During the pandemic last year, I bought a house and was pregnant with baby#3. I also wanted to legally change my child's middle name due to cultural reasons. I was stressed, paranoid and wanted to ensure my family was taken care of should anything happen to me. Through ARAG, I found Heather Mayer and she helped me with getting my child's name change and helped me established a living trust as well. Heather was patient and informative as I was new to both of these processes. She answered all my questions, and always made the entire process stress free. Even weeks after the court paperwork were done for the name change, she offered to notarize the county paperwork for free! Finding the right lawyer is an intimidating process, but Heather treats you like a friend and never makes you feel like just another number. She is kind, personable and responsive. I highly recommend Heather and will definitely refer her all my family, friends and even strangers because she is that good! read more

Poor initial service. 30 days to get paperwork ready for signature on a simple name change. I had to go into the office to get things moving and they had the gaul to tell me the normally dont do name changes even though its on there web site. I would never recomend or use them again. read more

I reached out to this firm when looking to complete a prenup before our upcoming wedding and from the start the service was top notch. The team member who answered was able to give me a clear outline of what to expect with costs as well as a timeline. In discovering I was a little bit behind the timeline they were able to get a consult schedule with Heather ASAP. Working with Heather was as smooth as possible, she clearly outlined every aspect of the prenup and was always available for clarification and help throughout the process. Would highly recommend Heather and her team! read more

Heather was super easy to work with and always very responsive. Our contract was finished quickly with no hiccups. I highly recommend her! :) read more

I had the good fortune of being referred to Kristine Young to represent me in a support modification petition. I was soon to be retiring and wanted to reduce my alimony payments accordingly. Even though the original order had been issued 10 years earlier, Kristine got on board and up to speed very quickly, and efficiently! She laid out the steps that would be required and provided her wise counsel on each step. One thing I really appreciated is that she provided timely responses to my emails and addressed all of my questions and comments on the process and our case. Her invoices clearly stated what time had been spent and the work done. I am a business owner myself, so I understand how important it is to be organized and present in a professional manner, both in your work and your billing of clients. She met all of my expectations in those areas. Kristine is friendly and kind, but tough when she needed to be. The judge clearly responded to her presentation and listened when she made specific statements to support her positions. Because of her preparation and follow-through, we arrived at a settlement that I believe both parties felt was fair. No one wants to hire an attorney and go through the legal process, but if you are faced with that situation, you would be hard pressed to find someone more competent than Ms. Young! read more

I should have completed my estate plan years ago and am now so relieved that it is in order thanks to Heather Mayer. I now have peace of mind that if anything happens to me that me and my loved ones will be taken care of per my wishes and my estate won't be held up in probate. Heather made the experience easy and efficient. She is very knowledgeable and detailed oriented. She explained all the legal aspects to me easily and thought of things unique to my situation that I didn't. I highly recommend Mayer & Young for your estate planning needs. read more

Heather did a fantastic job for us. She was very quick to communicate and answered all of our questions. I wouldn't hesitate to use her again with any estate planning needs. read more

Heather was responsive and communicative re: the process of estate settlement. As the administrator, she made it easy to handle as I don't live in CA. I've actually used her twice for deaths of family members. It's a hard thing to do while grieving and the business side of death is no fun, but I highly recommend Heather to anyone needing to do it. read more

I called in today and I can`t remember the name of the person who answered the call but the were very nice and knowledgeable. They provided me with how much it would cost me to do a prenup. Also, they provided me with very important information I needed and I was really worried about. Will definitely go with this office. read more

Kristine Young saw me through a difficult divorce, explained everything clearly and communicated well. Her calm nature and knowledge of the process kept me from overreacting and choosing the best path for me and my kids. She was conscious of my time and how much money I was spending throughout the process. read more

Was looking on a Saturday for an attorney from matter that came up and needed immediate attention. However not in their scope of work I sent an inquiry out at 12:30. This firm responded within 10 minutes. Unfortunately unable to help me however the response time was impeccable If the response time is as quick as this, I've had many attorneys as a businessman over the years and contact is very important. Some attorneys get back to you at their leisure. This was very responsive I highly appreciate it. read more

