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Gilfix & La Poll Associates LLP

Special Needs Attorneys
  • Location Address: 2479 E. Bayshore Road, Suite 220 | Palo Alto, CA 94303
  • reviews Rating: 4.56 (96 reviews)
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About Gilfix & La Poll Associates LLP

Gilfix and La Poll is the preeminent estate law firm in the Silicon Valley and greater San Francisco Bay Area. Since our inception in 1983, we’ve practiced estate and tax law and pioneered what has come to be known as elder law. Likewise, we created the first estate programs for families with special needs and consequently we are the nationally-recognized leader in our specialty.

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2479 E. Bayshore Road, Suite 220, CA, 94303

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I had a Living Trust through another company and wanted to update it as I was getting married. The Trust company I had worked with would not answer any questions or give me any guidance unless I paid 1000.00. I decided I needed to change. Basically I have a visceral reaction to Lawyers due to my past experiences. I decided to use the company my mom had used years back and was introduced to Nick at Gilfix La Poll. He was wonderful. I had a few nuanced requests and he made everything simple and made sure my wishes were well documented and clear. When I received the draft and had a hard time comprehending many of the sections he took the time to make sure I understood everything. This was all included in the original price. I would highly recommend this company and with my personal experience recommend Nick to work with if you need this service.

Debbie Scrivens
28 April 2024
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Cant express enough how comforting it is to have the reassurance to work with this firm on such sensitive and personal issues like estate planning. Our friend recommended Mark to us and we are so pleased that she did. The expertise the bedside manner was so critical in shepherding my parents and then ourselves through planning our respective wills and estates. We are grateful we had their patience expertise and willingness to address all our questions and concerns along the way. Highly recommend

K J-M
28 April 2024
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My wife died on October 26 2022 and All of the details that needed attention were handled By Francis La Poll of Gilfix La Poll Associates LLP. It is a comfort to know that this firm stands behind you when you need them.

Marion Worthing
28 April 2024
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My husband and I worked with Mark to create a living trust and related documents. Mark made sure we understood the process and explained everything very clearly. Everyone we worked with throughout the process was professional and courteous. This firm easily gets my highest recommendation.

Karen Anderson
07 April 2024
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We first used the services of Gilfix La Poll when my partners mother became unable to make decisions on her own a few years ago. This created a number...

Lisa L.
03 February 2024
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I worked with Amanda Hyunh and Rene Conrad on my mothers probate and couldnt be happier with the assistance they provided. Amanda was always very clear...

Sharon F.
22 January 2024
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I retained the firm of Gilfix La Poll to update my personal Trust first created in 2014. I interviewed several firms and selected Gilfix La Poll based upon an interview with Mark Gilfix. He was very thorough without being overly complex when discussing my update requirements and offered options that I might not have otherwise considered. My contact with all personal within the organization from the front desk office assistant through the notary at signing time was professional and courteous. I certainly have the highest recommendation for this firm to anyone creating or updating their legal documents.

David Fort
28 December 2023
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Can only recommend positives with the experience my wife and I have had working with Mark and his team on estate planning for our young and growing family. When it comes to thinking about options and receiving expert recommendations Mark and team are the best in the business and above all else approachable with a client first mentality.

Joshua S
28 September 2023
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Mark And Mike Gilfix Are The Best We would like to share a few words of praise about our recent meeting with Gilfix La Poll Associates. Our adult family...

Ed G.
08 October 2022
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Our family has been using the firm of Gilfix and La Poll since 2013 when we decided we were not satisfied with our previous trust attorney. It is probably the best financiallegal decision we have ever made. Michael reworked our trusts giving us much better planning and Francis created a complex yet financially beneficial real estate plan. Not only are they exceedingly skilled at what they do they are a warm and welcoming law firm that truly cares about their clients. Recently we had to make some changes to our trust and Nick Klingenberg was our attorney of record. Add another outstanding lawyer to this firm He has been simply fantastic in every area from communication to legal expertise. If you are thinking of making a trust or want to improve the one you have - look no further than Gilfix and La Poll. You will be very happy that you chose them.

Edward Seaman
28 April 2020
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The peace that has come from the completion of our special needs trust is unprecedented. I first attended the seminar offered by Gilfix and La Poll about 4 years ago and was very impressed I knew then that the only way to really offer my medically dynamic young son and his young brother true security after we have passed was through the implementation of a special needs trust. Navigating the details was easy with the help of Mark Gilfix who walked us through the entire process with patience and respect we asked many questions and were met with great intelligence and experiencial solutions. These matters are very personal and sometimes emotionally dynamic so having the right team is of great importance.. There were many nueances with our circumstances and Mark and the team really did an incredible job securing our wishes and interests. We are truly grateful for the peace of mind we now have with the help of Gilfix and La Poll. Not only do I recommend them as a valued member of your team but I encourage anyone who is on the fence with the development of a trust to dive in and get it going it is the adult thing to do. Thanks Mark and staff for EVERYTHING and treating us like family along the way.SincerelyNicole and family

Nicole Hamilton
28 April 2020
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We have been clients of Gilfix La Poll since 2007. Our living trust created in 1989 needed to be updated since our family dynamic had changed considerably. Our first meeting with Michael Gilfix was most pleasant. Our questions and concerns were addressed in a professional competent and easy to understand English manner. We left the office convinced that our affairs are in very good hands. Recently we had another meeting with Mark Gilfix. Again Mark was most helpful and the desired document changes were executed with great diligence. All the people in the office are friendly polite and very professional. We highly recommend the Gilfix La Poll Law Firm for all your living trusts needs.

Lutz W
28 April 2016
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If you are looking for a legal firm to assist you in all areas of estate planning you need look no further than Gilfix and La Poll. Over that past few years our family went through an extensive restructuring of our trusts in order to have our assets protected and at some point dispersed in a manner aligned with our wishes. Michael Gilfix expertly guided us in the process not only with his extensive knowledge but with an understanding and compassion for us as individuals making some challenging choices. Francis La Poll handled the complex real estate issues also with great expertise. Add to this very reasonable rates as well as their Peace of Mind program and I guarantee you will completely satisfied with what they can do for you. If there was a rating higher than five stars I would certainly use it

Ed Seaman
28 April 2016

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