Law Offices of John C. Martin, P.C. is a specialized legal practice focused exclusively on estate planning, trust, and probate law, serving clients throughout the Silicon Valley and San Francisco Bay Area. Led by John C. Martin, Esq., a certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State Bar of California, the firm distinguishes itself through its responsive, intentional, and client-first approach to complex personal and financial legacy matters.
Since 2008, the firm has collaborated with a diverse clientele including families with children, married couples, business owners, high-risk professionals, and individuals with charitable goals. Their philosophy emphasizes transparency and tailored strategies to protect assets, plan for incapacity, and ensure smooth wealth transfer, with particular expertise in adapting to changes in tax and asset protection laws.
Services Offered
- Estate Planning
- Estate Planning for Families
- Heritage & Legacy Planning
- Advanced Estate Planning
- Asset Protection
- Retirement Trust Planning
- Property Tax Planning
- Gift and Estate Tax Planning
- Conservatorships and Incapacity Planning
- International Estate Planning
- Trust and Estate Litigation
- Probate / Estate Administration
- Trust Administration
- Family Business Entities
- Business Succession Planning
- Charitable Gifts and Foundations
- Client Care Program
Based in Palo Alto, the firm serves individuals, families, charities, and businesses across multiple Bay Area regions including San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, and Santa Cruz Counties. John Martin is also a recognized speaker and author on estate planning topics and has been featured in media discussions related to elder abuse prevention, digital wills, and tax legislation.
