process, if you're looking for someone knowledgeable and trustworthy then look no further. Davidson Estate Law office's very conveniently located in the heart of downtown of Oakland. Thank you for all of your help to prepared our family's Living Trust, would definitely recommended! Thinh Le & Cuong Hoang

About 3 years ago we had to update my families trust after my father's passing. I reached out to…read moreabout 10 estate attorneys and I couldn't get a hold of any directly with a few answering services scheduling out a phone call a month and a half. Eric personally called me the very next day and he is now my go to Trust attorney. He helped update our trust and some other items that helped my mother incredibly financially in her final years. Now my mother has passed and we are back with Eric who is working on our Trust. After this my wife and I are going to have our trust and wills done with Eric because he's our guy. I wouldn't hesitate referring anybody to him.

I initially called a company that had telephone numbers all over the US. I was not comfortable…read morewith them, so I never proceeded with them. and they kept calling for weeks. I called Keenan Law offices, as I live in Livermore, and they were close. The team of Ryan, Drew, and the receptionist, were always pleasant, professional and very helpful. Also more reasonable than the other company, but the service was A+. I had a substantial amount of debt, and they assured me I would be able to keep my home and vehicle. They made the process seamless and stress free. I would highly recommend this firm if you are going to file bankruptcy. Greg fron Livermore, Ca.

Contacted this office for assistance and spoke with Keenan and it went to the mails and he just…read morestop responding. Even after a few weeks to months of leaving messages. They don't return calls or emails. I would not suggest doing business with them. I never became a client but they ghost me before we could even get started. You don't want an attorney that can't even return calls or emails. If I could give ZERO STARS I WOULD!!! DO NOT HIRE