Estate Planning

Probate and Trust Administration

Probate and Trust Litigation

Conservatorships and Guardianships

James Goodwin, James J. Brown, Craig Gross and Kristan Shepard lead one of the largest and most comprehensive probate groups in San Diego, ensuring your matter receives not only the attention it deserves but the requisite skill in handling. The attorneys of Goodwin Brown offer a wide range of estate planning services, advise and counsel clients regarding trust and estate administration, represent clients in conservatorship and guardianship matters, and handle all aspects of probate and trust litigation.

Four of the partners of Goodwin Brown have earned Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating (AV®) for legal ability and ethical standards. In addition, partners James Goodwin, and James J. Brown serve as members and Fellows of the prestigious American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, and have been included in the Best Lawyers in Americaⓒ and in San Diego Super Lawyers®.