Business Details
Your Trusted Livermore Estate Planning Lawyer
Lewman Law has been dedicated to providing comprehensive estate planning and probate services for over two decades. Our firm combines extensive legal expertise with a personalized approach to address each client's unique needs. With a focus on trust administration, will disputes, and Medi-Cal planning, we guide families through complex legal processes with compassion and clarity. Our founder, John F. Lewman, brings over 20 years of experience and a commitment to client education, ensuring informed decision-making.We prioritize minimizing legal fees, avoiding probate, and protecting assets while maintaining transparency and ethical standards. Our client-focused methodology emphasizes active listening, tailored strategies, and ongoing support. Recognized for our litigation skills and deep understanding of California estate law, we serve Tri-Valley families with reliable, results-driven representation. Our office maintains regular hours for consultations and offers clear communication throughout the legal process.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Trust Litigation
Medi-Cal Planning
Will Disputes
Trust Administration
Probate Litigation
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized estate law experience
- Our team provides personalized trust and probate strategies
- Client-focused approach with transparent communication
- Proven success in complex trust litigation cases
- Expert guidance on California Medi-Cal planning requirements
What people say
Exceeds expectations
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Patient approach
Immediate response
Well respected
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create comprehensive strategies to protect assets and ensure proper distribution. We help clients establish wills, trusts, and healthcare directives while minimizing tax implications. Our approach focuses on avoiding probate and addressing unique family needs through customized legal documents.
Probate Administration
We guide executors through California's probate process with expert legal support. Our services include asset inventory, debt settlement, tax filings, and court representation. We help streamline estate distribution while ensuring compliance with state regulations and addressing potential disputes.
Trust Litigation
Our firm handles trust-related legal conflicts with strategic representation. We resolve disputes over asset distribution, trustee responsibilities, and undue influence claims. Our litigation approach prioritizes negotiated settlements while preparing for courtroom advocacy when necessary.
Medi-Cal Planning
We provide specialized planning for long-term care costs and Medi-Cal eligibility. Our services protect assets while meeting healthcare needs through legal strategies like irrevocable trusts and gifting techniques that comply with California's complex regulations.
Will Disputes
Our team resolves contested will matters through mediation and litigation. We represent beneficiaries and executors in challenges related to testamentary capacity, undue influence, and improper execution while maintaining professional courtroom advocacy.
People
John F. Lewman
Founder
John F. Lewman is a dedicated estate planning attorney with 20+ years of experience. He graduated from McGeorge School of Law in 1994 and focuses on trust administration, probate litigation, and Medi-Cal planning while maintaining active community involvement.
Questions
How often should I update my estate plan?
Review your estate plan every 3-5 years or after major life events like marriage, divorce, or childbirth to ensure it reflects current wishes and circumstances.
Do I need a trust if I already have a will?
Trusts offer probate avoidance and greater asset control. Our attorneys help determine if a revocable or irrevocable trust suits your specific estate planning goals.
What happens if I don't have an estate plan in California?
California's intestacy laws will govern asset distribution, which may not align with your wishes. This process can be lengthy, costly, and create family conflicts.
How does Medi-Cal planning work?
Our specialists help qualify for Medi-Cal benefits while protecting assets through legal strategies that comply with California's strict eligibility requirements for long-term care.
