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Find Estate Planning Attorneys Near You in Santa Monica, CA
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11 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Santa Monica, CA
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Showing 11 estate planning attorneys in Santa Monica, CA
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Tree of Life Law Firm
2219 Main St Unit 456, Santa Monica, CA 90405
(408) 539-9858 treeoflife.legal
Moses Estate Planning
401 Wilshire Blvd 12th Fl, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 488-3320 mosestrusts.com
Bronstein and Wasserman, A Professional Law Corporation
2601 Ocean Park Blvd Ste. 324, Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 450-7361 marcbronstein.com
Sultan & Sultan
2530 Wilshire Blvd Third Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 401-7601 sultanlaw.com
Gold Legal Group
100 Wilshire Blvd #700, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(347) 418-2967
Hall Doyon Law Group, PC
201 Santa Monica Blvd # 300, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 319-0300 halldoyon.com
Estate Planning Law Office of Jeff Condon
3435 Ocean Park Blvd #108, Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 393-0701 livingtrustattorney.la
Waugh Law
401 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 359-8547 waugh.law
Jakle, Alexander & Patton, LLP
2001 Wilshire Blvd # 420, Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 395-6555 jaklelaw.com
Mihell Law, A.P.C.
401 Wilshire Blvd 12th Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 887-6363 mihelllaw.com
The Sun Also Rises - Wills & Estates
528 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(323) 617-3915 sunalsorises-willsandestates.com
Estate planning attorneys in Santa Monica help residents create wills, trusts, and powers of attorney tailored to California law. California has specific community property rules and a simplified probate process for small estates under Cal. Prob. Code Section 13100. A local attorney can guide you through these unique state requirements.
What Does a Estate Planning Attorney in Santa Monica Cost?
Estate planning costs in California vary widely. A simple will package may cost 300 to 800 dollars. A revocable living trust with related documents typically ranges from 1,500 to 3,500 dollars. Complex estates with tax planning can cost 5,000 dollars or more. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Santa Monica estate planning attorney do?
An estate planning attorney helps you prepare legal documents to manage your assets and healthcare decisions. This includes wills, revocable living trusts, durable powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives. They also advise on minimizing California estate taxes and avoiding probate.
How long does California probate take?
California probate typically takes 9 to 18 months to complete. The process includes filing a petition, notifying creditors, and distributing assets under court supervision. An attorney can help you avoid probate through proper trust planning.
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