Santa Barbara Estate Planning & Elder Law
“The lawyers Julianne and Kristine are clear, receptive and available for all concerns and issues even after the initial papers were signed.”
Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Santa Barbara, CA
24 firms listed · all 24 in Santa Barbara · 2 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
Dana F Longo Attorney At Law
“Dana and his team are terrific.”
Law Office of Guneet Kaur
“I appreciate the value of her legal knowledge and the support she presented in my case!”
Law Offices of John J. Thyne III
“Adam continued to be in touch with me regarding my case & then the day came when he called me with the good news that he had made headway with my case.”
Seige Law
“Rick, Brian and the team at seige law are amazing people and so phenomenal work.”
Law Offices of Gregory I. McMurray
“Amazing plans of action from start to finish and an attorney I am grateful for and would recommend to anyone who needs a custody attorney or anything else he specializes in!”
The 24 firms listed for Santa Barbara, 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: Santa Barbara, CA
All 24 firms we list here are in Santa Barbara itself. We have 25 firms in Santa Barbara on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. 18 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.1 to 5.0 across 168 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are estate planning (4), probate (3), elder law (2), overview (2) and trust administration (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 2 offer payment plans; 2 offer a free initial consultation and 2 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 23 of the firms on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Do any estate planning firms listed for Santa Barbara offer free consultations?
2 of the 24 firms on this page state that a first consultation is free. Free usually means a short meeting to scope the work and quote it, not drafting advice. Ask what the meeting covers when you book it.
Cristi L Michelon Law Office
“She is a first rate lawyer, she (and her staff) is pleasant to deal with and her office is conveniently located near the courthouse.”
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Channel Islands Law Group
“It was a pleasure working with her as she was highly competent in this area.”
Law Office of Kuldeep Kaur
“I would highly recommend to all my family and friends very professional and well spoken assisted me throughout the whole process, answered all my questions that I had thank you!”
Reetz Fox & Bartlett
Snyder Law
Miller & Berryhill: Mary Jane Miller, John A. Berryhill
“I can't say enough good things about the service.”
Rogers Sheffield & Campbell
“Desperate to finally get the help we need, I was thrilled that Mike Brelje called me first thing the following morning.”
Law Office of Jeralyn C. Ehlers
“She gives wise counsel and has excellent communication skills.”
Mark B. Stephen Attorney at Law
“These guys are kind, professional, thoughtful, thorough and helpful.”
Law Offices of Anna S. Karczag
“Thank you Anna you did an amazing job getting the custody of my child..”
Marla A. Pleyte, Attorney at Law
Buynak Law Firm
Ambrecht & Martinez
Robert W. Olson, Jr.
Law Office of Harold Kono
Laborde & Daugherty Law Office
Barnes & Barnes
Collins & Associates
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