Client Testimonials

“I would first start with that in 2023 we decided to do a Family Trust. The DeSantis Law Group was recommended by my sister who had retained the firm to do their Trust. We called and set up an appointment at which Ms DeSantis to got to know us a little before advising us on which direction to go. We appreciated Santis walked us thru each aspect and we chose to do a total package with with-dated Will, Power of Attorney and Health Directive and the Family Trust. Once prepared Ms DeSantis has us review the entire package to verify all of our decisions had been accurately recorded. All communications with the firm were prompt, professional and friendly which was outstanding, Now in late 2023 my wife’s brother passed and I was named in the Will as administrator. First thing I did was to contact DeSantis Law because they had did such an awesome job on our estate planning. I was so pleased that DeSantis Law would take on the Probate process for me. Little did I realize how much there is to do to close one’s estate. Ms. DeSantis covered everything I was going to be required to do. On each step of the way the firm kept me informed, explained each step as to what I needed to do and when to do it, It was a long and at times stressful process but I would never want to do it on my own. I will totally say that if I need legal advice regarding Family Law or Estate Planning I recommend DeSantis Law. They are the best.”Wes A., Estate Planning

“Lorilee and her staff are exceptional. They made the estate planning process stress-free and seamless. I highly recommend Lorilee for estate planning.”Sharon B., Estate Planning

“Lorilee DeSantis and her team are amazing! Lorilee helped me through a very difficult time after a family member’s death. I was the designated trustee and executor, but my situation was about as complicated as it possibly could be; involving property title issues, difficult beneficiaries, and multiple court filings. The whole process took well over a year, but Lorilee remained steadfast and saw my case to completion. I am extremely grateful for her knowledge, expertise, and tenacity. She is also a very nice person and I enjoyed working with her immensely.”Heather H., Estate Planning

“Following the arrival of our first child, my wife and I made the decision to establish a will and trust to safeguard our assets and guarantee the well-being of our new family member in case of unforeseen circumstances. Lorilee and her team exhibited exceptional care, compassion, and attention to detail, guiding us through the process with utmost professionalism. We now have immense peace of mind, reassured by the comprehensive estate plan ensuring our assets are protected. I’ve even recommended Lorilee’s services to my parents, who also had an outstanding experience and shared glowing reviews. Don’t hesitate—take the step to update or create your trust today for peace of mind and security.”Dr. Caleb R., Estate Planning

“Lorilee put us at ease right away. She’s personable and competent. She never made us feel like she was in a rush, in fact she took time to get to know us and answer all of our many questions. She made the whole process of setting up a trust easy! I highly recommend her!”Michelle R., Estate Planning

“Lorilee DeSantis is the BEST Estate Planning Attorney in Sonoma County, hands down. I couldn't imagine trusting anyone else to protect my assets and my family. The process was so easy and extremely detail oriented. I used to think I couldn't afford an estate plan but after Lorilee and her team educated me around the probate process and the potential cost to my family, I can't possibly afford NOT to have one. If you are looking for a bulletproof Estate Plan, Lorilee DeSantis is the best attorney to provide that. Period.”Erik S., Estate Planning

“Finding the right person is key and Lorilee at DeSantis Law Group was the one for me. Lorilee did an amazing job at explaining how a Will and Trust work. She always made me feel at ease and I’m happy to have met her. I will definitely come back.”Imelda G., Estate Planning

“Lorilee DeSantis walked us through the entire process of our estate planning. She and her assistant, Monica, were instrumental in putting ours together, leaving us with a sense of security and loose ends tied. They are professional, efficient, and Lorilee has some of the funniest gallows humor I’ve ever seen. She’s kind and educational in her approach, so you won’t get too lost in legalese. If you want to approach the heavy topic of what happens after your death with a light heart, Lorilee is the perfect attorney for you.”Lori V., Estate Planning

“Professional, prompt, and courteous. DeSantis Law Group is first recommendation for legal help in Sonoma County.”Jake B., Estate Planning & Family Law

“Lorilee and her team have helped me through the daunting conservatorship process for my mother. I couldn’t have done this without their support and professionalism. Lorilee is kind and very experienced in probate law. I will forever be grateful for all her work on my mom’s case.”Hilda L., Probate Law

“We had our trusts set up by a local attorney over 13 years ago. When it came time for an update we turned to Lorilee DeSantis who was recommended to us. Throughout the process she was extremely helpful, prompt and responsive. Her experience and knowledge streamlined the structure of our trusts, and made everything very easy to understand. Lorilee is very personable, professional and pleasant to work with.”Carolyn B., Estate Planning

