Estate Planning

Planning for the Future

For more than 40 years, the law firm of Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran has served people in Santa Rosa and the surrounding areas of California.

Every year, many people turn to us for assistance with estate planning. They turn to us because of the level of personalization we provide with our services. They turn to us because we communicate clearly, because we're approachable and because we put their needs first.

The Importance of Personalized Estate Planning

Estate planning means different things to different people. For some, all that is necessary is a well-written will to set guidelines for your children's inheritance. For others, a variety of estate planning tools need to be used. Our personalized approach means that our lawyers will take the time to learn what estate planning means for you.

Whether you're a business owner, have extensive real estate holdings or simply just want to make certain that your assets pass on properly to your children, we are ready to build a customized estate plan for you.

Comprehensive Estate Planning Services

We have a wide range of tools at our disposal to build an estate plan that meets your needs. More importantly, we know the strengths and weaknesses of each of these tools. We know when they are appropriate and when they are not.

Estate planning tools include:

• Wills and trusts
• Living wills and living trusts
• Advance health care directives
• Powers of attorney

It's important to note that each of these tools comes in many variations, particularly trusts. Our attorneys are familiar with all variations.

Probate, Estate and Trust Administration

Our law firm is available to provide probate, estate and trust administration services for people who have recently lost loved ones. 

Contact Us Today to Discuss Estate Planning

Our lawyers are here to answer your questions and provide you the information you need to make decisions about planning for the future. Contact us today.