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The Urbatsch Law Firm
- Questions
- Book
- Trust
“I have to compliment more than one department at this firm: John in the front office is extremely professional, very friendly, and I appreciate his emails as follow-ups to our calls.”
Best Probate Attorneys in Berkeley, CA
24 firms listed · 5 in Berkeley · 1 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Gould, Hahn, & Reinhardt
“They don't have a great reputation because it's extremely hard to trust them, and most of them are out just to get your money without really resolve your issue(s) you came to them initially.”
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Law Office of Zachary Epstein
“He quickly put me at ease by calling them and getting them to route all communications through his office since he would be handling my case.”
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Methven & Associates
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Peter Shelton Law
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Law Offices of Michael J. Young
- Elder Law
- Videos
- Wills
“I have benefited from his free presentations, his book, and have peace of mind that he has guided us through our estate planning and updating of our Trust.”
The 24 firms listed for Berkeley, CA handle probate and estate administration for families. What each states about the services it offers executors comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Berkeley, CA
Of the 24 firms we list here, 5 are in Berkeley itself and 19 come from towns including San Francisco (8, 12 mi), Walnut Creek (3, 13 mi) and Oakland (2, 7 mi). 22 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,299 reviews; 8 have 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 (99%), responsiveness (90%) and quality (84%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "trust", "patient" and "knowledge". 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 (4), employment law (3), trust administration (3), financial elder abuse (2) and probates (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 35 years. 1 offers urgent consultations and 9 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.
Which probate firms listed for Berkeley publish details online?
All 24 firms on this page have a website on file, and most of those describe the estate work they take on. It is the quickest way to tell a general practice from one that administers estates every week. What you read there is the firm's own description.
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Delfino Green & Green - Personal Injury Lawyers
- Interest
- Insurance Company
- Hands
“He lifted the burden weighing on our shoulders and allowed us to rest easy knowing we were in the hands of someone who cared, and someone strong, smart, and creative enough to see his way through it.”
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David A. Arietta Law Offices
- Meeting
- Fee
- Estate Planning
“We had gone through changes over the years from the original creation of the Trust documents and David did everything we expected and in a very timely manner.”
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DP Legal Solutions
- Green Card
- Interview
- Broker
“If you want to work with a broker who cares about you at a human level, provides excellent service, and diminish the stress of buying a new home, Peter is the person for you!”
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Law Offices of Amir S. Sarreshtehdary
- Responsive
- Establish
- Efficient
“As someone who knows very little to nothing about legal matters, Amir was instrumental in explaining the choices that we were making in simple language and guided us to ensure the best outcomes.”
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De Fonte Law
- Needs
- Empathetic
- Kids
“I am so happy that a friend recommended De Fonte Law, I no longer wake up in the middle of the night worrying about my estate and whether or not I have properly protected the people I care the most about.”
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Cappelloni Law
- Future
- Empathetic
- Meeting
“Lauren was the probate attorney for my client, and took care of everything on the legal end so that we were able to have a successful and seamless sale, and was super responsive and great to work with throughout.”
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Tobener Ravenscroft - San Francisco Tenant Lawyers
- Apartment
- Harassment
- Lease
“Very long story short, he violated the lease many many times and when we told the landlord about these transgressions we were met with defiant resistance, inaction and ultimately her own harassments against us.”
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Blacksburg Law
- Expertise
- Assets
- Documents
“My husband and I sought an attorney to update our estate plans, incorporating our vision for making a difference during our lives and ensuring that any remaining assets are allocated in accordance with our intention.”
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Spiller Law
- Confident
- Guide
- Interest
“Spiller law has shown real integrity the way it stuck with me through thick and thin, helping to protect my interests in handling family estate matters, and counsel me on a number of different cases.”
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Law Office of Kathleen Day-Seiter
- Compassionate
- Social Worker
- Wills
“They are both professional, timely, well-organized, and helpful while navigating the best practices of making the most of structuring a Trust to meet my specific and somewhat convoluted needs...”
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Law Office of Jeffrey Hall
- The Future
- Price
- Call
“Everyone I spoke with led my mother and I to believe her life savings would have to be spent on paying $12,000 a month in a long-term nursing facility before she could qualify for Medi-Cal.”
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T.S. Wrobel Law Group
- Tax
- Documents
- Questions
“Astonishing for a cold call, He LISTENED as I explained her dire situation with an Insurer after a fire in which she is fully insured with renter's insurance, but is unable to comply with their demands for filling her claim.”
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Von Rock Law
- Needs
- Questions
- Wills
“Having worked in the estate planning world my whole carrier, I have found this firm to an excellent option for anyone needing excellent perception and service.”
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Evans Law Firm
- Insurance
- Phone Call
- Justice
“When my sisters informed me that our grandfather's caretakers had changed his will to their benefit two years before he passed at 103 and that they wanted to hire an attorney to fight it, I was on board.”
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Joseph Jung & Associates
- Settlement
- Insurance
- Car
“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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Summerall Law
- Team
- Call
- Efficient
“The process of creating a living trust was easy and streamlined, but I wish we would get more explanations on some concepts and terms in the process since it was the first time for us to deal with it; maybe get a better checklist what needs to be don...”
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Talbot Law Group
- Honest
- Elderly
- Court
“Along with Matthew's expertise in elder rights he also provided a team of professionals who handled my fathers medical care as well as all financial responsibilities.”
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Law Office Of Susan Kang Gordon
- Compassionate
- Ethical
- Empathy
“She took our extremely challenging case, and with her hard work, great research and detective efforts, dedication and determination, she got the positive outcome we discussed and had hoped for.”
Wills & Probate Legal Services in Berkeley, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$2965
Maximum cost
$11860
National Average
$4744
Avg Per Hour Rates
$475
$3558
$5930
Fair price range is based on 545 cost profiles
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