“I had a great experience working with Lorilee DeSantis. She was very knowledgeable in helping me create my trust. She is very easy to talk to and answered all of my questions. She is detailed oriented which I appreciate. If you are looking for an Estate Planning attorney I can highly recommend that you contact Lorilee at the DeSantis Law Group.”Neal P., Estate Planning

“Lorilee was an amazing lawyer to work with! She had an immediate first impression of someone you can trust and someone who has your best interest at heart. She explained everything very thoroughly and made sure all documents were understood before signing. If you are in need of an attorney who is proficient in estate planning and family law, I highly recommend Lorilee. She is also super knowledgeable about who to reach out to for any other legal needs/advice, which is a huge plus!”Crystal W., Estate Planning & Family Law

“Needing a family law attorney is not something people typically have on their radar. In many cases, things become urgent and people in crisis-mode do not know where to turn. One would do well to turn to Lorilee DeSantis. Lorilee has the ability to see situations clearly, calmly, and can provide immediate and sound advice in people’s time of dramatic need.”Linda S., Family Law

“Lorilee DeSantis was so helpful in preparing all of my Trust documents. She always responded to my questions promptly and offered complete explanations if anything was unclear to me. When preparing the drafts of the documents, we reviewed and discussed them, via email. She demonstrated her expertise in offering advice and recommendations, but was always willing to make revisions to reflect specific information which I wanted to include. Lorilee is professional, thorough, very easy to work with–and patient, as I had some delays on my end in getting to the final product. I heartily recommend Lorilee to assist you with your needs in establishing a Trust! I have such peace of mind knowing my documents are complete and in order, and I look forward to working with her in the future for any changes to be made if and when the need arises.”Diane S., Estate Planning

“In handling my child guardianship case, Attorney DeSantis demonstrated that she is highly qualified, knowledgeable and savvy when dealing with all the issues related to important decisions that had to be made and the background work that I needed to do. Because my out-of-state residency was the major drawback for my appointment as sole guardian, I am certain that my guardianship petition would have been rejected if not for the expert guidance from Attorney DeSantis. Also, her communications/conversations with me were very professional but also personal. This helped me get through a very emotional time period. You will be in good hands!”Augusta M., Family Law

“I have heard the horror stories about what happens to your estate if you do not have a plan, and I hated the idea of making my family suffer through the probate process before they could get any inheritance from me. It was a no-brainer to get our estate plan handled so that should the inevitable happen sooner than expected, the last thing our family would have to worry about is who will take care of our kids and what happens to our stuff. Estate planning is one of those things that people tend to procrastinate doing, but Lorilee made the process easy and much more comfortable than we ever could have expected. She was thorough, patient, and explained things clearly. I was so pleased with my experience with Lorilee that I have referred her to many other people in my life (including family members, friends and my employees) so that she can help them, too. I cannot recommend her services highly enough.”Jeanne D., Estate Planning

“I contacted Lorilee for a trust & will. I had been putting off doing what I knew I needed to do. She was such a great help in navigating some confusing and emotional pieces that needed to be completed. She was very patient with my questions and very thorough. I am so glad that I had the chance to work with her! Now I can live my life knowing that should anything happen, my family will be okay. I highly recommend Lorilee for estate planning!”Sue B., Estate Planning

“Some times it takes a tragedy in your life to get you to think about what your loved ones would be left to deal with in the event of your untimely demise. After a friend died in a boating accident leaving a wife and 4 kids behind to deal with the aftermath, it spurred my wife and I to get our affairs in order. There was no question at all as to who we would have help us through the process of setting up a will and trust….Lorilee DeSantis. We attended a free seminar (put on by Lorilee) on the importance of having estate planning in place. After attending, we set an appointment with Lorilee to discuss our situation and I have to say that the level of professionalism and comfort that her and her unsurpassed staff provide is second to none! The communication through the whole process was great and they were patient when we needed time to think about some difficult questions that arise from this process. Do not hesitate to talk with Lorilee about your estate planning…..life can be shorter than you think…do your self and your family a favor… Call her today and sleep better tonight.”Branden G., Estate Planning

“Lorilee and her staff were excellent to work with. Diligent and responsive with any questions I had. Informative through out the whole process. I would recommend her for your family law or estate planning needs every time.”Nick W., Estate Planning & Family Law

“I have used Lorilee DeSantis both personally and as a local Financial Advisor, I have also referred others to Lorilee, and could not be happier with the level of service and quality of work she consistently provides. She knows her business well, will guide you through the process as painlessly as possible and will get the job done quickly and reasonably. Thank you Lorilee.”Ken W., Estate Planning

