Proper Estate Planning provides you and your family with the peace of mind and security that comes with knowing that your needs and your family's needs will be taken care of in the future. While many people associate estate planning with preparation for ones' passing, the truth is that estate planning may also be incredibly valuable should you become temporarily or permanently incapacitated.
Pratt Law offers sophisticated, high-quality, customized estate planning for individuals and families of all ages and configurations. Clients include individuals, married couples, families with children, business owners, high net-worth professionals, and those seeking to avoid probate and minimize or eliminate estate taxes.
Pratt Law offers sophisticated, high-quality, customized estate planning for individuals and families of all ages and configurations. Clients include individuals, married couples, families with children, business owners, high net-worth professionals, and those seeking to avoid probate and minimize or eliminate estate taxes.
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Provide a vehicle for making lifetime gifts to your children through use of trusts or custodianship gifts. There are many legal strategies involved in estate planning. Pratt Law advises individuals, business owners and families about the best ways to plan for future security through wills, revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, durable powers of attorney, health care directives, gifts and other estate planning tools.
There are a wide range of trust vehicles allowing you to accomplish a variety of legal, personal, investment or tax planning objectives. Types of trusts include Revocable Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, . Often times, all three parties are the same person or a married couple.
In the case of a revocable living trust, for example, a person may create a trust and name himself or herself the current trustee who manages the trust assets for his or her own benefit.Depending on the situation, there may be many advantages to establishing a trust, including avoiding probate court, saving estate taxes, and protecting children of a prior marriage.
In the case of a revocable living trust, for example, a person may create a trust and name himself or herself the current trustee who manages the trust assets for his or her own benefit.Depending on the situation, there may be many advantages to establishing a trust, including avoiding probate court, saving estate taxes, and protecting children of a prior marriage.
A will is a legal declaration that clarifies how you want your assets, property, personal belongings, money, and valuables distributed after your death. If a person dies without a will, he or she is said to have died "intestate, " and state law will determine how and to whom the person's assets will be distributed.
A financial power of attorney is a written document giving another person the legal right to manage your financial transactions in the event you become incapacitated. A power of attorney is a vital part of any estate plan. The powers granted through a financial power of attorney depend on the terms of the document and vary widely.
Advance Health Care Directives (also known as durable powers of attorney for health care) are written documents that specify the type of medical care a person would want should he or she lose the ability to make (and communicate) his or her own decisions. These are the California equivalent of a "living will."
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N. F.
Dec 02, 2020
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My cousin has been trying to help my find a lawyer. She searched on Yelp and found Analisa Pratt. They had brief phone call on Monday, and Analisa sent us a long questionnaire which asks for all sorts of personal information that is dangerous to send via unencrypted SMTP email -- that's a common way that data breaches happen -- and says that she'll schedule a complimentary Zoom meeting. I wrote back on Monday and outlined the 3 points we need help with. No reply from Analisa.
2 days later I email Analisa to follow up. She asks for my phone number. I reply. Again nothing.
2.3 hours
2 days later I email Analisa to follow up. She asks for my phone number. I reply. Again nothing.
2.3 hours
Ben R.
Sep 11, 2020
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With the pandemic looming overhead, and general stability waning as time goes on, it made sense to look into estate planning for my mom.
As with many other things in life, I turned to Yelp for input on the matter. Preliminary research showed that it's best to have a lawyer setup the paperwork, so I started my search.
There were many options in the area as well as different prices to consider. I called multiple offices and had a chance to speak to a handful of legal professionals.
Pratt Law stood out for the reasonable price and welcoming professionalism. Analisa was very quick to get
As with many other things in life, I turned to Yelp for input on the matter. Preliminary research showed that it's best to have a lawyer setup the paperwork, so I started my search.
There were many options in the area as well as different prices to consider. I called multiple offices and had a chance to speak to a handful of legal professionals.
Pratt Law stood out for the reasonable price and welcoming professionalism. Analisa was very quick to get
Michelle O.
