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Law Offices of Michael J. Young
- Questions
- Asset
- Wills
“He continued to lend me a helping hand after my mother's death when I needed assistance locating an important document necessary for the sale of out of state property.”
Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Walnut Creek, CA
24 firms listed · 22 in Walnut Creek · 1 open 24/7 · 1 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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David A. Arietta Law Offices
- Wills
- Power of Attorney
- Estate Planning
“We didn't have much background on setting it up and we met with David in person in his office to finalize everything and he was patient and thorough answering all of our questions.”
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Talbot Law Group
- Expertise
- Probate
- Court
“I have had many issues after loved ones have passed , unfortunately I have found myself needing representation several times now , I am so grateful to find Matt Talbot and his law firm !”
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Law Office of Cynthia C. Sayegh
- Patient
- Matter
- Questions
“I am grateful to have her guidance and in being a trusted sound-board for me, which has been essential to developing a solid plan and making is easily accessible to the relevant parties when/if needed.”
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Absolute Trust Counsel
- Estate Planning
- Team
- Questions
“They created an irrevocable trust and in the end, provided the trust in a beautiful binder with extra docs to help keep additional estate related info organized.”
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Candelaria
- Divorce
- Ordeal
- Case
“I was confused since I found so many attorneys on Google search, my attorney in Dallas Julie Kirkpatrick found Alice Cheng after talking to multiple people and got me in contact with Alice Cheng from Candelaria law.”
The 24 firms listed for Walnut Creek, 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: Walnut Creek, CA
22 of the 24 firms we list are based in Walnut Creek; the other 2 serve Walnut Creek from Brentwood (18 mi) and Fremont (26 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 497 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), responsiveness (94%) and quality (84%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "trust", "expertise" 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), conservatorship (3), elder law (2), medi-cal planning (2) and probate (2). 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 36 years. 1 offers urgent consultations and 4 offer a free initial consultation. 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.
Do any estate planning firms listed for Walnut Creek offer free consultations?
4 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.
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The Geller Firm
- Understanding
- Sympathetic
- Knowledge
“Michael spent a considerable amount of time and effort in asking us the right questions - thought provoking questions for which some of them we had never even thought about before, all of the “what if's” and the possible outcomes based on the decisio...”
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Law Office of Kelley A. Way
- Trust
- Property
- Living Will
“She explains the process and the need for an estate plan (the bundle of trust, wills, medical directives and property titles) in a very patient, easy to understand and relevant manner.”
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Mediation Law Offices of Chandra Nelson-Robak
- Settlement
- Documents
- Communicate
“Not only is Chandra professional and well prepared but she listens and is able to communicate and assist in constructing agreements which are beneficial to all the parties to the agreement.”
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Law Offices of Daniel L. Duree
“Dan has helped me out in a handful of situations now and is always on top of the situation, communicates well and quickly, and delivers a positive resolution.”
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Law Office of Joan Grimes
“Very helpful.”
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Law Office of Ryan H. Apperson
- Executed
- Understanding
- Trust
“He understands my particular concerns, and he recommends that my situation would be better off with a living trust, as I have real property that my elder parents need to live in and that as a trustee I can still make all the decision for the assets l...”
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Demiris Law Firm
- Outcome
- Trust
- Justice
“This firm just won a critical third-party conservatorship case for my mother, which will put an end to all the family's elder abuse inflicted upon my 84-year old mother for at least the past four years.”
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Madrid Law
- Expertise
- Family Law
- Felt
“Melissa is the embodiment of professionalism, empathy, and legal expertise, and I wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone seeking assistance in family law matters.”
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Diana Law Group
- Probate
“I would highly recommend Di Ana Law Group to anyone who is facing the overwheming task of distributing an estate when a loved one has died without a will.”
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Gonsalves & Kozachenko Attorneys at Law
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M.S. Domingo Law Group
- Community
- Probate
- Trust
“I have heard her clients, many of which are my best friends, express that it's easy to work with her and that she delivers the results they want, and need, and that She has their back.”
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Law Office Matthew W. Harris
- Retired
- Information
- Tax
“He did an excellent job, not leaving any untied details and reminded us that Wills and Trusts should be reviewed every 5 years as tax and inheritance laws are constantly changing.”
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Feldman Law Group
- Probate
- Team
- Understand
“The enormous burden that was lifted having a special needs trust in place for a handicapped family member, and the insight regarding revisions to the trust we had in place are simply life changing.”
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Law Offices of Lauren Smykowski
- Questions
- Trust
“I really appreciated Lauren's help getting my trust and estate plan set up.”
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Weed Law Group
- Results
“These folks have helped me greatly in every area I brought to them - legal advice, tax prep, LLC formation.”
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Law Offices of Lee L. Kaster
“He was approachable, responsive, and gave us sound advice which helped us deal with a very difficult situation.”
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Alvis Quashnock and Associates
- Attorney
“We have been clients for probably ten years and I recommend them to everyone I know”
Estate Planning Legal Services in Walnut Creek, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$221
Maximum cost
$2872
National Average
$442
Avg Per Hour Rates
$332
$332
$1105
Average price range is based on 314 cost profiles
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