California Probate Attorney
In today's cloudy economic climate, it has become more difficult than ever to provide a safe and comfortable lifestyle for loved ones of advancing age. With the increasing cost of health care and assisted living facilities, it has become more important than ever to create an effective plan for your loved ones' futures. When addressing these issues, the guidance of an experienced San Ramon estate planning attorney can be invaluable in helping you find the answers and resolutions you seek.
At the Riordan Law Office, we understand the difficulties you may face while addressing issues relating to the well-being of your elderly loved ones. With more than 25 years of experience and a detailed knowledge of several elder law practice areas and issues, Robert J. Riordan is confident in handling even the most complicated issues relating to your family's well-being. Contact our California law office for a free consultation.
Personalized and Experienced Attention to Your Family's Needs
Our firm is dedicated to providing the helpful and useful guidance you need to find resolutions to your family's unique legal issues. Whether you have encountered a financial elder abuse situation, require Medi-Cal planning advice, wish to create a conservatorship or need assistance addressing a probate litigation issue, we take great care to provide the personalized attention you deserve.
Certified in probate, trust and estate planning law by the State Bar of California and in taxation law and elder law by the National Academy of Elder Law Foundation, we hold ourselves to a higher standard, offering high-quality representation to every family we represent.
We Have Over 25 Years of Experience in Solving Problems Like Yours
In an effort to help you resolve your legal issues as quickly and effectively as possible, we take the time to examine your situation, your concerns and your goals before offering informative advice that is tailored directly to your needs. We also maintain constant communication throughout your proceedings, allowing you to address your concerns or seek answers to your questions whenever they arise.
Our probate and trust planning services include:
- Wills
- Trusts and Power of Attorney for financial and medical decisions
- Trust administration
- Probate court hearings
- Estate administration
- Special needs trusts
- Unique Solutions to Your Special Problems
Our estate and trust tax services include:
- Family limited partnerships
- Qualified Personal Residence Trusts
- Irrevocable Insurance Trusts
- Estate Tax Return Preparation
- Fiduciary Income Tax Return Preparation
- Decedent's Final Tax Return Preparation
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Tax Audits
Contested Trust or Will Disputes
Sometimes a claim is made that a family member or a caregiver took advantage of the physical or mental infirmities of a parent. This can result in disputes and lawsuits among heirs or beneficiaries who argue about undue influence or lack of capacity or an estate plan that is at odds with beneficiaries' expectations. We understand the probate court process and we are extremely experienced and knowledgeable about dispute resolution. If you or your family is involved in a trust or will dispute or litigation following the death of a parent or relative, put our experience on your side.
We Can Correct Errors in Irrevocable Trusts or Other Documents to Conform to Your Parent's or Relative's Expectations After His or Her Death
- Correction of Errors. After documents become irrevocable by their terms, if they were improperly drafted, I can present your case to the court so that they can be corrected to how the documents should have been prepared.
- Changed Circumstances Were Not Anticipated. If the documents fail to anticipate changes that did occur, such documents can be changed to what your parent or relative would have done if they had anticipated such change.
- Assets Erroneously Not Placed in Trust. If real estate or other assets were left outside of your family's trust, I can present your case to the court to correct the problem. If you or your family is seeking strong legal representation to protect your rights in court, we have the courtroom experience you can rely on.
Contact a Probate and Trust Attorney for a Free Consultation
In an effort to understand your legal needs and provide insight into how we can help, we offer free initial consultations with a San Ramon estate planning attorney that give you the ability to discuss your concerns directly.
Call 925-272-4315 or contact our office online to schedule your free consultation today.