“When our original trust needed updating, a family member recommended DeSantis Law. We couldn’t be more grateful and pleased with Lorilee’s help in developing our updated trust/estate plan. From the first meeting to the finalized plan, she was wonderfully professional, knowledgeable and responsive to our questions and concerns. She guided us through the process in a helpful way that we could understand. We appreciate her kindness and expertise and won’t hesitate to recommend her to family and friends.”Judy B., Estate Planning

“Lorilee is excellent. We came to her law firm with elder law questions related to power of attorney, incompetency, and other areas — all during a challenging family situation. We paid for a one-hour consultation and she made full use of the time, providing professional and law-based advice. The information helped shape the course of our “crisis response” and solidify some planning. She’s empathetic and easy to talk to. Highly recommended!”Andrew L., Family Law

“The Trifecta!! THE BEST LAWYER AND WORK ETHIC AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS we’ve met! In minutes she “got it” in regards to a VERY complex trust case that other attorneys we had worked with (sadly) could not even comprehend!! Lorilee really knows her business and has a great network. When presented with our dozens of questions, she knew all the answers, and she gave us crucial advice we had never heard before!! In legal matters, you MUST know your attorney has your back – and she will have yours, too. WE COULDN’T BE HAPPIER!! PS – I almost never leave reviews – but this is an exception that must be made. Thank you so much!”Angela D., Estate Planning

“She was excellent in all ways. She was very attentive and guided my reflection on the multiple aspects of the case. Yes, I was very fortunate to have hired attorney DeSantis. She was very knowledgeable and she listened well to the information I gave her. She took on my case in very short notice and prepared papers necessary for a hearing delay. She’s just an all around excellent attorney whom you can depend on.”Augusta M., Estate Planning & Family Law

“Before I started working with Lorilee on my estate plan, I was worried about how to protect my assets for my kids and how to maintain family harmony after I’m gone. Lorilee’s expertise and her ethics quickly put me at ease, and I found the estate planning process to be much more comfortable than I had originally anticipated. Lorilee and her team are very professional, and also very caring. I am really glad to have Lorilee as a resource.”Betty Anne S., Estate Planning

“Lorilee is a smart, professional, wonderful attorney to work with in planning one’s estate. What she brings to the table, in addition to her legal smarts, is her ability to connect with you on a very real emotional level. Estate planning can be very emotional. Lorilee is there with compassion and zero judgment to guide you through. I would recommend her without reservation.”Cathy K., Estate Planning

“I knew I had to update my will and trust but didn’t know anyone I felt comfortable with. Then I met Lorilee DeSantis! She immediately put me at ease! The entire process was comfortable and simple. I highly recommend Lorilee DeSantis.”Lisa M., Estate Planning

“I really appreciated Lorilee’s help, advice and demeanor. Very professional and honest. That is a hard combination, but much appreciated. Should anything ever come up, I will not hesitate to call.”Denis B., Family Law

“She’s phenomenal at what she does.”Anthony C., Family Law

“Lorilee did such a great job for me. A former friend of mine had become obsessed with me, and had convinced himself that I was stalking him. He legally attacked me by trying to get a restraining order against me, and I had no idea how to deal with something like this! Lorilee gathered information for me and came into court very well prepared. She succeeded in convincing the judge that a restraining order should not be issued against me. All I wanted was to be left alone by this person, and now I feel safe and secure in being able to move on with my life in a normal fashion. Lorilee DeSantis really helped me close the door on a bizarre and ridiculous situation that had no place in my life. I would recommend her confidant capabilities to any friend in need of representation without hesitation. Her professionalism along with her ability to keep me calm (and share a laugh as well) through the whole process made me feel confidant. Thank you so much, Lorilee!”Jason M., Family Law

“She is incredibly easy to talk to and is a voice of reason”Christmas S., Family Law

“Lorilee is very passionate about family law.”Brook T., Family Law

“My boyfriend and I were dragged into court by a former friend of my family. We were very nervous, and had no idea how to go about defending ourselves. Lorilee’s communications with us, and the preparations she made for our court date, were thorough and thoughtful, and instilled in me every confidence that we were going into court well-prepared. Her natural blend of approachability and warmth with iron confidence told me that we were in good hands, and the outcome in court proved the same. We had very little time to prepare between the times we were served notice and the actual court date, and it was right around the holidays! I was impressed and amazed with how she pulled off helping us, especially around one of the busiest times of the year. I’ll never forget how she helped us, and will recommend her to any and all friends who need help in this way! Thank you, Lorilee!!”Alana A., Family Law

“She’s fabulous! I’ve never met an attorney as personable as Lorilee.”Terry D., Family Law

“She’s terrific!”John G., Family Law

“She’s a very, very good listener.”Mark M., Family Law