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Estate Legal Services at the Law Offices of James O'Neil

Determined Estate Representation in the San Francisco Bay Area

Our Bay Area firm exists to provide advice and preparation of documents for individuals, married couples, domestic partners, and non-traditional families seeking to create an estate plan. We work to give our clients the plans they deserve, not the default arrangements set by the State of California. Our well-crafted documents protect families, conserve assets, avoid or minimize taxation, and provide peace of mind.

Our attorneys in San Francisco can assist you with estate law matters involving:

To learn more about our services, give us a call at (415) 992-3123 or contact us online. We serve clients throughout the Bay Area.

Trust & Estate Litigation

Our San Francisco attorneys provide vigorous and detail-oriented legal representation in disputes over trusts and estates. We have recovered millions of dollars in assets for our clients after wrongful attempts to rob them of their inheritance. Our law firm has also protected trustees and executors from attacks upon the validity of documents, beneficiary designation, and the ownership of property. Our experience and knowledge, along with our respectful but determined manner, make for a powerful tool in any trust and estate dispute.

We handle cases involving:

  • Trust and will contests
  • Removal of trustees/executors
  • Compelling accountings and accountability
  • Enforcing financial powers of attorney
  • Financial power of attorney
  • Probate Code Section 850 petitions

Trust Administration

Our highly trained and experienced San Francisco trusts and estates attorneys – in conjunction with your accountants and financial planners – can assist and advise you in the process of properly administering revocable and irrevocable trusts. Numerous pitfalls await the unwary trustee. Our advice can help protect trustees from liability, preserve and protect trust assets, and help avoid costly court battles.

Probate Proceedings

Navigating the court probate process in California can be disheartening. On top of dealing with the grief and shock of the loss of a loved one, a probate process involves expense, delay, and seemingly endless paperwork required by a fussy court clerk with their own sense of how things should work. Our attorneys in San Francisco can ease your burden by handling all court filings, hearings, and other necessary tasks. Our fees are paid out of the estate at the end of the proceeding, not out of your own pocket.

Call (415) 992-3123 to get started on your case with a compassionate and skilled attorney from the Law Offices of James O'Neil. We serve clients throughout San Francisco, Marin and Alameda counties.

Helping Our Clients Realize Their Goals

Read What Some of Our Former Clients Have to Say
  • “Very easy to work with and an outstanding professional. ”

    Former Client

  • “Everything was made simple and the fear of signing a will was removed!”

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  • “His writing is clear, understandable, and succinct—he is a superb writer.”

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  • “ I went away feeling empowered to continue with the process. ”

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  • “Thank you for your guidance and expertise!”

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