Fleishman & Weisman - Sunnyvale, CA

Dedicated Estate Planning and Elder Law in Sunnyvale, California

Planning for the future of your family or protecting a vulnerable relative requires knowledgeable, compassionate legal counsel. At Fleishman & Weisman, clients throughout Sunnyvale, San Jose, Mountain View, Cupertino, and the broader Silicon Valley receive meticulous legal guidance tailored to their personal circumstances. With a proud history spanning more than thirty years in California civil and probate courts, the practice specializes in safeguarding families through complex life transitions. Lead attorney Rebecca Fay Weisman, admitted to the California Bar in 1994 after graduating from Golden Gate University School of Law, brings deep expertise in probate procedures, protective proceedings, and disability law. Whether you are looking to hire an estate planning lawyer in Silicon Valley to draft comprehensive trusts or need an attorney urgently to petition for a court-supervised conservatorship, Fleishman & Weisman provides clear, dignified representation focused on shielding your loved ones and your hard-earned assets.

Comprehensive Estate and Protective Legal Services

The practice concentrates on sensitive probate, trust, and protective legal matters, ensuring clients have structured legal mechanisms in place:

• Estate Planning and Living Trusts

  A well-drafted estate plan prevents costly court interventions and ensures your wishes are honored. As experienced estate planning lawyers, the firm designs customized revocable living trusts, pour-over wills, advance health care directives, and statutory power of attorney documents to minimize estate tax burdens and bypass California's lengthy probate process.

• Special Needs Trusts and Disability Advocacy

  Families caring for individuals with developmental disabilities must structure assets carefully to prevent disqualification from essential public benefits such as Medi-Cal and SSI. The firm creates third-party and first-party special needs trusts, ensuring lifelong financial security and enhanced quality of life for loved ones with special needs.

• General and Limited Conservatorships

  When an aging parent or developmentally disabled adult cannot safely manage their health, housing, or finances, obtaining a court-appointed conservatorship becomes necessary. The firm assists families through every phase of petitioning for conservatorship of the person and estate, handling court investigator reviews, hearings, and ongoing accounting requirements.

• Probate Administration and Trust Litigation

  Navigating the probate court following the loss of a family member can feel daunting. As proven probate lawyers, the attorneys guide executors and administrators through petition filings, creditor notifications, asset appraisals, and final estate distributions, while representing beneficiaries and fiduciaries in contested trust disputes.

• Elder Law and Elder Abuse Protection

  Elderly community members often face physical neglect or financial exploitation by unscrupulous parties. Fleishman & Weisman acts decisively to seek civil remedies, freeze misappropriated assets, and secure protective court orders to preserve seniors' dignity and financial autonomy.

Personalized Advocacy Rooted in Compassion

At Fleishman & Weisman, clients never face complex legal hurdles alone. The firm takes a distinct, individualized approach to every case, taking time to understand family dynamics, long-term care goals, and medical considerations. If you need to find an experienced probate lawyer or special needs counselor in Sunnyvale, contact the office on Viscaino Avenue today to schedule a focused legal evaluation and establish enduring legal protections for your family.