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Victor Waid
The Law Office of Victor Waid
2335 American River Drive
Suite 301
Sacramento, CA 95825
Phone: (916) 923-2345 | Fax: (916) 923-2020
http://www.arbitrator-mediator.net
Wills, Probate, Trusts - 38 Years Experience
Legal Topic
Wills, Trusts & Estates
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to handle wills, probate, trusts, and trust administration.
Sub-Categories
Wills, Trusts & Estates
- Nolo Document Review
- Power of Attorney
- Drafting Trusts
- Drafting Wills
- Estate Administration
- Estate Planning
- Living Trusts
- Living Wills
- Probate
- Power of Attorney
- Revocable Trust & Irrevocable Trust
Bar Admissions
DC,
CA, Jun 1971
Bar Number: 49842
NY,
Bar Number: 1934553
Other Court Admissions
California, New York, Washington D.C.
Association Memberships
California State Bar.
Continuing Education
I teach a course about the Small Claims Court Process, and take continuing legal educations courses.
Example Cases
I prepare wills, trusts, powers of appointment and health care directives, conduct trust administration for clients, represent clients involving will contests, trust contests, probate proceedings and administration of estates. Further, I represent beneficiary clients in negotiation of beneficial interests in will disputes and trusts disputes, and conduct beneficiary representation. Also, I am appointed by the court, in many conservatorships and guardianships, for the purpose of protecting the interests of conservatee adults and minors, and as guardian ad litem for the protection of the financial interests of children and adults.
Education
Degree:
B.S. Business
School:
Calfornia State University, Chico
City:
Chico
State:
CA
Year:
1961
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
University of The Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
City:
Sacramento
State:
CA
Year:
1970
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California, New York, District of Columbia
Firm Focus and History
Our firm was established June 24, 1971 with an emphasis on civil financial litigation, preparation of wills, trusts, and probate court representation.
We practice the formation of wills and trusts/trust administration, and probate court representation and administration.
Previous Employment Summary
I've been a solo practitioner for 38 years.
Activities and Awards
I've been a volunteer Judge Pro Tem for Sacramento County Superior Court Small Claims Court for 30 years.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
It is great when clients already have an idea about the process of estate planning before they come to my office. I like to educate my clients as much as I can during our design meeting. The more my clients are familiar with the different topics that I will cover, the better discussion I can provide and the more of their questions I can address.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I will review documents that have been drafted by clients, however, I will also clearly suggest, when appropriate, that they should hire an attorney for their legal representation. The hourly fee applies to consultations.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I will counsel clients who want to represent themselves. My hourly fee will apply to the consultation services.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I enjoy working with clients on their financial matters helping them to realize their goals. I have the fortunate role of helping my clients to make some of the most important decisions in their lives - namely entrusting their lives, assets and children with designated agents for the remainder of their lifetimes or after their demise.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
My volunteer position with the Small Claims Court as a Judge on a monthly basis for thirty-five years, seeing all kinds of cases involving all types of people and making judicial decisions for people who have never been exposed to the legal system, based on the evidence presented and helping individuals to mediate their matters before the court.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I enjoy helping the elderly of our society prepare an estate plan, for their future distributions of their acquired assets during life.
What do you like best about your career?
I love meeting people and getting to know them. Finding out about what is important to them, what kind of legacy they want to leave behind and how they live their lives, which is both interesting and educational.
Tell us about your law firm:
I have been a solo practitioner since 1970 and my clients work with me directly. I have a legal assistant who is very attentive to my clients' needs.
What are your strengths and style?
I am a very outgoing person and I embrace my clients' needs by educating them about the estate planning process. My personalized planning process emphasizes education and implementation. I believe education is paramount to understanding and developing the perfect plan for clients' families.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy reading, art museums, family gatherings, and spending time with my children.
Fax
(916) 923-2020
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
No.
Hourly Rates
$300 hourly, with a half hour minimum, payable at the conclusion of the in-office consultation.
WillMaker Document Review:
$250 hourly for document review.
Free Initial Consultation?
No.
Typical Retainer
$1,000, to be applied against the first monthly billing.
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