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Protecting Your Interests, Simplifying the Law
With years of experience across real estate, estate planning and probate, Eva Giordano combines expert knowledge with personalized attention . Eva leverages technology to deliver fast, reliable, and fully remote legal services for families and individuals throughout Northern California. In person consultations at her office in El Dorado Hills are available upon request.
What Her Clients Say
Eva helped us administer a trust. She had been recommended by a trusted financial advisor. We were not disappointed. She knows California law and was thorough in her explanations. She also gave us the time we needed to understand our responsibilities and we never felt rushed. Her fees were reasonable and she was worth it. I would highly recommend her services to anyone! — Laurel P.
Eva went through a complicated and messy escrow for us and let us know clearly where we were at. We were hoping for a different outcome, but in an hour everything was clear and we cancelled the escrow as a result and got rid of a lot of risk. Thank you Eva. — Kirby
I needed to overhaul and update my will. After significant research, I chose Eva Giordano. It turned out to be a superb choice. She listened to my specific and somewhat quirky intentions for my will. She executed documents that reflected my intent. She provided sound advice that ensured that the results are solid and will stand up to challenges. She provided excellent guidance and built trust documents that will make things clear and easy for my executor and heirs. She did all of this work for fair and reasonable fees with zero surprises. I recommend Eva very strongly. — AE S.
Eva listened to our layman language and understood our values and goals. We feel comfortable she will guide our children, as our successor trustees, through the administration of our trust. — Rick & Maggie
I hired Eva to help me resolve a conflict with a neighbor relating to the repair of a condemned bridge. Eva's negotiating skills and patience were outstanding. The neighbor's attorney was very unpleasant, aggressive and unwilling to negotiate. Eva remained calm and focused in spite of the absurd and often frustrating dealings. It was a very stressful time for me and Eva helped me remain calm and focused on the big picture. Her knowledge of real estate law and her negotiating skills were top notch. — Cathy
What Her Colleagues Say
Eva is the rare attorney who brings substantial experience in business roles to her practice. A collaborative negotiator and creative problem-solver, Eva "gets" the strategic picture while offering significant empathy to all parties in a transaction or dispute. She knows how to restore relationship while creating upside value for multiple stakeholders. I enthusiastically endorse Eva's practice and her service to the community. — Roger M., attorney
Eva is very knowledgeable in real estate law. She educated me on the Williamson Act and connected me with the right people for farm land appraisals. — Mauriah C., attorney
About & Services
Eva is a 1991 graduate of UC Law San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings College of the Law). She earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Cal State Chico.
Prior to opening her own firm in 2015, Eva worked for several law firms in San Francisco, and as a freelance real estate broker in telecommunications site development, office leasing and residential sales in both the Bay Area and Greater Sacramento.
In her spare time, Eva is a big fan of live theater and the ballet, enjoys visiting with friends and family over a good meal or a weekend trip out of town, and is always up for a good flick.
Real Estate
All aspects of residential and commercial real estate sales including contracts, disclosures and issues arising during escrow. Commercial and residential leases. Negotiation and documentation of easements, road maintenance agreements and co-ownership arrangements.
Estate Planning & Probate
Advice, planning and documentation of estate plans including trusts, wills, powers of attorney and advanced directives. Amendment and updating of existing estate plans. Post-death trust administration. All types of probate cases including letters of administration, spousal property petitions, succession to primary residence, Heggstad (Section 850) petitions, small estate affidavits and ancillary proceedings. Flat fees, statutory fees or hourly pricing.
Your Questions, Answered
Do you handle my type of real estate situation? I don’t see it listed on your website.
Eva handles real estate transactions only. Transactions are sales, leases, and other negotiations like easements, road maintenance and co-ownership where all parties are getting along. If this describes your sitaution, please schedule a complimentary discovery call, and Eva will evaluate your needs, outline relevant options, and recommend the most efficient path forward. If instead, you are involved in a dispute with your tenant, landlord, neighbor, co-owner, lender, the local planning or building department, or the former/subsequent owner of your property, you need a different type of attorney. Please search for an attorney near you who does “evictions,” “foreclosure defense,” “failure to disclose,” “boundary disputes,” “land use,” or “real estate litigation,” as appropriate. You can also check with your local bar association or sites like SuperLawyers, Avvo, Justia and Lawyers.
Do I need an estate plan? Does my existing estate plan need updating?
Most people do need some level of estate planning. A very simple estate may only require a will and a transfer on death deed. Most people who own a home in California, however, need a trust. If your existing plan is more than ten years old, or if you have had significant life changes since your last estate plan (marriage, birth of a child, divorce or death of a spouse), you probably need an update. Sometimes, it’s more cost-effective to create a new estate plan than to amend your existing documents.
Can we do everything online? Can we meet in person?
Eva can work with you as you prefer, in person or remotely. Her office is located in El Dorado Hills. Previously, she maintained an office in Pleasant Hill and can meet former or referred clients there as needed.
Let's Work Together
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