John Palley is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate law as determined by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. John has received the rating of "AV" from Martindale Hubbell which is their highest ranking. John is also a past probate and estate planning "expert" for the Sacramento Bee. John has taught classes for UC Davis Extension and National Business Institute on probate and estate planning. John dedicates his entire law practice to estate planning, trust, and probate law. John lives with his wife Kathleen and their two young children. He is active as a coach for their various sports teams.
Areas of Practice
Estate Planning including Trusts and Wills
Probate Administration
Trust Administration
Guardianships and Conservatorship
Special Needs Trusts
Bar Admissions
California, 1994
Utah, 1995
Education
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Sacramento, California, May, 1994
J.D.
Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California, May 1991
B.A.
Major: International Business
Honors: Dean's List, Semester in London, President Delta Sigma Phi
Professional Associations and Memberships
California State Bar, Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Section, Member
Sacramento Estate Planning Council, Member
Sacramento Planned Giving Forum, Board Member
Rotary Club of Roseville, Board Member
Active 20-30 #1, Sacramento, Past-Active Member
California State University Alumni Council, Past Board Member