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At the Law Offices of Joel A. Harris P.C., our Antioch estate planning lawyer has the professional skills, legal knowledge, and real world experience to help you put the best structure in place to achieve your goals , protecting yourself and your family. We handle all types of estate planning issues—from wills to trusts to power of attorney. For a fully confidential, no obligation consultation with a top-tier California estate planning attorney, please contact us at our Antioch office today.

We Help People and Families with All Types of Estate Planning Issues in Antioch, California

The Law Offices of Joel A. Harris P.C. specializes in estate planning and probate law. We are proud to provide fully customized legal guidance and support to clients. With an office in Antioch, our estate planning attorneys work with people and families in Contra Costa County.

You have an estate. It is crucial that you protect yourself, your finances, and your family—no matter what tomorrow holds. Along with other matters, our Antioch estate planning lawyers have experience with:

  • Wills: A last will and testament is a legal document that specifies how a person’s assets and responsibilities are to be managed and distributed after death. We draft and revise wills.
  • Trusts: We understand the role trusts play in estate planning. Our firm works closely with clients to establish trusts that protect assets and achieve your goals. We have experience with all types of trusts—from living trusts to charitable trusts to special needs trust.
  • Power of attorney: A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that grants one person the authority to act on behalf of another in financial, legal, or health-related matters. It is an essential part of a comprehensive estate plan.
  • Advance directives: A living will is a legal document that specifies a person’s preferences regarding medical treatment in situations where they are unable to make decisions due to illness or incapacity. Our attorney can help you set up a living will.
  • Business owner planning: Small and mid-sized business owners have unique estate planning needs. We have the specialized expertise to represent business owners and their families in estate planning.
  • Probate: Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person’s will is validated, their assets are distributed, and their debts are settled under court supervision. It is notoriously complex. We have extensive experience with probate in California.

How Antioch Estate Planning Attorney Joel Harris Can Help

Every adult in Antioch should have a comprehensive estate plan in place. Of course, estate planning is complicated. It is normal to have a ton of questions. Our founding attorney Joel Harris is committed to providing personalized, attentive representation to people and families. With more than three decades of experience Joel is a State Bar Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law. He is based right here in Antioch and is more than ready to help you.

Contact Our Antioch Estate Planning Lawyer Today

At the Law Offices of Joel A. Harris P.C., our Antioch estate planning attorney is standing by, ready to review your case and help you develop the best strategy. Have questions about your options? Contact us today for a fully confidential, no obligation initial consultation. From our Antioch law office, we provide estate planning services across Contra Costa County including Alamo, Antioch, Berkeley, Brentwood, Danville, Discovery Bay, Lafayette, Lamorinda, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Richmond, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek.

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Joel Harris has been helping families plan for the inevitable for 25 years. As a family man, he knows the importance of meticulous estate planning.
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Estate

Estate

We know planning for the inevitable is never easy, but we want to help ensure your legacy is preserved and your family protected. We are here to guide you through the process of planning for your loved ones’ futures.
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Wills

Wills

A Will is a document that says who gets what and who is in charge of your estate after you die.
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Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney is a document where you appoint people to make financial or medical decisions for you.
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Estate Planning Advice

Estate Planning Advice

We know this can be a confusing and depressing task for some. Click below to get the answers you need.
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Estate Planning Expert

Estate Planning Expert

Joel Harris has been helping families plan for the inevitable for 25 years. As a family man, he knows the importance of meticulous estate planning.
Contact Now

Avoid Probate

Avoid Probate

No one wants their family to have to deal with costly and painful probate. Click here to learn how you can protect your family.
Contact Now

Estate

Estate

We know planning for the inevitable is never easy, but we want to help ensure your legacy is preserved and your family protected. We are here to guide you through the process of planning for your loved ones’ futures.
Contact Now

Wills

Wills

A Will is a document that says who gets what and who is in charge of your estate after you die.
Contact Now

Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney is a document where you appoint people to make financial or medical decisions for you.
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About

Law Offices Of Joel A. Harris

Believe it or not, you have an estate. In fact, nearly everyone does. Your estate is comprised of everything you own— your car, home, other real estate, checking and savings accounts, investments, life insurance, furniture, personal possessions. No matter how large or how modest, everyone has an estate and something in common—you can’t take it with you when you die.

When that happens—and it is a “when” and not an “if”—you probably want to control how those things are given to the people or organizations you care most about. To ensure your wishes are carried out, you need to provide instructions stating whom you want to receive something of yours, what you want them to receive, and when they are to receive it. You will, of course, want this to happen with the least amount paid in taxes, legal fees, and court costs.

That is estate planning—making a plan in advance and naming whom you want to receive the things you own after you die. However, good estate planning is much more than that.

About

Law Offices Of Joel A. Harris

Believe it or not, you have an estate. In fact, nearly everyone does. Your estate is comprised of everything you own— your car, home, other real estate, checking and savings accounts, investments, life insurance, furniture, personal possessions. No matter how large or how modest, everyone has an estate and something in common—you can’t take it with you when you die.

When that happens—and it is a “when” and not an “if”—you probably want to control how those things are given to the people or organizations you care most about. To ensure your wishes are carried out, you need to provide instructions stating whom you want to receive something of yours, what you want them to receive, and when they are to receive it. You will, of course, want this to happen with the least amount paid in taxes, legal fees, and court costs.

That is estate planning—making a plan in advance and naming whom you want to receive the things you own after you die. However, good estate planning is much more than that.

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If you are in need of experienced legal services in Alamo, Antioch, Berkeley, Brentwood, Danville, Discovery Bay, Lamorinda, Lafayette, Moraga, Oakland, Orinda, Richmond, San Ramon, or Walnut Creek, look no further than The Law Offices of Joel A. Harris. Contact us today for assistance.