The Law Office of James A. Zakasky is a Northern California estate planning firm dedicated to protecting clients’ assets for both current and future generations. Specializing in comprehensive estate strategies, the firm stands out for its personalized approach and commitment to ensuring clients’ wishes are respected and legally upheld.
With over a decade of experience, the firm focuses on minimizing tax liabilities, avoiding probate delays, and providing clear directives for healthcare and asset management. It primarily serves individuals and families seeking to secure their financial futures, protect special needs dependents, and prevent state intervention in personal and monetary affairs.
Services Offered
- Estate planning
- Will creation and examination
- Revocable living trusts
- Irrevocable trusts
- Medicaid eligibility planning
- Tax minimization strategies
- Asset protection from creditors
- Healthcare proxies
- Powers of attorney
- Guardianship designation for minor children
- Special needs planning
- Trustee appointment
- Probate counseling and representation
- Will validation and contestation
- Executor or administrator appointment
- Estate debt and tax resolution
- Breach of fiduciary duty examination
- Probate and estate litigation
- Asset distribution administration
- Advanced healthcare directives
- HIPAA authorization
- Pour over wills
- Trust funding
- Document storage guidance
- Emergency health cards
Serving Northern California from its Santa Rosa office, the firm offers resources in English and provides free informational materials, including guides on probate and estate planning questionnaires tailored for singles and couples.
