Atty. Richard John Hess

Atty. Richard John Hess

Richard John Hess is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts & estates, wills & probate and 9 other areas of law. Richard received a B.S. degree from University of California, Davis in 1988, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Saratoga Saratoga 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard John Hess at a glance

Richard John Hess is a Member based in Saratoga, California, practicing at Law Office of Richard J. Hess. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in California (2002). Educated at Lincoln University Law School (J.D., 1999) and University of California, Davis (B.S., 1988). Active member of State bar of California. Serands clients in Saratoga, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard John Hess is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts & estates, wills & probate and 9 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from University of California, Davis in 1988, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Richard practices at Law Office of Richard J. Hess in Saratoga, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard John Hess's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard John Hess handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Richard John Hess is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

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.

Richard John Hess is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Power of Attorney

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Richard John Hess is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in California →

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 Saratoga 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard John Hess

Where is Richard John Hess's law office located?
Richard John Hess's law practice is located in Saratoga, California. The firm is Law Office of Richard J. Hess. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard John Hess handle?
Richard John Hess focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard John Hess practiced law?
Richard John Hess has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Richard John Hess go to law school?
Richard John Hess earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S., 1988).
How can I contact Richard John Hess for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Lincoln University Law School
- 1999
B.S.
University of California, Davis
- 1988

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2002

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