Palo Alto Estate Planning Attorney
Flat fee estate plans for Palo Alto and the Peninsula.
Our Office Near Palo Alto
Remote video appointments available statewide. In-person signing required for final documents.
Our Palo Alto office is on Page Mill Road. Peninsula families come to us with a familiar combination: a home worth several million, equity compensation that does not pass through a trust on its own, and young children who need guardians named. We handle all of it for a flat fee, and coordinate beneficiary designations so nothing passes by accident.
Why Palo Alto 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 Santa Clara 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 Palo Alto and Surrounding Areas
We work with clients throughout Santa Clara County. If you live in or near any of the following communities, we can help:
- Menlo Park
- Mountain View
- Los Altos
- Atherton
- East Palo Alto
- Stanford
- Portola Valley
- Redwood City
- Woodside
Frequently Asked Questions — Palo Alto Estate Planning
Ready to Protect Your Family?
Book a free consultation. We'll walk you through the process, answer your questions, and give you a clear path forward — no pressure, no commitment.