Peterson & Peterson - San Francisco, CA

Four Decades of Trusted Legal Guidance in San Francisco

For more than four decades, Peterson and Peterson has served as a trusted pillar of legal counsel for individuals, families, and property owners throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area. Established in 1984 on Monterey Boulevard, the firm combines neighborhood accessibility with sophisticated legal capabilities. The practice is led by senior attorney Robert H. Peterson, III, a San Francisco native admitted to the California Bar in 1983 after graduating from UC Law San Francisco. Working alongside him is associate attorney Britta C. Peterson, who graduated cum laude with a tax law certificate from the University of San Francisco School of Law, earning CALI Awards for Excellence in taxation and trust administration.

Together, the attorneys bring multigenerational experience and meticulous care to every matter. Whether a family seeks to safeguard real estate, an executor needs guidance through probate, or a landlord requires compliant leasing structures under municipal ordinances, Peterson and Peterson delivers pragmatic solutions designed to preserve wealth and minimize dispute risks.

Comprehensive Estate Planning and Trust Administration

Careful estate planning provides essential peace of mind, ensuring your wishes are honored and assets pass smoothly without unnecessary court intervention. Peterson and Peterson creates individualized estate plans tailored to each client family and financial objectives under California probate law.

• Revocable Living Trusts: Establishing private trusts to avoid California costly, time-consuming probate proceedings.
• Last Will and Testament: Drafting wills, pour-over wills, and guardianship designations to protect children and direct asset distribution.
• Durable Power of Attorney: Designating trusted agents to handle financial and property affairs if incapacity occurs.
• Advance Healthcare Directives: Appointing healthcare proxies and outlining specific medical care instructions.
• Trust Administration: Guiding successor trustees through asset valuation, creditor notices, and beneficiary distributions.

Probate Administration and Estate Resolution

Managing a deceased loved one estate through the San Francisco Probate Court can feel overwhelming. Peterson and Peterson provides hands-on probate administration, guiding personal representatives and executors through every statutory requirement. The firm organizes estate assets, settles legitimate debts, handles real property transfers, and prepares formal accountings for court approval. When disputes arise between heirs or beneficiaries, the firm draws upon decades of experience to resolve estate litigation and trust conflicts efficiently.

Commercial and Residential Real Estate Counsel

Navigating the complex landscape of San Francisco property law requires deep statutory familiarity and practical foresight. Peterson and Peterson represents residential property owners, commercial landlords, and property managers. The firm drafts commercial leases, negotiates sales contracts, advises on lawful tenant evictions under local rent ordinances, and prepares trust transfer deeds to facilitate seamless property succession under California Proposition 19 tax rules.

Work Directly With Seasoned San Francisco Counsel

Unlike large impersonal practices where matters are delegated to junior clerks, Peterson and Peterson ensures clients work directly with veteran attorneys dedicated to their security. If you need a lawyer to draft a lasting estate plan or hire an attorney to resolve property matters, find a lawyer you can trust. Contact Peterson and Peterson today to discuss your goals with attorneys who hold honesty, integrity, and client satisfaction as their highest standard.