Jul 20, 2020
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I just had Ms. Pratt revise and update my Trust and Will, and I highly recommend her services.
Analisa is professional and knowledgeable, with a great personality that made the entire process stress free.
I was particularly impressed with her thoroughness in designing the Trust. She thought of everything!
I feel confident that, when the time comes, my children will receive my assets according to my wishes.
Analisa is professional and knowledgeable, with a great personality that made the entire process stress free.
I was particularly impressed with her thoroughness in designing the Trust. She thought of everything!
I feel confident that, when the time comes, my children will receive my assets according to my wishes.
J. J.
Jun 18, 2020
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VERY GRATEFUL to have worked with Pratt Law on our new Living Trust document. She offers an extremely customizable, yet rock solid approach,
in a methodical and simple to follow formate to achieve a complete Living Trust as well as all the associated documents of POA, durable powers of health care, wills , and anything else there might be to organize for your estate.
Her approach is not boiler plate. She customized our living trusts, and the establishment of our kids (now adults) trusts and all other components uniquely suited to issues within our family, some fairly complex real estate holdings
in a methodical and simple to follow formate to achieve a complete Living Trust as well as all the associated documents of POA, durable powers of health care, wills , and anything else there might be to organize for your estate.
Her approach is not boiler plate. She customized our living trusts, and the establishment of our kids (now adults) trusts and all other components uniquely suited to issues within our family, some fairly complex real estate holdings
Stella M.
Dec 16, 2019
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Great Estate Attorney in Menlo Park, CA
I was researching on Google, looking for a good estate attorney to amend my existing trust, and when I clicked on Analisa Pratt link, I was amazed by how many people actually took their time to write their reviews, and every single one of them gave Analisa 5 STAR RATING.
I called Analisa’s office and left her a message. I received her call back within couple of hours ! After the first introductory phone call, I felt like I found a winning lottery ticket. I met with Analisa next day and immediately hired her. Everything that other reviewers said about
I was researching on Google, looking for a good estate attorney to amend my existing trust, and when I clicked on Analisa Pratt link, I was amazed by how many people actually took their time to write their reviews, and every single one of them gave Analisa 5 STAR RATING.
I called Analisa’s office and left her a message. I received her call back within couple of hours ! After the first introductory phone call, I felt like I found a winning lottery ticket. I met with Analisa next day and immediately hired her. Everything that other reviewers said about
Hans Cooke
Nov 28, 2019
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Jim T.
Jan 29, 2019
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I chose Analisa after a neighbor made an inquiry on the Nextdoor website for recommendations for an estate planning attorney. Analisa's name came up in several replies as the best of the best. I checked her Yelp reviews and found the same 5-star enthusiasm from her clients.
I avoided estate planning for more years than I care to mention, but in the course of our initial consultation the anxiety and confusion I suffered, real or imagined, was completely eliminated. Analisa is knowledgeable, professional and extremely personable. In three meetings she created a Living Trust and Will that
I avoided estate planning for more years than I care to mention, but in the course of our initial consultation the anxiety and confusion I suffered, real or imagined, was completely eliminated. Analisa is knowledgeable, professional and extremely personable. In three meetings she created a Living Trust and Will that
Austin J. A.
Jan 16, 2019
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Last year, my spouse and I needed to set up our estate plan, and were encouraged by a previous client of hers to contact Pratt Law. Word-of-mouth endorsement from a trusted friend was valuable to me, and so were the positive Yelp reviews I read when conducting my due diligence about Pratt Law. My experience was excellent, and my spouse and I came away from the process with a complete, organized estate plan, as well as a roadmap for getting all of our assets retitled into it.
Analisa Pratt is an attentive, detail-oriented lawyer who treated our estate planning with the kind of granular analysis
Analisa Pratt is an attentive, detail-oriented lawyer who treated our estate planning with the kind of granular analysis
Alan W.
Jul 25, 2018
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I found Analiza Pratt on Yelp due to her rating. I was not disappointed.
