Estate Planning & Probate Attorney in Carpinteria, CA

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Serving Clients Across Santa Barbara County

With over 10 years of experience, our firm has established a system to help individuals and families put together a plan for their future and move forward. We are committed to taking care of your needs and helping you meet your goals.

Meet the Team

Neal E. Bartlett

ATTORNEY AT LAW

Neal Barlett is a native of Simi Valley, California and enjoys serving in the Carpinteria area through his legal practice. Neal received his law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2009, and is currently a certified Estate Planning and Probate Law Specialist.

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Jason Smith

PARALEGAL

Jason received his paralegal certificate from Oxnard College and now assists with estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters. Jason regularly attends CLEs and works closely with clients, helping them navigate the process with dedication and compassion.

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Estate planning can seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be. Our goal is to make your needs the top priority from start to finish.

Our goal is to simplify the process and help you make decisions

With an estate planning specialist, we can explain all of your options and advise you on the best decisions to make for your future and for your loved ones. We utilize a wide range of estate planning tools to accomplish your family’s goals, including revocable living trusts, special needs trusts, retirement trusts, irrevocable trusts, grantor trusts, and charitable trusts. Whatever you are considering or planning, we can help you.

Professional Service

Neal does a great job explaining how things work. Very professional and I would always go back to Neal.

-A Happy Client

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Neal interpreted what was going on, spoke to us in a way so we understood the process, and helped us solve the problem with our parents’ trust. Thanks!

-K.S.

Our Only Attorney

I have worked with numerous attorneys over a 10 year period in my personal and business dealings, and after hiring Neal I am confident that he will be the only attorney I will work with on any future matters. On a scale of 1 to 10, he is a 10.

-T.C.

Our hope is to do whatever we can to help you & your family move forward.

As an experienced probate law firm, we know that this process is laden with strong emotions and seemingly impossible decisions. That is why we take the time to explain the process and how we can help you through it. No two situations are the same, but our experience with people who have recently lost a loved one helps us empathize with you and your family.

We know that your family is the most important thing to you. We offer unparalleled estate planning services so you can plan for their future. We draft and create wills, trusts, and directives and can amend any part of your will or trust if you decide to make a change.

Creating a retirement plan is important and shouldn't be put off. Even if you are just starting your career, having a solid retirement plan can not only give you peace of mind but give you direction for the future. Early planning leads to a better and fuller retirement life where you are free to enjoy yourself rather than worry over financials. Planning for retirement helps your family by taking charge of your life when your body begins to slow down.

Regardless of the stage of life you are in, you should be thinking about the future. We can help you make informed decisions that will give you peace of mind. Call our office today for a consultation.

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