Hayward, California Attorney
A Hayward Attorney Who Plans Estates With Trust And Probate Disputes Top of Mind
Law Offices of Erik M. Liggins helps individuals with estate planning, trusts and probate, personal injury, and litigation matters, serving clients throughout the Bay Area from our Hayward office. Mr. Liggins plans estates with trust and probate disputes top of mind to help prevent costly errors.
20+
Years of Experience
Trust, Probate & Litigation
20+ Years Experience
Trust & Probate Litigation Experience
Remote Video Consultations
Free 15-Min Consultation
Practice Areas
How Law Offices of Erik M. Liggins Serves Hayward Clients And Small Businesses
Estate Planning, Trusts And Probate
We help you prepare for your needs and your family’s needs if you become unable to handle your own affairs due to illness, injury, or mental decline, or in the event of your death. Mr. Liggins has experience handling trust and probate litigation matters, and we represent individuals and fiduciaries in probate disputes.
Personal Injury
Accidents happen when you least expect them, and often through no fault of your own. We represent individuals in personal injury matters, and personal injury fees are on contingency meaning that clients typically do not need to pay any fees or costs until and unless we settle or win their case, and those fees and costs generally come out of the settlement or judgment proceeds.
Civil Litigation
Litigation arises in various contexts, from personal injury and probate disputes to lawsuits over breaches of contract, fraud, and unfair business practices. We represent individuals and small businesses in lawsuits over breaches of contract, fraud, and unfair business practices, whether you are bringing a case or defending one. If you have been sued, or are contemplating a lawsuit, you have a limited amount of time to either bring or defend your case.
When You Need Us
When You Need Legal Help
We help individuals and small businesses in situations like these
Completing The Estate Planning Process.
Real estate and other assets can slip through the cracks if they are not properly funded into your living trust. We help with the funding so nothing slips through the cracks.
Helping prevent circumstances that can cause a plan to go wrong.
A poorly drafted estate plan can go wrong or even be rendered ineffective. Our experience in trust and probate litigation helps us advise you on hidden risks of improper planning and avoid foreseeable problems.
A trust or estate you now have to carry out.
Executors, trustees, and beneficiaries often need guidance or representation, whether to carry out a plan or to navigate a court dispute in probate court.
An accident that was not your fault.
Accidents often happen through no fault of your own. If you have been injured, contact us to discuss your circumstances and legal options.
A business dispute.
Lawsuits over breaches of contract, fraud, and unfair business practices can affect individuals and small businesses alike. Contact us to discuss your potential remedies or defenses. Whatever the situation, a consultation is a chance to discuss your legal rights and obligations.
A lawsuit filed against you, or one you are considering filing.
You have a limited amount of time to bring or defend your case. Contact us right away to schedule a consultation.
The Process
How It Works
Book a Free Consultation
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation or call 510.727.0925. Remote video consultations are also available.
Further Discuss Your Matter
If our firm is a potential fit, you can schedule a longer consultation, usually for one hour, by remote video or in person to further discuss your legal needs, as well as to further discuss our services and pricing.
Agree on Fees
Legal fees can be flat, hourly, or contingency, or a combination of these. Actual fees for any matter are agreed between the attorney and the client.
Our Approach
How We Work
Estate plans informed by trust and probate litigation experience
Litigation and trial experience across personal injury and civil disputes
Real estate funded into your living trust
Personal injury matters handled on contingency
Flexible scheduling, including remote video consultations
We look at the hidden risks of improper planning, and bring the same litigation and trial experience to every case, whether it's a lawsuit, an injury claim, or a dispute over a trust.
Where We Serve
Where We Serve
Serving Hayward And the Bay Area
Law Offices of Erik M. Liggins serves clients and small businesses throughout the Bay Area, primarily in Alameda County and Contra Costa County. Erik Liggins grew up in the Bay Area and has practiced in his hometown of Hayward for over ten years.
1290 B Street, Suite 312, Hayward, CA 94541
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
*Consultations by appointment only; walk-in visits cannot be accommodated.
What Clients Say
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Erik Liggins handled my case with great attention to detail. He worked tirelessly to resolve my legal issue. I would not hesitate to recommend Erik to anyone seeking legal advice.
Testimonials do not guarantee or predict the outcome of any legal matter.
Let's Talk About Your Next Step
Whether you are planning ahead, handling a trust or estate, dealing with an injury, or facing a lawsuit, we are here to help. We serve clients and small businesses throughout the Bay Area, and we are proud to be a part of this community.
Schedule your free 15-minute consultation with Erik Liggins.
Knowledge
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Knowledge
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of law do the Law Offices of Erik M. Liggins handle?
Law Offices of Erik M. Liggins handles estate planning, trusts and probate, personal injury, and litigation (lawsuits). Attorney Erik M. Liggins has over 20 years of experience in trust and probate, personal injury, and litigation matters, and has represented individuals, fiduciaries, and small businesses.
Does the firm handle living trusts and estate planning in Hayward?
Yes. Estate planning, trusts, and probate is one of our three practice areas, and our office is in Hayward. Estate planning means preparing for your needs and your family’s needs if you cannot handle your own affairs, or in the event of your death. Plans generally include powers of attorney, advance health care directives,a last will and testament, often a living trust and a deed to transfer real estate to a living trust.
Does the firm help with funding a living trust?
Yes. Funding a living trust means transferring your assets into it. We assist with funding real estate into living trusts so it does not slip through the cracks, and we provide instructions and advice on funding your other assets.
Does the firm help with trust and probate matters?
Yes. Executors, trustees, and beneficiaries often need guidance or representation to carry out a plan or to navigate a court dispute in probate court. We provide trust administration and probate administration, and Erik Liggins has experience handling trust and probate litigation matters.
Does the firm handle personal injury cases?
Yes. Personal injury is one of our three practice areas. Accidents happen when you least expect them, and often through no fault of your own. Personal injury matters are handled on contingency, and our Personal Injury page explains how fees work.
What kinds of lawsuits does the firm handle?
Litigation arises in many contexts, from personal injury and probate disputes to lawsuits over breaches of contract, fraud, and unfair business practices. Erik Liggins has represented individuals, fiduciaries, and small businesses in litigation and trial, and is admitted to the Federal District Courts in Northern and Southern California in addition to all California state courts.
Does the firm offer a free consultation?
Yes. We offer a free 15-minute consultation. Flexible scheduling is available, including remote video consultations. You can schedule online or call 510.727.0925.
What areas does the firm serve?
We primarily serve clients in Alameda County and Contra Costa County, and we can serve the Greater Bay Area. Our office is at 1290 B Street, Suite 312, Hayward, CA 94541 Gatehouse Plaza Building.
How are legal fees structured?
Legal fees can be charged by the hour, as a flat amount, as a percentage of the recovery (contingency), or as a combination of these. Personal injury matters are handled on contingency. Actual fees for any matter are agreed between the attorney and the client, and our Services page explains fees, costs, and retainers.