Business Details
31 Years
experience
Estate Planning & Probate Law Firm in Los Altos, CA
Established in 1995, Kramer Radin, LLP is a law firm dedicated to estate planning, probate, trust administration, and related legal matters. Our team of experienced attorneys provides comprehensive guidance to help clients preserve wealth, minimize taxes, and ensure smooth estate transfers. We prioritize personalized service, tailoring solutions to meet individual client needs while addressing complex legal and tax considerations.With decades of collective experience, our attorneys are committed to ethical practice, client education, and proactive planning to prevent family crises. We serve clients in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, offering expertise in elder law, charitable planning, and dispute resolution. Our firms mission emphasizes transparency, client advocacy, and community engagement through values-based legal counsel.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Trust Administration
Conservatorships
Elder Abuse Issues
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of specialized experience in estate planning and elder law.
- Our team provides personalized strategies to minimize taxes and protect assets.
- We prioritize transparent communication and client education throughout the legal process.
- Our attorneys are recognized leaders in trust administration and probate litigation.
- We serve clients across Silicon Valley with a focus on community-driven legal solutions.
What people say
Very professional
Great attorneys
Highly recommended
Knowledgeable about seniors
Friendly and easy
Services
Estate Planning
Estate planning involves creating legal documents to manage and distribute assets after death. Our attorneys help clients draft wills, trusts, and advanced directives tailored to their unique family and financial situations. We focus on minimizing tax liabilities, ensuring healthcare wishes are honored, and protecting beneficiaries through customized strategies like irrevocable trusts and charitable giving plans.
Probate Administration
Probate administration handles the legal distribution of a deceased person's assets under court supervision. We guide executors through inventorying assets, settling debts, and distributing inheritances while complying with California probate laws. Our team streamlines the process to reduce delays and conflicts, ensuring efficient resolution of contested or uncontested estates.
Trust Administration
Trust administration manages assets held in trusts according to the grantor's instructions. We assist trustees with fiduciary duties, tax filings, and beneficiary communications to ensure compliance with trust terms and state regulations. Our services include revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, and special needs trusts for seamless long-term asset management.
Conservatorships
Conservatorships establish legal authority to manage personal and financial affairs for incapacitated individuals. We help families petition for conservatorship, prepare court documentation, and navigate ongoing reporting requirements. Our approach prioritizes the conservatee's well-being while ensuring compliance with California's protective regulations.
Elder Abuse Issues
Elder abuse cases require urgent legal intervention to protect vulnerable adults from neglect, financial exploitation, or physical harm. We represent clients in pursuing restraining orders, financial restitution, and guardianship modifications. Our attorneys collaborate with social services to ensure comprehensive protection and justice for affected seniors.
People
Deborah G. Kramer Radin
Attorney
Deborah Radin specializes in estate planning and trust administration with over 25 years of experience. She focuses on personalized client education and complex tax strategies to protect family assets.
Nina C. Decker
Attorney
Nina Decker advises clients on probate litigation and elder law matters. Her practice emphasizes resolving estate disputes and advocating for seniors facing financial exploitation.
Lisa M. Kajani
Attorney
Lisa Kajani specializes in charitable planning and business succession strategies. She helps clients integrate philanthropy into comprehensive estate plans while minimizing tax burdens.
Linda C. Kramer
Attorney
Linda Kramer focuses on conservatorships and incapacity planning. She assists families in establishing legal protections for loved ones requiring long-term care or decision-making support.
Questions
What estate planning documents are essential for families?
Essential documents include wills, revocable living trusts, durable powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to ensure asset distribution and medical wishes are honored.
How does probate work in California?
California probate involves court-supervised asset distribution, debt settlement, and title transfers. The process typically takes 12-18 months with attorney guidance to navigate legal requirements.
Can I avoid probate with a living trust?
Yes, properly funded living trusts allow assets to transfer directly to beneficiaries without probate court involvement, ensuring privacy and efficiency.
What is a conservatorship and when is it needed?
A conservatorship appoints a legal guardian to manage financial or personal affairs for incapacitated adults, typically established through court proceedings when no alternative exists.
How do you handle elder abuse cases?
We pursue legal remedies including restraining orders, financial restitution, and guardianship modifications while collaborating with social services to protect vulnerable seniors from exploitation.
