My wife and I talked with Albert Wu and we had a great experience with him. He was very…read moreknowledgeable setting up our family planning. He was recommended by one of our family members who also had a great experience with him. When it was time to sign the documents, we stopped by their Piedmont office and met with Annika Nielsen-Kim. We had our two toddlers with us and she & her staff were very patient even though they were being a bit rowdy at times.

Flexible with our timing and specific needs. Thanks for making the trust setup easy!…read moreAlso great that they take legal insurance

Updating my estate plan had been on my To Do list for over 10 years! My original estate planning…read moreattorney retired several years ago and I just kept procrastinating until I finally committed myself to this important task in early 2026. I scanned through Yelp and discovered Blacksburg Law and found the reviews very encouraging, and appreciated how robust and informative the firm's website was. I submitted an inquiry via Yelp and we were off to the races! The entire process was excellent and seamless, from first contact to final delivery of my estate plan. The team was incredible - professional, knowledgeable, efficient, and personable. I greatly appreciated the team's use of technology -- from the intake questionnaire, Zoom meetings, client workspace portal, and remote notary. These tools made the entire process frictionless and allowed me to complete my "homework" even while traveling. I highly recommend Blacksburg Law for either creating your first estate plan or updating one that is overdue for a revision. Thank you Michael and Team!

I highly recommend Michael Blacksburg and the entire Blacksburg Law team for estate planning. I…read morefirst worked with them to create my original living trust and recently returned to complete a comprehensive restatement of my trust. Michael, Natalie Carrera, and the entire team were knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and incredibly thorough throughout both processes. Estate planning can feel overwhelming, but they took the time to explain everything clearly, answer all of my questions, and ensure that every detail reflected my wishes. The final documents were exceptionally well organized, and I left with complete confidence that my estate plan is exactly what I wanted. Their attention to detail and commitment to their clients really stood out. If you're looking for an experienced, trustworthy, and caring estate planning law firm, I would not hesitate to recommend Michael Blacksburg, Natalie Carrera, and the Blacksburg Law 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.

I would first like to start off with thanking Michael Broad for his diligence and fantastic work…read morethat he performed for me in the loss of my mom in 2019. Mr. Broad accepted my case to do probate for my mom's estate and worked with me and taught me what it is to be in a probate case and helped me understand much that I didn't know about probate. This man is a great piece to the community and his integrity speaks for itself. I just want to say in my closing, thanks so much for standing by side and helping me with my mom's estate and finally bringing it to a close after two years plus of probate. Your the best and you definitely get five stars from me. Thanks so much. Regards. Marvin Thompson

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.

Rafa is professional and provides quick excellent service. I needed a few documents notarized for a…read morebackground check and he was able to squeeze me in on short notice. He treats you like family while getting the job done. I highly recommend him for all your legal needs.

From the owner: Experience is part of developing a successful law practice, and at Godoy Legal, people throughout…read morethe San Francisco Bay Area receive the skilled legal advice and personalized representation they deserve when they need an attorney. We focus our practice on Probate and Estate Planning, helping individuals and families protect their assets, plan for the future, and navigate the legal process with confidence and peace of mind. Whether you are creating a comprehensive estate plan, administering a loved one's estate, or seeking guidance through probate, we are committed to providing practical solutions tailored to your unique needs. We pride ourselves on delivering attentive, compassionate service while making complex legal matters easier to understand. We proudly serve both English- and Spanish-speaking clients and offer notary services for your convenience. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help you protect what matters most.

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.

I contacted Jason through his website for advice regarding my parents' living trust and received a…read morereply the very same day. He offered a free consultation with the flexibility to connect via phone, Zoom, or face-to-face, and I opted for an in-person meeting at his office. Jason briefly reviewed the documents I submitted prior to our meeting and provided straightforward, honest advice. Although I was ready to hire him, he selflessly suggested more cost-effective options for me to pursue first, assuring me that he would gladly take care of the matter if those options didn't resolve the issue at hand. Looking at the bigger picture of my parents' estate, Jason also raised important questions for me to consider and discuss with my siblings. I highly appreciate his thoughtful, practical suggestions, especially given that this was all part of a free consultation.

Jason was very informative regarding conservatorship. He answered my questions thoroughly and was…read morevery honest about it. I would recommend contacting him for any legal advice.

If you want an appointment in Oakland you will not be able to have one. They will schedule an…read moreappointment and not tell you that Oakland is only for Notary services. This happened to me twice - the second time when I specifically asked for an Oakland appointment and was told they are only there on Thursdays. I scheduled for the Thursday - 3 weeks after my first appointment - arrived at on the correct date and time waited in the lobby. I was then told by the Notary that the Oakland location is only for Notary appointments. I went outside and called the Oakland office number. Spoke to the employee who answered the phone who was located in Walnut Creek. Explained that this is the second time I specifically scheduled for Oakland and the second time my appointment was made for Walnut Creek. Mentioned that at no time was I told by any employee that the Oakland office is only for Notary appointments. There is no mention of this on their website either. He asked if a specific date was ok for me. When I said "Please hold on, I need to look at my calendar" he continued speaking even though I could not hear anything he was saying because I was physically looking at my phone. When I returned I said the proposed date and time was not good for me because I had a vet appointment on that date he replied "Oh, I know" ( I have no idea how he knew I had a vet appointment). After I said I would just call an Attorney to accomplish what I needed, the employee then provided additional options. We agreed on an appointment for the following week in the Walnut Creek office. Upon my returning home I had received not one but two (2) emails confirming my appointment at the Oakland office. With the many errors that were made by Guideway employees I wonder if they will be able to correctly complete the forms I need to submit to start the process of closing my mother's Estate. The employee I spoke to was somewhat condescending. The worst thing this employee said during our conversation was: "The Oakland office was too dangerous for our employees so we now only have that location for Notary appointments."

Guideway Legal delivered consistently strong work. Ian, Caitlyn, and the team were well-versed in…read moreCalifornia deed practice, pleasant and responsive in their communication, and executed flawless deeds. They were a pleasure to work with!

I recommend working with Jean Shrem. Super professional and easy to talk with. Our questions were…read moreanswered and easy to understand. I hope to never need Jean's services again, but I would 100% go back if I needed them.

I recently had the good fortune of being represented by Jean Shrem in the purchase of the home that…read moreI had been renting for a number of years and I am exceedingly grateful to her for assisting me in this endeavor. Jean came highly recommended by both my mortgage company and a real estate agent and it quickly became clear why she was recommended so highly. Her expertise in navigating all aspects of the home purchase process and her calm demeanor even in the face of a couple of unexpected hiccups made the entire experience much less daunting and stressful. I am very grateful to Jean for representing me and can't recommend her highly enough!