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Benjamin J. Sowards, Esq., Attorney Attorney
Wills and Living Trusts, Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Probate Proceedings, Elder Law / Medi –Cal, Special Needs Planning, Asse...
Phone:408-540-6827
Address: 2542 S Bascom Avenue, Suite 200, Campbell, CA 95008
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Law Firm:Sowards Law Firm
Lawyer:Benjamin J. Sowards, Esq.
Phone:408-540-6827
Fax:(408) 371-6005
Lawyer Title:Attorney
Practice Areas:Wills and Living Trusts, Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Probate Proceedings, Elder Law / Medi –Cal, Special Needs Planning, Asset Protection Planning, Charitable Gift Planning, Corporate Formation, LLC Formation, Corporate Governance
Bio: Mr. Sowards is an estate planning and wealth transfer attorney. He sets ups estate plans, including living trusts, to help to avoid probate, minimize taxes and limit conflict. He also helps to settle out and administer trust and probate estates. He represents trustees to help them comply with the terms of the trust agreement and the California Probate Code. He minimizes conflict and lawsuits between trustees and beneficiaries or legal heirs. He also represents small and family owned businesses. He has saved his clients millions of dollars in probate fees and has successfully resolved several family conflicts that likely would have cost the trust hundreds of thousands of dollars. Mr. Sowards works to find creative solutions to allow all interested parties to benefit from his experience. Mr. Sowards started his legal career as an associate with San Diego’s oldest and largest law firm, Luce Forward LLP. Later, he joined the international law firm of Morrison & Foerster LLP where he focused on business law and complex corporate transactions. Mr. Sowards’ experience dealing with California’s Fortune 500 clients taught him how to address critical legal challenges in the most cost-effective manner. Mr. Sowards attended San Jose State University where he was a President’s Scholar – Top 1% of entire student body. He attended law school at the University of California at Davis where he graduated at the top of his class and was a member of the U.C. Davis Law Review and serv
Admitted:2004, California;
College:San Jose State University, Class of 2001, B.S., President’s Scholar – Top 1% of entire student body; Recipient of the Huck Schmidt Scholarship
Law School:University of California, Davis, Class of 2004, J.D., Top of his class; Member of the U.C. Davis Law Review; Editor of the U.C. Davis Business Law Journal
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Languages:English

Lawyer Benjamin J. Sowards, Esq., graduated from San Jose State University, Class of 2001, B.S., President’s Scholar – Top 1% of entire student body; Recipient of the Huck Schmidt Scholarship University of California, Davis, Class of 2004, J.D., Top of his class; Member of the U.C. Davis Law Review; Editor of the U.C. Davis Business Law Journal, is now employed by Sowards Law Firm at 2542 S Bascom Avenue, Suite 200 Campbell, CA 95008.Benjamin J. Sowards, Esq. is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Benjamin J. Sowards, Esq. as your lawyer, you should consider whether Benjamin J. Sowards, Esq. offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Benjamin J. Sowards, Esq. has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Benjamin J. Sowards, Esq.'s office is located at Campbell, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Benjamin J. Sowards, Esq. has been admitted in 2004, California;. His or her practice areas include Wills and Living Trusts, Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Probate Proceedings, Elder Law / Medi –Cal, Special Needs Planning, Asset Protection Planning, Charitable Gift Planning, Corporate Formation, LLC Formation, Corporate Governance.

Benjamin J. Sowards, Esq.'s college and law school education includes San Jose State University, Class of 2001, B.S., President’s Scholar – Top 1% of entire student body; Recipient of the Huck Schmidt Scholarship, University of California, Davis, Class of 2004, J.D., Top of his class; Member of the U.C. Davis Law Review; Editor of the U.C. Davis Business Law Journal. Other biographical background includes Mr. Sowards is an estate planning and wealth transfer attorney. He sets ups estate plans, including living trusts, to help to avoid probate, minimize taxes and limit conflict. He also helps to settle out and administer trust and probate estates. He represents trustees to help them comply with the terms of the trust agreement and the California Probate Code. He minimizes conflict and lawsuits between trustees and beneficiaries or legal heirs. He also represents small and family owned businesses. He has saved his clients millions of dollars in probate fees and has successfully resolved several family conflicts that likely would have cost the trust hundreds of thousands of dollars. Mr. Sowards works to find creative solutions to allow all interested parties to benefit from his experience. Mr. Sowards started his legal career as an associate with San Diego’s oldest and largest law firm, Luce Forward LLP. Later, he joined the international law firm of Morrison & Foerster LLP where he focused on business law and complex corporate transactions. Mr. Sowards’ experience dealing with California’s Fortune 500 clients taught him how to address critical legal challenges in the most cost-effective manner. Mr. Sowards attended San Jose State University where he was a President’s Scholar – Top 1% of entire student body. He attended law school at the University of California at Davis where he graduated at the top of his class and was a member of the U.C. Davis Law Review and serv. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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