Business Details
Trusted Estate Planning & Probate Lawyers in Richmond, CA
At Abelson Perez Law, we prioritize our clients' needs while delivering exceptional legal services rooted in over six decades of collective experience. Our attorneys specialize in estate planning, probate law, and employment/labor law for public safety personnel, combining deep expertise with personalized advocacy. We guide families and executors through complex legal processes with efficiency and compassion, ensuring clients' wishes are honored while minimizing tax burdens and administrative challenges.Our team's extensive courtroom experience and community involvement reflect our commitment to both legal excellence and public service. We measure success by our ability to resolve clients' unique challenges, not by win/loss statistics, and maintain strong relationships with probate courts across California jurisdictions.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Law
Estate Administration
Employment Law
Labor Law Representation
Highlights and features
- Over 60 years of combined experience in estate and probate law
- Personalized service during complex legal transitions
- Proven track record in probate court proceedings
- Specialized expertise in public safety labor representation
- Multi-generational perspective from family legal practice
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning attorneys help clients create comprehensive plans for asset distribution and end-of-life decisions. We prepare wills, trusts, and advanced directives tailored to individual family needs while minimizing tax implications. Our approach ensures your legacy is protected and your loved ones are provided for according to your wishes.
Probate Law
We guide executors through California's probate process with efficiency and compassion. Our services include court filings, asset inventory, debt settlement, and tax preparation. We work to minimize administrative burdens while ensuring proper distribution of assets according to wills or state intestacy laws.
Estate Administration
Our attorneys assist trustees and beneficiaries with trust administration and estate settlement. We handle asset transfer, tax compliance, and court reporting requirements. Our experience ensures smooth administration of complex estates while maintaining fiduciary responsibilities.
Employment Law
We represent public safety personnel and unions in employment matters including contract disputes, disciplinary actions, and workplace safety issues. Our attorneys combine legal expertise with firsthand knowledge of public service challenges to protect our clients' professional interests.
Labor Law Representation
Our firm provides specialized labor law services for firefighters, police officers, and public safety unions. We handle collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, and political advocacy while leveraging deep industry experience to protect members' rights and benefits.
People
Howard Abelson
Attorney
With over 45 years of legal experience, Howard Abelson specializes in estate planning and probate law. A UC Hastings graduate, he has served as Deputy District Attorney, Mayor of El Cerrito, and BART Director while maintaining active bar memberships and community involvement.
Joel Abelson
Attorney
Joel Abelson focuses on estate planning and labor law, combining second-generation legal expertise with union leadership experience. As a fire captain and Harvard Trade Union Program graduate, he represents public safety unions while managing estate administration matters for Bay Area clients.
Cristina Perez-Abelson
Attorney
Cristina Perez-Abelson specializes in estate planning and probate litigation. A UC Berkeley Law graduate, she represents Bay Area and Southern California clients in trust administration matters, bringing experience from national law firms to personalized client representation.
Questions
What estate planning services do you offer?
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advanced directives to protect assets and ensure your wishes are followed.
How does your probate process work?
We guide executors through probate court procedures, handle asset distribution, tax filings, and document preparation to efficiently settle estates.
Do you handle out-of-state cases?
Our probate attorneys represent clients in California jurisdictions and have experience with interstate estate matters.
What labor law services do you provide?
We represent public safety unions and personnel in employment disputes, contract negotiations, and labor relations matters.
