Free Probate Consultation
Start with a free 15-minute phone consultation. Qualified clients receive a 45-minute follow-up meeting at no charge, held in person at our Dublin or Berkeley office, or virtually if preferred. Transparent pricing. Serving Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus Counties.


Serving Dublin, Berkeley, CA & Surrounding Areas.
With Attorney Grant A. Toeppen

About Us
Fast, Reliable, and Stress-Free Assistance
We are a California law firm focused exclusively on uncontested probate, including Heggstad Petitions and Spousal Property Petitions. Our practice is designed to make the probate process as straightforward and stress-free as possible for families and fiduciaries.
We primarily serve clients in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus counties, with offices conveniently located in Dublin and Berkeley. Our law firm's founder, attorney Grant A. Toeppen, has practiced law in our region since 2012, and during that time, our law office has become the trusted source for quality, personalized representation and support to those who have legal needs involving probate of decedent's estates and estate planning.
When he is not crafting probate cases or estate plans for his clients, Grant enjoys going on hikes, travelling to Japan, homebrewing beer, and spending time with his wife and his French Bulldog.
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LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
California Law License
New York Law License
Mediation Certification
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Plan Ahead with Confidence, Rely on Experience.
At Advance Planning, we make it easier to understand your legal options, connect with a qualified attorney, and start building a secure plan for your family.
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Focused on Probate
We focus on California probate law delivering expert legal guidance tailored to your family’s needs.
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Led by an Experienced Attorney
Attorney Grant A. Toeppen is licensed in California and New York, bringing years of legal experience and mediation skills to every case.
Serving Multiple California Counties
We assist clients across the Bay Area and Central Valley, with a focus on:

Alameda County: Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, Union City, Ashland, Castlewood, Castro Valley, Cherryland, Fairview, Happy Valley, Hillcrest Knolls, San Lorenzo, and Sunol
Contra Costa County: Antioch, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Oakley, Orinda, Pinole, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, Danville, and Moraga
Also serving: Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus counties
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