Everyone I spoke with was very knowledgeable and they patiently answered all of my many questions.read more

What an amazing experience working with Golden State Trusts!…read more We have tried working with other firm making our very first living trust couple of years ago but we got overwhelmed with all the technical terminologies he piled on us without much explanation, so we stopped proceeding. This time, we were urged to make one as soon as possible and the team from Golden State Trusts made our process so easy and fast! I personally hate all the documents and legal stuff, but we really enjoyed the very approachable demeanor that Johnathan had from the introduction and he was so friendly explaining all the terminologies we questioned throughout the process. Also Jessica who actually made our living trust was very detailed and super efficient, we don't have to tell her anything twice but she takes notes and make changes right away. Gosh, that was so easy!!! They even gave us cheat sheet afterwards which is going to be very helpful! We are so happy and would love to come back if we make any further changes!!! Thank you so much!!!

After 2 bad experiences with 2 other Trust Lawyers, I knew that this was meant to be. I was so…read morepleased meeting Lauren. She was very personable and her professionalism shown with her willingness to help. She was punctual, and had papers done when she said she would. No excuses. She was available whenever I had a question, she was thorough and answered my questions, sometimes without even hearing the question! I liked that she was very organized and informative and no question was too small or unimportant. She made me feel very comfortable explaining legal terms, if I didn't understand something. I would highly recommend Lauren Rios !!

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.

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!

Navigating through a messy divorce is never easy, but having Mark by our side made all the…read moredifference. He's fluent in Spanish so it made it easy for my parents to understand the legal process! From the very beginning, he was more than just a legal advisor--he was a compassionate guide, ensuring that our family understood every step of the process. He kept his communication channel open to us and responded to all of our concerns during a difficult time for us. Mark helped us with several different matters, including estate planning, living trusts, and family wills. If you're looking for a family attorney who will not only fight for your best interests but also provide the guidance and care you need during a difficult time, I cannot recommend Mark enough. He truly made a difference in our lives and will always be our go-to in the future.

We just finished setting up our Trust. I can honestly say I…read morewas not disappointed in the slightest. Living far from his office, we were initially concerned about distance, but it never became an inconvenience. Every step of our trust setup was handled smoothly and efficiently through virtual meetings and clear communication. What truly impressed us was that when we emailed, the attorney himself--not a paralegal or assistant--responded promptly and thoughtfully. Thanks to his flat-fee, full-service approach and exceptional responsiveness, we were able to establish our trust with complete confidence and peace of mind. No matter where you live in California, the quality of service you receive from this attorney will be outstanding. I give my highest recommendation.

I'm so happy that I got a recommendation for Matthew's services…read more He's fantastic to work with. I'd procrastinated forever establishing a trust/will. Just the thought of doing this is very overwhelming. Matthew made the process very stress free. He breaks the process down and carefully explains everything along the way. Today, I visited his office for a signing appointment and I now have a trust!! What a great feeling. I regret that I didn't take any photos of his office space. It's beautiful. As soon as you step inside you forget that you're in an industrial area. I highly recommend!

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.

Marisa is an amazing estate attorney. I first used her services to review my mother's estate plan…read morethat another attorney did in 2003. She found a critical error with regards to how her property was put in Trust with the county and provided the service to correct that error. Then I hired her to do our estate plan from scratch in a rush timeline. Not only did she complete the estate plan in our timeline, we found her highly professional, very diplomatic when discussing sensitive topics, responsive, and thorough. I would highly recommend her services as she made the process easy and quick.

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!

If I could give Alex a zillion, a billion, a trillion stars I would…read more Trusts and will are never easy or pleasant but Alex was so knowledgeable and cool that it made the experience stress free and painless. Before I went to Alex I must have considered and consulted 5 other lawyers who gave me the run around or wouldn't fight for our trust since it was a revision. Alex took the time and effort to answer my questions and meet with me time and again to get it done perfectly. He can be reached in person or via email and is just 100% legitimate and awesome. I can't thank him enough for all his help in helping us with the trust and will we had to amend. Muchas gracias!! Merci beaucoup!! I can't say it in enough languages. Thanks Alex!

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

Exceptional lawyers are hard to come by -- especially ones who genuinely listen and prioritize your…read moreneeds. After calling around with little luck, I left a message for Matthew, and he promptly returned my call. From that moment, his professionalism, patience, and dedication were evident. He's not just an attorney; he's an advocate who truly cares. If you want a lawyer who stands by you every step of the way, don't hesitate... call Matthew!

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.

Highly recommend Marina for estate planning and living trusts. She was friendly, honest, very…read moreknowledgeable, affordable, and kind. Concerning our living trust, she clearly spelled out everything we had to do and answered all our questions thoroughly, so that the process was straightforward and seamless. Meetings were on zoom and the final signing in person was quick and conveniently close by. I'm so glad we found Marina and completed our living trust quickly in just a few weeks!

Our family member's trust was completed by Seth. When our family member passed away, he was rude,…read morecontentious and unresponsive, and made the process more stressful than it needed to be. If you want to provide your family with a pleasant experience with your will or trust, go elsewhere.

I finally, finally! fulfilled a New Year's resolution to get my affairs in order and that started…read morewith a decision to create a trust and health care directive. I went for a consultation with Seth and he explained every part in detail and answered all my questions. After a couple of reviews and emails, I got it done. I definitely recommend Seth for setting up your estate.

we worked with Albert from summerall to setup a trust when our child was born. he (and the entire…read moreteam we worked with) made the process so easy. I really appreciated the 'how to guide' they made for us so we understand how everything works. even after we were done working with them, they were very kind in answering follow up questions we had a year later. highly recommend these folks!

We used Summerall Law for establishing our initial family trust and estate, to ensure we had the…read morebasics in place as we became parents. Everyone at Summerall Law was great to work with, and walked us patiently though all the areas that normally trip people up, as well as areas more specific to us and our situation. We did all the convos and prep via video call (great to minimize commuting time), and they have multiple locations for signing the final copies in person. We haven't used them for more detailed or custom work but will happily do so when the time comes, and have friends who have used them for this and are very happy. If you're looking into will, trust, or estate needs, would definitely suggest checking out Summerall Law!