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LIFE & LEGACY

Providing customized legal services in estate planning, trust administration, probate, and more.

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Professional Recognitions & Distinctions

"Working with Emily and her team was such an easy, pleasurable and efficient experience. She made our estate planning understandable so that we felt sure of our decisions. Can't recommend her highly enough!"

-Gayle & Joe Ortiz, Owners, Gayle's Bakery

Helping You Navigate

LIFE & LEGACY

Providing customized legal services in estate planning, trust administration, probate, and more.

Schedule a Confidential Consultation

Professional Recognitions & Distinctions

"Working with Emily and her team was such an easy, pleasurable and efficient experience. She made our estate planning understandable so that we felt sure of our decisions. Can't recommend her highly enough!"

-Gayle & Joe Ortiz, Owners, Gayle's Bakery

Helping You Navigate

LIFE & LEGACY

Providing customized legal services in estate planning, trust administration, probate, & more.

Schedule a Confidential Consultation

Professional Recognitions & Distinctions

Providing customized legal services in estate planning, trust administration, probate, and more.

Providing customized legal services in estate planning, trust administration, probate, and more.

"Working with Emily and her team was such an easy, pleasurable and efficient experience. She made our estate planning understandable so that we felt sure of our decisions. Can't recommend her highly enough!"



Gayle and Joe Ortiz,

Owners, Gayle's Bakery

ESTATE PLANNING & TRUST LAWYERS FOR SANTA CRUZ & BEYOND

Founding attorney Emily J. Buchbinder is a Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Emily holds a Masters of Law in Taxation (LL.M.). She has served as the Chairperson of the Santa Cruz County Bar Association Estate Planning Section since 2015.

You have worked hard your entire life to provide for your family and loved ones. Caring for them should not end once you are gone. While no one likes to think about their death, planning for the inevitable can give you some control and peace of mind.

Santa Cruz Probate, Trust, and Estate Planning Lawyers

The Law Office of Emily J. Buchbinder is a boutique law firm that provides attentive and skilled legal services in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, probate, taxation, conservatorships, guardianships, and adoptions. Our attorneys can help you plan your estate to minimize or eliminate taxes on death and avoid conflicts among your heirs. We also work with trustees, executors, conservators, and guardians to perform their duties in accordance with California law.

You have worked hard your entire life to provide for your family and loved ones. Caring for them should not end once you are gone. While no one likes to think about their death, planning for the inevitable can give you some control and peace of mind.

Santa Cruz Probate, Trust, and Estate Planning Lawyers

The Law Office of Emily J. Buchbinder is a boutique law firm that provides attentive and skilled legal services in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, probate, and taxation. Our attorneys can help you plan your estate to minimize or eliminate taxes on death and avoid conflicts among your heirs. We also work with trustees, executors, and guardians to perform their duties in accordance with California law.

 We are conveniently located in Capitola, between Gayle’s Bakery and Capitola Village. There is free parking behind our building at 525 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, California 95010.


Call (831) 462-1313 to schedule a consultation.

Emily J. Buchbinder, Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, LLM Taxation

ESTATE PLANNING & TRUST LAWYERS FOR SANTA CRUZ & BEYOND

Founding attorney Emily J. Buchbinder is a Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Emily holds a Masters of Law in Taxation (LL.M.). She has served as the Chairperson of the Santa Cruz County Bar Association Estate Planning Section since 2015.

You have worked hard your entire life to provide for your family and loved ones. Caring for them should not end once you are gone. While no one likes to think about their death, planning for the inevitable can give you some control and peace of mind.

Santa Cruz Probate, Trust, and Estate Planning Lawyers

The Law Office of Emily J. Buchbinder is a boutique law firm that provides attentive and skilled legal services in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, probate, taxation, conservatorships, guardianships, and adoptions. Our attorneys can help you plan your estate to minimize or eliminate taxes on death and avoid conflicts among your heirs. We also work with trustees, executors, conservators, and guardians to perform their duties in accordance with California law.

You have worked hard your entire life to provide for your family and loved ones. Caring for them should not end once you are gone. While no one likes to think about their death, planning for the inevitable can give you some control and peace of mind.

