Cookman Law is a Palo Alto-based estate planning firm specializing in creating customized legal solutions for families, particularly those with special needs children or complex family dynamics. As locally-based attorneys who regularly speak throughout the Bay Area, they stand out for their dedicated focus on protective trusts and comprehensive, personalized estate planning that evolves with clients’ life stages.
The firm takes a team-based approach, with multiple legal professionals reviewing each document to ensure precision and clarity. With extensive experience since 2008—particularly in special needs planning—they serve individuals and families across California, offering flat-fee services and collaborating closely with financial advisors, CPAs, and other professionals to deliver holistic support.
Services Offered
- Estate Planning
- Wills
- Trusts
- Special Needs Planning
- Special Needs Trusts
- ABLE Accounts
- Limited Conservatorship (referral only)
- Trust Administration
- Trust Maintenance Program
- Lifetime Trust
- Dynasty Trust
- Revocable Living Trust
- Testamentary Trust
- Estate Planning for Complex Family Situations
Cookman Law serves clients throughout California and offers remote online notarization for convenience. The firm’s principal attorney has been practicing estate planning with an emphasis in special needs planning since 2008, bringing deep expertise and a compassionate approach to each case.
