Oakland, California Estate Planning Attorneys

Compare 21 attorneys and 7 law firms in Oakland , CA. Sort by highest rating and years of estate planning experience.

James Soper
Oakland estate planning attorney at Donahue Fitzgeral with 70 years experience

1221 Broadway, 21st Floor, Oakland, CA 94602

Robert Rosenberg
Oakland estate planning attorney at Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton with 67 years experience

1300 Clay Street, Suite 1000, Oakland, CA 94612

Barrie Engel
Oakland estate planning attorney at Sedgwick with 61 years experience

1999 Harrison Street, 18th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612

John McDonnell Jr
Oakland estate planning attorney at Reed Smith with 60 years experience

1999 Harrison Street, Oakland, CA 94612

Wilfrid Roberge Jr
Oakland estate planning attorney at Donahue Gallagher Woods with 59 years experience

1999 Harrison Street, 25th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612

Lawrence Shepp
Oakland estate planning attorney at Donahue Fitzgeral with 59 years experience

1221 Broadway, 21st Floor, Oakland, CA 94602

George Peyton Jr
Oakland estate planning attorney at Lombardi Loper and Conant with 58 years experience

1999 Harrison Street, Suite 2600, Oakland, CA 94612

Deanna Lyon
Oakland estate planning attorney at Wendel Rosen Black and Dean with 52 years experience

1111 Broadway, Twenty-Fourth Floor, Oakland, CA 94607

J Habegger
Oakland estate planning attorney at Donahue Fitzgeral with 51 years experience

1221 Broadway, 21st Floor, Oakland, CA 94602

Timothy Smallsreed
Oakland estate planning attorney at Donahue Fitzgeral with 46 years experience

1221 Broadway, 21st Floor, Oakland, CA 94602

Linda Roodhouse
Oakland estate planning attorney at Lombardi Loper and Conant with 44 years experience

1999 Harrison Street, Suite 2600, Oakland, CA 94612

Virginia Palmer
Oakland estate planning attorney at Donahue Fitzgeral with 43 years experience

1221 Broadway, 21st Floor, Oakland, CA 94602

Betty Orvell
Oakland estate planning attorney at Reed Smith with 38 years experience

1999 Harrison Street, Oakland, CA 94612

Bette Epstein
Oakland estate planning attorney at Reed Smith with 38 years experience

1999 Harrison Street, Oakland, CA 94612

Bruce Whitley
Oakland estate planning attorney at Reed Smith with 37 years experience

1999 Harrison Street, Oakland, CA 94612

Kristin Pace
Oakland estate planning attorney at Donahue Fitzgeral with 36 years experience

1221 Broadway, 21st Floor, Oakland, CA 94602

Diane Steinhilber
Oakland estate planning attorney at Donahue Fitzgeral with 32 years experience

1221 Broadway, 21st Floor, Oakland, CA 94602

Judith Tang
Oakland estate planning attorney at Wendel Rosen Black and Dean with 29 years experience

1111 Broadway, Twenty-Fourth Floor, Oakland, CA 94607

Fatima Evans
Oakland estate planning attorney at Donahue Fitzgeral with 28 years experience

1221 Broadway, 21st Floor, Oakland, CA 94602

Elna Mehta
Oakland estate planning attorney at Donahue Fitzgeral with 26 years experience

1221 Broadway, 21st Floor, Oakland, CA 94602

Need help planning your estate?

An estate planning attorney will work with you to prepare the wills and trusts to control and protect your assets during your lifetime and insure they are transferred properly after you die while minimizing taxes and delays. "Estate" is a legal term that means all your assets, property and anything of value that belongs to you. An estate planning attorney is an important advisor. There are many experienced estate planning lawyers listed in our directory.

Need an attorney in Oakland, CA?

Find the right attorney by reviewing and comparing our profiles of lawyers and their law firms, with details on each attorney and their colleague’s practice, experience, education, training, honors and fee structure. Carefully consider client reviews and recommendations from people just like you. If you have complex legal needs, a larger firm with multiple attorneys who can advise you in different areas may be the best fit. If your needs are more limited and very specific, consider a smaller firm. Speak with several Oakland estate planning attorneys to find the one that is best for you.

Ask yourself the 3 C’s:

  • Credentials ‐ How many cases has this attorney worked on similar to yours?
  • Comfort ‐ Who are you most comfortable working with? Is the lawyer’s office nearby? How and how often will they get in touch with you?
  • Cost ‐ Have expected costs and fees been clearly explained to you? It’s OK to ask for an estimate.