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Law Office of Zachary Epstein
“A top notch professional.”
Best Estate Planning Attorneys near Berkeley, CA
3 of these firms are based in Berkeley; the others serve Berkeley from towns including San Francisco (12 mi), Walnut Creek (13 mi) and Oakland (7 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Law Office of Manuel Juarez
“Excellent services and very professional, I had a case due to a traffic accident and I sought the services of lawyer Manuel Juarez, I was very satisfied with his services and high knowledge in legal matters, I recommend him 100% for any legal litigat...”
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Peter Shelton Law
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Law Offices of Michael J. Young
- Asset
- Expertise
- Elder Law
“I went to his website and started the live chat and he called me rightaway and sent me the link for online questionnaire to prepare for estate planning.”
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Moyal & Moyal, A Professional Law Corporation
- Communicate
- Courtroom
- Questions
“Ken Moyal from Moyal & Moyal, A Professional Law Corporation, was the BEST lawyer for the job and he came highly recommended by a family member who used his services in the past.”
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David A. Arietta Law Offices
- Power of Attorney
- Communicating
- Meeting
“Above all, we're very happy with the final product, and can rest easier knowing our loved ones will be cared for, should the worst-case scenario come to pass.”
The 24 firms listed for Berkeley, CA write wills, trusts and powers of attorney for clients. What each says about its planning packages and meeting options comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Berkeley, CA
23 of the 24 firms on this page have a rating, from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,181 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (85%) and quality (84%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "trust", "knowledge" and "patient". 1 is open around the clock; 6 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are estate planning (6), trust administration (3), business law (2), conservatorships (2) and financial elder abuse (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 35 years. 1 offers urgent consultations and 7 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 24 of the firms on this page; 23 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Why are some listed estate planning firms outside Berkeley?
Of the 24 firms shown, 3 keep an office in Berkeley. The others come from other towns within 20 mi. Planning takes only a handful of meetings, so people often travel for the right fit. Distances are straight-line.
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Saadeh Law Firm
- Needs
- Honest
- Knowledge
“He definitely knows a lot, he handles problem in a very professional way, and yet she get it Solved In a short period of time, Where other lawyers will give you the runaround”
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DP Legal Solutions
- Explanations
- Court
- Green Card
“Peter has provided excellent service for me & my family with legal document preparations, such as living trust for my mom & me, name change, deed transfer & other services.”
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Law Offices of Amir S. Sarreshtehdary
- Emails
- The Future
- Responsive
“It was very smooth and took about 4weeks from start to done which was mainly due to the time we spent to understand details and decide about our options.”
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De Fonte Law
- Understanding
- Pie
- Needs
“We now have peace of mind and would recommend Patricia's services to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, professional and compassionate estate lawyer.”
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Cappelloni Law
- Matter
- Kindness
- Future
“Lauren took care of our entire estate planning process from start to finish, answered all of our questions, and provided info in all of the right ways to keep us up to speed and engaged throughout.”
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TBL Attorney
- Expertise
- Resource
- Confidence
“Her expertise, customer service and most of all her personal touch are just few of the reasons I will still choose her again and again as our excellent resource in the future.”
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Blacksburg Law
- Kids
- Patient
- Expertise
“They've helped me with personal and business needs and are thoughtful, responsive, cognizant of my priorities and timelines, and thorough in their advice and approach.”
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Balamuth Law
- Mind
- Confident
- Team
“It was there, after listening to her speak for an hour about her practice and all of the services she provides, that I decided I was going to hire her to set up my estate plan”
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Shrem Law
- Writing
- Estate Law
- Results
“Jean gets to the heart of the matter reliably, and as a retired attorney myself, I can tell you, I would not hesitate to act upon her well founded advice.”
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Law Office of Jeffrey Hall
- Will
- Feel
- The Future
“He guided us through a complicated process that we were not capable of handling ourselves, he took time explaining and helping us understand important details.”
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Von Rock Law
- Resources
- Meeting
- Needs
“We had a tight deadline e for creating our Trust- everyone at Von Rock rallied as a team and brought a high level of profession and personal to meet the goal.”
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T.S. Wrobel Law Group
- Information
- Matter
- Tax
“Instead of just turning away to address other (more lucrative) clients, he took the time to walk me through the small claims process and provide the relevant paperwork I needed to proceed on my own!”
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Joseph Jung & Associates
- Car
- Settlement
- Insurance
“Giving 100% of his time to the client at all times and is always working hard to see you thru the hard times making it easy to understanding the process.”
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Evans Law Firm
- Truth
- Empathetic
- Insurance
“When my siblings and I were faced with elder financial fraud and abuse by our grandfather's caregiver after he had passed, we were angry, hurt, and most of all, lost as to what to do next.”
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Summerall Law
- Choice
- Team
“Julia is very well organized, very prompt with answering my questions, does in-depth research and emails me later when she does not have the answer right away.”
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Talbot Law Group
- Probate
- Documents
- Honest
“Two deaths in family, started with one attorney who clearly was not up for the job (that atty cost us thousands of dollars and months of extra court time).”
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Freedman Law Firm
“If you're looking for representation for estate, probate, family trust issues, you found that person here.”
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Lerman Law Partners
- Options
- Cost
- Questions
“There were a few unique challenges we faced due to the timing of my parents passing, and Sarah and Anitra were always available to go over what needed to be done to resolve any issue.”
Estate Planning Legal Services in Berkeley, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$238
Maximum cost
$3084
National Average
$475
Avg Per Hour Rates
$356
$356
$1186
Typical price range is based on 428 cost profiles
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