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Ronald W. Hillberg

Ronald W. Hillberg

Ronald W. Hillberg
630 Crane Avenue
Suite C
Turlock, CA 95381-0506

Phone: (209) 667-0761  |  Fax: (209) 667-8450
http://www.lawyers.com/rwhillberglaw

Contact Ronald W. Hillberg

Legal Topic

Wills, Trusts & Estates

Preferred New Clients

We provide estate planning services to persons of all ages and circumstances.

Sub-Categories

Wills, Trusts & Estates
  • Nolo Document Review
Taxes
  • Estate Taxes & Gift Taxes
  • Tax Planning
Estate Planning
  • Charitable Giving
  • Charitable Trusts
  • Drafting Trusts
  • Drafting Wills
  • Estate Administration
  • Estate Planning
  • Living Trusts
  • Living Wills
  • Probate
  • Asset Protection
  • Guardianship
  • Power of Attorney
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Special Needs Trust
  • Supplemental Needs Trust
  • Revocable Trust & Irrevocable Trust

Bar Admissions

CA, Dec 1977
Bar Number: 79070

Specialty Certifications

Estate Planning Probate and Trust Law

Other Court Admissions

California, Eastern District of California, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Tax Court

Association Memberships

State Bar of California, Stanislaus County Bar Association

Continuing Education

I have completed 60 hours of Continuing Education in Estate Planning and Elder Law practice in the last 3 years.

Example Cases

Typically, I handle cases involving creation of living trusts or medical planning for nursing patients.

Education

Degree:

B.A.

School:

Stanford University

City:

Palo Alto

State:

CA

Year:

1974

Honors:

Received Honors in Economics

Focus and Accomplishments:

Economics

 

Degree:

J.D.

School:

University of California School of Law, Los Angeles

City:

Los Angeles

State:

CA

Year:

1977

Number of Attorneys

1

State Licensed In

California

Firm Focus and History

I have practiced law as a solo practitioner in Turlock since 1988.

Our firm handles legal matters in the following practice areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Medi-Cal, Probate, Trusts, Real Estate Transactions, Buying or Selling a Home, Business Formation, Corporations, Partnerships, LLC's.

Previous Employment Summary

Shared offices with Griffith and Masuda (1979-1988)

Associate of Robert Triebsch 1978-1979

Staff attorney Office of Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service (1977-1978)

Activities and Awards

Instructor of Business Law at California State University, Stanislaus (1981-1988)

Member Turlock City Council (1988-1996)

What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

The more knowledge the client has the better I can serve the client.

Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?

Yes. I do that on a regular basis.

Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

I often assist clients in preparing for pro per appearances.

Why did you decide to be a lawyer?

I was interested in law from childhood. I enjoyed TV shows such as Perry Mason.

What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?

Every client is a new challenge. Spending time reading the latest journals and attending courses is critical to providing quality service.

Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?

My father is a retired CPA. His practice is still active here in Turlock. He encouraged me to focus on estate planning.

What do you like best about your career?

I like most the variety of challenges from different client circumstances.

Tell us about your law firm:

I have a great staff. Karen Lea Andersen is the office manager. Debbie Wattles is the legal secretary. Both have worked for me for over 15 years.

What are your strengths and style?

I have the ability to quickly digest complex circumstances and apply a wide variety of approaches to each issue that the client's situation requires.

Low-key.

Personal Interests:

I'm very busy with 4 children, ages 12, 12, 10 and 8.

Office Manager/Assistant

Karen Lea Andersen

Fax

(209) 667-8450

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Emergency After Hours

No

Foreign Languages

None

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

I do not have fixed-price services or fees.

Hourly Rates

$275 per hour.

WillMaker Document Review:
I will review these documents for $125, which includes a ½ hour conference.

Free Initial Consultation?

One-hour for $95.

Typical Retainer

None

Understanding Fees

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