Santa Cruz Probate, Trust, and Estate Planning Lawyers

The Law Office of Emily J. Buchbinder is a boutique law firm that provides attentive and skilled legal services in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, 

probate, and taxation. Our attorneys can help you plan your estate to minimize or eliminate taxes on death and avoid conflicts among your heirs. We also work with trustees, executors, and guardians to perform their duties in accordance with California law.

 We are conveniently located in Capitola, between Gayle’s Bakery and Capitola Village. There is free parking behind our building at 525 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, California 95010.


Call (831) 462-1313 to schedule a consultation.

Emily J. Buchbinder, Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, LLM Taxation

“Simple and very fast”

Thank you for helping me set up my trust. It truly was simple and very fast. Appreciate it.


-Robert H.

Los Angeles, CA

“Help we can relate to”

Finally we've found legal help we can relate to. Emily and her staff are warm, efficient, knowledgeable, and really helped us understand the whats and the whys behind all the paperwork. We can't recommend them highly enough.


-Stan L.

Santa Cruz, CA

“Helpful, Responsive, and Timely”

Our experience with Emily and her office staff was impressive. Emily is so knowledgeable, competent, responsive, and timely. Her initial presentation of the estate material was very easy to follow (she used to be a teacher) and our subsequent questions throughout the process were always answered in a timely and clear manner. Emily’s command of estate planning is extensive and she is also really nice to work with. Her office staff were equally helpful, responsive and timely. We can’t recommend Emily enough!


-Green Oaks Creek Farm & Retreat

Pescadero, CA

“Takes Great Care of Her Clients”

Emily is wonderful to work with and takes great care of her clients!


-Cami Corvin

Santa Cruz, CA

“Everything Was Easy”

We wanted to get ourselves organized after having our son to protect him, and I'm so glad we did! There were so many more moving parts than we realized, and now I have the confidence that there is a plan for our estate. Everything was easy, explained in terms we could understand, and thorough. Highly recommend!!


-Mira Parfitt

San Jose, CA

“Stellar Advice”

I recently updated my trust, will, and attending documents. Emily and her staff provided sound and stellar advice, professional assistance and a welcoming presence. I highly recommend.


-Barbara C.

Santa Cruz, CA

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OUR DEDICATED TEAM

Our team of professionals is standing by to assist you with your estate planning and other legal needs. Experience the difference that working with exceptional attorneys can make. Our highly qualified attorneys and staff provide attentive legal services and find creative solutions to each client’s unique situation. Learn more about us by click our photos below.

WHAT SETS US APART?

The Law Office of Emily J. Buchbinder Difference

Certified Legal Specialist

Emily Buchbinder, our founding attorney, is a certified legal specialist in estate planning, trust, and probate law. We have the tools, knowledge, and resources to help with your legal needs.

Attentive & Skilled Representation

We understand that this is a difficult topic to think of, so our team of dedicated legal advocates compassionately works with you and your family in order to ensure you are in control of your future.

Customized Legal Strategies

Just like no two individuals are the same, our team believes that no two cases are the same. We work with you to ensure your legal strategy is crafted to address your unique circumstances.

Experience You Can Rely On

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Reach Out to Our Legal Team Today

The attorneys at the Law Office of Emily J. Buchbinder provide robust and wide-ranging legal services. We practice informed law with experience, integrity, and compassion. 

Call (831) 462-1313 or complete our online form to schedule a consultation with us.

Reach Out to Our Legal Team Today

The attorneys at the Law Office of Emily J. Buchbinder provide robust and wide-ranging legal services. We practice informed law with experience, integrity, and compassion. 

Call (831) 462-1313 or complete our online form to schedule a consultation with us.

Reach Out to Our Legal Team Today

The attorneys at the Law Office of Emily J. Buchbinder provide robust and wide-ranging legal services. We practice informed law with experience, integrity, and compassion. 

Call (831) 400-3496 to or complete our online form to schedule a consultation with us.

About Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz has a population of approximately 62,956 people, making it the largest city in California’s county of the same name. The city is also the county seat.

The University of California, Santa Cruz, whose mascot is the banana slug, is the city’s largest employer, with 8,266 employees as of 2020. The presence of the university campus makes Santa Cruz a “college town,” contributing to the success of many local businesses and the proliferation of arts and culture. Santa Cruz is also a tourist destination, with attractions such as the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

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