Vetted Firm Profile · San Francisco

Freedman Law Firm

San Francisco Estate Planning & Trust Litigation — CA Board-Certified Specialist · 100 Pine Street, Suite 1250, San Francisco, CA 94111

Estate Planning CA Board-Cert. Estate Specialist Trust Litigation Elder Law
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Our Verdict

The Freedman Law Firm's founding attorney is certified by The California Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law — a credential held by less than 1% of California attorneys. The firm handles estate planning, probate, trust administration, trust litigation, and elder law. Best fit for: SF Bay Area families needing real attorney-drafted estate plans, executors handling probate, and beneficiaries fighting to protect their inheritance from trust contests or fiduciary breaches.

Pricing & Fees

Freedman Law Firm works on hourly + flat fee. Wills $750–$1,500 • Trusts $2,500–$8,500 • Litigation hourly. The intake call is free, and they will quote you in writing before you commit.

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Senior Founding Attorney

Founder

Certified by California Board of Legal Specialization in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law. 25+ years practice. AV Preeminent rated.

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Senior Counsel

Senior Counsel

Estate-planning drafting and trust-administration specialist.

What Clients Say

Reviews summarized from public sources, tagged by the legal situation involved.

Diane W.
Diane W.
Couple Estate Plan
★★★★★
Drafted our wills, trusts, and POAs in three meetings. Felt like working with a friend. Reasonable flat fees.
Anonymous
Anonymous
Probate
★★★★★
Father's estate. Walked us through California probate over 9 months. Fees as quoted.
Anonymous Beneficiary
Anonymous Beneficiary
Trust Contest
★★★★★
Sister manipulated mom into changing the trust. Senior partner proved undue influence. We recovered our share.

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FAQ — Freedman Law Firm

What's CA Board Certification?
Specialty designation given to <1% of California attorneys, requiring extensive experience and recertification. Founder Freedman holds it in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law.
How much does estate planning cost?
Simple wills: $750–$1,200. Couple's pour-over wills + revocable trust: $2,500–$5,500. HNW with dynasty trusts: $8,500+.
How long does California probate take?
Simple uncontested estates: 9–12 months. Complex / contested: 1–3 years. Trusts avoid probate entirely when properly funded.
Can I contest a trust in California?
Yes. Common grounds: lack of capacity, undue influence, fraud. Strict 120-day deadline from notice. Call quickly.
Do you handle conservatorships?
Yes — establishing and contesting California conservatorships (Probate Code §§1800 et seq.). Significant practice area given recent attention to conservatorship abuse.