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The Law Offices of Deborah Azar
- Understand
- Patient
“When everything was completed we were comfortable meeting with her in person with mask on and the extra steps she had taken for any concerns, although the numbers were down.”
Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Santa Cruz, CA
24 firms listed · 9 in Santa Cruz · 1 open 24/7 · 1 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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The Corman Law Offices
- Wishes
- Information
- Trust
“It also takes me a painfully long time to gather documents but she has been there throughout, not just in offering flexibility in scheduling, but answering all my questions & giving amazing mini "tutorials," so I always come back with a much better u...”
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Boyeslegal
“At the end of our consultation, we felt satisfied with all the information she had given our family”
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Fidea Law Corporation
- Efficient
- Understanding
- Documents
“Not only did he have the skills, but he also had a good personality, so I was able to go through the legal review process, which could have been difficult, with ease.”
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Martin Legal
- Trust
- Questions
- Will
“My wife recently passed away at the age of 66 and I was so thankful to have the peace of mind that our estate planning documents were in order and that I had a law firm that I could rely on going forward.”
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Fine Point Law
- Understanding
- Team
- Patient
“I can't express the relief I feel knowing that everything was set up the RIGHT way, that our children have a clear and legal safety net if anything happens to us, and that we can meet with the Fine Point team to make updates if and when we need to.”
The 24 firms listed for Santa Cruz, 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 Cruz, CA
Of the 24 firms we list here, 9 are in Santa Cruz itself and 15 come from towns including San Jose (7, 25 mi), Santa Clara (5, 27 mi) and Los Gatos (2, 18 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 245 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise responsiveness (100%), professionalism (95%) and quality (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "trust", "understanding" and "knowledge". 1 is open around the clock and 1 is open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are estate planning (4), business law (2), business planning (2), estate administration (2) and real estate law (2). 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 46 years. 1 offers urgent consultations and 3 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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 Santa Cruz?
Appointment requests go through the website at 3 of the 24 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.
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Law Offices of Kayla Grant
- Trust
“Kayla helped us navigate changing our trust to make our daughters successor co-trustees to replace my older sister who was the successor trustee and is getting up there in age.”
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Cindy Ho Law
“Her strong work ethics are a testament to her commitment to her clients' success, and she approaches every aspect of my case with a high degree of care and a meticulous eye for detail.”
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Gallagher Reedy & Jones
“The Law Offices of Gallagher, Reedy & Jones is a small, family-oriented Los Gatos law firm with an over forty year tradition, providing a broad range of personal and business legal representation. The areas of practice include corporate and business ...”
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Des Jardins Lucille
- Trust
“With such a vast amount of work to be done on the trust and other issues that came up, Lucille and her staff were able to help me wade through all the trustee duties with ease.”
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Gomez Edwards Law Group
- Attorneys
- Mediation
- Children
“I met a few times with Natalie alongside Lauren, and both attorneys work great with each other and make sure they are doing above and beyond for your situation.”
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Hirz Law Group
“Dennis has done an exceptional job handling a Trust dispute, communicating clearly, and effectively with all parties in this case, while demonstrating a thorough very effective working knowledge of the law related to our case.”
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Law Offices of Timothy J. Morgan
“My Husband and I were looking to turn our business into a corporation last year, and knew we needed some legal guidance on how to do it properly.”
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Brainin Law Office
- Seminars
- Choice
- Trust
“Additionally, when we had some new estate issues arise, Gary was generous with his time to provide a phone consult and some general advice that gave us things to consider and helped to make informed decisions.”
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Sugai & Sudweeks
“If you're in the market for estate planning and trust attorneys, Sugai and Sudweeks is the place.”
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Rui Attorneys
“Our firm considers ourselves as builders of legal structures and we are proud of our active community of real estate builders and developers. Our firm provides foundational support for the formation of real estate development companies and transactio...”
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Wessels Law Firm
- Legal Advice
- Probate
“This isn't an easy task to take on in the wake of losing a loved one but working with someone who brings this kind of support helps lighten your load.”
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Bruce E. Zuchowski Attorney at Law
“Zuchowski was a kind and courteous person as my mother and I arrived (my mother wanted someone qualified to read a legal statement and explain it to her) and she came back and said he was "very nice..”
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Law Office of Jordan A. Ciliberto
“When working with him he gives valuable explanation and direction so that the outcome for all is timely and professionally completed”
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Ferrari Ottoboni Caputo & Wunderling
“Not only is Dan a professional, he is a compassionate person and it sure matters when you are dealing with these types of situations.”
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Wilson Jill G
“Worked on updating our will.”
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Law Office of Lisa Z. Greenburg
“What I love most about her is the great care she takes for each client!”
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Anderson & Associates
“Attorney Cheryl Glen Anderson has been practicing estate planning in the Bay Area since 1982. Our office is dedicated to serving our clients and their families. We will help you plan for emergencies during your life, and will guide your family throug...”
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Holman Law
“We assist many individuals whose needs are fairly basic (e.g., a simple will and trust, power of attorney, and advance health care directive). In addition, we regularly work with clients whose complex needs require advanced technical expertise and so...”
Estate Planning Legal Services in Santa Cruz, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$218
Maximum cost
$2825
National Average
$435
Avg Per Hour Rates
$326
$326
$1087
Fair price range is based on 282 cost profiles
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