When I call for an appointment, I was surprise how quickly she response...within 2 hrs. I was able to get a complementary appointment pretty quickly while she email me a questionnaire mainly to know more about my situation for the meeting.
She was well prepared when we meet. She took her time to walk my wife and I through various options that were available and answered all of our questions. I came in thinking about a simple trust to avoid probate and went away with a thorough estate planning on every conceivable outcome
When I call for an appointment, I was surprise how quickly she response...within 2 hrs. I was able to get a complementary appointment pretty quickly while she email me a questionnaire mainly to know more about my situation for the meeting.
She was well prepared when we meet. She took her time to walk my wife and I through various options that were available and answered all of our questions. I came in thinking about a simple trust to avoid probate and went away with a thorough estate planning on every conceivable outcome
Lucy C.
May 18, 2018
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This review is long overdue!
I cannot say enough positive things about Analisa Pratt's estate-planning expertise. When I was first looking for an estate-planning attorney, I thought I'd check Yelp to see if anyone stood out. Wow, Pratt Law sure did. All of those five-star reviews said a lot.
My estate is complicated, what with real estate holdings, numerous bank accounts, various siblings and other family members, charities, and a variety of "what ifs" (especially when it comes to my healthcare directive). Analisa is very experienced in all of those areas, having built her
I cannot say enough positive things about Analisa Pratt's estate-planning expertise. When I was first looking for an estate-planning attorney, I thought I'd check Yelp to see if anyone stood out. Wow, Pratt Law sure did. All of those five-star reviews said a lot.
My estate is complicated, what with real estate holdings, numerous bank accounts, various siblings and other family members, charities, and a variety of "what ifs" (especially when it comes to my healthcare directive). Analisa is very experienced in all of those areas, having built her
Chris B.
Feb 25, 2018
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Analisa is the first lawyer I've met that I've actually liked, trusted and felt was completely, honest, fair and reasonable. She is such a great listener and wants to ensure her clients expectations are met.
Analisa has gone out of her way to care about me -- When my husband became sick and we needed to put together a trust around the holiday season, she was quick to respond, worked around our timelines/schedule.
Analisa cares deeply for her clients and is very compassionate and empathetic. She also offers great advice and recommendations. I really enjoyed speaking and working with
Analisa has gone out of her way to care about me -- When my husband became sick and we needed to put together a trust around the holiday season, she was quick to respond, worked around our timelines/schedule.
Analisa cares deeply for her clients and is very compassionate and empathetic. She also offers great advice and recommendations. I really enjoyed speaking and working with
Melanie B.
Nov 01, 2017
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After our daughter was born my husband and I decided that we definitely need to set up a trust to make sure everything is protected for her. We kept procrastinating because it can be such an overwhelming task. Then we found Analisa. She is organized, thorough, and very knowledgable. I cannot say enough about how wonderful and easy it was working with her. Legal paperwork and laws regarding one's trust can be stressful to try to understand but she makes it concise and straightforward and explains everything. We are so relieved that our estate planning is complete and that it was a painless
Suzanne T.
May 02, 2017
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I cannot say enough about how wonderful working with Pratt Law has been. Analisa Pratt was so professional and personable and she explained every detail of the process of setting up my new Trust. Everything was outlined and organized and understandable. I was more than pleased with the work she did and with the experience. I think she is the first Trust Attorney that I have dealt with that made the experience user friendly, not confusing...
A wonderful experience overall!
A wonderful experience overall!
T. A.
Jan 23, 2017
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I highly recommend Pratt Law for estate planning. The process of replacing an out-of-date estate plan was exceptional. With three meetings, and within one month the plan was complete and signed. (Of course, you would have to complete your action items quickly to stay on this schedule). Presentation and communication are clear, concise, and straight-forward. Options are presented with recommendations. Ms. Pratt is an excellent listener and very open to questions and requests for detailed explanation and scenario discussion. She demonstrates credible knowledge on the tax topics that are so
Marsia B.
