Lawyer Seth M. Skootsky, graduated from University of California at Berkeley (B.S., 1983; M.P.P., 1985) University of California at Berkeley, J.D. (Boalt Hall), 1988, is now employed by Skootsky & Der LLP at 90 New Montgomery Street, Suite 600 San Francisco, CA 94105.

While being a member of Bar Association of San Francisco (Chair, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Section, 2003); State Bar of California (Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Section); San Francisco Estate Planning Council., Seth M. Skootsky is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Seth M. Skootsky as your lawyer, you should consider whether Seth M. Skootsky 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 Seth M. Skootsky has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Seth M. Skootsky's office is located at San Francisco, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Seth M. Skootsky has been admitted in 1989, California. His or her practice areas include Trusts and Estates; Probate Litigation; Trust Litigation; Estate Planning; Probate Administration; Trust Administration; Elder Abuse; Dependent Adult Abuse.

Seth M. Skootsky's college and law school education includes University of California at Berkeley (B.S., 1983; M.P.P., 1985), University of California at Berkeley, J.D. (Boalt Hall), 1988. Other biographical background includes Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award in Torts, 1985. Member, California Law Review, 1986-1988. Northern California Superlawyer, 2005. Best Lawyers in America. Law Clerk to Honorable Meir Shamgar, President of the Supreme Court of Israel, 1988-1989. Publications: "The New Unitrust Statute: Drafting and Administration Consequences for Trusts That Distribute Income," 27 CEB Estate Planning and California Probate Reporter 37, Oct. 2005; "Final Income Regulations Under IRC § 643 Concerning Adjustment Powers and Noncharitable Unitrusts: What Do They Mean for California Trusts and Estates?," 25 CEB Estate Planning and California Probate Reporter 101, Feb. 2004; "Update on Federal Tax Law Developments Concerning Trustee Power to Adjust under California Probate Code § 16336," 22 CEB Estate Planning and California Probate Reporter 177, June 2001; "The New Principal and Income Act: California Trustees Adjust to the Power to Adjust," 22 CEB Estate Planning and California Probate Reporter 37, Oct. 2000; Southern California Tax and Estate Planning Forum Speaker 2006, 2007. (Certified Specialist, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization). You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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