Atty. Michael Gilfix
Michael Gilfix is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust law, probate law and 5 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.
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Michael Gilfix is a Member, Principal based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Gilfix & La Poll Associates, LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and elder law. Admitted to practice in California (1973). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1973) and Stanford University (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Gilfix is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust law, probate law and 5 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Michael practices at Gilfix & La Poll Associates, LLP in Palo Alto, CA
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Michael Gilfix is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Michael Gilfix is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Michael Gilfix is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in California →
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Palo Alto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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