San Francisco Estate Planning Attorney

An estate plan coordinates who can make decisions for you and how your property should be managed or transferred. Von Rock Law helps San Francisco individuals and families create plans tailored to their goals, family circumstances, and California property.

What does an estate planning attorney do?

An estate planning attorney helps identify planning goals, explain available options, and prepare documents that reflect a client’s circumstances. Learn more about what an estate planning attorney does.

What documents are commonly included in a California estate plan?

A plan may include a revocable living trust, will, durable power of attorney, advance health care directive, and related documents. The appropriate documents depend on the person’s assets, family, and goals.

How often should you update your estate plan?

Review an estate plan after major life, family, financial, or property changes and periodically to confirm it still reflects current wishes and California law.

How can an estate plan help avoid probate?

Assets properly transferred to a living trust may pass outside probate, while assets left outside the trust may still require court administration. The result depends on how assets are owned and beneficiary designations are maintained.

How much does estate planning cost in California?

Cost varies with the plan’s complexity and the services required. Von Rock Law publishes transparent flat-fee options so clients can review the scope before moving forward. Explore our estate planning services.

Last updated: June 2026