Estate Planning Attorney Roseville CA
California State Bar Certified Specialist serving Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, and all of Placer County since 2009.
Roseville is one of the fastest-growing cities in Placer County — and with that growth comes significant real estate wealth that needs protection. Whether your home is in West Roseville, Sun City Roseville, Fiddyment Ranch, or anywhere in between, a living trust is the most effective way to protect your family from Placer County probate.
Without a living trust, your estate goes to the Placer County Superior Court in Auburn— 101 Maple Street — for a public, court-supervised process that takes 12-18 months and consumes 4-8% of your estate's gross value. On a $700,000 Roseville home, that is $28,000-$56,000 in court and attorney fees.
Dustin MacFarlaneis a California State Bar Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, based in nearby Granite Bay. He has helped Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, and Placer County families protect their assets and avoid probate since 2009.
Estate Planning Services for Roseville Families
Revocable Living Trust
Avoid Placer County probate at the Auburn courthouse. A properly funded California living trust keeps your Roseville estate private and out of court.
Wills & Pour-Over Wills
A California will ensures your Roseville family knows your wishes and your children have a named guardian. Works alongside your living trust.
Medi-Cal Asset Protection
Protect your Roseville home from nursing home costs. Medi-Cal Asset Protection Trusts and spousal planning for Placer County families.
Probate Administration
If a loved one passed without a trust, we guide Roseville families through Placer County probate at the Auburn courthouse efficiently.
Trust Administration
We guide Roseville successor trustees through their duties step-by-step and protect them from personal liability under California law.
Elder Law
Medi-Cal planning, IHSS, PACE program, and long-term care planning for Roseville and Placer County seniors and their families.
Placer County Probate: The Cost of Not Having a Trust
Placer County probate is handled at the Placer County Superior Court, 101 Maple Street, Auburn, CA 95603. Even if you live in Roseville or Rocklin, your estate goes to Auburn if you die without a trust.
Under California Probate Code, statutory fees are calculated on the gross value of the estate — not equity. If your Roseville home is worth $700,000 but you owe $300,000 on the mortgage, probate fees are still calculated on $700,000.
| Roseville Home Value | Probate Cost (4%) | Probate Cost (7%) | Living Trust Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | $20,000 | $35,000 | Flat fee |
| $700,000 | $28,000 | $49,000 | Flat fee |
| $900,000 | $36,000 | $63,000 | Flat fee |
| $1,200,000 | $48,000 | $84,000 | Flat fee |
Roseville & Placer County Communities We Serve
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a living trust in Roseville?
If you own real estate in Roseville or Placer County, yes. Without a living trust, your estate goes through Placer County probate at the Auburn courthouse — 12-18 months and 4-8% of the gross estate. A properly funded living trust avoids Placer County probate entirely.
Where is Placer County probate court?
Placer County probate is handled at the Placer County Superior Court, 101 Maple Street, Auburn, CA 95603. Roseville and Rocklin residents must go through the Auburn courthouse for probate proceedings.
How much does probate cost in Placer County?
Probate fees in Placer County are calculated on the gross estate value under California Probate Code. On a $700,000 Roseville home with a $400,000 mortgage, fees are calculated on the full $700,000 — approximately $28,000 at 4%. A living trust avoids all of this.
Is Dustin MacFarlane local to Roseville?
Yes. California Probate and Trust, PC is located at 6957 Douglas Blvd., Granite Bay, CA 95746 — minutes from Roseville. Dustin MacFarlane has served Placer County families since 2009 and is a California State Bar Certified Specialist.
Private Consultation with an Attorney for Roseville Families
Talk to Certified Specialist Dustin MacFarlane — located minutes from Roseville in Granite Bay.