Atty. Jeffrey A. Jaech
Mr. Jaech helps our clients with their personal estate planning and wealth preservation, including tax and family business succession planning.
Estate and Gift Taxation & More Attorney · Serving Fresno, CA · 49+ Years Experience
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About Jeffrey A. Jaech at a Glance
Jeffrey A. Jaech is a Senior Counsel based in Fresno, California, practicing at Baker Manock Jensen Pc. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in California (1977) and U.S. Tax Court (1992). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1977) and Washington State University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California. Serves clients in Fresno, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jeffrey A. Jaech
- Mr. Jaech helps our clients with their personal estate planning and wealth preservation, including tax and family business succession planning
- Mr. Jaech assists trustees and executors in trust and probate administration, including help with tax issues and audits
- He also represents fiduciaries and beneficiaries in trust and estate disputes and litigation
- He helps donors with their charitable giving and advises charitable organizations
- As founder and president of the American Baseball Card Museum, he is knowledgable about the issues collectors face when they wish to dispose of their collectables
- Mr. Jaech is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, as certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
- He is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC)
- He served a term (2004-2010) on the Executive Committee of the State Bar's Trusts and Estates Section and is a member of the Fresno Estate Planning Council
- Mr. Jaech served nine years as a board member (Chair 2007-2009) of the Fresno Regional Foundation, our local community foundation (www.fresnoregfoundation.org), and is its legal counsel
- From 2011 to 2014, he was a director of Meritas, an affiliation of law firms in all 50 states and over 70 countries
- Mr. Jaech was a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 1985 to 1991
Practice Areas Explained
Jeffrey A. Jaech's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey A. Jaech handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fresno.
Trusts in Fresno
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Probate in Fresno
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Tax Law in Fresno
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Estate & Gift Tax in Fresno
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fresno
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 Fresno 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 venue, 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.
Fresno Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fresno-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Fresno Choose Jeffrey A. Jaech
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jeffrey A. Jaech's practice in the field of trusts, probate, tax, and estate tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jeffrey A. Jaech brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and U.S. Tax Court, Jeffrey A. Jaech can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and tax, Jeffrey A. Jaech can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fresno
A Fresno-based practice means Jeffrey A. Jaech attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Jeffrey A. Jaech Handles in Fresno
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