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Peter J. Bassing
Law Office of Peter J. Bassing
4300 Redwood Highway
Suite 100
San Rafael, CA 94903
Phone: (415) 258-9987 | Fax: (415) 258-0681
http://www.bassing.com
Integrity and efficiency in a comfortable atmosphere.
Legal Topic
Wills, Trusts & Estates
Preferred New Clients
I like working with clients at any stage of estate planning or estate
administration. I can be most effective in counseling clients with
regard to real estate transactions before they enter a binding agreement.
Real Estate Transactions
Real Estate Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Entity Formation and Governance
Sub-Categories
Taxes
- Estate Taxes & Gift Taxes
- Property Taxes
- Tax Planning
- Charitable Giving
- Charitable Trusts
- Drafting Trusts
- Drafting Wills
- Estate Administration
- Estate Planning
- Living Trusts
- Living Wills
- Probate
Bar Admissions
CA, Dec 1974
Bar Number: 63315
Other Court Admissions
I am admitted to practice before all California state courts and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. District Courts for Northern, Central and Eastern Districts of California.
Association Memberships
State Bar of California, Marin County Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association
Continuing Education
I complete continuing Legal Education with emphasis in Estate Planning and Real Property topics.
Example Cases
Trahan v. Trahan (2002)99 Cal.App.4th 62; Young v. State (1982)129 Cal.App.3d 559
Education
Degree:
A.B.
School:
University of California, Berkeley
City:
Berkeley
State:
CA
Year:
1970
Honors:
Summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Focus and Accomplishments:
Political Science
Degree:
J. D.
School:
University of California, Berkeley (Boalt Hall)
City:
Berkeley
State:
CA
Year:
1974
Honors:
Graduated in top 10 percent of class
Focus and Accomplishments:
I was invited to join law review.
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
I have practiced in Marin County, with an emphasis on estate planning, estate administration and real estate, for over thirty years. My clientele includes individuals, and small to mid-size businesses and associations.
Previous Employment Summary
Instructor, College of Marin, Legal Principles of Real Estate
Activities and Awards
- Teaching Assistant, College of Law, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- Junior College Teaching Credential; former instructor, "Legal Aspects of Real Estate," San Francisco City College.
- Past Member, Committee on Administration of Justice of State Bar of California.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
While client self-education is by no means necessary for effective counsel and representation, a client who has educated himself or herself will often have considered in advance some of the issue and decisions which arise in the estate planning context.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am willing to review client-prepared documentation. However, in my experience, the process of providing thorough review and adequate comment is frequently as expensive, if not more expensive, than using attorney-prepared documentation.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
Usually not; years of experience have shown this to be rife with possibilities for misunderstanding.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
In addition to family background, I found that I had native ability in the required skills and substantial interest in the subject matter. Once practicing, I found that I enjoyed assisting clients and problem solving.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
My pre-law general education, emphasizing analysis and writing, has proven invaluable in the practice of law.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
The subject matter is challenging and the need is present.
What do you like best about your career?
I most like its variety.
Tell us about your law firm:
Although I practiced in partnership with other attorneys for many years, I enjoy the independence a "solo" practice offers. My clients appreciate knowing where the "buck stops."
What are your strengths and style?
My strengths are probably in analysis of difficult issues and situations, and my writing ability.
Straightforward
Personal Interests:
My personal interests include family, music, dogs and reading.
Office Manager/Assistant
Alicia Nuyens
Fax
(415) 258-0681
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. plus evenings and weekends by arrangement
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
No
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Although a more complete "menu" of fees can be seen on my web site, my fees for a living trust "package" for a married couple are presently $1,550 or $1,975, depending upon the size of the estate.
Hourly Rates
For work billed hourly, $310/hour
Free Initial Consultation?
There is an initial free consultation for estate planning work. However, this does not include review of client-prepared documentation.
Typical Retainer
$500
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