Estate Planning Attorneys in California
Wills, trusts, probate, trust administration, trust litigation 12,704 pre-screened attorneys across 50 counties.
What Is Estate Planning in California?
California estate planning attorneys draft wills and trusts and handle probate under the Probate Code.
When Do You Need a Estate Planning Attorney in California?
You may need a estate planning attorney in California when your situation involves wills, trusts, probate.
California Estate Planning Sub-Specialties
Estate Planning covers several distinct case types in California, each with its own legal framework. Below are the most common sub-specialties.
Wills
Wills matters in California fall within the broader Estate Planning practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in wills cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
Trusts
Trusts matters in California fall within the broader Estate Planning practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in trusts cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
Probate
Probate matters in California fall within the broader Estate Planning practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in probate cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
Trust Administration
Trust Administration matters in California fall within the broader Estate Planning practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in trust administration cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
Trust Litigation
Trust Litigation matters in California fall within the broader Estate Planning practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in trust litigation cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
Costs and Timeline
Estate planning in California is usually flat-fee: $1,000–$5,000+ depending on complexity. California's small-estate affidavit (Prob. Code § 13100) covers personal property up to $239,700 for deaths on or after April 1, 2026. Formal probate, when required, commonly takes 9–18 months.
California Laws and Statutes
California estate planning is governed by the California Probate Code — § 6110 (execution of wills), § 13100 et seq. (small-estate affidavit), and § 4670 et seq. (advance health care directives).
Estate Planning Attorneys by County
Pre-screened estate planning attorneys serving each California county. Counts reflect active State Bar of California members with offices in-county. Each county links to a full directory page for the matching practice area.
California Estate Planning Guides & Resources
Free guides covering key topics in California estate planning. Plain-English, statute-cited.
Common Questions About California Estate Planning
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