Jan 02, 2017
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I am an only child and lost my parents several years ago within a 1.5 years of each other. My parents had set up a trust, power of attorney, etc. I cannot tell you how much having this all set up helped me during a very traumatic time. I simply brought in the paperwork, had it reviewed by the financial institutions' lawyers, and was able to access accounts and make health decisions. The one comment from all institutions was that my parents had a proper trust set up by a lawyer (not Analisa) and not a do-it-yourself over the internet.
Based on that experience, I pushed my husband and I
Based on that experience, I pushed my husband and I
John B.
Oct 10, 2016
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I had worked with Analisa Pratt some years back, so when I decided I needed a Living Trust, I contacted her office.
I found Analisa to be very knowledgable about estate planning matters. She is wise, organized, and very well spoken. She clearly loves her work, and took the time to explain the intricacies of this aspect of civil law in lay-person terms that I could understand. She is also very warm, personable, and easy to work with.
I highly recommend Analisa Pratt for estate planning assistance.
John Bird
I found Analisa to be very knowledgable about estate planning matters. She is wise, organized, and very well spoken. She clearly loves her work, and took the time to explain the intricacies of this aspect of civil law in lay-person terms that I could understand. She is also very warm, personable, and easy to work with.
I highly recommend Analisa Pratt for estate planning assistance.
John Bird
Bill N.
Oct 05, 2016
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10 stars if possible! Analisa is amongst the very best attorneys of many I have worked with in past 50+ years across many legal fields. Extremely smart, quick mind-reader, very personable, great listener, extraordinarily responsive to individual needs and circumstances, fully organized and compulsively thorough with full follow-through and on-going follow-up to move assets into our living trust and/or to reassign them for easy probate-free access. Plus a wonderful sense of humor in addition! Her flat fees are extremely fair (may I say a bargain). She prepares simple-to-understand outlines and
Dana C.
Sep 19, 2016
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Analisa was so wonderful to work with in establishing my living trust. I was so impressed, that I referred my brother to her also. We are both so pleased with our individual results. Now I feel secure in knowing that my organized and straightforward trust document will not stress out my heirs. Whew, sigh of relief, thanks to Ms. Pratt's wonderful work. She is both professional and personable, just a winning combination in my book.
Greg M.
Sep 16, 2016
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I just completed estate planning for my wife and I and can say I am very pleased with the service received at Pratt Law. David W. described the process very well in his comments below. I can only echo the ease with which Ms. Pratt let us thru the labyrinth of estate planning. She made the process quite easy to understand and explained the intricate points. After three short meetings we have a fully realized family trust with all the details you would expect. I can highly recommend her to anyone looking for a family trust attorney.
David W.
Jun 15, 2016
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It would be difficult to find a better estate planning attorney than Analisa Pratt in the Bay Area. She is thorough, organized, and extremely smart. She worked with us to revise an outdated trust, and gave us an estate plan, and we are thrilled with the final product. Now we can forget about it, and focus on other things. Here are some of the things we liked:
* Flat Fee: We paid 1/2 of fee upon signing the agreement, and the rest upon completion of the finished product. She offered to redo anything we didn't like at any time for no additional charge. There were no other fees.
* Questionnaire
* Flat Fee: We paid 1/2 of fee upon signing the agreement, and the rest upon completion of the finished product. She offered to redo anything we didn't like at any time for no additional charge. There were no other fees.
* Questionnaire
Kwan A.
May 01, 2016
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Analisa and I were laws school classmates. Although we weren't that close, we had quite a few classes together as we were both in the Honors program. Even back then, Analisa had always striked me as an extremely intelligent, hardworking and genuinely kind person with great work ethics. Upon learning that Analisa has opened her own practice, I immediately went to her for my estate needs even though her office is 1.5 hours away from me. I didn't bother to shop around as I knew that I could count on Analisa to do a fantastic job. Analisa was very patient and a pleasure to work with throughout
