Cookman Law
“My husband and I had put off creating a trust for way too many years, but Cookman Law made it easy.”
Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Palo Alto, CA
15 firms listed · 12 in Palo Alto · 2 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
C. Bruce Hamilton, Attorney at Law
Gadi Zohar
“He was great at explaining all the terms and conditions, simplifying the decision making for us at every step.”
Gilfix & La Poll Associates
“When it comes to thinking about options, and receiving expert recommendations, Mark and team are the best in the business, and above all else, approachable with a 'client first' mentality.”
Fidelity Law Offices
“Kendra was professional and gave excellent advice in my families estate planning.”
Law Offices of E.J. Hong
“Hong for 6-7 years and have never hesitated referring her to my clients who are in need of estate planning services and want a reputable, knowledgeable, trustworthy Trust Attorney.”
The 15 firms listed for Palo Alto, 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: Palo Alto, CA
12 of the 15 firms we list are based in Palo Alto; the other 3 serve Palo Alto from Los Altos (2 mi), Sunnyvale (7 mi) and Redwood City (9 mi). 13 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 328 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (83%) and responsiveness (83%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "trust", "knowledge" and "patient". 2 are open on Saturdays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are estate planning (4), trust administration (4) and business succession planning (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 44 years. 1 offers remote or virtual consultations; 2 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 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.
Can I book a will appointment online with firms listed for Palo Alto?
Appointment requests go through the website at 2 of the 15 firms. A firm without that option works by phone or email. Online booking usually reserves a slot rather than confirming one, so expect a call back to check what the meeting is about.
Law Offices of John C. Martin
“John is the guy for estate will and trust issues”
Roger P Kokores
Crist Biorn Shepherd Roskoph
“You want the best you have to hire the best.”
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch
“I am a big fan of Procopio and their willingness to host panel events and lectures for Start-up Entrepreneurs.”
Wealthplan
Law Offices of Sabrina M. Johnson.
Grech Legal
“Thank you Matthew for assisting me every step of the way on a successful bankruptcy discharge.”
Bay Area Estate Attorneys
“I am truly happy with Julie's help and have already recommended her to my family and friends.”
Law Office of Janet L. Brewer
“Now we have a piece of mind of having the Trust in place and it was quite affordable as well.”
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