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.
Using MetLife Legal Plans for Estate Planning in California
Already have MetLife Legal Plans through your employer? Your benefits may help with estate planning. Before getting started, confirm your active coverage, the services included in your specific plan and the handling attorney's participation. At LaVelle Law Offices, we help individuals and families create California estate plans around their property, loved ones and wishes. When you contact our office, tell us that you have MetLife Legal Plans or that you received a referral through your plan. Key Takeaways MetLife Legal Plans lists wills and estate planning among its services; your own plan determines the benefits available to you. Ask about individual documents and related tasks, including any trust or property work. Confirm attorney participation, availability and any separate costs before ...
When Should Pleasanton Families Update an Estate Plan?
See which changes in family, property, decision-makers and beneficiaries should prompt a Pleasanton estate-plan review.
Stockton Homeowners’ Estate Planning Checklist: Deeds, Trusts and Family Instructions
A Stockton homeowner checklist covering deeds, trusts, incapacity documents and the information your family may need.
What Does It Mean to Fund a Living Trust in Oakland?
Understand what funding a living trust means for Oakland property, financial accounts and beneficiary designations.



