★ 5.0 (122 reviews) ·
2016 Lewelling Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94579, USA
★ 4.2 (44 reviews) ·
544 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577, USA
3. The Law Offices of Daniel Weltin Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.7 (33 reviews) ·
777 Davis St Ste. 146, San Leandro, CA 94577, USA
4. Springer Ayeni, A Professional Law Corporation Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (16 reviews) ·
123 Estudillo Ave #201, San Leandro, CA 94577, USA
5. Law Office of Chow & Losinski Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.8 (18 reviews) ·
2450 Washington Ave #155, San Leandro, CA 94577, USA
6. Keenan Law Offices, P.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (17 reviews) ·
1057 MacArthur Blvd Ste 202, San Leandro, CA 94577, USA
7. Law Office of Jay A. Woidtke Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.5 (16 reviews) ·
20320 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546, USA
8. Thomas B Reed Jr - Attorney at Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.9 (11 reviews) ·
676 Bockman Rd Ste K, San Lorenzo, CA 94580, USA
9. Sargent Law Offices Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.3 (17 reviews) ·
20980 Redwood Rd #200, Castro Valley, CA 94546, USA
10. The Law Office of Phillip Ghaderi Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ·
20835 Chester St Ste A, Castro Valley, CA 94546, USA
11. Corbett Paralegal Services Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.8 (4 reviews) ·
303 W Joaquin Ave #290, San Leandro, CA 94577, USA
12. Matthew Gonsalves Law Offices Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.0 (9 reviews) ·
438 Estudillo Ave #4908, San Leandro, CA 94577, USA
13. Law Office of Robert Chang Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.8 (9 reviews) ·
2016 Lewelling Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94579, USA
14. Chandler Law Offices Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.0 (4 reviews) ·
Historic Best Building, 1330 E 14th St, San Leandro, CA 94577, USA
15. Law Offices of Phillips & Phillips Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.0 (3 reviews) ·
2807 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546, USA
16. Daniel Presher Law Office Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
303 W Joaquin Ave #140, San Leandro, CA 94577, USA
17. David J Newacheck Law Office Estate Planning Attorney
220 Juana Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577, USA
18. Randick O'Dea Tooliatos Vermont & Sargent Estate Planning Attorney
20980 Redwood Rd Ste 200
19. Robert J Peacock Law Office Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.1 (14 reviews) ·
291 Joaquin Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577, USA
20. Law Office of Sarah E. Galvin Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.0 (6 reviews) ·
433 Estudillo Ave Ste 203, San Leandro, CA 94577, USA
21. Robert V Winkler Law Office Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.2 (6 reviews) ·
1883 E 14th St, San Leandro, CA 94577, USA
22. Corbett Law Office Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.0 (2 reviews) ·
220 Juana Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577, USA
23. The Law Offices of Steven Dimick Estate Planning Attorney
20880 Redwood Rd
Estate planning attorneys in San Leandro, CA: a local guide
We currently track 23 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving San Leandro, CA in Alameda County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.3★ from 354 total reviews, and 10 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. DP Legal Solutions, Inc is among the most-reviewed locally, at 5.0★ across 122 reviews.
What estate planning costs in San Leandro
Rough planning ranges for the San Leandro area:
| Service | Typical range |
|---|
| Simple will package | $350–$1,350 |
| Revocable living trust package | $1,700–$4,500 |
| Full estate plan or probate work | $3,350–$8,950+ |
Many San Leandro estate attorneys quote flat fees for wills and trusts and bill hourly (often $250-$500/hr) for probate. Ask for a written fee agreement before you engage.
How to choose an estate attorney in San Leandro
- Ask who actually does the work — the attorney, a paralegal, or a form service — and who you'll call with questions.
- For probate, ask about the realistic timeline and total cost for a San Leandro-area estate before you engage.
- Make sure they'll keep your plan current as laws and your family change, and how updates are billed.
- Read reviews and ask for references from recent San Leandro estate clients.
- Pick a lawyer who focuses on estate planning and probate, not a generalist who dabbles.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Do you focus on estate planning and probate specifically?
- Will you help fund the trust and store the documents?
- How do updates work as laws or my family change?
- Who will handle my file day to day?
- What's the realistic timeline for my San Leandro matter?
Many San Leandro listings also handle wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and probate administration.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a will or living trust cost in San Leandro?
Many San Leandro estate attorneys charge flat fees, roughly $300 to $1,200 for a simple will package and $1,500 to $4,000 for a revocable living trust. Probate work is often billed hourly. Ask for a written fee agreement up front.
Do I need a will or a living trust?
It depends on your assets and goals. A will is simpler and cheaper; a living trust can avoid probate and keep matters private. A short consultation with a San Leandro estate attorney will tell you which fits.
How much does probate cost and how long does it take?
Probate cost and timeline vary by estate and county. Simple San Leandro-area estates can take several months, while complex ones run over a year. Ask the attorney for a realistic estimate for your situation.
What is the difference between estate planning and elder law?
Estate planning focuses on wills, trusts, and passing on assets; elder law also covers long-term care, Medicaid planning, and guardianship. Many San Leandro firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in San Leandro: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in San Leandro?
In the San Leandro area, simple wills often run $300–$1,200 and living trust packages $1,500–$4,000; probate and elder law work is commonly billed hourly at $250–$500. Most firms above offer a free or low-cost initial consultation — talk to two or three.
Estate planning vs. elder law vs. probate — which do I need?
Estate planning covers wills, trusts, and powers of attorney while you're healthy. Elder law adds Medicaid planning, guardianship, and long-term-care protection. Probate is the court process after a death — probate attorneys guide executors through estate administration.
What else do these firms handle?
Many attorneys above also handle special needs planning, asset protection, beneficiary disputes, estate tax planning, and real estate transfers in the San Leandro area.
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