Deb L. Kinney

Deb L. Kinney, the visionary founder of TrustParency PC in Emeryville, California, has dedicated over two decades to mastering the intricacies of estate planning, trust administration, probate, wills and relationship agreements. Her career is a testament to her unwavering commitment to fairness and transparency, particularly in her advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. She has played a pivotal role in drafting legislation that safeguards same-sex couples and has successfully championed equal tax treatment for same-sex marriages before the IRS.

Known for her sharp wit and problem-solving prowess, Ms. Kinney excels at diffusing tensions and finding solutions. Her practice is grounded in the principles of fairness, compassion and integrity, which she embodies daily. With firsthand experience of the complexities involved in legal and personal matters, she offers practical and empathetic support to her clients, striving to make a meaningful impact through her legal competence and advocacy.

Licensed in California since 1996, Ms. Kinney earned her Juris Doctor from the New College of California School of Law in 1995. Her leadership extends to serving on the boards of Planned Parenthood Advocates Mar Monte, the Equal Rights Advocates Board, the California Women Lawyers Association and the Women Lawyers of Alameda County. Her past board memberships include those with Equality California, Horizons Foundation, The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association and Tides Advocacy, a pro-black organization dedicated to social justice, political empowerment and policy change.

In 2020, Ms. Kinney transitioned from her successful estate planning firm in the San Francisco Bay Area to focus on larger, more complex client needs in planning and administration. This shift allowed her to gain profound insights into the challenges of trust administration, including operational and technological demands. Inspired by these insights, she founded TrustParency PC, a groundbreaking firm that blends efficiency with empathy to revolutionize the trust administration process. Through her innovative approach, she continues to guide others through the labyrinth of legal and personal challenges with grace and proficiency.