Krause Law P.C. - Fresno, CA
Krause Law P.C. is an esteemed Fresno estate planning and probate firm founded in 2009 by attorney Stefanie Krause, providing compassionate and meticulous legal counsel in wills, living trusts, probate administration, special needs trusts, and conservatorships throughout the Central Valley.
Compassionate Estate Planning and Probate Advocacy in Fresno
Preserving family wealth, safeguarding vulnerable dependents, and honoring personal wishes requires legal counsel marked by deep legal mastery and genuine empathy. Krause Law P.C. is a respected estate planning and elder law firm located on North First Street in Fresno, California. Established in 2009 by founding attorney Stefanie Krause, the firm serves individuals, multi-generational families, and business owners throughout Fresno County and nearby communities including Clovis, Madera, Sanger, and Visalia. Krause, who graduated number one in her class from San Joaquin College of Law and has practiced law since 2000, has dedicated her career to crafting robust estate arrangements and guiding families through difficult court procedures. When immediate life transitions occur and you need a lawyer urgently to protect your loved ones or navigate court deadlines, Krause Law P.C. provides responsive, caring representation.
Comprehensive Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation
Every family has unique priorities, dynamics, and financial circumstances. Krause Law P.C. creates customized legal structures designed to prevent disputes, avoid probate expenses, and minimize tax burdens. As premier wills lawyers, trusts lawyers, and estate planning lawyers, the firm delivers tailored legal documents:
- Revocable Living Trusts: Meticulously drafted trusts that ensure private, seamless property distribution outside public probate court.
- Last Will and Testament: Comprehensive documents drafted by dedicated wills lawyers specifying asset distribution and designating trusted guardians for minor children.
- Durable Powers of Attorney: Appointing trusted fiduciaries with help from power of attorney lawyers to oversee financial management and healthcare decisions if incapacity occurs.
- Special Needs Trusts: Structuring customized third-party and first-party special needs trusts to protect disabled beneficiaries without endangering government benefit eligibility.
Efficient Probate Administration and Trust Management
Coping with the loss of a family member is profoundly emotional, and managing the legal complexities of estate distribution can add significant stress. Working as trusted probate lawyers, Krause Law P.C. assists executors, personal representatives, and trustees through every phase of California probate court proceedings:
- Filing petitions for probate and letters of administration in the Fresno County Superior Court.
- Conducting creditor notices, estate asset inventories, property appraisals, and statutory accounting.
- Guiding trustees through formal trust administration, fiduciary compliance, and beneficiary accountings.
- Resolving disputed heirships, will contests, and fiduciary accounting objections through skilled probate litigation.
Court-Appointed Conservatorships and Guardianships
When elderly parents face severe cognitive decline or young adults with developmental disabilities reach adulthood, court intervention may become necessary. Stefanie Krause frequently serves as a court-appointed attorney in the Fresno County Superior Court for proposed conservatees. The firm assists caring families in establishing limited and general probate conservatorships and legal guardianships to ensure loved ones receive vital medical care and financial protection.
Recognized Community Leadership and Academic Distinction
Recognized in the Best of Central California for estate law, Stefanie Krause has served as an adjunct law professor at San Joaquin College of Law for over a decade, teaching advanced research and writing. A former president of the SJCL Alumni Association and active member of the Fresno County Bar Association Estates and Trusts Section, she brings academic rigor and practical compassion to every client matter.
Schedule a Consultation with Krause Law P.C.
Taking proactive steps to organize your estate ensures your family is protected against future uncertainties. If you are ready to hire a lawyer to prepare your living trust, require help administering a loved one's estate, or need to consult an attorney regarding conservatorships, contact Krause Law P.C. on North First Street in Fresno today to schedule your consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the professional commercial district of northeast Fresno, near the intersection of North First Street and East Alluvial Avenue.
Building Location
This is a single-story brick-and-glass professional office building located inside the San Joaquin Valley Professional Plaza, close to Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center.
Parking Details
Ample complimentary surface parking is available in the private lot surrounding the buildings in the San Joaquin Valley Professional Plaza.
Public Transit
Served by Fresno Area Express (FAX) Route 34 (Northbound/Southbound); nearest stop is at SE Alluvial - First.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the single-story building at 7429 N First St through the main entrance. The office is located on the ground floor in Suite 104.