Business Details
17 Years
experience
Trusted Trust & Estate Attorneys in San Francisco & Sonoma
Law Office Of Amy Harrington was founded in 2009 with a commitment to providing compassionate legal expertise in trusts, estates, and fiduciary services. Our practice is built on the belief that exceptional legal service requires both technical mastery and personal connection. We specialize in trust and probate administration, estate planning, conservatorships, and will contests, with a particular focus on complex fiduciary roles like partition referee and court-appointed receiver. Our team brings decades of combined experience to navigate even the most challenging cases, combining deep legal knowledge with practical problem-solving skills.We prioritize transparency, integrity, and client education, ensuring clients understand every step of the process while we handle administrative burdens. Our attorneys maintain active roles in legal education and community service, reflecting our dedication to both professional excellence and civic responsibility. With offices in San Francisco and Sonoma, we serve clients throughout the Bay Area and North Bay regions.
Services
Trust Administration
Probate Law
Conservatorships
Estate Planning
Partition Referee Services
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of specialized experience in trusts and estates law
- Our attorneys serve as court-appointed fiduciaries in complex cases
- We provide personalized guidance through complex legal processes
- Our team combines legal expertise with community service commitment
- We maintain active roles in legal education and professional development
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
- Chambers and Partners
What people say
Exceptional legal expertise
Compassionate approach
Simplify challenging processes
Clear communication
Resolved complex issues
Services
Trust Administration
Our trust administration services ensure proper management and distribution of assets according to legal requirements. We handle complex fiduciary responsibilities including asset inventory, tax filings, and beneficiary communications. Our experienced team provides comprehensive support for successor trustees navigating post-mortem trust administration.
Probate Law
We guide clients through probate proceedings with expertise in estate inventory, debt settlement, and asset distribution. Our services include court representation, will validation, and resolution of contested probate matters. We help executors fulfill their fiduciary duties while minimizing family conflicts.
Conservatorships
Our conservatorship practice focuses on protecting vulnerable adults through court-appointed representation. We handle both conservatorships of the person and estate, ensuring proper care arrangements and financial management. We advocate for clients' best interests while maintaining legal compliance.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and advance directives. Our comprehensive approach addresses tax planning, asset protection, and healthcare decision-making. We help clients establish legal frameworks that reflect their unique family and financial situations.
Partition Referee Services
As court-appointed partition referees, we manage real property disputes through impartial administration. Our services include property management, financial accounting, and fair distribution of proceeds. We ensure compliance with California partition laws while protecting all parties' interests.
People
Amy Harrington
Partner
Recognized trusts and estates attorney with Super Lawyers designation. Handles probate, trust administration, and fiduciary services. Serves as court-appointed partition referee and receiver. Active legal educator and former Mayor of Sonoma.
Susan S. Kim
Attorney
Estate planning and probate litigation specialist with extensive pro bono experience. Focuses on guardianships and complex estate matters. Recognized for volunteer work with San Francisco Bar Association's Justice and Diversity Center.
Phoebe Gould
Senior Paralegal
Trust and estate paralegal with expertise in fiduciary accountings. Completed California pre-licensing fiduciary education. Focuses on partition and receivership matters while preparing for professional fiduciary licensing.
John R. Massey
Paralegal
Recent law graduate supporting probate and trust administration. Focuses on foreclosure prevention and fiduciary matters. Combines economics background with legal studies for comprehensive estate management support.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and North Bay regions from our offices in San Francisco and Sonoma.
What legal services do you specialize in?
Our primary focus areas include trust and probate administration, estate planning, conservatorships, will contests, and partition referee services.
How are you qualified to serve as a fiduciary?
Amy Harrington has served as court-appointed fiduciary in over 50 cases since 2020 with specialized training in forensic accounting and fiduciary management.
Do you handle contested estate matters?
Yes, we represent clients in trust and estate litigation including will contests, trust accounting disputes, and business succession conflicts.
How can I schedule a consultation?
Contact us at 415-558-7700 to schedule an initial consultation with our experienced attorneys in either our San Francisco or Sonoma office.
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