East Bay Probate & Trust Administration

very quick
Sep 14th, 2021

Mike was honest and competent regarding my situation. He provided a free consultation that brought clarity to how I should proceed. Would definitely hire in the future!
Jul 24th, 2019

While never having much appreciation and/or use for attorneys... This man, Mr. Michael Broad made a very important and stressful period In my family's life path very easy... I recommend him highly.
May 18th, 2019

Michael Broad of East Bay Probate has done a great job on helping me administer my late friends estate. Probate proceedings can be daunting, and if you have been appointed executor and/or successor trustee for an estate, you may find that you need someone to help you navigate through the process, someone you can trust. If your case is not all that simple and straightforward, having someone in your corner is even more invaluable. There are a few things to look for in an estate lawyer. Obviously, you would want someone with a solid knowledge of estate law, that goes without saying. Someone with extensive experience. You would want someone who actually listens to their clients and are able to detect nuances and apply their critical thinking skills to situations that are not always that clear cut or black and white. You would want someone who understands that carrying out your fiduciary duties can sometimes be stressful; someone to advice you on how to do things one step at a time, keeping the big picture in mind. You would want someone who respects your time, and is flexible about appointments. You would want someone intelligent and articulate. Most importantly, you would look for someone with good ethics and personal integrity. I have some experience with other estate lawyers, so I have some basis for comparison when I say that I give Mike big checkmarks for all of the above. Of lesser importance, but still relevant, theres the fact that Mike is just a very nice and likable guy, and a pleasure to be around. Probate proceedings usually take a full year to complete, sometimes it can take longer. There are a lot of factors that come into play, such as how complex the case is, how backed up the courts are, etc.. One thing I really appreciated about Mike is that he took the time to explain this up front, and explained about the need for patience. I also appreciate that Mike gets down to business and does not waste time (billable hours) discussing the probabilities of certain outcomes when there is no way anyone can know in advance. Mikes rates are competitive, and he also saved the estate money by allowing us to do some of the legwork (filing court documents with the Court Clerks Office, etc.). He made it clear that he could do all those things, but we very much appreciated that he gave us the option to save the estate some money on legal fees. For our future estate planning needs (will, living trust, power of attorney, advance health care directive, etc.), we will definitely entrust them to Mike, and we recommend him wholeheartedly.
Jan 8th, 2019

Michael was a pleasure to work with and I would recommend him to anyone who is in need of a Estate Probate lawyer. Michael was thorough, professional, personable and patient during a very difficult process that took a year to complete through the court. He was very informative when explaining the Probate process, court, documents required and the responsibilities of the Administrator. He was very helpful during the process of selling my mother's home by working closely with the Realtor and I. He was always available to answer questions from me, my siblings and anyone else involved in this process.
Dec 26th, 2017