Atty. Michael A. Roosevelt
Co-Author: "Death Tax Clauses," California C.E.B., Will Drafting 3rd Edition, 1992. Lecturer, California Continuing Education of the Bar, "How to Draft Wills after ERTA," "Alternatives to Probate," "Planning for the Marital Deduction," "The Estate and Gift Tax Reform Law," "Estate Planning With Your Client." Director, San Francisco Estate Planning Council, 1990-1999.
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Michael A. Roosevelt is a Partner based in Berkeley, California. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in California (1973). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1972) and Harvard University (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco. Serands clients in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- "Death Tax Clauses," California C.E.B., Will Drafting 3rd Edition, 1992
- Lecturer, California Continuing Education of the Bar, "How to Draft Wills after ERTA," "Alternatives to Probate," "Planning for the Marital Deduction," "The Estate and Gift Tax Reform Law," "Estate Planning With Your Client
- Director, San Francisco Estate Planning Council, 1990-1999
- Former Director of the San Francisco Estate Planning Council 1989-1999
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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.
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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 Berkeley 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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