Estate Planning & Administration, Special Needs Trusts, Probate and Conservatorships
Estate Planning & Administration, Special Needs Trusts, Probate and Conservatorships
Located in the beautiful grounds of Chico Creek Professional Park, on Humboldt Road, our office is easy to access from Hwy 99, and has plenty of parking available.
Dana and her entire team are here to support you and help make those difficult legal tasks easier, so you can have peace of mind.
Dana offers many legal services including, but not limited to:
Wills & Trusts are the core of Estate Planning; they determine what happens to your estate after you pass. Additionally, trusts can be useful while you're alive. Both should be amended when things change. Dana does what is best for your personal circumstances - no "cookie cutters" here!
Are you trustee of a trust, or the executor of an estate under a will? We are here to guide you through the administration, whether you you just need a little guidance or a lot of assistance.
Special Needs includes everything from physical and mental disabilities to the simple infirmities of old age. Special Needs Trusts are often used to reserve assets for use while also allowing the person to qualify for public benefits. Whether you are planning early, or are already in care, Dana can help.
All adults (18+) should have a POA and AHCD. They allow you to select who will act for you, and who will make medical decisions for you, when you are unable to. The AHCD also lays out your specific health care, end of life, and funeral wishes.
When a person passes away without a trust, and with more than a very small estate, a Probate must be filed with the courts. Even a Will, while helpful, does not avoid probate in CA. If your loved one has passed and you need to file for probate, or you need help navigating Probate court, we can help.
If an adult becomes incapable of making reasonable decisions, the court may appoint a substitute decision maker: a conservator. Limited conservatorships preserve some independence for those with some capability, such as developmental disabilities.
We have some of the best clients, and we are proud to have worked with them!
Efficient, knowledgeable, kind and compassionate
A visit to an elder attorney can be such a stressful event in life but Dana and her assistant June made this as pleasant as possible. Dana was exceptional with my father while also answering my questions and concerns. They are efficient, knowledgeable, kind and compassionate. If you need this kind of law I 100% recommend them.
Endless Patience
I really don’t have much $$, but 5 children. I have one son, four daughters, three grandchildren, six greats. Dana cut through all the difficulties... helped me to believe in myself & what I wanted. It was a difficult path for me. However Dana calmly helped me to realize that it was my vision, what I wanted & to move forward. Thanks to Dana & June I have what I feel will, in the end work out to benefit my greats in their education. Thank you Dana & June for your endless patience.
Happy to refer my clients to Dana
Dana is great! I can always be assured that my clients will be well taken care of when they are referred to Dana. She specializes in estate transition and special needs.
Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value
After my Dad passed away, I needed a trustworthy attorney to assist in administering his trust. I had never needed the services of an attorney before and relied on a word of mouth referral. I am more than pleased with the services Dana and staff provided and continue to provide as I go through this process. She is knowledgeable, compassionate and so comforting. You immediately feel at ease with her and always leave knowing that you are in very competent hands. Unlike most stories I’ve heard about attorneys in general, she handles things quickly and efficiently which means a monetary savings. I highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a great attorney. I’m so grateful to have found her.
Easy to work with!
Dana Campbell is so easy to work with! She is incredibly professional and compassionate. You leave feeling everything is well in hand. Her staff is very professional and kind. Wonderful experience.
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