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Pleasanton Estate Planning Attorney

Christopher P. Schlies, Attorney at Law, provides legal counsel and representation to individuals and small businesses in Pleasanton and the surrounding areas of the Tri Valley, Livermore Valley, San Ramon, Danville, Alamo, and Walnut Creek in estate planning, probate and trust administration, employment and real estate law.

Estate Planning

Mr. Schlies works closely with individuals, couples, and families to develop and craft estate planning documents tailored to your wishes and needs. During your confidential initial consultation you will learn about the current laws that affect estate planning decision-making. Mr. Schlies takes care to listen to and understand your estate planning objectives and will recommend the best approach for your situation. He will draft all the documentation necessary for your initial review, and then prepare and execute all the final documentation to complete your estate planning, including wills, living trusts, property transfer deeds, powers of attorney and living wills/healthcare directives.

Probate and Trust Administration

Mr. Schlies is a seasoned probate attorney, having successfully represented dozens of clients in probate court. His firm works with executors, administrators, personal representatives, and heirs. He will help you successfully navigate the legal labyrinth of the probate process, so that you can settle the estate of a loved one. Mr. Schlies also advises trustees and trust beneficiaries, and handles any litigation arising out of probate or trust administration disputes.

Employment Law

Mr. Schlies handles a broad range of employment law matters, largely focusing his practice on severance negotiations and agreements, illegal retaliation, wage and commission claims, and employee relations matters for employees as well as small business employers. Understanding the issues facing both employees and employers, Mr. Schlies possesses a unique breadth of knowledge that works to serve his clients especially well.

Small Business Planning and Formation

The firm provides comprehensive counsel to small businesses and small business owners. Mr. Schlies handles all legal matters that arise during day-to-day operations, from small business formation to the negotiation and preparation of leases, contracts and agreements. He is a small business owner himself, and provides small business planning advice, working with clients to identify key component to business success, as well as any obstacles.

Real Estate

Attorney Schlies limits his real estate practice to commercial leasing and equity share agreements.

Contact Attorney Schlies

To schedule a confidential consultation, contact the firm online or call (925) 462-0444 for an appointment. The firm's offices are conveniently located in historic Downtown Pleasanton, with easy access from I-580 and I-680. Evening meetings may be scheduled upon request. Attorney Christopher P. Schlies is licensed to practice law in the State of California.