Oakland Estate Planning Attorney
Flat fee trust packages. In-person signings. Plans complete in 2–3 weeks.
Staff at This Location
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.
Our Office Near Oakland
Remote video appointments available statewide. In-person signing required for final documents.
Summerall Law is headquartered in Oakland's Piedmont district — our home base since the firm was founded. We work with Oakland families every week: homeowners in the hills, tech professionals in Temescal, and multi-generational families in East Oakland. If you own a home, have kids, or simply want your wishes honored when it matters most, a trust is the right tool — and we make the process straightforward.
Why Oakland 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 County
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 Oakland and Surrounding Areas
We work with clients throughout Alameda County. If you live in or near any of the following communities, we can help:
- Piedmont
- Temescal
- Rockridge
- Montclair
- Fruitvale
- Alameda
- Emeryville
- Jack London Square
Frequently Asked Questions — Oakland Estate Planning
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