I just completed a difficult divorce, with two years of frustrating delays, reversals, and additional demands. I cannot recommend Kristine Young highly enough. She was always calm, personable, and supportively sympathetic when I needed it. She is an excellent communicator and can simply explain the most obscure law points. She was a total superstar in two contentious meetings with my ex-wife & her attorney. In those meetings, she was always 2 steps ahead of both of them, even after abandoning her own files, and acquiescing to using theirs. She is quick, sharp, and authoritative....yet always stays pleasant. She was wonderful counsel for decision-making, always giving me her reasoned advice, while she also presented alternatives. Her fees were reasonable, and she was amazing at returning emails and calls. There's no way I could be happier with having her represent me. read more

After many failed attempts to try to handle my divorce paperwork on my own a friend recommended Mayer and Young. Even my ex tried to use an online service to get the paperwork done and it was completely messed up. Kristine Young and her staff were extremely helpful, fixed all of the paperwork and helped me get everything finalized and prepared and submitted to the court. All of the staff here were friendly, courteous, extremely helpfu, and knowledgeable. I would recommend them to any of my friends needing legal service. read more

Heather Mayer - Very responsive. Excellent knowledge of the law. Really had a emotional and caring response to our case that we needed. I feel like she went above and beyond for us even though the case was already almost closed. A true professional and we really appreciated our business done together. Thank you so much for taking care of my loved one. read more

Heather assisted me with my legal name change as an in network attorney through ARAG. The process was streamlined and she did an excellent job. In addition, the paralegal (I cannot remember name) was always very polite and helpful! Without hesitation and with enthusiasm, I would recommend Mayer & Young for family law matters. read more

Needed a living trust developed for our estate. Checked various websites for local attorneys near Fair Oaks. This business had multiple stars from multiple websites so we gave it a shot. We were impressed with the knowledge, attentiveness to detail and ability of attorney Ms. Heather Mayer to design a trust specific to our needs. The process was quick, painless and complete. Thank you Heather for putting the information together and explaining the trust mechanism in laypersons terms. 6 stars. Oops, I can only give 5. read more

After reviewing a long list of attorneys for our living trust, my wife and I chose Mayer & Young. We worked with Heather Mayer. I cannot say enough about Heather's thoroughness, clear explanations and true professionalism. She is outstanding. We went through numerous rounds of our document only because my wife and I had many questions. Heather was nothing but patient. Then, for the final pass, she took extra time with us to ensure we were comfortable with the final outcome. Like others who've used her, she gets glowing reviews. I highly recommend you work with Mayer and Young. read more

Kristine and staff have been the best Attorneys have have ever worked with, she helped me with a QDRO from a divorce 29 years ago for my Retirement. She was always on top of everything that came up, always responsive right away when I had questions , which always had been a problem with other Attorneys and really cares about her clients best interests. They are the best in their field as far as I'm concerned and when I get ready for my Trust I will be using them. read more

I cannot say enough positive things about my experience working with Kristine Young. I was trying to get a move away granted to move out of state with my two minor children when their dad was opposed. I reached out to Kristine and she immediately jumped to work. She was always there for every question and concern I had even last minute ones when she was busy. The process was long, a full two day trial and the outcome was exactly what we wanted. She prepared me for both mediation before court and beyond prepared me for the trial with what questions shew was going to ask so I could prepare but also what I should prepare for from his attorney. I also felt like she didnt just say what I wanted to hear. When I asked her opinion on the case she gave her answer but was able to tell me WHY she felt this way which was a big thing for me. Kristine truly cared about not only about getting me what I wanted but how I was doing throughout the whole thing. This was by far the hardest thing I had to do as a mother and I would not have gotten through it without Kristine! I would and do highly recommend her to ANYONE! You will not be disappointed. read more

Ms. Young helped me with my family law case recently. She is very sharp, clever, and caring. I met with her initially, and was very nervous about the process. Her confidence and professionalism helped calm me down and get me through it. She was incredibly responsive throughout the process. When I had a question or concern, she got right back to me. It was weeks between my very first consultation with her and my next meeting, yet she recalled intimate details about my case. It left me with the feeling that she really cares about her clients. I only wish I had met and hired her years ago! I would recommend her, and already have to a personal friend who needs to finalize a divorce. read more

Kristine Young and her staff are the best you can ask for in family law! I had a long drawn out nasty divorce. They helped me every step of the way doing everything they needed to help me get it done at a fair price and move on with my life. Kristine was always very responsive to my questions and I never had to wait for an answer longer than a day throughout the whole process to hear back about whatever concerns came up. They went above and beyond to get my case handled and finished. I highly recommend them for any family law issues you need resolved! read more

