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Elder Law Attorneys in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco searches often center on very high care and housing costs, with urgent questions about preserving options.

License status and elder law relevance are organized from California source data. Board certified and stronger source matches are listed first.

Important: This page provides general information about elder law and Medicaid planning. It is not legal advice. Medicaid rules vary significantly by state and change frequently. Always consult a licensed elder law attorney for advice specific to your family's situation.

Common reasons families in San Francisco search

Medi-Cal timing

Understand eligibility, spend-down timing, and how care bills affect the family plan.

Authority to act

Confirm whether power of attorney, health directives, or guardianship may be needed.

Care placement

Coordinate legal decisions with nursing home, assisted living, or home-care choices.

A practical order of decisions

Step 1

Clarify who can make legal and health decisions in California.

Step 2

Estimate whether facility care may require Medi-Cal planning.

Step 3

Compare attorney credentials, elder law focus, and local court or county experience.

Step 4

Review care facility quality before a placement decision becomes final.

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Attorney listings in San Francisco

Sorted by elder law source strength, then local relevance.

Paolini Jr , Mario Gino

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

San Francisco, CA

Hung , Melissa S

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

San Francisco, CA

Yuen , Frank Wong

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

San Francisco, CA

Gutierrez-Lundquist , Laurelle Marie

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

San Francisco, CA

Foehr , Emily A

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

San Francisco, CA

Chang , Joy C

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

San Francisco, CA

Allen , James Monroe

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

San Francisco, CA

Kramer , Beth Lori

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

San Francisco, CA

Lamping , James Patrick

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

San Francisco, CA

Myers , Peter Scott

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

San Francisco, CA

Mcfadden , Maureen Scully

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

San Francisco, CA

Braun , John Robert

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

San Francisco, CA

Sykes , Kerry Riordan

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

San Francisco, CA

Daetwyler , Martha Leonard

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

San Francisco, CA

Gamez , Alicia Maria

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

San Francisco, CA

Scharre , Jennifer F.

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

San Francisco, CA

Kavanagh , Ann Katherine

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

San Francisco, CA

Lamartina , Paul M.

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

San Francisco, CA

Robello , Sheila Katherine

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

San Francisco, CA

Ito , Charlotte Kiyomi

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

San Francisco, CA

Chavin , Brandi Parker

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

San Francisco, CA

Skootsky , Seth Morris

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

San Francisco, CA

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