Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys in Castro Valley
For over four decades, our firm has dedicated itself to providing comprehensive legal solutions in estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters. Founded on principles of faith and personalized service, we combine deep expertise in California's complex legal frameworks with a commitment to client-centered advocacy. Our practice extends to real estate transactions and business entity formation, ensuring holistic support for families and individuals. With a legacy of excellence since 1978, we guide clients through intricate legal processes while prioritizing clarity, compassion, and long-term security for their loved ones. 
Services
Trust and Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Transactional Real Estate
Entity Formation
Wills Drafting
Trust Administration
Powers of Attorney
Tax Planning
Elder Law Issues
Contract Preparation
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of specialized experience in California estate law
- Certified specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law
- Faith-based, client-centered approach to legal counsel
- Multi-generational understanding of local family dynamics
- Proven track record in complex trust and probate matters
Associations and certifications
- California State Bar
Services
Estate Planning
Crafting comprehensive estate plans to protect assets and ensure client wishes are honored. Our attorneys create customized wills, trusts, and advanced directives that comply with California law while addressing unique family needs. We prioritize minimizing tax burdens and simplifying future administration for beneficiaries.
Probate Administration
Guiding executors through California's probate process with expert legal representation. We handle estate inventory, debt settlement, tax filings, and asset distribution while resolving any disputes that may arise. Our goal is to streamline the process while maintaining compliance with state regulations.
Trust Administration
Providing specialized trust administration services including asset transfer, beneficiary communication, and tax reporting. Our team ensures trustees fulfill their legal obligations while maintaining the trust's integrity. We assist with both living trusts and complex testamentary arrangements.
Transactional Real Estate
Handling residential and commercial real estate transactions including contract preparation, title resolution, and escrow coordination. We represent buyers, sellers, and investors in navigating California's property laws to ensure secure and legally sound transfers of real estate assets.
Entity Formation
Assisting entrepreneurs in establishing corporations, LLCs, and partnerships with proper legal foundations. We provide guidance on entity selection, document preparation, and compliance requirements to protect business owners' interests while optimizing tax advantages.
People
Jay A. Woidtke
Founding Attorney
Certified specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law with 40+ years of California legal experience. Graduated summa cum laude from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1978. Lifelong Castro Valley resident dedicated to personalized client service.
Emma D. Woidtke
Attorney
Licensed California attorney since 2021 with business law concentration. Graduated from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 2020. Recipient of three Witkin Awards for academic excellence in estate planning and tax law.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in estate planning, probate administration, trust law, real estate transactions, and business entity formation, with additional expertise in elder law and tax planning matters.
How long have you been practicing law in California?
Our lead attorney has been practicing law in California since 1978, with over 40 years of experience in estate and trust law specifically.
What makes your estate planning approach unique?
We combine technical legal expertise with a faith-based, personalized approach that prioritizes understanding each client's unique family dynamics and long-term goals.
Do you handle both individual and business legal matters?
Yes, we provide comprehensive services for individuals through estate planning and probate, while also assisting businesses with entity formation and contract matters.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Castro Valley, we serve clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding California communities for all our legal services.
