Reviews

My younger brother had a horrific work-related accident back in the mid 1980’s. My parents worked with a group of attorneys to settle his case. A very large monetary settlement was paid which would have been subject to probate fees, costs and estate tax. A part of that group was an estate planning law firm that employed John Goralka. John worked closely with my parents as he created a trust to avoid conservatorship during my brother’s life. John’s trust also prevented probate costs and estate tax upon his death. John was able to create that despite the fact that my brother lacked the capacity due to the accident. My parents later hired John to advise and help them oversee and administer the trust at his newly created law firm. It’s been about three years since all parts of the trust have been completed and I am so glad John was able to put a plan in place to prevent any estate tax being due upon my brother’s death.  My father and John worked through a very tough time for our family and Dad came to think of John as a part of the family because John was so protective of my brother’s trust. When my father passed away, my mother became the trustee, and I accompanied her to meetings that involved the trust. I had never met John, but he earned my respect through his manner, sincerity, and knowledge of every situation we encountered. He always listened and addressed all concerns we had. He fought for us when insurance companies attempted to take advantage of my mother as she acted as trustee. The insurance company tried to avoid payment of a substantial amount due upon my brother’s death. John sued, forced the release of the financial information and obtained another very large payment for the family. John has always been there for us, and I am forever grateful for all he has done for my family.

Mercenary lawyers, think only of how much they will receive. Be careful. I do not recommend.

I have used John’s services to assist with several matters for me and my family. John’s work was professionally excellent and he always took the time to make sure that we understood what would need to be done and that we were comfortable with all the details. In addition to being an expert in his field, John has a great sense of compassion and humor which helps when you are dealing with serious topics like probate, wills and trusts! if you are in need of assistance in any of John’s practice areas, he will serve you very well. I would recommend him without hesitation to friends and family requiring legal services.

This is my second time using the services of this law firm. Mr Goralka provided personal attention to my situation and handled my request satisfactorily. He is a super star in my eyes and his staff are all terrific as well. I would recommend him without hesitation.

We have used John in the past to set up our family trust and were very pleased with the results and the experience, so we contacted him again to look into whether to set up a rental property we were buying into an LLC or not. John was very helpful and knowledgeable. He gave us the pros and cons of setting up the LLC, and helped us with the process in a timely manner that fit into the escrow closing time. I would highly recommend John.

Highly experienced in all areas of trust and estate planning. Quality legal services provided with excellent customer service and quick completion. A wonderful experience! The Goralka Law Firm is both committed to providing top notch legal services as well as supporting their community! Thank you! Sharon, Hospice of San Joaquin Butterfly Auxiliary

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John has provided expert estate planning for my parents as well as for me and my wife. His expertise was above and beyond our expectations and his fees are very fair. Thank you John for all your help. Frank and Carol Surjan

We have found the Goralka Law firm to be friendly, efficient, and extremely knowledgeable in every need we have brought to John and his team. Particularly in areas in which we have felt at a loss, their expertise and personal care have given us confidence and peace of mind. These are people we absolutely trust for their wisdom and advice in navigating the complex world of estate planning and protection. We are grateful for their help, and have come to count them as personal friends.

The Goralka Law Firm was so helpful to us in developing and implementing an estate plan. The staff is very knowledgeable and informative. John Goralka and his entire staff are friendly, professional and always available for assistance. John helped us with several other difficult legal matters in addition to the estate planning process. We recommend this law firm to anyone seeking to establish or update their estate plan. George and Harumi Hauptman.

They provided me with a simple Trust package. Included Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Durable Power of Attorney for Finances and a Will. A Homestead also. Included filing all of the paperwork needed to transfer ownership of everything to the Trust. A great bunch of people to work with. Very helpful and professional. All the staff help to reduce the anxiety around planning for wrapping up your affairs at the end of life. There is lots to learn and they are here to help. Would absolutely recommend them.

John, Brittney and Kelly of Goralka Law Firm are a great group to work with - they are professional, kind, patient and knowledgable. John went above and beyond to help us with some sensitive family issues and we appreciated his help very much. I highly recommend them.