Business Details
14 Years
experience
Custom Estate Planning Solutions
Crider Law PC is a client-focused planning law firm dedicated to helping families protect their assets and plan for the future. With offices in California and Texas, our experienced team specializes in estate planning, elder law, and charitable planning. We employ a disciplined, collaborative process to create customized legal strategies that address each family's unique needs. Our services range from basic wills and trusts for young families to complex asset protection for farmers and ranchers. We prioritize long-term care planning, special needs arrangements, and business succession strategies to ensure comprehensive protection.Our attorneys combine legal expertise with compassionate guidance to navigate clients through life's uncertainties. We offer educational resources including workshops, webinars, and informational guides to empower informed decision-making. Our commitment to personalized service has earned us recognition from clients across multiple states. We maintain strong professional standards while making estate planning accessible and understandable for all clients. Our team regularly updates clients on changing laws that may affect their estate plans.
Services
Estate Planning
Trust Litigation
Will Creation
Medi-Cal Planning
Special Needs Trusts
Probate Assistance
Business Succession
Veterans Benefits
Trust Administration
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of combined experience in estate planning law
- Our team provides personalized legal strategies tailored to family needs
- We maintain a 98% client satisfaction rate based on recent reviews
- Our attorneys regularly update clients on changing state regulations
- We offer comprehensive planning including special needs and business succession
What people say
Professional and thorough
Personalized legal solutions
Compassionate guidance
Clear explanations
Timely responses
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create legally sound strategies to protect assets from taxes, lawsuits, and nursing home costs. We help clients establish wills, trusts, and healthcare directives that reflect their specific family circumstances. Our attorneys provide comprehensive guidance through the entire planning process.
Special Needs Trusts
We create specialized trust arrangements to protect assets for loved ones with disabilities while maintaining government benefit eligibility. Our plans ensure long-term financial security without compromising access to essential services. Attorneys work closely with families to address unique care requirements.
Medi-Cal Planning
Our elder law specialists develop strategies to qualify for Medi-Cal benefits while protecting family assets. We help clients navigate complex regulations to cover nursing home costs and preserve home equity for future generations.
Business Succession
We create customized plans for transferring business ownership while minimizing tax implications. Our services ensure smooth leadership transitions and protect company assets during ownership changes. Attorneys work with business owners to develop exit strategies aligned with personal and professional goals.
Trust Administration
Our team assists trustees in managing and distributing trust assets according to grantor intentions. We provide guidance through the administrative process while ensuring compliance with state regulations. Services include asset inventory, tax filings, and beneficiary communications.
People
Matthew Crider
Attorney
Matthew Crider specializes in estate planning and elder law with a client-centered approach. He creates customized legal solutions while providing clear explanations of complex processes. His practice focuses on protecting family assets and ensuring smooth succession plans.
Lizabeth Connolly
Of Counsel Attorney
Lizabeth Connolly brings extensive legal experience to estate planning and trust administration. She works closely with clients to develop comprehensive protection strategies while maintaining approachable professionalism.
Edward Cainglit
Of Counsel Attorney
Edward Cainglit provides expert legal guidance in estate planning and elder law matters. He focuses on creating practical solutions that address clients' unique family and financial situations.
Theresa Alvarado
Of Counsel Attorney
Theresa Alvarado specializes in estate planning and trust administration with emphasis on long-term care strategies. She helps clients navigate complex legal requirements with personalized attention.
Lori Borchers
Legal Assistant
Lori Borchers supports the legal team with trust document preparation and client communications. She ensures efficient processing of estate planning documents while maintaining client confidentiality.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients in California and Texas with estate planning services, maintaining offices in Davis, Sacramento, Roseville, Monterey, and San Antonio.
What estate planning documents do I need?
Essential documents typically include wills, revocable living trusts, healthcare directives, and powers of attorney tailored to your specific circumstances.
How can I protect assets from nursing home costs?
Our Medi-Cal planning strategies help protect assets while qualifying for long-term care benefits through legal structures that preserve home equity and savings.
Do I need a lawyer for estate planning?
While basic plans can be self-prepared, our attorneys ensure legally sound documents that address complex scenarios and comply with current regulations.
How often should I update my estate plan?
We recommend reviewing your plan every 3-5 years or after major life events like marriage, divorce, or significant asset changes to maintain effectiveness.
What's included in your planning process?
Our three-step process includes initial consultation, plan design, and implementation with ongoing support for document updates and changing needs.
