30+ Years
Legal Experience
About Ivette Santaella
Ivette Santaella is a dedicated estate planning attorney with more than three decades of experience serving clients in Contra Costa County, California. At the helm of Santaella Law Group, APC, she specializes in crafting tailored estate plans, including trusts, wills, and durable powers of attorney, ensuring her clients' wishes are safeguarded both in life and after passing.
Understanding the sensitive nature of estate planning, Ivette offers compassionate guidance to those who may feel uneasy discussing their posthumous wishes or navigating legal intricacies. Her extensive experience includes drafting hundreds of customized estate documents, all designed to meet the unique needs of her clients.
Ivette's expertise extends to Collaborative Law for Estate Planning, a method that fosters family cooperation and minimizes disputes. This approach enables her to mediate familial disagreements, potentially avoiding court proceedings and fostering understanding.
Her comprehensive services include applying for and contesting Medi-Cal benefits, assisting with bankruptcy, forming new businesses, and navigating both conservatorship and probate processes. Ivette is also proficient in developing estate plans that reduce potential conflicts and confusion.
Fluent in Spanish, Ivette provides exemplary legal counsel to a diverse clientele. Her qualifications span elder law, Special Needs trusts, trust administration, conservatorships, and addressing nursing home abuse.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
California Car Accident Laws
Understanding California's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
pure comparative fault
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$15K/$30K/$5K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of law does Ivette Santaella specialize in?
Ivette Santaella specializes in estate planning, Collaborative Law, elder law, Special Needs trusts, trust administration, and conservatorships.
How can Ivette Santaella assist with Medi-Cal benefits?
Ivette Santaella can help clients apply for Medi-Cal benefits and, if necessary, contest decisions to secure the benefits they deserve.
What is Collaborative Law in estate planning?
Collaborative Law in estate planning involves a cooperative approach to family discussions, helping to prevent disputes and misunderstandings.
Is Ivette Santaella fluent in Spanish?
Yes, Ivette Santaella is fluent in Spanish and provides legal counsel to Spanish-speaking clients.
What services does Ivette Santaella provide for business formation?
Ivette Santaella assists clients in forming new businesses, offering guidance through the legal requirements and processes involved.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Ivette Santaella for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Ivette for a free case review
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