Santa Barbara Estate Planning & Elder Law
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Best Probate Attorneys in Santa Barbara, CA
19 firms listed · all 19 in Santa Barbara · 1 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Dana F Longo Attorney At Law
“His clarity and ability to explain the legal process around the issue at hand to his clients is a tremendous gift and much appreciated.”
Law Office of Guneet Kaur
“Possessing expertise, intelligence and integrity, she also thinks outside the box while working within the law.”
Law Office of John B Richards
“John Richards is one of the most inspiring, hardworking, and determined people I have ever met.”
Law Offices of John J. Thyne III
“Extreme attention to detail, prompt communications and billing, forthright, exemplary representation comes from this Firm.”
Seige Law
“I would recommend to anyone needing honest and fair practices.”
The 19 firms listed for Santa Barbara, 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: Santa Barbara, CA
All 19 firms we list here are in Santa Barbara itself. We have 20 firms in Santa Barbara on file; this page shows the highest-rated 19. 16 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.1 to 5.0 across 167 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open around the clock; 1 is open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are estate planning (3), civil litigation (2) and probate (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 1 offers urgent consultations; 2 offer payment plans; 2 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 18 of the firms on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 11 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.
Are any probate firms listed for Santa Barbara open on Saturdays or Sundays?
2 of the 19 firms list weekend hours. Estate work runs on court and bank schedules, so a Saturday slot is generally for meeting families who cannot take time off work rather than for moving a file along.
Hollister Law Office APC
“Mr Hollister was very helpful and generous with his time and expertise when I consulted with him about the effects of the newly-enacted Proposition 19 on my estate planning.”
Cristi L Michelon Law Office
“She has maintained clear lines of communication and helped us navigate the difficult areas of the legal system related to setting up a conservator.”
Law Office of Kuldeep Kaur
“Outstanding work: I was truly educated to take action on estate planning and take control of my assets while I'm still alive.”
Allen & Kimbell
“Paul Graziano is superb as an estate planning attorney.”
Parks Erin R.
“She is truly cares for her clients and make you feel comfortable to ask questions.”
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.”
Howell Moore & Gough
“Brian Gough is a skilled land use attorney and an all around nice person.”
Buynak Law Firm
Law Office of Harold Kono
Barnes & Barnes
Collins & Associates
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