We came to Golden State Trust with an idea of what we wanted but weren't entirely sure of the…read moreprocess. They guided us every step of the way, helped us think through scenarios we hadn't considered, and made everything easy to understand. They were incredibly responsive, personable, and made the entire process feel simple and stress-free. We highly recommend them!

My cousin had recommended me to Golden State Trusts. I had no knowledge on how to create a Living…read moreTrust. The Golden State Trusts team walked me through everything and answered all my questions. I had a great experience with them. I will be recommending them to all my friends and family.

Lauren was very thorough, knowledgeable, a great communicator with attention to detail. Very…read morepleased to work with her. Highly recommended.

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.

If you have never been through a trust and will experience, it is a extremely frustrating process…read more I have been to Iraq a few times (decorated combat disabled/veteran) and a trust and will experience is worse!! Alex is a family oriented man and extremely knowledgeable in his craft. He was able to negotiate a deal for our family that will set us up for years! We had family that we have trusted for decades turn on us. When it comes to money, family will turn on each other which is very sad. We called Alex on a Friday and on Monday he was in a 12 hour probate with us. Yes, 12 HOURS!! Alex is not just any other lawyer. I can whole hearty say, he is now considered a family friend!!!

I retained Biddle Law for a complex estate litigation matter. Thanks to Alex Biddle's outstanding…read morelegal work, we fully prevailed. If you have a probate litigation or estate matter, or need a will crafted or trust created, you simply can't do better than Biddle Law. They are engaged, attentive, and friendly. Most importantly - they know the law!

Marisa came recommended by a friend who has used her services in the past. We decided to use our…read moreshelter in place time effectively and get our trust done, and couldn't be more pleased with Marisa. We did all our appointments via zoom, and Marisa did an excellent job of answering all our questions, and walking us through difficult circumstances until we landed on the best outcome. We met in person for signing of our trust documents, masks and 6 feet of separation following which Marisa sent us our very well organized documents along with next steps. We've recommended Marisa to 2 more of our friends for her services and couldn't be happier. The entire experience was nothing short of efficient, professional and stellar.

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.

Matt and his staff were always very responsive, and I especially appreciate that all appointments…read moreare by conference call, which makes scheduling so convenient. Overall, they made the process of setting up my trust much easier than I expected. He has the expertise to structure everything in a way that fits my goals, and he took the time to clearly explain what he was doing and how the trust works. I created this trust with my children and future grandchildren in mind, and I feel that with Matt's help, I've already done something meaningful for them. I'm very grateful for his expertise and guidance.

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!

My parents were referred to attorney Mark Ruiz for their trust paperwork set up. His honest…read moreapproach and communication surpassed their initial reserve in ever attempting this in the past. Don't wait until it can be too late. He will guide you and walk you through the process in a seamless manner.

Mark Ruiz is incredible! He helped my mom with her Living Trust, and from the very first meeting,…read moreit was clear how much he genuinely cares about his clients. He took the time to explain everything in plain language, patiently answered all our questions, and made a process that can feel overwhelming completely manageable. Beyond being knowledgeable and professional, he's kind, approachable, and truly puts people at ease. We're so grateful to have worked with him...he's simply the best!

Exceptional Chapter 7 Guidance -- Ryan C. Wood Is the Attorney You Want in Your Corner…read more From our first conversation to the final discharge, Ryan C. Wood was a steady, knowledgeable, and compassionate advocate. Filing Chapter 7 felt overwhelming at first, but Ryan broke everything down into clear steps, answered every question without judgment, and kept me informed at every stage. He was always prepared, proactive, and honest about timelines and expectations, which made an intimidating process feel manageable. What stood out most was his responsiveness and attention to detail. Ryan caught potential issues before they became problems, explained my options in plain English, and made sure my paperwork was complete and accurate. At the 341 meeting, his preparation gave me total confidence -- it went smoothly because he had already done the heavy lifting. Beyond the technical expertise, Ryan genuinely cared about my outcome and treated me with respect. He never made me feel like "just another case." Thanks to his guidance, I got a fresh start with far less stress than I expected. If you're considering Chapter 7, do yourself a favor and call Ryan C. Wood. Professional, prompt, and truly on your side -- five stars without hesitation.

Don't trust this guy. Lied about getting back to you with retainer agreement. Basically there is no…read moresuch thing as a FREE consultation, it's about screening for the easiest cases. This type of law, you have to pay and do some work almost like providing stuff to your accountant. Do some research

Marina is a pleasure to work with. She explains everything and has lots of contacts for other…read moreprofessional services that make this annoying process just so much easier. Her fees are in line with the average for her field and the Bay Area. What I am saying is yes, it's expensive, but I feel I got my money's worth.

Our decision to use Marina's services to restate our Trust was fairly easy to make after a free…read moreconsultation interview with her as well as reviewing her many short and informative videos on her website on subjects related to Estate Planning. Marina's skill of explaining legalese in layman's terms was invaluable in crystallizing our thoughts and very helpful in tailoring our restated Trust, Wills, and related documents such as Advanced Health Care Directives, and Durable Power of Attorneys just as we had intended, bringing us the needed peace of mind. With Marina's responsiveness and efficiency we were ready to sign off on the completed documents just after two 40 minutes zoom call meetings with her. The entire process was educational, streamlined, and stress-free. We would not hesitate to reach out to her in the future should there be a need to amend any of our estate planning documents.

During these difficult times Marizen was able to help protect our family with a trust and will…read more This was a big weight off my shoulders. Thank you for helping us prepare for the unknown! She used social distance protocol during our consultation which made things better and less stressful.

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.

Mr. Grech was my attorney for bankruptcy & he helped me throughout the entire process, kept me…read moreupdated, & was successful with my case. Thank you Mr. Grech!

This guy has poor communication skills he's never able to be contacted and doesn't respond to…read morevoicemails.