Paula handled my mother's trust beautifully. She spent time with her independently to get to know her and her wishes then executed things seamlessly years later when mom's Alzheimer's took hold. Paula is easy to talk with, kind and knows the law. Most importantly, we trust her implicitly. read more

My partner and I recently purchased a property and witnessing how many signatures and other bureaucratic hurdles it takes to make this happen, we thought that we should make the process "easier" should one of use (or both) die one day. I know I know, it's not a topic that everybody feels comfortable thinking - let alone talking - about, but we thought it would be good to plan ahead for the time when you or your partner will no longer be there. As I experienced in my own family, it's exactly this squeamishness that can cause a huge headache and potential family feuds in the future. Now, on to Paula herself Let me say this: Paula is great. I love the fact that she's so down-to-earth; she doesn't sit in a fancy office overlooking the Sausalito Marina as you might expect from someone who serves the rich Marin clientele. Also, although she certainly knows all the lawyer-lingua, she's using "real" language when talking to us. This is great, after all, the topic is already heavy enough... You may wonder how we heard about Paula Weaver in the first place? - In fact, our real estate agent, Candace Nordstrom, referred us to her. Plus, Paula's name also pops up constantly on Nextdoor discussion boards, when people are talking about estate planning lawyers in Marin county. And with so many hints, we simply had to pay her a visit. So - want to plan ahead and potentially prevent lots of headaches? - Go see Paula! read more

Paula took extraordinary effort to quickly pull together every estate document I needed in organized, and easy to understand way. Facing imminent surgery right after finalizing a divorce, there were many moving parts. Paula's calmness combined with her ability to sort things things through allowed me the reassurance that all would be well. Absolutely would recommend Paula! read more

Paula is a new addition to my circle of professional advisors. As one who was a little overwhelmed tackling estate planning, working with Paula was perfect . While completing my trust, will and other necessary estate planning documents, she explained in non- legal terms what needed to be done. She showed empathy and caring while helping me focus on my additional goals. read more

Paula is amazing. She helped me create a very thorough estate plan that included eventualities that I wouldn't have thought of on my own. I found her via a recommendation from another attorney and I couldn't have been more pleased. I highly, highly recommend her. read more

I cannot be more appreciative of the estate planning work Paula has done for me and my family over the years. She knew how to deal with our complicated trusts and paid attention to the smallest detail, always sure to bring up aspects we hadn't thought of. She has a lot of experience, knows the law and knows how families work. I felt so comfortable with Paula that I referred my 80 year old neighbors to her to redo their trust. I knew she would be kind and patient, and would clearly explain everything to them. She gave them the personal attention they needed. Now they love her and they are all friends! You could not ask for a better attorney for your estate planning needs. read more

Okay. Paula and her colleague Kevin have provided us, our company and several friends the best advice and service i've seen for trust and legal services. Paula helped us by updating our trust from 300 pages to 18 pages, and Kevin has worked with our company countless times in rather complex legal planning regarding stock distributions. Both have extensive experience, are friendly, efficient and strive to work with clients to achieve their goals! Bravo! read more

My husband and I had Paula update our 20 year old trust. Paula was thorough, thoughtful and knowledgeable. She was extremely helpful in navigating a few tricky decisions and carefully explained the process every step of the way. I am grateful and appreciative of Paula's expertise. read more

It's hard to imagine how Paula Weaver (as part of Weaver/McGrath LLP) could have done a better job in helping us to clarify and enhance our existing trust. She was outstanding! We came to her with a vastly incomplete, hastily-prepared trust from another state, and we left -- in just a few days -- with a complete California-ready trust that does exactly what we need. And, all the while, we thoroughly enjoyed interacting with Paula. What a fine experience! read more

About a year ago my father passed away and we realized that his trust wasn't properly filed, which made it invalid. One of my friends recommended Paula and told us that she had recently helped a client in a similar position. After meeting with her I was confident that she could handle it easily, in a timely matter and at a reasonable price. I was pleased at how knowledgeable she is in her field and how much attention she pays to detail. Since then she has helped my mother update her trust and my husband and I are having her prepare our trust also. We are so thankful that we found Paula who has made some of the most challenging things a lot easier! read more

Paula's experience, competency and care all comes into play when counseling clients. She is highly respected in the legal community and is much admired by anyone lucky enough to call her friend. She takes all of the stress and worry off your shoulders when dealing with complex legal affairs as she explains the issues and asks all of the right questions. She is a true gem. read more

If you are looking for an estate attorney who is thorough, able to explain complicated issues to elderly folks, and a pleasure to work with, call Paula. She's been great for my family, starting with my mom's estate, then mine, my in-laws, and lots of friends. After my mom passed away, Paula was instantly available for all of my many questions at a time when I was not thinking clearly. In short, Paula provides outstanding service. read more

I had a HORRIBLE experience with Paula Weaver doing my trust. I had to find another lawyer to fix it. What a difference! Paula would do things only one way--her way. She was unable to explain things, instead bullying and intimidating me. I felt6 coerced into signing documents I was not comfortable with. My new lawyer (more experienced in trusts) said my desires were perfectly legitimate and she redid my trust the way I wanted it. She listened, answered my questions, and did a professional job in a pleasant and efficient manner. read more

Writing a living trust is never really fun. It is one of those necessities of life that we do because it is important. Originally I worked with Paula on my own living trust. The process was seamless. She asked all the right questions and created all the materials. For me, it was one less thing to worry about. And then my mother passed away unexpectedly. I was named the successor trustee of her trust. This was a more difficult situation. Along with the professional and expedient creation of all the appropriate documents, Paula was able to parse out the situation and put into place all the mechanisms to ensure that the Trust would be expedited with expertise and compassion. In the area of estate planning it seems insufficient to simply know the law. Paula created an environment of empathy and support, which in a time of mourning are priceless. All of my questions and concerns were answered with great patience and respect. I would not hesitate to recommend Paula for any of the estate planning services she offers. read more