Estate planning tailored to protect your legacy & your people.

Work with a California estate planning attorney who guides you through wills, trusts, and personalized plans so you feel confident in every decision.

You plan for everything else. Why not this?

You’re the one who organizes and keeps the schedule. This is one of those things that’s been sitting on your list for a while. Understandably, finding an inheritance attorney feels like a lot to figure out.

You know you need a plan, but you're not sure where to start

You want to protect your family, but the legal things feel confusing and heavy

You know you don’t want to leave behind a mess for the people you love

You’ve been putting it off… and it’s starting to weigh on you

Take the first step.

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Our Practice Areas

Here are some of the main ways we help our clients.

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Probate

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PROBATE
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Wills & Trusts

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WILLS & TRUSTS
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Conservatorship

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CONSERVATORSHIP
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Trust Administration

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TRUST ADMINISTRATION
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WeLcome to northern legacy law

No two families look the same...and neither should their legal plans. Whether you’re planning ahead, navigating a recent loss, or making decisions for someone you love, each service we offer is designed to meet you where you are.

Wills and trusts aren't just assets and paperwork.

Your legacy isn’t just a story your family tells about you when you're gone. It's more than that. It's a planned-out expression of love that makes it easier for the people you care deeply about. Our job is to help you evaluate your assets, ask thoughtful questions, consider complex family dynamics, and give you what you need to guide your decisions. 


Getting your estate planning documents in order is one of the most loving things you can do for yourself and the people you care about. This deserves gentleness and precision. We'll help you make confident choices.

for your loved ones
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"Linette Nardi was highly professional, thorough, and efficient. She answered all my questions promptly and made the process of completing my trust and will seamless. I highly recommend her."

Miracle Lopez

Our Process - One STep at a time

STEP 1

Start the Conversation

When you book your initial consultation, we get to know you, your family, and explain our process.

STEP 2

Design Your Plan

We guide you step-by-step, explaining everything clearly including attorney check-ins and reviews throughout the process.

STEP 3

Move Forward With Confidence

When we finish our time together, you'll be confident your family won’t be left guessing.

ONGOING SUPPORT

We’ll stay in touch and check in along the way. And when life changes, we’ll be here to revisit your plan with you.

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