Atty. Donald J. McCubbin

Atty. Donald J. McCubbin

Member, Thurston Scholastic Honor Society; Order of the Coif. Author: "Charitable Remainder Trusts", Tax Management Memorandum 1977.

San Francisco San Francisco 57 yrs experience 57 year
Call (628) 303-0193 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Donald J. McCubbin at a glance

Donald J. McCubbin is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Friedman McCubbin Law Group LLP. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in California (1969) and U.S. Tax Court (1984). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1969) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco (Chair, Probate and Trust Section, 1998) State Bar of California (Member, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Section) Director and Chief Financial Officer, The Kimball Foundation. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Member, Thurston Scholastic Honor Society
  • Order of the Coif

Author

"Charitable Remainder Trusts", Tax Management Memorandum 1977

Co-Author

  • "Testamentary Gifts to Charity," California C.E.B
  • Will Drafting Practice, 1982
  • "Outright Gifts to Charity"
  • "Charitable Split-Interest Trusts, California C.E.B
  • Will Drafting 3rd Edition, 1992; "Overview of Trustee Duties and Powers"; "Investment Duties and Powers"; "Management Powers"; "Powers Relating to Principal and Income, Allocation and Accounting"; "Administrative Clauses", California C.E.B
  • Drafting California Revocable Trusts 3rd Edition, 1994

Lecturer

  • C.E.B., "Planning for Charitable Giving: Outright Gifts, Split-Interest Trusts and Private Foundations", 1993
  • California C.E.B., "Enhancing Communication in Estate Planning", 1995

Practice Areas Explained

Donald J. McCubbin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donald J. McCubbin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Jurisdictional Context

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 San Francisco 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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Where is Donald J. McCubbin's law office located?
Donald J. McCubbin's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Friedman McCubbin Law Group LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald J. McCubbin handle?
Donald J. McCubbin focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Donald J. McCubbin practiced law?
Donald J. McCubbin has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did Donald J. McCubbin go to law school?
Donald J. McCubbin earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A., 1966).
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Donald J. McCubbin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1969
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1984

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