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Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law.
Masters in Taxation.

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Santa Cruz Estate Planning and Trust Lawyers

The lawyers at the Law Office of Emily J. Buchbinder provide expert legal services in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, probate, conservatorships, guardianships, business law, and tax.

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"Emily was highly recommended to me by a good friend and she ended up surpassing my expectations. She and her office were welcoming and knowledgeable throughout my interactions with them. I could not be happier with the work they did and would give them my highest recommendation."
Steve Berta​

Amy R. Henderson served as the Probate Research Attorney for the Superior Court of California, Santa Cruz County for the last ten years. She is uniquely qualified to assist clients with estate planning, trust administration, conservatorships, and guardianships. In addition, she has extensive experience in advising clients about selecting and forming the legal structure best suited for their business.

In addition to years of practical legal experience, our attorneys take pride in providing genuine and personalized services to a wide variety of clients. We aim to make you feel comfortable throughout the estate planning and trust administration process, with the goal of providing a swift and favorable resolution.

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Estate Planning

Estate planning ensures that your property passes to your chosen beneficiaries quickly and efficiently. An estate plan includes a package of documents – Trust, Will, Power of Attorney, and Advance Health Care Directive. The contents of those documents vary based on your family situation, assets, and goals.
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Trust Administration

A Trust requires administration when the person who created it dies. For spouses with a Revocable Trust, the Trust usually continues for the benefit of the surviving spouse; however, there are still important legal actions the surviving spouse must take to continue to use his or her property without restriction.
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Probate

We are experienced probate attorneys who understand the legal requirements of this complex legal proceeding. We provide experienced and effective guidance, advice, and representation to Executors throughout the probate proceeding, which typically takes one year or more to complete.
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Taxation

We are experienced in forming all types of business entities, including LLCs, LLPs, Partnerships, S-Corporations, C-Corporations, Professional Corporations and Family Limited Partnerships. We can explain the advantages of each type of business structure and help you select the entity that best fits your goals.
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Conservatorships

A conservatorship allows a responsible person or professional to manage the financial and/or medical affairs for an impaired adult when that adult did not have any legal documents appointing anyone to serve as his/her representative. A conservator is appointed by the court.
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Guardianships and Adoptions

A guardian is the adult who is legally responsible for the needs of a minor. You may only become a guardian in California by being appointed by the court. A guardianship is required in certain situations for minors.
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The attorneys at the Law Office of Emily J. Buchbinder provide expert legal services in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, probate, conservatorships, guardianships, business law, and tax.

Founding attorney Emily J. Buchbinder practices exclusively in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, probate, business, and tax. Emily has a Master of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.) and is a Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. Emily is the Chairperson of the Santa Cruz County Bar, Estate Planning Section. In addition, she serves on the Board of the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County and the Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group. Her legal experience, education, and dedication to the Santa Cruz community make her the perfect choice to assist you with estate planning, trusts, wills, estate administration, probate, tax, and business planning.

Amy R. Henderson served as the Probate Research Attorney for the Superior Court of California, Santa Cruz County for the last ten years. She is uniquely qualified to assist clients with estate planning, trust administration, conservatorships, and guardianships. In addition, she has extensive experience in advising clients about selecting and forming the legal structure best suited for their business.

In addition to years of practical legal experience, our attorneys take pride in providing genuine and personalized services to a wide variety of clients. We aim to make you feel comfortable throughout the estate planning and trust administration process, with the goal of providing a swift and favorable resolution.

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Testimonials

What our satisfied clients are saying.
I found Emily honest, professional, knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with. I am much more at ease now that she has helped me with my estate planning. It was a pleasure finding someone so competent to work with here in Santa Cruz.
- Wayne Lockwood
I feel fortunate to be able to refer my clients to Emily for their trust and estate planning needs. She is very knowledgeable, thorough and professional. Without exception, everyone I have sent to Emily has been extremely satisfied working with her.
- Kristen Marinovic
Financial Advisor
It is a pleasure to write this note of praise for the Family Trust work Emily did on our behalf. We were VERY PLEASED and VERY IMPRESSED with Emily’s knowledge and professionalism regarding our project. We really enjoyed working with her and will continue to seek Emily’s advice when needed.
- Jan and Bob Lockwood
Santa Cruz
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Covid 19 Update | We are currently scheduling indoor appointments at our office for fully vaccinated clients. We continue to meet with unvaccinated clients outside of our office in our parking lot. Masks are required regardless of your vaccination status. These precautions are subject to change according to state, local, and CDC guidance. We continue to offer telephone, Zoom, and FaceTime appointments. Please call our office to schedule your appointment – (831) 462-1313. Your matters and health are extremely important to us, and we will do everything in our power to ensure your needs are met in a timely manner. Sincerely, The Buchbinder Law Team
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