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Joshua Wilson
Darling & Wilson
1626 19th Street
Suite 23
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: (661) 325-5075 | Fax: (661) 325-3045
Estate Planning, Probate, and Appeals
Legal Topic
Wills, Trusts & Estates
Preferred New Clients
I enjoy working with anyone who is in need of estate planning.
Sub-Categories
Taxes
- Estate Taxes & Gift Taxes
- Power of Attorney
- Charitable Giving
- Charitable Trusts
- Drafting Trusts
- Drafting Wills
- Estate Administration
- Estate Planning
- Living Trusts
- Living Wills
- Probate
Bar Admissions
CA, Dec 1999
Bar Number: 205851
Other Court Admissions
California
Virginia
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
Association Memberships
California State Bar Association
California State Bar Association - Trusts and Estates Section
Kern County Bar Association
Continuing Education
I complete all of my required hours.
Example Cases
I have probate experience for estates exceeding $4 million. In addition, my work has involved a variety of asset types requiring complex post-mortem tax planning. I have also done quite a few agricultural estate plans, dealing with family businesses and land.
Education
Degree:
B.A.
School:
Fresno Pacific University
City:
Fresno
State:
CA
Year:
1996
Honors:
Magna Cum Laude; Award for Significant Contribution to Campus Life
Focus and Accomplishments:
History
Degree:
J.D.
School:
University of Notre Dame
City:
Notre Dame
State:
IN
Year:
1999
Focus and Accomplishments:
Articles Editor for the Notre Dame Journal of Legislation
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California; Virginia
Firm Focus and History
The firm has provided estate planning, probate, and business law services for more than 55 years in Bakersfield, California.
Previous Employment Summary
Principle Attorney, Darling & Wilson, Bakersfield, CA
Associate Attorney, Borton, Petrini, Conron. Bakersfield, CA
Judicial Law Clerk to Hon. T.J. Hauler in the Circuit Court of Virginia
Activities and Awards
I do volunteer legal work as general counsel for The Spotlight Theater. I used to volunteer as a high school mock trial coach.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
The better educated a client is, the better the estate planning process can be, yielding a more effective plan.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
On a case by case basis, I am happy to review client written documents to help reduce client costs.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
On a case by case basis, I am willing to assist clients who wish to represent themselves.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I have always been interested in the law.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Working for a judge allowed me a unique perspective from inside the courthouse and helped me to understand the other issues that may lurk.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Estate planning sort of chose me...I found that after doing it, I enjoyed it.
What do you like best about your career?
I like solving problems for people and helping them achieve their goals.
Tell us about your law firm:
My paralegal, Julie, has been doing estate planning and probate for over 17 years.
What are your strengths and style?
In addition to estate planning, probate, and business law, I also handle a lot of appeals, which gives me a unique ability to spot and anticipate issues that may arise.
I am laid back but professional.
Personal Interests:
I am on the board of directors at the local airport and I am interested in flying. I am also interested in agriculture and the arts.
Office Manager/Assistant
Julie
Fax
(661) 325-3045
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
None
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Standard, married person trust with pour over wills: $1,800, plus cost
Single person trust with pour over will: $1,500, plus cost
Prices may vary depending on the circumstances, please call for details.
Hourly Rates
For myself and the other attorneys: $200
Law Clerk: $100
Paralegal: $80
Free Initial Consultation?
No, initial consultations are based on my hourly rate.
Typical Retainer
Varies on a case by case basis.
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