My husband and I did not realize the importance of having a will until our first child was born. We realized we did not have a care taker legally lined up to take custody of our son should anything ever happen to us. With this in mind we wanted to find someone who could educate us on creating a will. I can be quite the perfectionist so I called a long list of attorneys before I found Mayer & Young. We met with Heather Mayer and she was wonderful. She immediately put us at ease and answered my never-ending list of questions. Heather is articulate, experienced, and welcoming. I wouldn't recommend anyone else. read more

Their website bills Mayer & Young as strong advocates and compassionate attorneys. This is 100% true! Heather Mayer assisted me on two legal matters recently. One in particular was very stressful, but she put me at ease immediately. She was very reassuring, sympathetic to my case, and helpful. She was very frank with me about my options and what she thought I could achieve based on her prior experiences and knowledge of the law. It wasn't always what I wanted to hear (you can't have everything!), but it was the truth and it was what I needed to hear to proceed forward on the best path. They are professional, polite, helpful, and skilled. Responses to my questions were quick and thorough. Their invoicing is also very transparent; everything you are billed for will be clearly marked and will match the actual amount of time spent on a particular item. There is no frivolous padding to charge you more like some law offices, and their rates are also exceptional, especially for the high quality legal assistance you will get. It was worth it for the peace of mind that I was able to get throughout the stressful process of a legal dispute. I would recommend Mayer & Young to anyone seeking Family Law help, or needing to establish a will or trust. read more

Kristine Young is an outstanding attorney. I just went through a long drawn out difficult divorce in California. I filed for Divorce, husband was unresponsive, year into the Divorce husband get Bifurcation divorce (you are divorced in status only but settlement continues). The 14 days later he dies which means Kristine and I had to negotiate with the opposing attorney plus my husband three siblings. Throughout this difficult and stressful three years Kristine was compassionate, professional, responsive and most importantly calm (while I was tearing my hair out). If not for Kristine it would have taken another three years to reach a final settlement. Because of her outstanding work I can now move on to a happier life. She is the best and I highly recommend Kristine Young. OUTSTANDING ATTORNEY!! read more

Thank you Mayer&Young! My wife and I were putting off taking care of our Will and Living Trust for many years. Heather answered all our questions and was very thorough! She clearly explained the benefits and importance of having a Living Trust. We are so relieved we finally got it done with the help of her expertise. I highly recommend this Firm to anyone who is looking for caring, knowledgeable professional lawyers. read more

It was hard to choose an attorney but we eventually went with Mayer & Young. So glad we did! Heather is such a knowledgeable attorney. She is extremely well-versed in family law and can break down complex matters into simple to understand terms. She has been so very helpful throughout our case. I'd recommend Mayer & Young to anyone dealing with a family law issue here in Sacramento or surrounding areas. She has saved me countless hours of paperwork and the hassle of having to work through my case on my own. read more

Kristine Young is helping me with my current custody issues. Her professionalism and sharp mind made me feel at ease throughout this stressful process. She is very thorough, honest and quick to resolve and respond to any of my concerns or issues. She also has vast knowledge of the family laws, educating me and my family and is a great communicator. Perfect location with a very professional and organized office. I appreciate all the hard work Kristine has done for me and would recommend her to anyone!! Thank you Kristine!! read more

OK, you guessed it, we generally don't trust attorneys. Most have a bad reputatoin, and it's a business that is not regulated, so skies the limit on charges and fees. I even had a prepaid legal service, and that was worthless. A close frient of mine recommented Heather Mayer at Mayer & Young for family law and estate planning. OMG, first of all, Heather was like talking to a long time friend. I bled all over her with my needs, then she calmly asked a few questions, was up front with the pros and cons with my situation, and provided ideas for moving forward. No pressure! I left her office feeling exceptionally great about my options, which are not the best, but I got sound advice that put me in a way better place. I'll be a client for life, just wish they did more than Family and Estate planning. This place comes highly recommended!!!! read more

Heather Mayer of Mayer & Young helped my family with our estate planning and was thorough and compassionate when it came to my parents needs. Instead of being a daunting task she made the experience a supportive and educational one. My Mother was able to leave feeling taken care of and secure in her estate planning. Thank you for taking such great care of the people I love! read more

