Elder Law & Estate Planning Since 1983
For nearly four decades, Gilfix & La Poll Associates LLP has been a proud leader in the fields of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning and Tax Planning. We have helped thousands of families in our community to protect their assets and legacies - saving our clients many hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes and long term care costs.
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Palo Alto Estate Planning Attorneys
Strategic Elder Law and Estate Planning Support for Families
When you are planning to protect your legacy, you need assurance that you and your loved ones are in good hands. At Gilfix & La Poll Associates LLP, we make a commitment to each of our clients. Our Palo Alto elder law and estate planning lawyers are devoted to preserving family assets and the dignity and well-being of our clients and communities. Our goal is to be your family lawyer and address all of your legal planning needs. In fact, we aim to be your partners and your “Lawyer for Life.” When you need an estate planning attorney in Palo Alto, we've got you covered.
We earn our clients' trust by providing exemplary services that have made us a renowned national leader in estate planning. Our goal is to help you plan for tomorrow so you can live for today. Call our estate planning attorney when you need us.
Are you looking for trusted guidance with elder law and estate planning in Palo Alto? Call Gilfix & La Poll Associates LLP today at (650) 683-9200 or contact us online to schedule a consultation and start protecting your family’s future.
Nationally Recognized Experts In Estate Planning
Our job is to take complex issues and deliver peace of mind using our unique tools and expertise.
Nationally Recognized Leaders in Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Special Needs Trusts
Contact our Palo Alto elder law and estate planning attorneys to explore proactive solutions tailored to your needs!
Our Elder Law and Estate Planning Services
We emphatically believe in proactive, multigenerational planning. The decisions you make now will affect not only you but also those who are dependent on you, including your parents and children.
For decades, our team has innovated creative legal solutions to help you manage and plan for the future of your estate. Together, we will decide which strategy will best serve your unique needs and those of your beneficiaries. Their future is in your hands, and we consider it a privilege to serve you in this regard.
Our Palo Alto elder law and estate planning attorneys can assist you in many areas, including:
- Advance Health Care Directives. Choose someone to make medical decisions on your behalf and specify how you want health care decisions to be made.
- Asset Protection. Shield your and your beneficiaries’ assets against tax, predatory creditors, litigants, and other threats.
- Conservatorships and Guardianships. When necessary, a procedure exists to manage the affairs of your vulnerable loved one.
- Estate and Gift Tax Planning. Reduce or eliminate unnecessary tax exposure.
- Estate Planning. Establish essential documents that prepare you and your family for your incapacity and death.
- Family Protection Trusts. Leave inheritances to future generations that are protected from divorce, litigation, and the Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax.
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution. Seek a swift resolution, peace, and justice through court action or alternative dispute resolution processes.
- Long-Term Care Planning. Plan for expensive care without exhausting your savings.
- Medi-Cal Asset Preservation. Shelter your assets and avoid “spending down.”
- Medi-Cal (Medicaid) Planning. Qualify for crucial benefits through strategic preparation.
- Proposition 19. Take steps to avoid devastating property tax increases that occur upon your passing because of this 2021 legislation, which undermines Prop 13 protections.
- Revocable Living Trusts and Wills. Avoid probate and decide who will manage your affairs and who will receive your assets once you are gone.
- Special Needs Trusts. Protect and provide for your disabled loved one in the years to come.
- Trust Administration and Probate. Navigate the crucial processes for distributing assets and settling estates once someone has passed away.
- Trust and Will Contests. Challenge or defend the legitimacy or enforceability of estate planning documents.
Real People. Real Feedback.
Hear What Our Past Clients Have To Say
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"Your letter to the Medi-Cal office did the trick. They are no longer threatening to put a lien on my house. I cannot thank you enough for helping me protect my home."
Your letter to the Medi-Cal office did the trick. They are no longer threatening to put a lien on my house. I cannot thank ...
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"I now understand why the trust will save our family a fortune in tax!"
Thank you for the help in setting up the trust for our family. After my husband's death, I saw how tremendously valuable it ...
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"When my husband passed away, my attorney at Gilfix & La Poll Associates LLP explained all the steps that have to be taken, saw to it that all steps were taken, and literally held my hand through the process."
When my husband passed away, my attorney at Gilfix & La Poll Associates LLP explained all the steps that have to be taken, ...
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"I want to express my gratitude for your professionalism and your invaluable assistance during our recent meeting on behalf of my parents."
I want to express my gratitude for your professionalism and your invaluable assistance during our recent meeting on behalf of ...
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"I heard of the Special Needs Trust before, but I never understood it until you so patiently and clearly explained it to me. We now have one in place for our son."
I heard of the Special Needs Trust before, but I never understood it until you so patiently and clearly explained it to me. ...
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"Absolutely superb, respectful and very compassionate in the manner that you spoke to my parents about a very difficult situation."
I will never forget you. I have passed your name on to numerous friends with similar situations. You are absolutely superb, ...
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Meet Our Team
We aim to understand your individual goals and needs and provide solutions tailored to you.
A Long History of Success
Our track record speaks for itself. Our Palo Alto elder law and estate planning lawyers have served many thousands of individuals and families in our community. Gilfix & La Poll Associates LLP has helped elders obtain quality long-term care services while protecting the family home and other assets. Furthermore, our firm has provided sophisticated special needs planning designed to ensure quality of life and quality of care for our clients' loved ones. We encourage you to learn more about what our clients are saying and why they choose our firm.
Benefit from our unparalleled experience and get the sophisticated legal guidance you deserve. No matter your circumstances, our team is ready to leverage our extensive knowledge and resources to craft a comprehensive plan designed to achieve your goals.
Take the next step with confidence—reach out to our Palo Alto elder law and estate planning attorneys to discuss your goals and build a plan designed to protect you and your loved ones.
Experience The Gilfix & LA Poll Associates Difference
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Certified Specialists in Estate Planning & Elder Law
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Co-Founder of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
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Pioneers in Elder Law & Estate Planning
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Hundreds of Millions of Clients' Dollars in Taxes Saved
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Thousands of Families in the Community Served
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Over 35 Years of Serving the Bay Area