East Bay Estate Planning Attorney
Flat fee trusts for East Bay families. 7 East Bay signing locations.
Staff at Our East Bay Offices
Staff varies by office. Everyone below works across our East Bay locations.
Sachin brings experience in commercial transactions and regulatory compliance, with a passion for community service.
Claudine grew up in the Bay Area and guides clients through the signing appointment with warmth and care.
Linette practiced litigation for several years before transitioning to estate planning, where she enjoys working directly with clients to help protect and provide for their families’ futures. She is fluent in Spanish and speaks conversational Romanian.
Man was born and raised in Beijing and went on to study at UC Berkeley. Before joining Summerall Law, she worked as a UX designer.
Christian was born and raised in the Bay Area. He enjoys meeting clients at signings and helping them finalize one of the most important documents of their lives.
Our 7 Signing Locations Near East Bay
Remote video appointments available statewide. In-person signing required for final documents.
The East Bay is home to some of the most diverse and fast-growing communities in California — and some of the highest home values outside San Francisco. We have seven East Bay signing locations across Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Whether you live in Walnut Creek, Fremont, Concord, San Ramon, or anywhere in between, there's a Summerall Law office nearby. All plans are flat fee with no hourly billing.
Why East Bay Families Choose Summerall Law
Flat Fee — No Surprises
$1,500/person or $3,000/couple — all inclusive, no hourly billing. With legal insurance (ARAG, MetLife, LegalEASE), your cost drops to $360 or $420.
Done in 2–3 Weeks
Most clients finish in 2–3 weeks and spend just 2–3 hours of their own time. One intake meeting, one signing appointment. We handle everything in between.
20+ California Locations
Sign at the office nearest you — we have signing locations across the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Southern California. Remote intake available everywhere in the state.
Comprehensive Plans
Every plan includes your trust, pour-over wills, financial power of attorney, healthcare directive, and trust funding instructions. Built-in special needs provisions at no extra charge.
What's Included in Every Estate Plan
The foundation of your plan. Avoids probate and keeps your estate out of court.
Catches anything not titled in your trust and directs it into the trust at death.
Names someone to manage your finances if you become incapacitated.
Specifies your medical wishes and names a healthcare agent to speak for you.
Step-by-step guidance for transferring your home and accounts into your trust.
A clear explanation of your plan so your trustee knows exactly what to do.
What Probate Actually Costs in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties
California probate fees are set by statute — and they're based on the gross value of your estate, not your equity. That means a $1.2M home with a $700K mortgage generates over $28,000 in mandatory attorney and executor fees. Add court costs, and the total often exceeds $35,000. The process takes 12–18 months.
A Summerall Law trust package costs a fraction of that — and eliminates probate entirely for most families.
Get a Flat Fee Estate PlanServing East Bay and Surrounding Areas
We work with clients throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. If you live in or near any of the following communities, we can help:
- Walnut Creek
- Fremont
- Concord
- San Ramon
- Pleasanton
- Dublin
- Livermore
- Danville
- Orinda
- Moraga
- Lafayette
- Castro Valley
- San Leandro
- Hayward
- Union City
- Newark
Frequently Asked Questions — East Bay Estate Planning
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