Kristine Young has helped me with my custody case recently. She is very professional, and helped me and my family understand the process and put our minds at ease. She met with us in person and provided very sound advice, and was willing to work with us financially to make it happen. Kristine is very smart, focused, and driven to help her clients. She works well over email and phone, and is quick to respond to your inquiries. She also got a chance to represent us in court, and she was very confident, spoke clearly, and said what needed to be said to help the judge understand all circumstances. I would (and will) recommend anyone to her that is looking for an attorney. It has been my genuine pleasure working with her on our case. read more

I was leery about going to an attorney for my wife's name change, so I looked on Yelp for the highest rated attorney who advertised name change as a service and Mayer & Young came up to the top of the list. Their office is a little bit of a hike for us, but I found the drive to be well worth it. We only needed to go for one short interview and then one short court appearance and name be changed! :) Heather was nice to work with and explained things very well. Their rates seem reasonable too, although I don't really have anything to compare with to be honest. read more

Kristine Young has helped me maintain stability and control in my confusing and entangled case where other lawyers have failed. She has managed this all by truly listening carefully and applying the law she knows VERY well. She is not only capable, but completely up front and honest in what to expect. Her sincerity, sensitivity and empathy has helped me cope with the stress family law inevitably brings. I won't deny that I, like many others, have developed a distain for most lawyers I've met, but Kristine is different. She truly cares about justice and I know it hurts her heart when she sees otherwise. We need more lawyers like her. read more

Heather was absolutely fantastic with my custody case, the best attorney experience I have ever had... period. I would recommend her services to any single parent needing efficient and effective family law expertise and assistance. Heather accepted my case promptly. She answered my questions clearly. She was professional, polite and to the point when it was necessary. She got the job done and helped relieve some of the stress related to these often messy and difficult matters. THANK YOU HEATHER! read more

I worked with Kristine Young on a family law case recently. It was my first dealing with the family law courts in Sacramento and Ms. Young clearly knew what she was doing and instantly put me at ease. She was professional in all her dealings with me, opposing counsel, and the court. She was tough when she needed to be and provided me with excellent advice on dealing with my situation. I would highly recommend her firm for your next family law case. I also had some interactions with Heather Mayer and she was very courteous and respectful as well. I also like that they work in an office with competent secretarial staff, who would quickly take care of minor details along the way. All in all, Mayer & Young is a first-class law firm! read more

Kristine was very professional and polite during this stressful time. Kristine makes sure to explain all charges on bill statements throughout the process so you know exactly what you are paying for, I never felt like I was dealing with a robot lawyer that was just trying to make a quick dollar. I would highly recommend her for anybody going through a tough divorce where things can change in a moment's notice. read more

I had several attorneys to choose from and I chose Heather and I am happy that I did. Heather was a pleasure to work with. She is very detailed and gives you the good and the bad, but explains the options so you can make a educated choice. I would highly recommend Heather. I also used Heather for my Living Trust and was very happy with this as well. You won't go wrong hiring Heather as your attorney. read more

I have ever written a review on Yelp before, but feel compelled to do so after my experience with Kristine Young of Mayer & Young. Remarrying later in life, I recognized the need for a prenuptial agreement, and found Kristine through a legal service I belong to. She has done a great Job representing me in putting together my pre-nup. She is a great attorney I would recommend to all. She has gone above and beyond to help provide excellent service! I thank you here in this format for your help and services which has been much appreciated. She was timely and easy to work with. I did not feel rushed, and she was patience and informative providing immediate information which made me feel safe and at ease. I highly recommend this firm. Alexander Cone read more

Heather is the best! Very kind and honest. I was doing an adoption case, and filled out all the paperwork myself. I went to Heather to retain her for the adoption and because i had a few questions about the process. She helped me with my paperwork and my case (it was very cut and dry) and was very honest with me. She told me that at this point I didn't need her, and told me when/if I would need her and to save my money for that point. She followed up on my emails very quickly and was very kind with her pricing. I recommend her to everyone. read more

We met with Heather for a living trust. She was amazing. Smart, bright and helped us with difficult family issues. It only took an hour and we had such a good time. The most reasonable rate for a simple trust I have ever been quoted. I was dreading this until I found Heather. If you own property , go see her. Don't let probate take your loved ones inheritance! read more

I've had the best experience with Ms. Kristine she took my case on and was able to handle things for me that took 4 years to figure out. And with her help its only been a few months. There is a lot of compassion for their clients not just a dollar sign. I am answered fast with emails, patience with payments, and care with my case. I would recommend this law firm for anyone who is dealing with divorce and custody issues. They will handle your case with care and understanding. I thank Ms. Kristine Young for coming in my life at the right time. read more