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Helping California Families With Their Estate Needs


Build A Plan That Works For You
Anyone with assets can benefit from an estate plan. We offer options for people from all walks of life. Estate planning can save your loved ones from making difficult decisions after you pass away or if you become unable to make your own decisions. It can also ensure that your wishes for both your assets and your care will be met.
At The Dayton Law Firm, P.C., our team of San Jose estate planning attorneys is compassionate to families and individuals. We aim to help answer questions about your long-term planning options. We help with a variety of estate needs, including:
Wills and trusts
Retirement planning
Probate
Asset protection
Trust administration
Our Recent Blogs
When do I need to update my estate plan?
There are several key moments in your life when you should consider updating your estate plan in addition to regular and routine reviews. It is beneficial for estate planners to know when those times are and when they should consider taking a second or third look at...
Selling a home as a successor trustee
A successor trustee in California has many responsibilities. A successor trustee is someone who steps into the role of the grantor, who is the person who established a trust after that person passes away. One of the biggest actions you may need to take as a successor...
What do trustees need to do to administer the trust?
Having a trust can provide some advantages over a will. Trusts can alleviate some of the tax burdens that fall on larger estates. One of the main reasons and advantages of having a trust is that the property can be passed on without having to go through probate. While...
Why Choose Us?
We focus on our clients. While some firms seek the highest-value cases with disregard for the clients’ needs, we focus solely on what techniques are going to help you most. Our firm offers:
Competitive
Pricing
We strive to keep our hourly and flat fees accessible to as many families as possible.
Personalized
Legal Work
By blending industry standards with custom in-house templates, we can advise and customize your plan to include your wishes to make sure it works how you want.
Experience
We use our knowledge from planning and administering estates to achieve efficient legal solutions with a process proven to work.
Free
Consultations
We offer initial consultations at no charge so we can evaluate your legal needs before you ever receive a bill. Please call us at 408-758-5750 or email us to schedule an appointment.
Competitive
Pricing
We strive to keep our hourly and flat fees accessible to as many families as possible.
Personalized
Legal Work
By blending industry standards with custom in-house templates, we can advise and customize your plan to include your wishes to make sure it works how you want.
Experience
We use our knowledge from planning and administering estates to achieve efficient legal solutions with a process proven to work.
Free
Consultations
We offer initial consultations at no charge so we can evaluate your legal needs before you ever receive a bill. Please call us at 408-758-5750 or email us to schedule an appointment.
Our firm is located in San Jose and serves the entire bay area. We also serve clients throughout California.

