Estate Planning & Bankruptcy Attorney in The Bay Area
The LaVelle Law Offices are founded on the premise that everyone should be able to afford a professional, knowledgeable and highly competent lawyer.
There are many LaVelle Law Office locations across the Bay Area, serving clients in their Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, and Small Business legal needs.
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At Lavelle Law Offices, we provide clear, compassionate guidance to help individuals, families, and business owners protect what matters most. Whether you’re facing overwhelming debt and need a fresh start, planning your estate to secure your family’s future, or navigating the legal challenges of running a small business, our team is here to help. With decades of experience in Bankruptcy Law, Estate Planning & Wealth Management, and Small Business Law, we offer personalized strategies, attentive service, and practical solutions built around your goals.
Estate Planning Attorney: Wills & Living Trusts
Protect your family and your legacy with an estate plan built for California law. We prepare wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney and healthcare directives, and help families avoid probate. With offices in Pleasanton, Oakland, San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento, Stockton and San Diego, we serve clients throughout the Bay Area, Northern California and San Diego. Schedule your free consultation to get started.
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Stay informed with practical advice, legal updates, and insights from the attorneys at Lavelle Law Offices. Our blog covers topics in bankruptcy, estate planning, and small business law — helping you make confident decisions and plan ahead with clarity.
Estate Planning for San Jose Professionals With Stock Compensation
How San Jose professionals can inventory stock awards and coordinate beneficiaries, taxes and decision-makers in an estate plan.
Should I Use a Debt Relief Company?
Debt Relief Companies and the Better Alternative (Chapter 13 BK) When you find yourself in debt and start researching ways to get out of debt, you may come across “debt relief,” “credit counseling,” or “debt ...
Eliminating Back Taxes in Bankruptcy
Do You Owe Back Taxes? If you qualify for filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you may be able to discharge federal and state income taxes by filing under one of these bankruptcy chapters. ...
Laws on Evictions and Back Rent in California During COVID
Evictions and Back Rent for Your Home, Apartment or Commercial Space Filing Bankruptcy may be able to help you eliminate back rent owed. Under bankruptcy law, back rent owed is included in your bankruptcy case ...
