Our Practice Areas
California Estate Planning, Inheritance Dispute & Business Law Services
California counsel for businesses, families, heirs, property owners, and veterans. Hand-picked services tailored to your situation.
Estate Planning
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Estate Planning
Comprehensive plans coordinating wills, trusts, directives, and tax strategies for California families.
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Wills
Clear, legally sound wills that reflect your wishes and protect against future confusion or disputes.
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Trusts
Customized revocable and irrevocable trusts to manage assets, reduce taxes, and protect beneficiaries.
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Power of Attorney
Durable powers of attorney for finances and decisions during incapacity.
Disputes
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Inheritance Disputes & Beneficiary Rights
Trust and estate litigation, contested wills, fiduciary misconduct, and trustee accountings for heirs and beneficiaries.
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Trust & Estate Litigation
Trustee accountings, breach-of-fiduciary-duty claims, and contested trust administration.
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Probate
California probate administration when a loved one dies, with or without a will, including assets left outside a trust.
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Civil Litigation
Trial-ready representation in California state and federal courts when negotiation and settlement are not enough.
Business & Investments
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Real Estate Transactions
Purchase, sale, and contract review for California buyers, sellers, and property owners, including Prop 19 strategies.
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General Counsel for Businesses
Subscription general counsel, contracts & negotiations, civil litigation, and employment law for California businesses.
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Contracts & Negotiations
Drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial contracts, vendor agreements, and partnership terms.
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Employment Law
Employee handbooks, separation agreements, classification, and California wage-and-hour compliance for employers.
Public Service & Pro Bono
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Veteran-Founded & Led
Founded by Mark C. Smith, U.S. Army combat veteran.
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Berkeley Law-Trained
Educated at UC Berkeley School of Law.
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California Statewide
SF · Sacramento · Los Angeles · San Diego.