Pedder, Hesseltine, Walker & Toth, LLP
Probate Lawyer | Serving Lafayette, CA
Lafayette Estate Planning Law Firm -- Serving Alameda County
3445 Golden Gate Way
Lafayette,
CA
94549
A Reputation for Sound Guidance and Determined Advocacy
What does it mean to be the longest-serving law partnership in Contra Costa County? For us, it means a strong legacy of accomplishment and client service — which we uphold every day. We receive many referrals from other attorneys and the sons, daughters and friends of those we have helped in the past. More than 90% of our cases resolve in our clients' favor.
As proven trial lawyers, we have taken many cases through trial. Our valued clients have won positive outcomes in complex will contests and trust contests, and we are a widely respected probate firm. In addition, when you can turn to us for comprehensive estate planning, or when you have critical needs like establishing or contesting a conservatorship, we know what to do.
We maintain comfortable, productive offices and enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds. You can count on our responsiveness and honesty in any stressful or pivotal situation.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Trusts and Litigation
- Will and Trust Contests
- Breach by Executor or Trustee
- Undue Influence
- Estate Planning
- Probate and Trust Administration
- Conservatorships
Call 925-318-1840 today arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Stanley Pedder
Bar Admissions
- California, 1961
Education
- University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, Berkeley, California
- J.D. - 1960
- College of the Pacific
- B.A. - 1957
- Major: Economics
Professional Associations and Memberships
- American Arbitration Association, Arbitrator/Mediator
- Contra Costa County Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- The State Bar of California, Member
- California Trial Lawyers Association, Member
Past Employment Positions
- St. Mary's College. Raises Quarter Horses, Former Professor
- Contra Costa County Farm Bureau, Attorney
Attorney Wally G Hesseltine
Bar Admissions
- California, 1970
Education
- Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, California
- J.D. - 1969
- Law Review: Golden Gate University Law Review, Member, 1968 - 1969
- University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
- B.S. - 1966
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Contra Costa Bar Association, Member
- California Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- American Inns of Court, Member
Attorney Timothy B Walker
Bar Admissions
- California, 1980
Education
- University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, California
- J.D. - 1980
- Humboldt State University
- A.B. - 1977
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Contra Costa Bar Association, Member
- Futures Explored, Inc (Non-Profit Agency for Developmentally Disabled Adults), Board of Directors, Past President
- State Bar of California, Member
Attorney Matthew S. Toth
Bar Admissions
- California, 2002
Education
- John F. Kennedy University School of Law, Pleasant Hill, California
- J.D. - 2001
- California State University
- B.S. - 1996
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Contra Costa Bar Association, Member
- Contra Costa Senior Legal Services, Executive Officer/Board Member
- State Bar of California, Member
Pro Bono Activities
- Member, Pro Bono Guardianship Clinic