Judy Douglass

Top rated Estate Planning & Probate attorney in Saratoga, California

Douglass Law Group
Judy Douglass
Douglass Law Group

Practice areas: Estate Planning & Probate, Elder Law; view more

Licensed in California since: 1990

Education: University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025
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Douglass Law Group

14457 Big Basin Wy
Saratoga, CA 95070 Visit website

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As the proprietor of the Douglass Law Group in Saratoga, California, Judy Douglass is an Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Specialist, Certified by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Her unparalleled proficiency and decades of experience provide her clients with invaluable insight and compassionate guidance as a wise and empathetic counselor.

When it comes to Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Ms. Douglass offers a personalized and tailored approach, utilizing her wealth of dedicated knowledge and experience to ensure her clients safeguard their financial future and protect their loved ones. With attention to detail and professional acumen, she is an invaluable asset to her clients, guiding them through every step of the estate planning process with care and precision. In addition to Estate Planning, Ms. Douglass also specializes in Probate Law. With a keen understanding of the intricate legal processes involved in Estate Administration, she serves as a trusted guide for clients navigating the complexities of probate matters.

 Ms. Douglass maintains active affiliations with The State Bar of California’s Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Sections and the Silicon Valley Bar Association. Additionally, she has selflessly volunteered with Senior Adults Legal Assistance (SALA), demonstrating her commitment to helping others. In addition, with a passion for serving those who serve our communities, Ms. Douglass specializes in assisting police officers and firefighters with their unique estate planning.

Following her successful completion of a bachelor's degree at the University of California Berkeley in 1984, Ms. Douglass earned her J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 1989, where she was bestowed with the American Jurisprudence Award in federal income tax.

 

Practice areas

Estate Planning & Probate, Elder Law

Focus areas

Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Wills

First Admitted: 1990, California

Professional Webpage: https://douglasslawgroup.com/judith-n-douglass/

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Obtained my real estate broker license, 2022
  • Former Member, State Bar of New Hampshire
  • Member, Silicon Valley Bar Association
  • Member, State Bar of California: Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Sections
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
  • Successful verdict in litigated Trust matter. I represented the Trustee against a beneficiary that was asserting undue influence of the Trustee. We received a non-suit at the close of Plaintiff's case., 2019
  • Successful settlement for beneficiary of a Trust where a caregiver was trying to abscond with the estate., 2019
  • Successful settlement of over $2M for our client in a contested trust matter where undue influence, caregiver was involved., 2022
Representative Clients:
  • Assist Members of the Roseville Police and Fire Department with their Estate Planning
Special Licenses/Certifications:
  • Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law Specialist, Certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization
Pro bono/Community Service:
  • Volunteer with SALA Golf Tournament, 2011-2015
  • Offered no cost estate planning to police officers and their families.
Honors/Awards:
  • Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award, Federal Income Tax 1988
Educational Background:
  • B.A. University of California, Berkeley, 1984
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • Spoke about reasons to have a Living Trust and Estate Plan and Advanced Planning, Co-Speaker, Estate Planning, Advanced Planning Seminar, Clients Of Realtor I Work With, 2019
  • Estate Planning 101 Radio Show, Speaker, Silicon Valley Radio Show, 2012

Office location for Judy Douglass

14457 Big Basin Wy
Saratoga, CA 95070

Phone: 408-214-4752

Selections

2 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025

Certificates and credentials

California Board of Legal Specialization
Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law
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