Estate Planning Attorney Visalia Near Me

4worldlovers: No one ever suspects that today is going to be their last day. Hardly anyone ever has a plan for what to do with their estate after they have passed on or if they become incapacitated and unable to make these decisions.


Law Offices of Sherwood & Marvin, APC is a full-service law firm located in Visalia, California.

"Pete takes great care with his clients and enjoys helping people with their Estate Planning, Trusts, Probates, and Corporate legal needs. He's fair, trustworthy and genuine. The staff in the office are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable."

4worldlovers: Eliminate problems with financial institutions that arise when you become disabled or die

4worldlovers:
At Ruddell Stanton Bixler Mauritson & Evans, LLP, we meet the legal needs of individuals, families, businesses, farmers, real estate developers and others throughout the San Joaquin Valley. With more than 100 years of firm history, our Visalia, California, law firm is the oldest continuously practicing law firm in Tulare County. We are known for our high level of professional integrity and ethical conduct, and we are AV Preeminent peer-review rated* through Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating.

4worldlovers: I want to congratulate you for making it here and taking the first step toward planning for everyone and everything you love. I cherish the opportunity to help you secure what you love.

I look forward to learning your story, hearing what matters to you, and helping you discover what is actually needed to keep your loved ones out of court and out of conflict when something happens to you (or them).

In one sentence, we help families avoid collapse after the death or disability of a loved one.

To find out more about how you can start on this important planning, you are invited to one of our upcoming events (check out the schedule below).

Or schedule your FREE 15-minute consultation and speak with us personally about your family.

If you are ready to jump right in and get going, you can schedule right online by clicking here.

You will see a few options when you click to schedule. For a consultation focused on your family, schedule your Family Wealth Planning Session.

That is totally fine. It is normal to feel a little uneasy about estate planning.

This quick guide helps you learn how to make the smart and loving choice for your family

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4worldlovers:
Darling & Wilson, PC, and its predecessors have served the San Joaquin Valley since the 1950s. We are known for individualized solutions and close support in estate planning, estate administration, business law and civil litigation. The longevity and reputation of our firm are a product of the caliber and commitment of the attorneys and staff who strive every day to exceed client expectations.


We deliver sophisticated estate planning to individuals, families and business owners in the San Joaquin Valley. Our experienced attorneys provide custom strategies for asset protection, contingency planning and smooth transfer of wealth to the next generation. Whether you have a complex portfolio or you are simply getting your affairs in order, we are well-versed in different types of trusts to accomplish specific goals.

If a loved one recently passed, Darling & Wilson, PC, also guides executors and trustees through the daunting duties of probate and trust administration. Our lawyers provide close assistance to settle the estate as efficiently as possible, including large estates and business succession.

The proper foundation can be make-or-break for a new business. Our attorneys provide full-service business consulting, from entity selection and startup to ongoing counsel for contracts, transactions and disputes. We strive to anticipate friction and intervene promptly when conflict arise.

When disputes cannot be resolved out of court, we have a solid track record in civil litigation and appellate law. Our proven trial lawyers including a board-certified appellate specialist who can advocate for you if you were deprived of a fair trial in the lower courts. We have litigated a wide spectrum of cases, from commercial contracts and partnership disputes to real estate and probate lawsuits. Everything we do is attuned to your goals and the specifics of your situation.

Darling & Wilson, PC, was built on a foundation of legal excellence and personalized service. That approach remains the same. Unlike high-volume “mills,” our boutique firm values long-term relationships with clients and working with them to forge the most favorable legal solution.

Our in-house and of counsel attorneys draw on 65 years of collective experience to protect our clients and advance their interests. We will keep you educated and engaged at every step so that you know where you stand.