Business Details
31 Years
experience
Estate Planning & Legal Services in Los Altos
Established in 1995, Kramer Radin is a law firm dedicated to estate planning, probate, trust administration, and related legal matters. Our team of experienced attorneys provides comprehensive guidance on gifting, charitable giving, business succession planning, elder abuse prevention, Medi-Cal planning, and dispute resolution. We prioritize helping clients preserve wealth, minimize taxes, ensure smooth estate transfers, avoid family crises, plan for incapacity, and advocate effectively in legal disputes.With a focus on personalized service, we serve clients in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, including Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, San Jose, and the Silicon Valley/South Bay Area. Our attorneys are recognized for their expertise, professionalism, and commitment to community values-based planning.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Trust Administration
Elder Abuse Prevention
Charitable Planning
Dispute Resolution
Conservatorships
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, values-driven legal strategies tailored to client needs.
- We prioritize transparency and clear communication throughout the legal process.
- Our attorneys are recognized for community involvement and values-based planning.
- We handle complex estate matters with a focus on minimizing family conflicts.
What people say
Professional and courteous
Expertise in estate planning
Great communication skills
Thorough documentation
Compassionate approach
Services
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including revocable living trusts, wills, and advanced healthcare directives. Our attorneys help clients protect assets, minimize taxes, and ensure their wishes are honored. We specialize in complex estate structures for high-net-worth individuals and families.
Probate Administration
Our team guides executors through probate court proceedings, handling asset inventory, debt settlement, and distribution. We streamline the process to minimize delays and conflicts while ensuring compliance with California estate laws and tax requirements.
Trust Administration
We assist trustees with trust funding, asset management, and beneficiary distributions. Our services include tax planning, document preparation, and court representation to ensure proper trust administration according to grantor intentions.
Elder Law
We provide legal protection for seniors through Medi-Cal planning, conservatorship arrangements, and elder abuse prevention strategies. Our approach combines estate planning with long-term care solutions for aging clients.
Dispute Resolution
Our attorneys represent clients in estate disputes, will contests, and trust modifications. We employ mediation and litigation strategies to protect client interests while minimizing family conflicts and financial impact.
People
Deborah G. Kramer Radin
Attorney
Deborah Kramer Radin specializes in estate planning and trust administration with over 25 years of experience. She focuses on values-based planning and community service, helping clients create comprehensive estate strategies that reflect their personal and financial goals.
Nina C. Decker
Attorney
Nina Decker brings expertise in probate law and estate taxation to our firm. She assists clients with complex estate planning and administration matters, emphasizing clear communication and practical solutions for families navigating legal transitions.
Lisa M. Kajani
Attorney
Lisa Kajani focuses on elder law and Medi-Cal planning. With a background in social work, she combines legal expertise with compassionate guidance to protect seniors' assets while ensuring quality long-term care options.
Linda C. Kramer
Attorney
Linda Kramer specializes in charitable planning and business succession strategies. She helps clients integrate philanthropy into estate plans while addressing tax-efficient wealth transfer for family-owned businesses.
Questions
What estate planning services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive estate planning services including revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and charitable planning strategies.
Do you handle probate and trust administration?
Yes, our firm specializes in probate administration, trust administration, and estate tax planning to ensure smooth asset transfer and compliance with legal requirements.
Can you help with elder abuse prevention?
We offer legal strategies to prevent elder abuse through proper estate planning, conservatorship arrangements, and asset protection techniques.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, including Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, San Jose, and the Silicon Valley/South Bay Area.
How do you approach dispute resolution?
We employ mediation and litigation strategies to resolve estate disputes while prioritizing client interests and minimizing family conflicts.
Are your attorneys experienced in complex estate matters?
Our team has over 25 years of experience handling complex estate planning, tax issues, and multi-generational wealth transfer strategies.
