If your estate plan is missing or outdated, probate can drain tens of thousands from your family before anyone receives an inheritance. Michael helps San Francisco families put funded trusts and essential documents in place before court fees, delays, and uncertainty take over.
Five quick questions show whether your family may be exposed to probate delays, avoidable fees, or unclear decision-makers.
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Michael Lehr helps individuals and families build estate plans that last. His Financial District practice pairs strong legal judgment with a calm, personal approach.
From Living Trusts and powers of attorney to trust administration, you work directly with Michael, including evening and weekend remote meetings by Zoom or Google Meet at no extra charge.
Clear numbers up front—no hidden fees. You get a written fee outline before work begins.
Base rates for typical estates. Anything complex is scoped and priced before you commit.
Discuss Your Needs →Enter your approximate gross estate value to estimate California statutory probate fees before court costs, appraisal fees, delays, or disputes are added.
Based on California Probate Code §10810 statutory minimum rates. Actual costs including court fees, appraisals, and months of delay can be significantly higher. A properly funded Living Trust avoids probate for most families — but every estate is different. These figures are estimates only and do not constitute legal advice.
Protect Your Estate Before Probate Costs Start →Anonymized, illustrative case studies showing what estate planning can change—in dollars and peace of mind.
A San Francisco couple with a $1.8M home set up a funded living trust—avoiding statutory fees and over a year in probate court.
Read Case Study 01 →Three siblings received equal shares from a complex estate holding real estate and a business—closed in ~8 months with no court battles.
Read Case Study 03 →A widower with children from a prior marriage protected his new spouse AND secured his kids' inheritance—both sides signed off with confidence.
Read Case Study 02 →You work with Michael—not a rotating associate—for every major decision.
Plain-language walkthroughs so you know what each document does and why it is there.
Evenings and weekends available on Zoom or Google Meet at the same fee as office visits.
First meeting is free: get your questions answered with zero obligation.