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Working Hard to Protect What You Worked Hard to Build™

Welcome To Botti & Morison Estate Planning Attorneys

Experienced, top rated estate planning law firm in Bakersfield.

Having over 90 years of estate planning experience, Botti & Morison Estate Planning Attorneys, Ltd. provides comprehensive estate planning services for individuals and families in Bakersfield and surrounding areas. We have completed thousands of tailored estate plans and continue to do so as we educate people just like you who are interested in ensuring that their loved ones are cared for and their affairs handled properly. Our services include: Living Trusts, Wills, Power of Attorneys, Advance Health Care Directives, Medi-Cal Planning, Veteran’s Benefit Planning, Asset Protection, Probate Administration… and many more.

It is important to seek qualified professional advice when considering any of these services so that they will withstand IRS scrutiny while accomplishing your objectives. If you are thinking about estate planning services, please contact us to schedule a free no-obligation consultation with one of our attorneys. You can also attend our free workshop where we’ll answer all of your estate planning questions.

Meet the Botti & Morison Legal Team

Standing (L-R): Nicole Tries-Botti, Jolene Lewis, Melanie Pinto, Christopher Botti, Karen Dion, Shalyn Bibbens.
Seated (L-R): Pat Minero, Julia Malley, Amanda Parish.

Bakersfield Estate Planning Law Firm

Botti & Morison Estate Planning Attorneys, Ltd.

Botti & Morison is a proud member of every community we serve as evidenced by our A+ record with the Better Business Bureau. We are proud of our success and look forward to continuing our relationships with each local community. Botti & Morison is here to help you and your family establish the peace of mind that comes with a customized estate plan.

Address
4900 California Ave.
Tower B, Suite 210B
Bakersfield, CA 93309

Phone
Direct: (661) 326-1255
Toll-Free: (877) 585-1885

Hours
Monday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm

I Am Here Because…

Botti & Morison Estate Planning Attorneys, Ltd. offers free estate planning workshops and webinars for those who are interested. Our workshops are designed to teach attendees various methods to eliminate all costs of probate to their families. The seminar also provides valuable information on how to protect, preserve, and manage one’s estate in the event they pass away or become too incapacitated to make decisions.

Some crucial estate planning topics our workshops cover include:

  • How to avoid the cost and delays of probate
  • Specifying a guardian for minor children
  • How to defuse potential conflict that could arise over the estate
  • Methods to eliminate or minimize estate or transfer taxes
  • Asset protection and preservation from financial predators
  • And so much more

Find out if our workshops are a right fit for you here.

Despite popular misconceptions, estate planning is not only for the wealthy. Everyone should have an estate plan established in the event they die or become too disabled to make decisions. Our attorneys assist interested clients by crafting a comprehensive integrated estate plan customized to fit their needs. The attorneys at Botti & Morison Estate Planning Attorneys, Ltd., Chris Botti and Paul Morison, are well-versed in all aspects of estate planning including Trusts, Probate, Powers of Attorney, Veterans Planning, Asset Protection, Probate/Trust Administration, among many others.

Learn more about Botti & Morison Estate Planning Attorneys, Ltd. estate planning services and packages here.

Managing a loved one’s estate whilst in the midst of grief is by no means an easy process. That is why the attorneys at Botti & Morison Estate Planning Attorneys, Ltd. provide valuable advice and guidance on all probate and trust administration matters including petitioning for Guardianship or Conservatorship. With over 90 years of estate administration experience, Chris Botti and Paul Morison have a thorough understanding of what’s entailed in the personal representative’s duties as well as their liabilities. They can provide the effective counsel needed to ensure the loved one’s estate is administered lawfully while fulfilling their last wishes.

Learn more about our estate administration services here.

Disputes are not uncommon when administering a trust or probating an estate, especially if the estate is held at a substantial value. In some cases, arbitration is just not appropriate, and litigation is simply unavoidable. The attorneys at Botti & Morison Estate Planning Attorneys, Ltd. represent both beneficiaries and fiduciaries in trust and probate disputes. They have successfully prosecuted and defended their clients interests both before the courts and through alternate dispute resolution.

Learn more about our trust and probate litigation services here.

Not only does Botti & Morison Estate Planning Attorneys, Ltd. craft estate plans, but our legal team assists clients interested in modifying or updating their estate plan. An estate plan should be reviewed every five or so years and/or after a major life event occurs. Our attorneys provide in-depth estate plan reviews and from there can pinpoint any inconsistencies, errors, or vulnerable areas that could be improved upon. They can assist with the selection of a trusted executor or trustee, inventory all assets, ensure all heirs/beneficiaries are identified, and incorporate new estate planning instruments that could prove beneficial in the future.

Look over our estate planning checklist here to ensure your affairs are all in order.

Download Our FREE E-Book

Introducing the 2024 Edition of “Understanding Long-Term Care Medi-Cal” by Christopher Botti. This comprehensive legal guide provides essential insights into long-term care estate planning, focusing on the Medi-Cal Program. It’s designed to help you protect your assets and navigate the complexities of long-term care without risking your financial future. Whether you’re looking to avoid costly care expenses or stay informed on the latest regulations, this updated edition is an invaluable resource. Download your free copy today.

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Free Live Workshops

Our free, informative workshops will explain estate planning and demonstrate how we have made the process simple and affordable. At the workshop you will learn how to eliminate all costs of probate to your family.

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